72 
JOURT^AL, R.A.S. (CHYLOK). [VoL. XXIl. 
He was indeed a rare type of scholar. His life should be an 
example and a stimulus to us all , and his memory will be cherished 
with gratitude by this Society. I am sure I am echoing the 
unanimous views of the Society in desiring to place on record our 
appreciation of his services, the sense of our loss, and our sym- 
pathy with his bereaved family. 
Before submitting the formal motion, I venture to express the 
hope that his valuable collection of books and MSS. will not be 
dispersed, and that it may please the Ceylon Government to acquire 
it for the Island. 
5. The motion was seconded by Dr. A. Nell, supported by 
Mr. P. E. Morgappah, and carried. 
6. The Secretary next announced that the following gentle- 
men had been elected to Membership in the Society since the last 
Meeting :— Messrs. C. A. Davis; C. V. Brayne, B.A., CCS. ; C M. 
Lushington, CCS. ; T. A. Abdul Raheem ; J. O'Kane Murty, 
CCS.; R. B. Strickland, M.A. ; D. A. Wickramasinghe ; J. A. 
Vareey ; and J. E. Rode. 
7. Mr. Joseph read the following Paper by Mr. John Still :— 
