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ing a steamer or other suitable craft for the purpose. Those 

 experienced in such methods of investigation saw many diffi- 

 culties in carrying out such an expedition, but it was thought 

 not beyond the powers of a committee to overcome them, and 

 thus add new and attractive fields to the area of research. 



In consideration of the almost unanimous desire of the meet- 

 ing being in favour of an attempt to organise a dredging 

 excursion, Mr. J. J. Andrew, L.D.S., proposed that the sum of 

 £^ be granted from the funds of the Club towards meeting the 

 expenses of such. The motion was seconded and passed. 



A circular issued by the British Association for the Advance- 

 ment of Science, directing attention to advantages gained by 

 affiliation with that Society as a Corresponding Society, having 

 been read, a resolution proposed by Rev. H. W. Lett, M.A., 

 T.C.D., was seconded and passed, to the effect that the Club 

 request to be placed on the list of such Corresponding Societies 

 of the Association. 



