THIRTIETH ANNUAL REPORT. 



The Committee would like to add largely to the collection 

 of ship models, and invite the loan or the present of such. They 

 have to thank the sons of the late Mr. Robert Steele for lending 

 the builders' models of several of the early paddle steamers of the 

 Cunard fleet, and of China clipper sailing ships. 



The authorities of South Kensington Museum have again re- 

 filled their four cases with interesting objects. One of the cases is 

 now devoted to boat models : in other cases are specimens of Eastern 

 artistic workmanship. 



Mr. Rennie, curator, has kindly presented to the Museum a very 

 interesting piece of his own handiwork — a violin in white wood. 

 Along with it is exhibited a drawing with names of parts, and full 

 details of all measurements. 



The Curator's report showed that a number of resident townsmen 

 occasionally send gifts to the Museum, and that several gentlemen 

 after leaving Greenock still interest themselves in the Museum, 

 notably the former secretary, Mr. George R. Macdougall. 



The number of visitors during the year amounted to about 

 20,000. 



The financial statement showed that the income for the year was 

 £2>o() 9s. 6d., and the expenditure ^345 3S- The debt at 1889 

 stood at jQiT, 7s. yd. This, added to the present year's deficit, 

 makes a total of ^59 is. id., which is altogether accounted for by 

 the purchase of fresh specimens for the Museum. 



