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unusually large and varied, and presents a very striking 

 appearance. 



Various improvements in the electric lighting have 

 been carried out. 



^Three new store cabinets for use in the upper room 

 have been provided. 



A number of ancient deeds that were found on the 

 top floor, have been incorporated with the series to which 

 they belong. 



The Curator obtained a large and valuable series of 

 Liassic and Rhaetic fossils from the New Clifton Estate, 

 Westbury Park, the rocks having been exposed in the 

 making of new roads. 



From Aust Cliff on the Severn the Curator obtained 

 two large and characteristic specimens of the famous 

 Rhaetic bone bed, each specimen being the full thickness 

 of the bed, and showing the nature of the junction with 

 the beds, above and below. 



Improved labelling is a pressing necessity. It has 

 been partially carried out and will continue to receive 

 attention. 



The work that is being carried out on the Greville 

 Smyth collections will be found described under a 

 separate heading. 



From the above general review of the year it will be 

 evident, that the care of the Museum demands ceaseless 

 watchfulness, and of this there can be no slackening, 

 especially in view of the changes and developments now 

 impending. 



/Ifcuseum Extension ano Hrt (Sallerp. 



In the Report presented two years ago, the 

 Committee expressed their great pleasure at being able 

 to record the generous offer of Sir William Henry Wills, 



