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G. From Major S. R. Tickell, a specimen of a Turtle, (SpJiargis 
Coriacea ). 
7. From Mr. Becket, Gurhwal, a collection of specimens of birds 
consisting of Tibetan Gallinacese. 
8. From Mrs. Major Turnbull, two stuffed squirrels. 
9. From Major J. L. Sherwill, several boxes of specimens of coal, 
limestone, and minerals from Pundeeni mountain in the Manbhoom 
district. 
10. From Mrs. Brandis, two bird skins. 
11. From J. G. Thompson, Esq., two bird skins. 
A rare silver coin of Altumsh, found in re-excavating a tank at 
Kandi in the Moorsliedabad district, lent by Babu Gour Doss Bysack, 
was exhibited ; in reference to which Mr. Bay ley communicated the 
following remarks :— 
“ The coin is curious, for it gives the Klialif’s name wrong, i. e , 
Mostanser he amr Utah instead of Mostanser hillah , and it is also 
curious as wrong, the word for the denomination of the coin at sitca 
not al dirhem as is usual. I have never I think met “ al sika,” save 
on a later gold coin. The date is A. PI. 680. 
The following notice was submitted on the part of the Council:— 
The Council beg to notify that they propose, for the consideration 
of the Society, the following additions and amendments in the Code 
of Bye-Laws:— 
3. To amend Rule 43 by the insertion of the words “ unless 
originated by the Council” after the word “ then” in line 5. 
2. To add the following clauses to Rule 46 :— 
The Council shall have the power of appointing any other day not 
later than that day fortnight for the Annual Meeting. 
After the termination of the regular business of the Annual Meet¬ 
ing, the Meeting may be considered an ordinary general meeting. 
3. To omit clause 1 of Rule 60 which provides that the names 
of the visitors allowed to be present at the meeting shall be read 
aloud by the chairman. 
Ordered that the amendments, &c., be referred to the Council for 
report, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 43. 
Mr. Oldham gave notice that he should move at the next meeting 
that the following clauses should be added after Rules 78 and 86 
respectively : 
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