* GENERAL REPORT. 



In tlie Mus^eiinis we note, with niucli satit^faction, distinct ])rogress. 

 The acquisition of the Tristi-ani Collection of Birds has greatly strengthened 

 ihe Ornithological section, and the Museum can now, in this department, 

 (ilaiui to be one of the most important in Europe. The re-arrangement 

 x)i' the DerljY Collection on a modern and scientific basis has been actively 

 proceeded with, and it is gratifying to note that tlie work of our Director 

 and his Scientitic Statf, in this direction, was greatly esteemed by the 

 Scientific Memljers of the ]>ritisli Association. 



In the Art Gallery there has been no abatement of imblic interest. 

 Tlie Autumn Exhibition of Pictures was of great excellence. A further 

 <'xtension of the space available for the Permanent Collection is urgently 

 needed. 



'i'lie Technical Instruction inider charge of this Commiitee continues 

 to grow in popular appreciation, and both in the attendance of students 

 and the serious character of their woik the results continue to be verv 

 gratifying. 



WILLIAM B. FOinVOOi), 



(Jhaiuman. 



