the Journal (for which an apology is due to Members) has been 

 unavoidable, and mainly caused by continued heavy pressure of 

 urgent work in the Government Printing Office. 



In addition to the Journal each Member receives the first part 

 (Vol. I. Part I. pp. 1-41) of a new edition of Pdninis Sutras, 

 published by Mr. W. Gunatilaka of Kandy with the assistance 

 of the Society. 



September, 1881. 



H. C. P. BELL, 

 Hon, Sec. 



