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tory in Berlin, writes that with sorrowful heart he is taking down the 

 skeletons of some fine whales which have hitherto adorned the light-court 

 (Lichthof) of the great Museum in Berlin in order to make room for 

 the Diplodocus. He adds in his letter the remark that "when such 

 monsters of the past are resurrected from their tombs the living fauna 

 is compelled to take a back seat." It is certain that the Diplodocus 

 during its long life in Jurassic times did not give as much trouble to 

 thoughtful minds as it is now doing. 



We sincerely hope before another twelve months has rolled its course 

 to be able to place alongside of the Diplodocus now standing in the 

 Hall of Paleontology in the Carnegie Museum the skeleton of a Bronto- 

 saurus which we possess, and also if possible the skeleton of a Mosa- 

 saurus, of which we have a fine example. 



Superb work in the way of mounting several groups of recent mam- 

 mals is being accomplished by the Messrs. Santens, and at the next 

 celebration of Founder's Day, 1908, the Gallery of Mammals will pre- 

 sent an even more attractive appearance than it does now. 



The generosity of Mr. H. J. Heinz in sending to the Museum from 

 London, where he acquired them, some thirty-three beautiful examples 

 of ancient watches made two or three hundred years ago, is most cer- 

 tainly appreciated. Mr. Heinz is laying the foundation for a fine horo- 

 logical collection which will be of great interest not only to the his- 

 torian, but also to the student of an interesting branch of mechanics. 





Mr. John D. Haseman, who went to Brazil at the beginning of 

 October in order to carry on explorations in some hitherto little known 

 portions of that vast country, was very kindly received by Professor 

 J. C. Branner, upon his arrival in the province of Bahia, and reports 

 himself as having addressed himself to his task with great hope of 

 much success. 



