Minutes of Proceedings. 249 



In JN'ovember last lie was retired by the Science and Art Department 

 without any pension, though with the offer from the Treasury of one 

 half-year's salary as a gratuity. The Council, remembering Major 

 MacEniry's long and valuable services, petitioned the Treasury, 

 through His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, on this subject, but 

 without effect. 



The Eeport was adopted. 



Donations to the Library were announced, and thanks were voted 

 to the Donors. 



On the Eeport of the Scrutineers, the President declared the 

 following elected as President and Council for the ensuing year : — 



Pkesident. 

 Eight Hon. The Eael op Eosse, k.p., il.d., f.r.s. 



Council. 



Committee of Science. 



Edward Perceval Wright, m.d. 

 Prancis A. Tarleton, ll.d., d.sc. 

 Benjamin "Williamson, d.sc., f.k.s. 

 Joseph P. O'Eeilly, c.e. 

 George L. Cathcart, m.a. 

 George Henry Kinahan, c.e. 

 William J. Sollas, d.sc, f.r.s. 

 Eobert F. Scharff, b.sc, ph.d. 

 Arthur A. Eambaut, m.a., d.sc. 

 Greenwood Pim, m.a. 

 Grenville A. J. Cole, f.g.s. 



