8 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE 



the physical characteristics of the different islands and reefs vis- 

 ited. The large collections are being sorted and distributed to 

 different specialists to report upon, and the results will be pub- 

 lished by the Fish Commission in co-operation with Mr. Agassizfor 

 the Museum. Several reports are nearly ready for the printer. 



The assistant in charge is under great obligations to Mr. Samuel 

 Henshaw, who took entire charge of the Museum during his long 

 absence in the Pacific. 



W. McM. WOODWORTH, 



Assistant in Charge. 



