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ligion, of which we have many vestiges of objects for devotional 

 purposes, as well as those for secular uses. 



Chapter IV. — An analysis of the details of the types and 

 characteristics of Scoto-Celtic works, with the opinion of 

 various competent authorities, such as Sir Samuel Ferguson, 

 Miss Stokes, and others. 



Chapter V. — An investigation as to the correlation of the 

 art metal works with the works in stone and the ancient MSS. 



Chapter VI. — The symbolism in the details of the metal 

 works of the early Christian period in Erin. 



Chapter VII. — The extinction of national art growth in 

 Erin, a brief reference as to the motives which should govern 

 our study of the subject, or attempts at reviving and develop- 

 ing the opus Hiberniciim. 



A large number of photographs and illustrations of the an- 

 cient Irish metal works were exhibited by the kindness of 

 Canon Macllwaine, who has latterly devoted much practical 

 attention to this subject. It was regretted that owing to recent 

 illness the meeting was deprived of his presence, and of the 

 fund of information which he could contribute. 



There were also exhibited a number of objects in gold and 

 bronze from the Benn collection and from the local Museum, 

 which illustrated the subject in a very interesting' manner. 



