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JOURNAL, R.A.S. (CEYLON). [VOL. XV. 



The Committee of the Colombo Museum, recognizing the congestion 

 now apparent everywhere in the Library, recommended the extension 

 of the eastern wing of the Museum, and a sum of Rs. 40,000 was 

 voted for the purpose in 1891, but owing to some disagreement as 

 regards the particular plan of extension to be adopted the money 

 was allowed to lapse to revenue. Both the Museum Library and 

 that of the Asiatic Society require additional space, not only for 

 present requirements, but to allow for future development. 



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The Hon. the Colonial Secretary to the Honorary 

 Secretary, C.B.R.A.S. 



March 5, 1898. 



Sir, — I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter 

 No. 35 of February 27, referring to the inadequate accommodation for 

 the Library, and to state that the matter will receive consideration. 



I am, &c, 



H. White, 

 for Colonial Secretary. 



3. The Honorary Secretary announced the election of the 

 following Members since the last Meeting : — 



(1) P. E. Morgappah. 



(2) H. Freudenberg. 



(3) J. Pieris, Barrister-at-Law. 



4. Laid on the table Journal for 1897, Yol. XV., No. 48. 



5. Mr. Joseph read the following Paper : — ■ 



