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6 W. F. Kirby, Esq., F.L.S.; E. Lovett, Esq.; A. F. Major, Esq.; R. R. Marett, Esq., M.A.; W. H. R. Rivers, Esq., M.D., F.R.S.; C. G. Seligmann, Esq., M.D. ; C. J. Tabor, Esq.; E. Torday, Esq.; E. Westermarck, Esq., Ph.D.; H. B. Wheatley, Esq., F.S.A.; and A. R. Wright, Esq.

As Hon. Treasurer, Edward Clodd, Esq.

As Hon. Auditors, F. G. Green, Esq.; and C. J. Tabor, Esq.

As Secretary, F. A. Milne, Esq., M.A.

The President having thanked the meeting for his re-election, Dr. Gaster moved, and the Rev. Canon Grant seconded, a vote of thanks to him for his address, which was carried with acclamation.

On the motion of Dr. Gaster, seconded by Mr. Wright, a vote of thanks was also accorded to the outgoing members of Council,—Mr. A. W. Johnston and Mr. A. A. Gomme.

Miss E. Canziani exhibited the following objects, which she presented to the Society, viz. :

(1) A Piedmontese peasant wood-pipe.

(2) Charduse, a thistle which has one blossom, and grows flat on the ground high up in the mountains of North Italy. It is cut and fastened on the doors of the peasants' houses and stables to keep witches away. It is also used to foretell the weather, as, when rain is coming, it shuts up.

(3) Bread made by the peasants of Cesana, Piedmont, from segala, an inferior quality of wheat. It is generally made in November, and enough is made to last the whole of the following year, as it is cheaper. The bread is very hard and heavy, because it is made with boiling water and baked for twenty-four hours. The peasants live on it in the mountains, and use it instead of water, because it has a sweet taste and makes the saliva flow. It is very nourishing.

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Miss Canziani for her gift.