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The Exchange list remains in about the same condition 

 that it was in twelve months ago. Many of the reports 

 and publications received have been of great value. 



In name of the Publication Committee. 



Robert Campbell, 



Chairman. 



MUSEUM KEPOET— SESSION 1903-1904 



Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, — I have the 

 honor to submit the following statement concerning the 

 Museum : The number of visitors has increased over last 

 year. Several schools came, and the crowds of children 

 present, especially on Saturdays, afford evidence that there 

 is something beyond mere play that can attract and hold 

 their interest, even in these days of commercialism. 



All of the birds have been cleaned and treated with 

 benzine, a task that occupied Mr. A. Griffin with assistance 

 nearly four months. The birds require usually more at- 

 tention than any other department. It would be a great 

 advantage to have the Museum lighted by two arc lights. 

 The present gas system dries up the cases, and the effect 

 on all specimens is bad. 



The donations of the past season have been varied, and 

 are recorded in the minutes. We especially call attention 

 to the large additions to the Botanical department by the 

 Rev. Dr. Robert Campbell. Owing to want of space many 

 of the donations cannot be exhibited to the best advan- 

 tage, and the donors are liable to feel hurt at not seeing 

 their gifts in place. I must again direct your attention to 

 the fact that the windows require painting white to 

 prevent the sun's bleaching the specimens. 

 Respectfully submitted, 



A. E. ISTorris, 



Honorary Curator. 



