After some verbal alterations suggested by Sir Edward Brabrook, 

 C.B., the following resolution, proposed by Dr. Laver, and seconded by 

 Mr. R. T. Andrews, was carried unanimously : — 



" That the Congress of Archaeological Societies, attended by 

 delegates from all parts of the country, respectfully urges 

 upon the Government the great objection that exists to 

 proposals to alter county boundaries, thereby destroying tfie 

 continuity of history, confusing old records, spoiling county 

 maps and histories, rendering research more difficult, and 

 damping the spirit of local patriotism. 



" It is further urged that where the alterations are for adminis- 

 trative purposes the object in view could be accomplished 

 without change of county names and without altering 

 Ordnance maps by amendment of the Local Government 

 Act of 1894." 



The Secretary was directed to forward this and the previous 

 resolution to the Prime Minister, and in the covering letter to call 

 attention to the remarks of Mr. Willis-Bund. 



\^otes of thanks to the Society of Antiquaries for the use of their 

 rooms and to the Chairman were carried by acclamation. 



RALPH NEVILL, F.S.A., 



Hon. Secretary. 



Castle Hill, 



Guildford. 



