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Description of a supposed new genus of Ceylon Batrachians. 

 — By W. Ferguson, f.l.s. ... ... ... ... 1 



Notes on the Identity of Piyadasi and Asoka. — By Mndaliyar 

 Louis de Zoysa, Chief Translator to Government ... 7 



On the Island distribution of the Birds in the Society's 

 Museum. — By W. Vincent Legge, e. a., f.z.s. ... ... 11 



Brand Marks on Cattle.— By J. D'Alwis, m.r.a.s. ... 60 



Notes on the occurrence of a rare Eagle new to Ceylon ; and 

 other interesting or rare birds. — By S. Bligh, Esq , Kotmale 64 



Extracts from the Records of the Dutch Government in 

 Ceylon.— By R. Van Cuylenberg, Esq. ... ... 69 



The Stature of Go tarn a Buddha.— By. J. D'Alwis, m.r.a.s. 74 



