460 20 June, 22 Eliz. Kymer to John Price 29 Sept. 22 Eliz. An Exemplification of the grant of A deed of settlement of Kymer, from The case of R. E. of Leicester1 touching the abbey of Kymer. from John Powes to Sir James Pryse, (of Ynys-y-maengwyn,) 3d May, 1597. 20 Oct. 1600. A deed Vouch" from Richard and James Pryse, to others, of Kymer. [No date.] Some advice concerning Vanner, from Th: Harres to St James Pryse. '24 Aug. 1656. An assignment of a Mortgage on Van ner from Robert Owen to H. V. [Howel Vaughan.] 6 The [sic] between Sir Rich. Pryse and S Walter Lloyd touching Vanner. 15 Aug. 1656. A deed of sale of Vanner from Walter. als Sir Walter Lloyd, and Dame Bridgett Lloyd, to H. V. [Howel Vaughan.] 24 Augt 1656. An assignment of a Mortgage upon Vanner from Robert Owen to H. V. 6 A lease of 99 years upon Vanner from '28 May, 1657. H. V. to Robert Owen, and the bond of performance." 20th Aug. 13 Eliz. Edwardus Powes, de Manerio [query, Monasterio?] de Kymmer,' is party to a deed of this date. The present owner of Vanner is Lieut. Col. Vaughan, of Rug and Hengwrt, uncle to Sir Robert Williams Vaughan, Bart." H. L. J. THE PROPOSED CAMBRIAN ARCHEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. We are now in a position to lay before our readers a List of names of those friends and patrons of Antiquarian pursuits, who have sent in to us their written approvals of the scheme proposed by one of our correspondents, (No. III. pp. 281, et sequent.) It will be seen that among them are comprised many of the most active of our Cambrian Antiquaries; and, we are happy to be able to state, that the reception they have given to the idea, started by one of their brethren, 1 Robert, Earl of Leicester. has been exceedingly favourable. In addition to these gentlemen, we have received verbal assurances of support and encouragement, with regard to the proposed Association, from about twice as many others, who do not wish to put themselves forward in the scheme, until it shall have received public sanction. In very few quarters, have we found any discountenancing of the idea; and though reasons may be urged against the formation of the Association, we do not admit their validity, so as to alter our own notions upon the subject. From the number of names we have received, and from the weight duly attached to them, we have no hesitation in declaring our own humble opinion that the Association proposed by "A Welsh Antiquary," may be established with every prospect of success. Indeed, we have little doubt but that, if it be properly organized and carried out with energy by its members and officers, it will prove of great benefit to the cause of Antiquarian and Historical knowledge throughout Wales. The main difficulty in the way of its permanent success, will arise either from the apathy or the dissensions of the members; but we are not anxious to anticipate evils of this nature. Since the names returned to us, as Editors of this Work, are those of gentlemen who approve of the formation of a "Cambrian Archæological Association for the study and preservation of the National Antiquities of Wales," we can consider ourselves in no other light than as the organs of our friends and supporters, and as their servants to carry their wishes into effect. We recommend, therefore, that steps be taken towards the formation of such an Association before the commencement of the ensuing year; and that, as a preliminary one, all those gentlemen, whose names have been already received, be considered members of it, unless they shall before January 1st, 1847, signify their wishes to the contrary. As, however, no association can be formed without some specific set of regulations for its government, we further venture to recommend that the laws and regulations of the Archæological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, be adopted; at least, as a temporary code, until the members can have an opportunity of meeting and of deciding upon their own form of government. It is understood, however, that the Cambrian Archæological Association, when formed, is to be of a gratuitous nature; we mean, without any subscription being required on the part of its members: and, we are of opinion that it may be made a perfectly efficient body, without any call of this kind upon the purses of its constituents. In this respect, therefore, the laws of the Archæological Institute, even as temporary regulations, would have to be departed from,-though in the general principles of government they might stand good. As Wales does not possess any metropolitan city where the Association could have a permanent locality, it must of necessity become an ambulatory body, and must hold meetings at fixed periods in various places. We should be inclined to recommend that it should hold an annual