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Papers. 



The following Papers were then read : — 



On the Sinhalese Language, by J. de Alwis,Esq. 

 The Statistics of the Puttalam and Chilaw Districts, by A. 0. 

 Brodie, Esq. 



The business of the Meeting having terminated, it was resolved 

 that this Meeting, having a due sense of the indefatigable zeal of 

 Mr. Capper as the Secretary of the Society, regret that his 

 departure from the Colony obliges them to accept his resignation. 

 The Meeting desire Mr. Capper to accept their best thanks for his 

 efforts in furthering the objects of the Society, 



The Meeting then adjourned. 



