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for the time taken up in this respect, and, should this class of 

 work continue to increase, it will be necessary to make some provision 

 for this. The number of callers seeking information on various 

 subjects are increasing considerably, and unless due attention is given 

 to their wants dissatisfaction will result. 



The collection of exhibits for the various places referred to has 

 alst) received attention in collecting, preserving, and mounting 

 specimens, which engages the time of myself and staifinthe intervals. 

 The staff consists of myself, Mr. Robilliard, and Mr. Gamble, with 

 temporary inspectors, who are called in as required, and are paid per 

 hour by the applicants requesting inspectors. 



