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sometimes in groups of seven, as at Glendalough. The present 

 cathedral, built by the Anglo-Normans about 1229, retained some 

 of the native arrangements, having no aisles, and a separate north 

 door for the entrance of the nuns. It is almost unique in the 

 buttresses of the nave, which are very massive, with bold arches 

 nearly on a line with their outside face springing from one to 

 another, entirely separated from the wall, and casting a deep shadow 

 over the heads of the windows. The effect produced is most striking 

 and picturesque. Mr. G. E. Street, R.A., the eminent architect 

 of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, is now restoring this building, 

 which was rapidly becoming a complete ruin. 



Some discussion followed on the protection of our ancient monu- 

 ments, a work which the Club has always taken a special interest 

 in. The election of several new members brought the business of 

 the evening to a close. 



The Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Club was held in the 

 Museum, College Square North, on Tuesday evening, 29th April, 

 Mr. William Gray, M.R.I.A., Vice-President, in the chair. 



The Chairman called upon Mr. Hugh Robinson, one of the 

 Hon. Secretaries, to read the Annual Report of the Committee, 

 and upon Mr. Greer Malcomson, the Treasurer, to submit his 

 Statement of Accounts for the preceding year. 



Mr. Gray moved that rule 5 be altered, the alteration being to 

 the effect that the office of President or that of Vice-President 

 shall not be held by the same person for more than twoyears in 

 succession. After some discussion the motion was put to the 

 meeting and carried. 



The P^ev. Canon Macllwaine having intimated his intention 

 to retire from the office of President, it was resolved, on the 

 motion of Mr. Joseph Wright, F.G.S, seconded by Mr. Frederick 



