THE AMERICAN MUSEUM JOURNAL 



cellent testimonial to the system of "visual instruction" which 

 has grown up under the auspices of this Museum. 



Manila, November ii, 1901. 

 Dear Sir: — 



I have not forgotten the interesting visit which I made to your 

 Museum before leaving New York. 



We have just ordered nine magic lanterns and desire to present, in 

 illustrated lecture form, as much information about American history 

 and life as possible. What arrangements can be made with you to 

 secure slides and what can we do as a return favor to you? 



Considerable has been done in establishing schools and the De- 

 partment now desires to give some attention to public libraries and 

 public lectures, because they are very important supplementary 

 educational agencies. Any suggestions that you may be willing to 

 make will be very helpful. 



With kindest regards, I am, 

 Very truly yours, 



(Signed) Fred. W. Atkinson, 



Superintendent of Public Instruction 

 for the Philippine Islands. 



THE ANDREW^ J. STONE EXPEDITI(3N. 



]HE first season's work of the Andrew J. Stone Expe- 

 dition has proved very successful and satisfactory. 

 This expedition was organized early in the year 

 I go I, and its work will continue during a period 

 of three years, the means therefor having been 

 generously contributed by public-spirited citizens of New York. 

 It is under the leadership of Mr. Stone, who has several expert 

 assistants to help carry on the work. 



The purpose of this expedition s primarily to secure for the 

 Museum good series of all the large game animals of North Amer- 

 ica, many of which are as yet unrepresented in its collections and 

 are on the way to rapid extermination. The more prominent 

 and interesting species will be mounted as groups with proper 

 accessories and will form one of the most attractive features of 



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