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7. It has been found that once a Paper has been read, and the 

 writer has received his meed of thanks, the subject loses its interest 

 even for him. To this cause is probably attributable the delay on the 

 part of some authors in returning proofs of Papers read by them, 

 whereby the issue of the Journal has been greatly hindered. 



8. The circulation of proofs of Papers before reading would not 

 only enable those who propose to be present at the General Meetings 

 to prepare themselves for such discussion as may arise, but it would 

 afford outstation Members the opportunity of contributing notes and 

 criticism of value. 



9. Finally, it should be added that the Government Printer has 

 expressed himself in favour of the above suggestions, and is of opinion 

 that they need entail little or no extra expense. 



We have, &c, 



W. H. G. Duncan, 



Honorary Treasurer. 



H. C. P. Bell, 

 F. H. M. Corbet, 



Honorary Secretaries. 



To the Council of the Asiatic Society of Ceylon and 

 Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 



On the motion of Mr. Seneviratna, seconded by Mr. Rama- 

 nathan, and supported by Mr. Bois, it was resolved to adopt 

 the report. 



11. Laid on the table correspondence between the Society 

 and the Government regarding the preservation of objects 

 of Archaeological interest. 



Archaeology. 



No. 109. Royal Asiatic Society, 



Colombo, August 20, 1890. 



Sir, — I am instructed by the Council of the Ceylon Branch of the 

 Royal Asiatic Society to solicit the attention of the Government to 

 the manner in which objects of Archaeological interest are protected 

 and conserved in India, and to respectfully suggest that the. Govern- 

 ment might with advantage adopt in Ceylon rules similar to those in 

 force in the neighbouring continent. 



2. A copy of a State Paper on the subject published by the Govern- 

 ment of Madras, under number 373, and date the 27th day of April, 

 1889, is forwarded herewith for reference. 



I am, &c, 



F. H. M. Corbet, 



Honorary Secretary. 



To the Hon. the Colonial Secretary. 



