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2 monies, by H. C. P. Bell, presented by Mr. J. P. Lewis; The Arthurian Epic, by S. H. Gurteen, presented by the Reviewer in the Athenæum; Chinook Texts, by F. Boas, Investigations in the James and Potomac Valleys, by G. Fowke, and The Siouan Tribes of the East, by J. Mooney, all presented by the Smithsonian Institution.

Mr. F. T. Elworthy exhibited and explained some Charms against the Evil Eye, and afterwards answered questions put to him upon the subject of his remarks by Messrs. Nutt, Gomme, Jacobs, Baverstock, and others.

Mr. J. M. Wheeler exhibited a nest egg with ten receptacles purchased at the Cattle Market, Holloway, where it was sold as "a lucky egg" and "a great conjure," and which he believed was so regarded by the usual buyers.

Mr. F. C. Conybeare read a paper entitled "The Story of Barlaam and Josaphat in the ancient Armenian and Georgian Literatures;" and a discussion followed, in which Dr. Gaster, Mr. Jacobs, and the Rev. A. Lowy took part.

The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Conybeare for his paper.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.

The election of the following new members was announced, viz.: Miss Hinuber, Mr. A. J. Eagleston, and Miss Eyre.

The death of Mr. W. J. Potts, and the resignations of Miss O. Dawson Dooley, the Rev. W. S. Lach-Szyrma, and Mrs. A. Herbertson were also announced.