in the attics, and the geological and other collections 

 in the cellars, require to be made more accessible to 

 the public. 



Structural Improvements. 



The roof lights of the East Annexe, and the 

 windows on the south and west sides of the lower room, 

 have been fitted with green sun-blinds, so that speci- 

 mens are no longer subjected to the direct rays of the 

 sun. Thirty-two cabinets have been fitted with uniform 

 locks of a good type, one master key opening the whole 

 series. This has proved a most useful and time-saving 

 improvement. A fire hydrant, fitted with two lengths 

 of hose, and instantaneous couplings, has been placed 

 in the Entrance Hall of the Lecture Theatre, and the 

 staff instructed in its use. The chief of the Fire Brigade 

 is now satisfied that the building and its contents are 

 adequately protected against fire. 



been made use of as 



Lecture Theatre. 



The Lecture Theatre has 

 follows during the year : — 

 University College Classes 

 Choral Society 

 Instrumentalists' Society 

 Museum Lectures 

 Occasional Engagements 



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 Cases. 



The whole of the molluscan cases have been fitted 

 with false bottoms which bring up the specimens to the 

 surface of the glass, and allow of better examination. 



A large mahogany and plate-glass floor -case, con- 

 structed last year, has been filled by a group of Swifts, 



