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are generally of an inferior kind, and the entire collection 
might be. greatly improved by donations from any mem- 
bers interested in mineralogy. 
“The Birds are in excellent order, and form a very 
instructive collection, and several valuable specimens 
have been lately secured. At page 16 it will be seen 
what additional British Birds are needed. 
The Shells, which are a large and valuable series, require 
some attention, as many of them have become displaced, 
and want, in many instances, re-naming. Sir David Bar- 
clay has kindly promised to put the whole in better order, 
and add desiderata from his own fine collection. A series 
of the land and freshwater Shells of Warwickshire would 
be an important addition. 
The Accounts have been audited, and the General 
Financial Statement from March 25th, 1864, to March 
25th, 1865, is appended to this report. 
‘The Museum, now containing a valuable and_ well- 
atranged collection of Natural History, Geology, and 
Antiquities, as well as a Library, which, though not ex- 
tensive, contains many works of cost and value, is highly 
creditable to the Town and County of Warwick, and 
deserves a much greater amount of support than it has 
of late years received. An excellent foundation has been 
daid, but much more might be effected if adequate means 
were placed at the disposal of the Council. 
_ Owing to the losses, by death, of several subscribers 
during the past year, and the small number of additional 
members, the funds of the Society are in a much less 
