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the purchase of collections. The Trustees are also called upon 

 for subscriptions to meet the annually recurring deficit in the 

 receipts. The essential requirement is a largely increased 

 endowment fund. Noting the ever-increasing interest in the 

 Institution, I have strong hopes that the not distant future holds 

 a promise of success in this direction. It is not a question of 

 the merits of the Museum, its value as a factor in the instruc- 

 tion and recreation of the public and the advancement of popu- 

 lar education being cheerfully conceded by all classes of our 

 citizens. Our hearty thanks are due to the annual subscribers 

 and our friends who have been added to the roll of Patrons, 

 Fellows and Life Members, through gifts of money or collections. 

 I trust that the progress of the Museum will always enlist their 

 interest and aid. 



I embrace this occasion to record my testimony of the good 

 will, uniform kindness and hearty cooperation which the Institu- 

 tion has received at the hands of the municipal authorities. 



In closing this brief report it is a pleasure to acknowledge the 

 zeal and earnest attention manifested by the members of the 

 scientific and administrative staff of the Museum. 



MORRIS K. JESUP, 



President. 



