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2 Rev. J. K. Macgregor, and Miss Skeffington Thompson, were also announced.

On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the President (Mr. W. Crooke), it was resolved:

(1) "That the Folk-Lore Society, on its reassembling, desires to place on record the feelings of deep regret with which it has received the announcement of the death of Sir Herbert H. Risley, K.C.S.I. Sir Herbert was a gifted representative of the high type of Anglo-Indian official who makes it part of his duty to enquire into the beliefs, customs, and social institutions of the races among whom he is placed. In his case the results are exhibited in his People of India, and allied publications of permanent value to Anthropology."

and, (2), "That a copy of this resolution be sent to Lady Risley, together with an assurance of the sympathy of the Society with her and the family in their bereavement."

The President read a paper entitled "The Veneration of the Cow in India," and in the discussion which followed the Chairman, Dr. Gaster, Mr. T. C. Hodson, Dr. Daiches, and Dr. Barnett took part.

The meeting concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the President for his paper.

minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed.

The Secretary read an extract from a letter addressed by Lady Risley to the President, expressing her gratitude for the resolution of condolence with her and