Curator and Secretary's 

 Report 



TO THE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 

 SEPTEMBER 30th. 1912. 



Gkntlemen, 



I beg to present my First Annual Report. 



The Staff of attendants for supervision of the Institution remains 

 the same as last year. The Fire Appliances and Alarms in all parts 

 of the Institution have been tested and added to, and a new hydrant 

 l)laced at the Library entrance. 



The public are now admitted, on application, to view the old oak 

 panelling and other objects of historic interest in the "" Prince Charlie "' 

 Room in the Museum, a concession which is much appreciated. 



MUSEUM. 



There is an interesting list of additions to the Natural History 

 Collections during the year ; among these may be specially noted the 

 rare New Zealand birds given by the Hon. F. S. O'Grady, late of 

 Dufheld Park. Among the chief attractions to visitors, the Wild Flower 

 Table holds the foremost place. The collection of relics of " Old 

 Derby " deserves mention, and it is hoped that this important section 

 may be largely increased by donations in the near future. 



