XXXVili DIRECTOR’S REPORT. 
important bearing on the question of our having a suitable boat of our 
own. A general scheme will be set on foot to map out the fauna and 
flora of the neighbourhood, and to arrange types for the museum ; and 
the Council has directed that tables be placed at the disposal of natur- 
alists who will be willing to assist in this work. I shall be glad to hear 
from any workers, either zoologists or botanists, who would render 
help in such faunistic work. An exceptionally good opportunity is 
thus offered to young men who have recently finished their University 
course, and are anxious to gain experience in the outdoor work of 
Marine Natural History. At the same time increased advantages in 
the supply of material will be afforded to all naturalists who visit the 
Laboratory, and it is hoped that an exceptional effort will be made to 
do so by all who are interested in the prosperity of Marine Biology in 
this country. 
Special attention is being paid to the reagents supplied to workers 
in the Laboratory, and all stains and more delicate chemicals are 
being obtained from Dr. Griibler’s Laboratory, which offers the very 
best guarantee of their suitability for the purposes for which they are 
required. 
The unexpected loss of Mr. Holt’s services, and the fact that 
Mr. Cunningham has taken charge of the work in the North Sea, 
render it impossible for me to indicate at the present moment the 
definite plan of fishery work which will be adopted at Plymouth for 
the year. This will, however, be arranged with as little delay as 
possible, and no effort will be spared to carry it to a successful con- 
clusion. 
EK, J. Aen. 
February, 1895. 
