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*«'The Academy having purchased, in the year 1837, a small 
collection of antiquities, belonging to Mr. Underwood, the atten- 
tion of Council was directed to their arrangement; and, on the 
22nd of April last, the sum of £50 was placed at their disposal by 
the Academy, for the erection of convenient cases for their recep- 
tion. This collection has since received two additions of great 
historical interest and high value, namely,—the Cross of Cong, 
presented by Professor Mac Cullagh, and two gold Torques, dis- 
covered at Tara, presented by a number of gentlemen who sub- 
scribed liberally for their purchase. The Council trust that others 
will be induced to follow the example set by these public-spirited 
individuals, and will contribute to the formation of a collection 
illustrative of the national antiquities, the study of which it is one 
of the main objects of the Academy to foster and promote. 
‘* The medal for the best essay in Polite Literature and Anti- 
quities, communicated during the three years preceding the Ist of 
January, 1839, has been awarded by the Council (as the members 
of the Academy are already aware) to Mr. Petrie, for his paper on 
the Antiquities of Tara Hill. 
“The Council of the ensuing year will have to consider for 
medals, the papers in Mathematics (pure and applied,) and in 
Polite Literature, which have been communicated during the three _ 
years previous to the Ist of January, 1840.” 
The Auditors appointed by Council to examine the 
Treasurer's Accounts reported as follows : 
‘¢ We have examined the above Account,* with the vouchers 
produced, and have found it to be correct; and we find that there 
is a balance in bank of £150; and in the Treasurer’s hands of 
£62 8s., making a total balance of £212 8s. sterling. 
** (Signed, ) . 
“ Franc SADLEIR, 
“ Samues Litton.” 
** March 14, 1840.” 
* Entered in the Treasurer’s Book. 
