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It may be mentioned here that the specimens in the Cabinets 

 now nuiliber about six thousand, but the retiring Curator reports 

 that several groups in the animal kingdom are scarcely represented, 

 and also that many of the anatomical pi'eparations are of historical 

 rather than scientific interest, having been made before the 

 advent of the microtome and modern methods of staining. Here 

 is an opportunity for such members as may possess the neces- 

 sary material, appliances and skill, to fill up existing gaps or 

 replace specimens which are no longer worth preservation. 



The Journal has been issued with regularity, and the latest 

 number completes Vol. VII. of the second series. Small, but 

 noticeable improvements continue to be made by the Editor ; and 

 the summary of contents of each part, with a list of the plates 

 and illustrations, will greatly facilitate reference. 



A careful scrutiny of the finances will show that, apart from 

 the sale of the Journal and receipts accruing from advertisements 

 therein, our expenditure is perilously near the amount of our 

 receipts. 



The fact must be faced, {that, considering the very inadequate 

 subscription, our membership is at present too small to be self- 

 supporting, even if all pay — which unfortunately is not the case. 



Active endeavour, therefore, should be made to remedy this 

 state of things, and the enrolment of new paying members is of 

 primary importance. The Committee proposes issuing a card 

 setting forth the objects and advantages of the Club, which will 

 be distributed as widely as possible, and existing members are 

 earnestly desired to further this laudable effort by securing fresh 

 adherents among their friends and acquaintances.* 



The Committee desires to most cordially thank the officers of 

 the Club for their services. 



Finally, your Committee has every confidence in the vitality 

 and continued prosperity of the Club, always provided that every 

 individual member will consider it a duty to do all in his power to- 

 promote its welfare in the new century. 



* The card referred to has now been issued. Copies may be obtained at 

 any of the Club's meetings, or by post upon apphcation to the Secretary. 



