THOMAS A BECKET. 
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THE BOKOUGH OF PLYMPTON EELE. 
SYLLABUS OF LECTURE BY J. BROOKING ROWE, F.S.A. 
(Read 27th October, 1887.) 
The lecturer traced the history of the Borough from the earliest 
times, and referred to the various Charters granted — from that 
of Baldwin in 1242, the oldest of which there is any knowledge, 
down to the last, that of William and Mary. Eeference was also 
made to the Parliamentary Eepresentation, and the distinguished 
men who had been connected with the town from time to time. 
THE DEAMA. 
SYLLABUS OF LECTURE BY WILLIAM GREENLAW. 
(Read 3rd November, 1887.) 
Ancient drama : religious origin. The three Greek masters. 
Greek the source of European drama. English drama self- 
developed. Eenaissance. Elizabethan dramatists. Shakespere. 
The unities. Classic and romantic drama contrasted. Eestora- 
tion dramatists. Puritan hostility. David Garrick. Macready. 
Contemporary drama. Abuses. Conclusion. 
THOMAS A BECKET. 
SYLLABUS OF LECTURE BY F. J. WEBB, F.G.S. 
(Read 10th November, 1887.) 
Henry II. and Becket : a contrast. Birth. Early life. Educa- 
tion. Theobald's favour. Diplomatic services. Chancellor. 
