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 1. On the Kingston Morasteen, or Coronation Stone, with Illustrations from Stone Monuments in this country, and those of various Continental nations. By William Bell, Esq., Ph. Dr.

2. On the History and Antiquities of Kingston. By Samuel Ranyard, Esq.

3. On a curious Charter of William, second Earl of Warren and Surrey, whereby he granted lands in Southwark to the Monks of St. Andrew, Rochester, and which he conformed by placing his knife on the altar. By George R. Corner, Esq., F.S.A.

4. On the Ancient Baptismal Fonts of England. By W. Petit Griffith, Esq., F.S.A.

5. On the Mediæval Court of the Crystal Palace. By the Rev. Charles Boutell, M.A.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman was moved by Mr. Corner, and carried by acclamation.

The Collection of Antiquarian Relics was then examined by the company. It comprised numerous articles of interest, amongst which may be specified the following:—

The Series of Charters granted to Kingston by King John, Henry I., Henry III., Philip and Mary, Henry VIII., and Queen Elizabeth, conferring various privileges upon the town.

A very Ancient Chest, about three feet long, with an arched top, covered with massive iron and furnished with three curious Locks, and mounted on castors.

Carved Panelling from the old Town Hall.

The Great Seal of Edward IV. and other Relics. Exhibited by the Corporation of Kingston.

An Extensive Collection of Roman and Etruscan Pottery, Egyptian Mummies, and Household Gods, with various other Interesting Objects of Antiquity. Exhibited by Henry Christy, Esq.

Missile Hatchets, Celts, Spear-heads, and Swords, found in the vicinity of Kingston. Described and illustrated in Biden's "History of Kingston" and in Brayley's "Surrey," vol. iii.

Eight Ancient Keys, found in the blue clay under the foundation-stone of old London Bridge.

A Coin of Marcia Severa, wife of the Emperor Phillipus, found in the bed of the Thames, at a great depth.

Portion of a Rapier, supposed to have belonged to one of the party of Cavaliers routed at Surbiton by Colonel Pritty. Exhibited by William Roots, Esq., M.D., F.S.A.

A Massive Gold Ring, bearing in the centre of the table the capital letter V, between the letters E D and D I; above the letter V is the letter P, of smaller dimensions, having on the dexter side a