CURATOR'S REPORT. 



The additions to the Natural History Museum are as 

 follows: — 



This makes the grand total of nearly 1 1,000 specimens 

 added to the Society's Collection during the seven years I have 

 held my present position as Curator. Compared with the 

 larger Provincial Museums these figures may not appear very 

 striking, but in a Museum like our own, which only accepts 

 material of a strictly local character, we may justly consider 

 our collections in a very flourishing condition, so far, at any 

 rate, as the specimens are concerned. The want of exhibitive 

 space, however, has long been felt, and it is hoped that before 

 another year has passed, the collections will be safely housed 

 in the new wing, where ample space will be provided for them. 

 It is advisable I should call the attention of the Members to 



