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successor of Skanda reverted to Buddhism. These changes explain 

 the mixture of Hindu and Buddhist remains of the same period at 

 Bhitaii, and it also appears that the Shaivic and Vaisnavic sects of 

 the former religion both prevailed there. The authors suggest the 

 removal of the Monolith to Queen's College, Benares, where similar 

 remains are collected. The paper is illustrated by photographs ; and 

 Mr. Sherring adds a later note describing the remains of mounds and 

 terraces in the country west of Saidpur, which he says would amply 

 repay investigation. 



The paper being read, thanks were voted to its authors for their 

 interesting communication. 



Mr. Biddell then proposed that the Library be lighted on one or 

 two nights in the week, say Saturday. The President said that the 

 proposal should be considered by the Council at its next meeting. 



