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the re-arrangement of specimens, lettering of cases, etc., 

 has helped to make it more attractive to visitors, and Mr. 

 Caulfield has rendered valuable service in accomplishing 

 this. 



The collection of birds' eggs, which has become scattered 

 and disarranged, it is proposed to collect and arrange for 

 exhibition. Much remains to be done, and it is hoped the 

 Council will make a grant to meet the necessary incidental 

 expenses. The general catalogue of objects in the Museum 

 is in course of compilation, and proofs will be submitted 

 that it may be completed by next session. 



The donations during the Session comprise a young harp 

 seal, Phoca (Tagophilas) Greenlandicus, Fat, presented by 

 the Eev. D. Y. Lucas ; nest and eggs of the American 

 robin, Turdus migratorius, Linn, (taken at Cote St. An- 

 toino), presented by Dr. Wanless ; specimen Strophanthus 

 hispidus, presented by Alfred H. Mason ; several specimens 

 from the Bahama Islands, comprising one Millepore and 

 several Madrepore corals ; several Alcynoid corals ; two 

 peculiar crabs; a large, dried rock-lobster; a Strombus 

 gigas, and several other shells of that family, presented by 

 Prof. T. Wesley Mills. 



Upwards of 600 visitors to the Carnival availed them- 

 selves of the invitation of the Council to visit the Museum. 

 The general public who attended the Somerville Lectures 

 availed themselves of the opportunity to visit the Museum. 

 It is estimated that upwards of 1800 visitors and students 

 have availed themselves of the advantages afforded by the 

 Museum during the past session. Of these, only 100 paid 

 the admission fee of 10c, and 34 parties of three paid 25c, 

 so that the use of the Museum is practically offered free to 

 the majority of visitors. Hence, we appeal to our mem- 

 bers and the general public for assistance, by donating 

 specimens and funds to assist in its further development 

 and improvement. « 



Our collection of British birds and animals could be con- 

 siderably improved and enlarged, and we would solicit 

 donations of this nature, suggesting the importation of such 



