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 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES. i I I examples of such ancient decorations ; and few remains of tins kind are to be found in domestic buildings of the fifteenth century, although commonly to be noticed in ecclesiastical structures. Many members of the Society availed themselves of the obliging permission of Mr. Jeffcries, now residing in Canynges' house, to examine this pavement. It occurred, in conse- quence, to Mr. Shaw that a faithful reproduction of the design of the pave- ment in Bristol, and of other examples both of general arrangement and of any remarkable designs, would not only be acceptable to the antiquary, but nnght prove available for practical purposes as suggestive of improve- ments in the actual use of such pavements, more especially as regards the mode in which the varied patterns may be most effectively disposed. Mr. Shaw has accordingly commenced this new undertaking, and the two numbers which have appeared display that beauty of execution, and accurate reproduction of details, which characterise his beautiful publica- tions. The work is printed in colours, and the effect is admirable. The first number is devoted to the pavement first mentioned, including a repre- sentation of the entire floor, with separate patterns on a larger scale. The second number contains several portions of the remarkable pavements formerly at Jervaulx Abbey, now destroyed. They are of the thirteenth century. Drawings had been preserved, taken by direction of the Marquis of Aylesbury ; and of these, some readers may remember, copies of the full size were exhibited, by the kindness of the Rev. John Ward, in the hall of the County Courts, at the Winchester Meeting. Examples are also given from Worcester Cathedral, Oxford, and Great Malvern. Hitherto, no illustrations of the kind have been executed with such perfection, and we hope that Mr. Shaw's labours will receive the liberal encouragement which they deserve. In adverting to this new work by Mr. Shaw% we must also invite atten- tion to his exquisite series of Historical Portraits, coloured with the most elaborate care, and presenting perfect fac-similes of the drawings which on several occasions have been so much admired at the meetings of the Insti- tute. They may be purchased singly. The portrait of Mary Queen of Scots, from the celebrated painting in the possession of the late P. Fraser Tytler, Esq., is that which will probably be most admired ; but the repro- duction of Janet's equestrian portrait of Francois I., now in Mr. Magniac's collection, is a subject of singular interest. Mr. Shaw has directed appro- priate frames to be prepared for these portraits, richly emblazoned with suitable devices. Five of the series have been completed, and may be seen on application to him at 37, Southampton-row. iWfstcUnncous i^oticcs. The interesting character of the Anfflo-Saxon relics found at Stow Heath, m raising gravel, has encouraged the Committee of the West Suffolk Archaeological Institute to undertake excavations under proper direction ; and they have obtained permission from the proprietor to examine the portion of the Anglo-Saxon cemetery which remains undisturbed. It is proposed to carry out this investigation by aid of a small subscription amongst the members, and the aid of antiquaries in other parts of the