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A new case has been prepared containing two specimens 
of the Osprey (Pandion haliwtus). These rare and interesting 
birds have been placed together, in order to show the adult 
and immature plumage for comparison. 
The collection of Native Plants continue to be of great aid 
to a number of Botanists, and is highly appreciated by many 
who visit the Museum. To those who have contributed many 
valuable and interesting specimens, I beg their acceptance of 
my best thanks; without such help it would be impossible to 
carry on such a successful and educational exhibit. 
By invitation of the Museum Management Committee, 
arrangements have again been made for a series of ‘‘ Nature- 
Study Lectures,’’ on six subjects, commencing April 3rd, rytr, 
to Classes of the City Elementary Schools, given by the 
Curator. 
The subjects approved by the Director of Education are 
as follows :— 
(1) The Rat; Squirrel; and Dormouse 
(2) dne Swallow; House-Martin ; Sand-Martin ; and 
Swift 
(3) Birds of prey 
(4) The common Garden Snail and Slug 
(5) Some common Butterflies and Moths of the garden 
and hedgerow 
(6) Some Prehistoric and Roman Antiquities in the 
Museum. 
The total number of attendances—at an average weekly 
attendance of 70—is 1,260. Specimens in the Museum, lantern 
photographs, ard living specimens, are used to illustrate the 
lectures. 
ADDITIONS TO THE SOCIETY’S MUSEUM. 
Mr. Currrorp E. Burron—Saturnia carpint. 
Mr. T. A. Cowarp—Sheld Duck (down). 
Curator—Specimens and material for the completion of two Life-histories 
of Birds; 5 aueee, 7 specimens, Lepidoptera ; 4 species, 5 speci- 
mens, Coleuptera; 2 species, 3 specimens, Hymenoptera; 8 species, 
10 specimens, Cicada. 
Mr. J. Lyon DeENson—l1 Charocampa elpenor. 
Dr. HerBpert DosreE—Hawfinch. 
Mr. G. Duntop—4 Phyllopertha horticola. 
Mr. Frank Ercues—Viper ; Common Snake; Blind-worm, 
Mr. R. FarmMer—Jay. 
