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Debating Society. A report from a Special Committee of the Council submitting regulations dealing with matters affecting the Solicitors' Apprentices' Debating Society was considered, and the regulations were adopted. OBITUARY. MR. JAMES HENRY, Solicitor, died on the 3rd April, 1933, at " Craglands," Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Mr. Henry was admitted in Trinity Term, 1874, and practised at 11 Molesworth Street, Dublin, in partnership with his son, Mr. William Henry, under the style of Henry & Son. He was a member of the Council from 1902 to 1921, and was President of the Society during the year 1912-13. MR. WILLIAM T. SHERIDAN, Solicitor, died on the 29th April, 1933, at Dublin. Mr. Sheridan was admitted in Hilary Sittings, 1880, and practised at 24 Eustace Street, Dublin, in partnership with his nephew, Mr. Edward J. Kenny, under the style of Sheridan and Kenny. He became a member of the Council in 1913, and was President of the Society during the vear 1926-27. INFORMATION. The business of the late Mr. William V. Seddall, of 19 Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin, is now being carried on by Messrs. W. J. Shannon & Co., at 19 and 20 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin. MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL

COUNCIL MEETINGS.

6th April. Twenty-five members present. Mr. James Henry.

A resolution was passed expressing the deep regret of the members of the Council at the death of Mr. James Henry, a past President of the Society, and of their sympathy with his family in their bereave– ment. Grant-in-Aid. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Minister of Finance intimating that, as usual, a grant-in-aid to the Society towards the expenses incurred by the Statutory Com– mittee had been placed on this year's estimates, but that in view of the present financial position the Minister felt himself compelled to enforce a reduction amounting to fifty per cent. The Council directed the terms of a letter to be written in reply. Execution of Decrees. A letter was read from a country member drawing attention to delay experienced in obtaining returns to District Court decrees lodged for execution. The matter was discussed and a reply directed.

27th April. Twenty-four members present. Examinations.

A report was submitted from the Court of Examiners giving the results of the April examinations. The report was adopted. Statutory Committee. A'letter from the Chief Justice was read intimating his appointment of Mr. John J. Duggan to be a member of the Statutory Committee in room of the late Mr. Tallan.