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of the visitors were families of children who were brought 

 by their parents to learn something about the structure 

 and habits of the animals seen in their rambles amongst 

 the rocks on the shore. The fish-hatching tanks have 

 attracted a great deal of attention, and the many questions 

 asked by the visitors — questions based on information 

 gained from newspapers and magazines — showed that the 

 interest in fish-hatching is becoming wide-spread. 



"We also had in July a visit from a number of the 

 pupils of the Arnott Street Board School in Liverpool, 

 the party being under the guidance of Rev. T. S. Lea. 

 The Curator hopes before next season to arrange a series 

 of tanks, for workers at the Station, through which sea- 

 water will constantly circulate. 



" The publication of a price list of specimens has not as 

 yet had very much result, comparatively few orders having 

 been received. The list, thoroughly revised and with 

 prices lowered as much as possible, is now appended to 

 this report." 



Addition to the Laboratory. 

 During the past year we have added very considerably 

 to the accommodation for students at the Biological 

 Station by placing a wooden staircase and a new upper 

 floor in the laboratory. This upper chamber is sub-divided 

 by partial wooden partitions into five alcoves, each 

 having a small window in the roof, and each containing 

 a fixed work table for one student, measuring over 8 feet 

 by 3 feet. This increase of accommodation permits the 

 Committee now to carry out a plan they have long had in 

 view, viz., to arrange an 



Easter Students' Party. 

 It is proposed that any persons who desire to join as 

 students should pay (in addition to their own expenses) 