meetingsomething like that of the Archæological Institute-at one or other of the chief towns of the Principality and the four bordering counties; and, to prevent local rivalries, that the county towns of those shires should be taken in succession, as places of assembling. As an act of courtesy to all the members at the starting of such a body, it would be desirable to choose some central town for the first place of meeting, where the members might congregate, appoint their officers, and transact their business. We do not, however, think that an annual meeting can be attended without some expense, and therefore, we should suppose that all members attending such meetings, would find it necessary to subscribe to some common fund for local purposes,-but not to any other than an inconsiderable amount. Local secretaries should also be appointed for each county, who might attend to the interests of the Association in their several districts. We throw out these hints with much diffidence; being merely such as occur to us when turning over in our minds the plans most suited to meet the views of our correspondents, and of Welsh Antiquaries in general. The main object of the Association is evidently that of forming Cambrian Archæologists into something like an organized, and harmonious body, whereby they may be able to communicate to each other their observations, and to act together for the common cause, with greater rapidity and effect than if they remained isolated. As Editors of the Archeologia Cambrensis, we beg leave to offer our pages to the gentlemen who are desirous of constituting this Association, for the purpose of regularly publishing their reports, proceedings, and papers; and we would request of them the permission, in case they accept our proposal, to add to our title that of "Journal of the Cambrian Archæological Association." And further, as our Work has been the medium of making the proposed Association known to the public, we venture to request that whoever feels interested in the question will, without delay, correspond with the Editors on the subject, if there be anything to alter, amend, or add to, their suggestions. Gentlemen desirous of adding their names to the list of members may, if they please, make their wishes known to us; and we will add them to the list of those who approve of the Association. In the meantime, between the day of this present Number appearing and the publication of No. V., we will put ourselves in communication with the gentlemen who have already sent in their names, so that by January 1st, 1847, we hope to be able to announce that the Association is definitively formed, and to publish a list of officers, with the place and time of the first annual meeting. THE EDITORS. Alphabetical List of Antiquaries who "approve of the formation of a Society for the study and preservation of Welsh National Antiquities:" Ablett, Joseph, Esq., Llanbedr Hall, Ruthin. Archibald, Charles Esq., Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire. Bangor, The Very Reverend the Dean of, Deanery, Bangor. Brown, Rev. T., Llanferes, Denbighshire. Bulkeley, Sir R. Williams, Bart., M.P., Baron Hill, Beaumarais. Caldecot, Charles, Esq., Llanbedrog, Caernarvonshire. Caldecot, W., Lloyd Esq., Llandegwning Caernarvonshire. Cliffe, C. S., Esq., Gloucester. Cliffe, J. H., Esq., Gloucester. Collins, Rev. William, M.A., Cheriton, Swansea. Collins, Rev. John, M.A., Oxwich, Swansea. Davies, John, Esq., Ordnance Office, Tower. Davies, Rev. Jenkins, Mold, Flintshire. Davies, Rev. J., Reynoldstone, Swansea. Dearden, James, Esq., F.S.A., The Manor, Rochdale. Dillwyn, L. W. Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S., Sketty Hall, Swansea. Dundas, Major C., Aston Hall, Hawarden, Flintshire. Edwards, Rev. Griffith, M.A., Llangollen, Denbighshire. Francis, George Grant, Esq., F.S.A., Swansea. Griffith, Rev. J., Llangynnor, Caermarthenshire. Harting, J. Vincent, Esq., 24, Lincoln's Inn Fields. James, Rev. D., F.S.A., Kirkdale, Liverpool. Jones, Rev. Hugh, D.D., Beaumarais. Jones, Rev. H. Longueville, M.A., Beaumarais. Jones, Rev. John, M.A., Llanllyfni, Caernarvon. Jones, Rev. John, M.A., (Tegid,) Nevern, Pembrokeshire. Jones, Thomas, Esq., M.A., Chetham's Library, Manchester. Jones, Mr. R. J., (Alltud Eifion,) Tremadoc, Caernarvon. Jones, W., Esq., Ysgybor Hên, Caernarvonshire. Jones, Mr. T., (Juvenius,) Cefn y meusydd, Caernarvonshire. Kennedy, H., Esq., Architect, 100, Chancery Lane, London. Llewelyn, J. D., Esq., F.R.S, Penllergare, Swansea. Maclean, John Esq., M.A.S., Ordnance Office, Tower. Morrall, Cyrus, Esq., Beaumarais. Newcome, The Ven. Richard, Archdeacon of Merioneth, Ruthin. Nicol, D., M.D., Swansea. Owen, Rev. J., Rural Dean, Llanbedrog, Caernarvonshire. Parry, Major Gen., Sir L. P. J., Bart., Madryn Park, Caernarvonshire. |