X PROCEEDINGS 



Fishes have not been well represented in the past, and 

 efforts are now being made to get together a good collection. 



Mr. A. M. Preston, with his special knowledge of ichth- 

 yology, has kindly consented to give his services to this 

 department. 



It is the aim of the Society to make the Museum a good 

 working one, and to keep it up to a high standard woithy 

 of so great and important a city as Shanghai. 



The expert knowledge and unflagging enthusiasm of Mr. 

 Sowerby are the greatest possible help towards the realiza- 

 tion of this aim. 



A Chinese assistant, one of the well-known Foochow 

 family of collectors, Tang, has been permanently engaged; 

 he is being trained to look after the Museum and any speci- 

 mens that may be presented by people interested in the 

 work. 



A number of specimens in alcohol which were found 

 to be deteriorating have been transferred into 5 per cent, 

 watery solution of formalin. This is a cheaper and more 

 effective preservative than alcohol, and will be used in future 

 on Mr. Sowerby 's advice. 



The Museum has been well patronized by both 

 foreigners and Chinese, and this indicates considerable public 

 interest. 



There is scope for further development in this branch 

 of the Society's activities, and great need for a larger and 

 more suitable Museum building. This can only be achieved 

 through the practical interest and generous support of the 

 community. 



MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS 

 From June 1, 1921 — May 31, 1922. 



Description. Presented by 



A collection of fishes of China representing A. de C. Sowerby, Esq 



over 100 species (on loan) 

 Section of Giant Clam 

 Shell — Korea. 

 Snail Shell — Conchostyla ventricosa — 



Philippines. 

 Stone axe dead, and 7 arrow-points — New Peter Bahr Esq. 



York State 1917. 

 Miscellaneous birds eggs. Carlos E. Remedios, 



Esq. 

 Iron Tile, from roof of Summit Temple on L. Newton Hayes, Esq. 



Mt. Omei. 

 One pair fire-back pheasants — Kuangsi. Purchased. 



• C. NOEL DAVIS. 



Acting Hon. Curator. 



