Naturally, the Publication Committee felt some doubt as to their duty in these serious times. They settled at last to print such matter as was already in hand, but not to ask for further papers; hence the volume is somewhat smaller than its forerunners, but the continuity of publication is unbroken.

The stress of war must also serve as an apology for presenting a second Eyre Roll so soon after the former, for it was largely ready for press in the summer of 1914. Invaluable for local history as these Records are, they perhaps do not appeal equally to all members of the Society.

The Committee wishes to record the indebtedness of the Society to Mrs. Hilary Jenkinson, who, by acting as Assistant Editor, has made it possible for the volume to be brought out within a reasonable time.

Volume IV. is already in preparation.