38 Art in the Belfast Museum. 



Mr. Trobridge then described a number of objects of ancient 

 art which are in the Museum collection, and contrasted them, 

 particularly as regards form, with several of modern style, 

 pointing out that while many of the former are of rude work- 

 manship, they all possess some element of beauty, which, though 

 it has not been sought as an end, has been achieved naturally, 

 and we may almost say inevitably. 



Mr. Robert Young, sen., moved a cordial vote of thanks to 

 Mr. Trobridge for his excellent paper. 



Mr. Gray, in seconding the motion, said the Government 

 School of Art was not at all in keeping with the size and im- 

 portance of Belfast, and he trusted that the public of this city 

 would fully realise the great importance of such an institution, 

 and support Mr. Trobridge and his excellent staff of teachers. 



Mr. SwANSTON, in supporting the motion, regretted the 

 absence in the Museum of samples of textile fabrics. 



The motion was passed by acclamation, and, 



Mr. Trobridge having acknowledged the compliment, the 

 proceedings terminated. 



