THE DERBY MUSEUM. 



The total number of visitors during the year amounts to 124,687, 

 being a daily average of 582. This number is in excess of several 

 previous years, as will be seen from the following summary : — 



Total for the year ending August 31, 1855 111,931 



„ „ „ 1856 106,914 



„ „ „ 1857 123,059 



The following Donations have been received : — 



A large pair of Horns of the South African Ox ; presented by 

 James Aikin, Esq. 



A pair of Horns of the American Moose Deer; by A. G. Mac 

 gregor, Esq. 



Male and female specimens of the Common Seal ; by Mr. Wm 

 Gass. 



A Red Coati-Mondi ; by Samuel Moss, Esq. 



A Climbing Ant-Eater ; by Anthony Cumming, Jun., Esq. 



A Toco Toucan ; by J. Atkins, Esq. 



A Wandering Albatross ; by — Jones, Esq. 



A small collection of Reptiles, &c., in spirit, from Mexico (including 

 several specimens of the remarkable amphibious animal known as the 

 Axolotl) ; by R. Buckley, Esq. 



A very interesting collection of Reptiles, Fish, &c. ; by J. O. W . 

 Fabert, Esq. 



Two large Snakes, a Viper, five Birds, and other specimens, from 

 Ambrizette, South West Coast of Africa ; presented by J. A. Tobin, 

 Esq. 



A rare Pipe Fish, caught in the Mersey; presented by William 

 Scott, Esq. 



A collection of Snakes, Reptiles, &c. ; by Miss Roberts. 



A Snake, Lizard, and Centipede ; by Mr. Edwin Lewis. 



A Water Snake ; by Captain Lamb. 



The Skin of a large Boa, from Maranham ; by H. W. Moon, Esq. 



Tlie Skull of a Camel ; by Mr. Crisp. 



