Proceedings. [Jan., 1899.] 



The SECRKTAnv reported the death of H. H. The Maharaja of Dar- 

 hhanga. 



The President announced that np to 31st December no essays had 

 been received in competition for the Elliott Prize for Scientific Research 

 for 1898. 



Tlie Skcretary laid on the table a circular, dated 21st November, 

 1898, from the President, Royal Geographical Society', London, asking 

 contributions on behalf of the National Antarctic Expedition. 



The following papers were read : — 



1. The story of Hazuri. — By Dayaram Gidumal, Judge, Shikarpur, 

 Sindh. Communicated by the Anthropological Secretary. {Postponed frovi 

 the last meeting). 



The paper will be published in Journal, Part III. 



2. On the Kagmlrl Verh. — By G. A. Grierson, Ph.D., CLE., I.C.S. 

 The paper will be published in Jouvjial, Part I. 



3. Notes on Tamil Words and Ways. — By A. C. Clayton. Corn- 

 vmnicated hy the Anthrojjological Secretary. 



4. Note on a sacred tank at Amolai, Talisil Chhihramau, District 

 Farrukhahad. — By Charles A. Silberrad, B.A,, B.Sc, I.C.S. Com- 

 municated hy the Anthropological Secretary. 



5. ShagHn, or Rain-omen. — By Charles A. Silberrad, B.A., B.Sc, 

 I.C.S. Communicated by the Anthropological Secretary. 



6. The Evil-eye and the scaring of Ghosts. — By E. N. Mahadeva 

 Sastriar. Communicated by the Anthropological Secretary. 



The papers will be published in the Journal, Part III. 



