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H.R.H.A., and we. are of opinion that the merit of the sketches 

 proves the wisdom and value of Dr. Moore's kind offer; and we 

 award the prize to this artist. Mr. Lockwood's water-colour 

 studies, illustrative of geology, competing for the prize (No. 22), 

 offered by Mr. William Swanston, are such as fulfil the terms on 

 which the prize was offered, and we have pleasure in awarding 

 the prize accordingly." 



A Sub-Committee was appointed to co-operate with Sir John 

 Lubbock, in promoting his "Ancient Monuments Preservation Bill;'* 

 and with that view prepared and forwarded to the House of Com- 

 mons a petition in favour of the measure. About 400 signatures 

 were attached, including the names of noblemen, landed pro- 

 prietors, clergy, professors, merchants, and leading citizens, who, 

 in acknowledgement of the necessity for such a measure, cordially 

 responded to the request of the Committee, and expressed an 

 earnest desire that Sir John Lubbock's object should be attained. 

 The Sub-Committee also communicated with the various members 

 of Parliament in Ulster, and requested them to support the Bill. 

 The issue was that the second reading was carried successfully, 

 which justifies the hope that, after amendment, it will become law. 



HUGH ROBINSON, 

 WILLIAM SWANSTON 



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Hon. Sees. 



