indebtedness to him for his severe and patriotic labours in bringing the work to a satisfactory conclusion.
The members of the Council wish to add their own sincere thanks to those of the Editor to all those gentlemen who have assisted the undertaking, either by reading proofs, or by the compilation of lists of local words, or by personal assistance rendered in different ways to the Editor. The names of those who have given financial aid will be found at the end of the volume. These marks of kindness and interest in the work have been of the greatest service, and have afforded much encouragement both to the Council and to the Editor.
Signed on behalf of the Council,
Douglas Hyde, LL.D., President.
Daniel Mescal, Chairman.
Eleanor Hull, Hon. Secretary.
