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general collections the society underwent a period of depression from 

 which it emerged in 1881 to renewed activity. The Gesner collection 

 was purchased in 1889. This was the oldest museum in New Bruns- 

 wick and was opened to the public April 5, 1842. Its purchase by the 

 Natural History Society was an important addition to the museum, 

 which has since shown steady growth. In 1906 the society purchased 

 its present building. 



Financial Support. From the general funds of the Natural His- 

 tory Society, supplemented by appropriations of $400 annually from 

 the province, and $200 annually from the city. In 1910 the society 

 received a small bequest, the amount of which is not yet known . 



Building. Erected in 1878 at a cost of $45,000, but purchased in 

 1906 by the Natural History Society for $7000. The number of square 

 feet of floor space available for exhibition is 8375, for offices, work- 

 rooms, etc., 4450. 



Administration. By a curator, responsible to the council of the 

 Natural History Society. 



Scope. Primarily the maintenance of local collections and instruc- 

 tion of the general public, supplemented by research and public school 

 work. 



Library, i 1,445 volumes on natural science, intended for the use 

 of staff and members. 



Publications. Bulletin of the Natural History Society of New 

 Brunswick, 6 volumes issued from 1 882-1909. 



Attendance. Open free to the public on week-days, except holi- 

 days, from 2 to 5.30, and on Thursday evenings in winter. 



NEWFOUNDLAND 



ST. JOHN'S: 



GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. 



The survey maintains museum collections concerning which no 

 information has been received, but which are said by Merrill to com- 

 prise material illustrating the archeology and ethnology of the Indians 

 of Newfoundland; historical and industrial exhibits; 365 herbarium 

 specimens of plants; 500 minerals; a collection of rocks; and a zoolog- 

 ical collection comprising 250 native and 500 foreign shells, a few native 

 and many foreign insects, 50 native and 502 foreign fishes, 150 native 

 and 165 foreign birds, and 30 native and 12 Australian mammals. 



