TReport of tbe Curator of tbe Natural 

 1bistor\> fl&useum. 



REVIEW OF THE YEAR. 



The chief event of the Museum year has been a 

 further proof of Lady Smyth's generosity. 



On July 1 2th, 1910, Lady Smyth sent to the Lord 

 Mayor, the following letter : — 



" My dear Lord Mayor, 



"I am given to understand by Mr. Bolton, the Curator, that the useful- 

 ness of the Natural Histoiy Museum would be much increased if the room 

 adjoining the " Greville-Sm)th Room " were properly fitted up and equipped 

 for the display of botanical specimens, showing various diseased conditions of 

 plants and their causes ; as well as for the setting out of a large number of 

 natural history specimens which are not seen at present owing to lack of space. 

 To further this object, I have much pleasure in offering you, as a trustee of the 

 Museum, the sum of fifteen hundred pounds. 



" Yours faithfully, 



"(Signed) E. F. SMYTH." 



This welcome letter was received by the City 

 Council with considerable pleasure, and their cordial 

 thanks were sent to Lady Smyth. 



The Museum Committee especially appreciated this 

 generous gift, as it enabled them to add a much needed 

 Botanical Department to the Museum, and to display 

 the Economic Biology Series in a way likely to increase 

 their usefulness and study. 



The City Council determined by resolution that the 

 new room should be known as the " Dame Emily Smyth 

 Room." 



As early as possible after the notification of Lady 

 Smyth's gift, the work of clearing and refitting the room, 

 which is 60 feet long by 40 feet wide, was taken in hand, 

 and is making good progress. The room will be 



