152 EXHIBITS THE COLLECTION. CHAP. vm. 



other show-people had. His exhibition was held 

 in an upper room, so that the sight-seers had to 

 mount a long stair before they could see the Collec- 

 tion. Nevertheless, many persons went to see it ; 

 and the result was, that Edward not only paid his 

 expenses, but had something laid by for future pur- 

 poses. 



He went on collecting for another exhibition, and 

 increased his specimens. He replaced, to a certain 

 extent, the plants which had been destroyed by the 

 recklessness of the cats. He obtained some wonder- 

 ful fishes and sea-birds. His collection of eggs was 

 greatly increased. He now prepared for a second 

 exhibition at the Brandon Fair, 1846. On that occa- 

 sion he was able to exhibit many old coins and 

 ancient relics. 



This exhibition was more attractive and more suc- 

 cessful than the first. It yielded a better remunera- 

 tion ; but, what was more satisfactory, Edward was 

 much complimented by those who had inspected his 

 Collection. It excited general applause. In short, it 

 was considered by Edward himself to be so successful 

 as to induce him t"o remove the Collection to Aberdeen, 

 for exhibition in that important city. 



