APPENDIX, 
MINUTES OF THE ACADEMY 
FOR THE SESSION 1870-71. 
May 22, 1871. 
Rev. J. H. Jellett, E.D., President, in the Chair. 
The following Papers were read : — 
' ' On Optical Saccharometry, with special reference to an examina- 
tion of Sugar Beet grown in Ireland ;" by the President. 
''On the comparative chemical composition of ancient Bronzes, 
in connexion with the Ethnology, Metallurgy, and Commerce of the 
ancient peoples of Europe;" by W. K. Sullivan, Ph. D. 
JuifE 12, 1871. 
Eev. J". H, Jellett, B.D., President, in the Chair. 
William A. T. Amhurst, Esq., J.P., D.L. ; Captain Richard Cooper; 
Whitley Stokes, Esq. ; Col. Erederick Tyrrell, J.P., were elected 
Members of the Academy. 
The following Papers were read : 
"On the Absorption Spectrum of Chloro-chromic Anhydride;" 
by Gr. J. Stoney, E.R.S., and Dr. J. Emerson Reynolds. 
' ' On the great Dolomite Bed of the Korth of Spain, in connexion 
with the Tithonic Stage of Prof. Opel." By Profs. W. K. Sullivan, 
Ph. D., and J. P. O'Reilly, C. E. 
" Additions to the Elora of Botanical District 'No. 10 [Ireland]," 
also, "On an anomalous form of Corolla of Erica;" by Gr. Sigerson, 
M. D., E. L. S. 
A " N'ote on Leabhar na h-Uidhre ;" by Brian O'Looney, Esq. 
Donations were presented, and thanks voted to the several donors. 
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