MinuM of the Academy. 
Ixxxi 
It was moved by SirW. E.. Wilde, M. D., and seconded by David 
R. Pigot, Esq., and Resolved — 
That it be referred to Conncil to consider and procure Reports 
upon the best means of the utilization of Peat, as fuel in Ireland. 
Pebeuaey 10, 1873. 
Rev. J. H. Jellett, B. D., President, in the Chair. 
W. H. Patterson, Esq., and T. A. Readwin, Esq., were elected 
Members of the Academy. 
The following Paper was read : — 
''On the Callan Mountain Inscription;" by S. Ferguson, LL. D., 
V. P. 
February 24, 1873. 
Rev. J. H. Jellett, B. D., President, in the Chair. 
The following Papers were read : — 
"On Sugar Beet grown in Ireland, in the year 1872;" by the 
President. 
"On some Clay, Iron, and Bronze Pipes ;" and also "a Charter of 
James 11. ;" by W. J. O'Donnavan, LL. D. 
Donations to the Museum and Library were presented, and thanks 
voted to the donors. 
Stated Meeting, March 15, 1873. 
Rev. J. H. Jellett, B. D., President, in the Chair. 
The following Report of the Council was read and adopted : — 
Report op the Council, por the Year 1872-3. 
Since our last Report was presented to the Academy, the following 
papers have been published in our Transactions : In Science : — 
1. "On Muscular Anomalies in Human Anatomy." By Professor 
A. Macalister, M. B. 
2. "Account of Experiments on the Retardation experienced by 
Vortex Rings, when moving through Air." By Professor R, S. Ball, 
LL.D. 
3. "A Geometrical Study of the Kinematics: Equilibrium, and 
small Oscillations of a Rigid Body." By Professor R. JS. Ball, LL.D. 
