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entitled " Studies in Ki-Swahili," if a sufficient number of purchasers could be found, and that it appeared from a report of Mr. A. C. Hollis that the work was distinctly of interest to the folklorist.

Mr. E. S. Hartland exhibited, and presented to the Society, a smock frock made at Newent on the borders of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire more than thirty years ago, which had been worn bya shepherd named Charles Steward until quite recently. The frock was purchased for the donor by Miss Barvvell, headmistress of the Glou- cester High School for Girls, through one of her scholars, a daughter of Charles Steward's employer.

Miss Werner read a paper entitled "Folklore in East Africa," and in the discussion which followed Mr. Hartland, Dr. Gaster, Mr. Wright, Miss Burne, and the President took part. The paper was profusely illustrated by lantern slides.

The Meeting terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Werner for her paper.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd, 1914.

Dr. H. B. Wheatley in the Chair.

In the absence of the President, Dr. H. B. Wheatley was voted to the Chair.

The minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed.

The Secretary read a letter from Dr. Marett. regretting his inability to be present at the Meeting. The resigna- tion of Mr. G. H. Hampton was announced.

Mr. E. Lovett delivered a lecture on " The P^olklore of London," which was profusely illustrated by lantern slides; and in the discussion which followed Miss Burne, Mr. Johnston, Mr. J. Smith, Mr. Wright, Dr. Frazer, Mr. Clodd, Mr. Tabor, and the Chairman took part.

The Meeting terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Lovett for his interesting and instructive lecture.