King Alfred died (according to the accustomed authorities) in October 901 A.D., and it is proposed to hold in 1901, the Thousandth Anniversary of his Death, a NATIONAL COMMEMORATION of the King to whom this Empire owes so much in many various ways. The antiquity of the Monarchy still held by his descendants has no parallel in Europe, and the traditions which have gathered round his name are those of religion, learning, defence, seamanship, law, and culture. It is hoped that all who use our mother tongue will join, without distinction of creed, race, nation, or party, in honour to one who was both Hero and Saint. Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen has been pleased to signify her approval of the proposal. It is decided that the City of Winchester, which was the Capital of Wessex, the Royal Residence and Burial Place of the King, shall occupy a prominent position in the celebration. _The National Commemoration & Memorial._ At a Meeting convened by the Lord Mayor of London at the Mansion House on the 18th of March 1898, the LORD MAYOR in the Chair, It was proposed by the BISHOP OF LONDON, seconded by the Rt. Hon. J. BRYCE, M.P., and unanimously resolved, that: “The Thousandth Anniversary of the Death of King Alfred, which occurs in October 1901, should be celebrated by a National Commemoration.” Among the speakers at the Mansion House, when a National Memorial was also decided on, and the Committee appointed, were the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of Winchester, Lord Wantage, Sir Frederick Pollock, Bart., the Chief Rabbi, Dr. Clifford, Professor Burrows, Mr. Louis Dyer (representing the Chicago Historical Society), and several others. The Committee appointed— _Chairman_—The Right Hon. THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON. _Treasurer_—The Right Hon. Sir JOHN LUBBOCK, Bart., M.P. _Honorary Secretary_—Mr. ALFRED BOWKER (Mayor of Winchester, 1897-8). Their Worships the Mayors of Cities and Boroughs.