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S. E. Peal— The Old Burmese Houle over Patfcoi. [Apete, 
use such a reliable standard for measuring the light they sell, and the pub¬ 
lic on the other hand, would then know correctly the quantity of light they 
receive, and for what they have to pay. 
The paper, written at the beginning of 1878, and originally intended 
to form an appendix to Mr. Sehwendler’s report “ on the Electric Light 
experiments,” will be printed in the Journal, Part II. 
2. Notes on the Old Burmese route over Patlcoi via Nongyang.—By 
S. E. Peal, Esq. 
(Abstract.) 
In this paper the author shows the advantages to be gained by opening 
out a trade route between India, Burma and China over the Patkoi range, 
and recounts the various explorations that have been made with this object. 
The paper will be published, with maps, in the Journal, Part II. 
3. On some experiments made at II. M's Mint in Calcutta on coining. 
Silver into Bupees.-—By Col. J. E. Tehnant, e. e.,. c. i. e., e. e. s., 
&c.. Master of the Mint. 
(Abstract.) 
This paper contains an account of some experiments made by the 
author to ascertain the cause and extent of the apparent refining that takes 
place when an alligation containing fine silver and copper is melted and of 
the further changes in the alloy during the processes of coining. The 
author also places on record some interesting information as to the general 
working of the Mint. 
The paper will be published in the Journal, Part II. 
4. Observations on some Chandel Antiquities.—By P. C. Black, 
c. e., and Y. A. Smith, b. a., c. s. 
(Abstract.) 
This paper is intended to be supplementary to the accounts of Mahoba 
and Khajuraho given in General Cunningham’s Archajological Reports. 
The present position of the Chandel clan is briefly noticed, and the 
rumoured existence of an unpublished inscription at Khajuraho is men¬ 
tioned. The writers suggest that the ‘ magic square’ cut on the right 
jamb of the door of the Jinanath temple may not be ancient, and urge the 
necessity for careful editing of the known Chandel inscriptions. The dis¬ 
covery of two short inscriptions near Mahoba, and of a sixth life-size ele- 
pliant statue in the Madan Sugar is announced. 
Some remarks on the construction and decoration of the Khajuraho 
temples are offered, and stress is laid on the proofs of the extent to which 
restorations have been effected. 
