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Besides copying the old catalogue, work 1ms been begun on a cata- 

 logue of the general collection of minerals. Considerable progress 

 has been made with the ornithological catalogue which was begun 

 several years ago. 



In connection with our present catalogues a new system of labels 

 has been adopted, each bearing the Academy's name and the 

 catalogue number of the specimen. This is of especial importance 

 when specimens are loaned for study as it prevents their loss or con- 

 fusion. 



The collections of birds and mammals have also been carefully ex- 

 amined and the cases provided with insecticides. 



The additions to the various departments of the museum during 

 the year have been especially noteworthy. 



The most extensive collection received was the entire private 

 museum of the late George W. Carpenter, presented by his widow. 

 This included an extensive series of minerals and mounted birds. 

 Among the latter may be mentioned a specimen of the extinct Labra- 

 dor duck. A collection of mollusca and many archaeological and 

 anatomical specimens were included in the gift. 



The collection of Indian remains, pottery and implements from the 

 mounds of Volusia County, Florida, generously presented by Mr. 

 Clarence B. Moore, is of exceptional interest, being largely unique. 

 This collection has been labeled and arranged by Mr. Moore and his 

 assistants in cases in the new room over the lecture hall, which has 

 been open to the public since September 1st. 



Another valuable accession was a fine series of crania of ancient 

 Hawaiians presented by Dr. C. Newlin Pierce. 



Many important additions to the collection of mammals, birds and 

 reptiles have been received from the Zoological Society of Philadelphia 

 serving to render these departments more nearly complete. Foremost 

 among these may be mentioned fine specimens of Burchell's and Chap- 

 man's zebras. The Liberian Commissioners to the Columbian Exposi- 

 tion have contributed a fine specimen of the rare Liberian hippo- 

 potamus, which has been mounted by the Academy's taxidermist. 

 The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club has continued to add 

 to the collection of local birds and nests which it presented some 

 years ago. 



The liberality of friends of the Academy has enabled the Curators 

 to acquire by purchase several valuable collections. Among these 



