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4. Considered a motion from Dr. A. Willey, suggesting the 
expansion of the scope of the Journal so as to admit of the 
pubHcation of short notes, reviews, and queries relating to the 
Hterature, history, and archaeology of Ceylon. 
Read letters from Dr. Willey and Mr. Arunachalam regretting 
their inability to propose and second the motion owing to absence 
from Colombo. 
Resolved, — That the consideration of the motion be postponed 
till Dr. Willey and the Hon. Mr. Arunachalam are able to be 
present. 
5. Laid on the table a Paper entitled " Tantri-malai," by 
Mr. J. Still. 
Resolved, — ^That the Paper be referred to Messrs. H. C. P. Bell 
and Simon de Silva, Mudaliyar, for their opinions. 
6. Laid on the table a Paper entitled " Ancient Matara," by 
Mr. F. Jayatilaka. 
Resolved, — That the Paper be referred to Messrs. J. P. Lewis 
and P. E. Pieris for their opinions. 
7. Considered the matter of inserting in full the remarks of 
Prof. Vidyabhusana regarding the alleged discovery of a very 
ancient inscription at Mihintale. * 
Resolved unanimously, — That Dr. Vidyabhusana' s detailed 
description be not printed. * 
8. Considered date and business for next General Meeting. 
Resolved, — That the matter be left in the hands of the 
Secretaries, after consultation with the President. 
* See Journal, vol. XXI., No. 62, p. 338, 1909. 
