Minutes of the Academy. xvii 
M^Y 9, 1870. 
Rey. J. H. Jellett, B.D., President, in the Chair. 
The following Paper was read : — 
" On the Germ Theory, in Connexion with Putrefaction," By "Wil- 
liam Stokes, M.D., T.E.S. 
May 23, 1870. 
Rey. J. H. Jellett, B.D., President, in the Chair. 
Abraham Fitzgibbon, Esq., C.E. ; 
Emanuel Hutchinson, Esq. ; 
John Kelly, Esq., 
were elected Members of the Academy. 
The following Papers were read : — 
''On the Propagation of Sensation along the N'erYes." By Robert 
McDonnell, M.D., F.KS. 
On Coins and Seal presented." By W. H. Hardinge, Esq. 
Donations were presented, and thanks voted to the Donors. 
June 13, 1870. 
Rey. J. H. Jellett, B.D., President, in the Chair. 
John P. Keane, Esq. C.E. ; 
Hugh Leonard, Esq., 
were elected Members of the Academy. 
The following Paper was read : — 
''Further Researches on the Atmosphere." By George Sigerson, 
M.D. 
June 27, 1870. 
Rey. J. H. Jellett, B.D., President, in the Chair. 
The following Papers were read : — 
" On the Physical Formation of the Rain Basins of Ireland." By 
R. H. Frith, Esq., C.E. 
"On the Capture of Ziphius Sowerbyi." By William Andrews, 
Esq. 
" On the EYidence as to the Existence of the MS. called the Book 
of Clonenagh." By Mr. D. F. Howling. 
The Index to the "Proceedings," Yol. X., prepared by the Rcy. W. 
Reeves, H.D.. was presented ; and 
" The marked thanks of the Academy were given to the Rev. Dr. 
Reeves for his kindness in undertaking so great a labour." 
The Academy then adjourned to IS'ovember 14, 1870. 
E. I. A. PEOC. ^YOL. I., SEE. n. C 
