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2. A Silver Abbey Seal, purchased through the Rev. Dr. Todd. 
3 & 4. A highly ornamented Bronze Celt, of the hatchet-shape 
pattern, and unusually large; also, a very beautiful Charm, or Bulla, 
formed internally of lead and superficially of gold, elegantly chased, 
were purchased from Mr. John Donegan. 
5. The Capital of a Gothic Column, highly ornamented, was 
bought from Mr. Clany. 
6. A few articles, found near Strokestown, were purchased from 
Mrs. Conry. 
7. A small collection of Silver Coins, said to have been found 
in an excavation made in the Giant’s Ring, near Belfast, were pur- 
chased through John B. Barker M.D. 
8. A Sword and Dagger, were bought from Mr. John Williams, 
9. An ancient Casting in Bronze, representing the Crucifixion, 
a Gouge, Dagger, and Fibula, composed of antique Erenes from 
Mr. John Underwood. 
During the past year we have lost, by death, one Honorary 
Member, namely— 
ApmirAL Sir Wi.iiiam Epmonp Parry. (Died July 7, 
1855.) 
During the same period we have lost three ordinary Members, 
namely— 
James Harpiman, Esq. 
Ricnarp W. Townsend, Esq., C.E. 
Grorce CHAMLEY, Esq. 
Seven new Members have ‘been elected since the last annual 
meeting—a number unusually small. Their names are— 
J. T. Gilbert, Esq. Edward Wright, LL. D. 
John Ringland, M.B. Samuel Downing, Esq. 
John Edward Walsh, LL. D. James West, Esq. 
Edmund William Davy, M.B. 
Ir was Resotvep,—That the Report of the Council be 
adopted, and printed in the Proceedings. 
