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The Fifth Meeting was held on the 18th March, when the 

 following papers were read : — (1) " The Lessons of History," Rev. 

 J. Rosenzweig; (2) " Foraminifera from the Gravel Pit, Long- 

 hurst, Dunmurry, and other localities in the vicinity of 

 Belfast, with a reference to the Malone Sands," Mr. Joseph 

 Wright, F.G.S.; (3) Report as Delegate to British Association, 

 1907, Mr. John Smyth, M.A. 



The concluding Meeting took place on the 7th April, when 

 Councillor Dr. Andrew Trimble, M.B., delivered an illustrated 

 lecture on " The Birth and Infancy of Printing." There was a 

 good attendance of the members and general public at all these 

 meetings. 



As is customary, the Museum was opened to the general public 

 on Easter Monday aud Tuesday at a nominal charge, and large 

 numbers availed themselves of the opportunity, no damage being 

 done to the collections. The various societies holding their 

 meetings in the Museum continue to do so. Amongst the dona- 

 tions received during the year may be specially mentioned the 

 collection of Irish birds, botanical specimens, and books, 

 bequeathed by Rev. S. A. Brennan, Rector of Cushendun. Your 

 Council are glad to report that the valuable objects, including the 

 stone coronation chair ol the O'Neills, lent to the Irish Inter- 

 national Exhibition, were duly returned without damage. They 

 formed an attractive feature, and received much attention on 

 account of their historical interest. Your curator, Mr. John 

 Sinclair, has given every satisfaction since his appointment on the 

 retirement of Mr. S. A. Stewart on 1st May, 1907. The number 

 of valuable publications issued by the various learned societies 

 exchanging their transactions with us show no diminution. 

 Since the last annual meeting the Society has to deplore the death 

 of several of its most esteemed members, including Dr. Henry 

 Murney, J. P.; Messrs. James Wilson, M.E.; L. L. Macassey, 

 B.L., M.I.C.E.; and F. R. Lepper, J. P. Dr. Murney was one of 

 our oldest members, but owing to failing health had not attended 

 any meetings of the Society for some years. Mr. James Wilson 



