No. 47.-1896.] PROCEEDINGS. 



91 



Circuit Work. — The Archaeological Commissioner carried out during 

 August and September an extensive tour through the Kiralawa, 

 Unduruwa, Negampaha, Kalagama, and Eppawala Korales of the 

 North-Central Province ; crossing also into the North- Western 

 Province, chiefly in order to examine the little known caves, &c, at 

 Seseruwa. 



Ten days were spent in copying the numerous cave inscriptions at, 

 and near, this hill ; and in photographing, drawing, and taking full 

 measurements of the ruins, inclusive of the colossal rock-cut Buddha, 

 which stands 33 ft. from head to foot. 



Later in the circuit similar work was done at Aukana near Kala- 

 vewa, where another giant-granite Buddha of equal height occurs. 



Epigraphical. — Many unrecorded inscriptions met with whilst on 

 tour were copied and photographed by the Archaeological Commis- 

 sioner ; whilst his Head Overseer was engaged in taking ink impressions 

 of those examined between 1891-93 in the North and North-East 

 Korales of the North-Central Province. 



Office of Treasurer. 



The office of Treasurer was taken up by Mr. F. C. Roles in the 

 month of August, in succession to Mr. A. P. Green. 



The Society's accounts for the year 1895 have been kindly audited by 

 Mr. E. Booth. A balance sheet is attached to the Report, which shows 

 that the financial condition of the Society is satisfactory. The rather 

 large turnover for the year is due to the adjustment of some old 

 items on both sides of the account. The Anuradhapura Excavation 

 Account has been finally closed, and the balance handed over to the 

 Archaeological Commissioner. Writing on January 21, the Honorary 

 Treasurer reports that the total amount of the Society's outstanding 

 liabilities is under Rs. 50, and that none of these date back further 

 than December, 1895. 



Finances. 



General Account for 1895. 



Receipts. 



Rs. c. 



Balance, General Revenue Account 

 Sale of Journals 

 Life Members 

 Entrance Fees 



681 67 

 196 96 

 207 50 

 42 



Rs. c. 



Subscriptions, 1891 



10 50 

 63 

 346 50 

 787 50 



Do. 1892 



Do. 1893 



Do. 1894 



Do. 1895 



Do. 1896 



1,450 50 

 42 



2,700 



Total 



3,828 13 



