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2 "Romandu Fauvel", by G. A. Borbinski and Th. Batiuškov.) 3. Zapiski Neo-filologičeskago obščestva II, i, 2. St. Petersbg., 1892. (The continuation of No. 2, with new title: Memoirs of the Society of Modern Philology.) No. 1 contains a study of Th. A. Braun, on Prof. Budilovič's theory of the Gothic origin of the name Rus. No. 2, a very interesting study by E. v. Anichkof on "Mikula the Divine and St. Nikolaus". A series of folk-tales and miracles are studied in connection with one another, and the influence examined which the Vita has exercised upon Russian folk-lore.

The following short papers were read by the Secretary, viz.:—

"A Valentine's Day Custom," by Mr. (infra, p. 3).

"Cursing-Stones in Co. Fermanagh," by Mr. (infra, pp. 3-4).

A Note on Professor Haddon's article on Irish Folk-Lore, by Miss (infra, p. 80).

"Scripture Tableaux in Italian Churches," by Mr., and "Italian Votive Offerings," by the same author (infra, pp. 4-13).

In the discussion which followed, Mr. M. J. Walhouse, Mr. Clodd, and the President took part.

Mr. read a paper "On Old Northern Folk-Lore and Folk-Faith" (to be printed in the next number), and a discussion followed, in which Mr. Clodd, Mr. Clive Holland, Mr. Kirby, and the President took part.

A Note by Mr. Haig, "On Some Obeah Customs," was also read.

The meeting terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Powell.