MARINE BIOLOGICAL STATION AT PORT ERIN. 91 
THE CURATOR’S REPORT. 
Mr. CHADWICK reports as follows :— 
“The dissecting and compound microscopes provided 
early in the year have proved most useful. All the 
instruments and apparatus required by workers have been 
carefully used, and, with the exception of certain of the 
dredges, are in good condition. The small iron trawl, 
provided last year, has been frequently used, and its loss, 
together with the rope, towards the close of the season, 
was most unfortunate. The nets attached to the ‘Agassiz’ 
and shrimp trawls were repaired after the last steamboat 
dredging excursion, but renewal of both will probably be 
necessary ere long. All the smaller dredges are in service- 
able condition. Mr. H. Yates, of Manchester, has kindly 
lent, for an indefinite period, a sliding microtome by 
Reichert, specially adapted for cutting sections of material 
imbedded in celloidin. 
“The Shellbend boats, though in need of slight repair, 
are little the worse for the frequent use to which they 
have been put. 
“The Library has been well used, and the additions to 
the stock of books, including a nearly complete set of the 
Journal of the Marine Biological Association, have consider- 
ably enhanced its value. Several zoologists have kindly 
continued to contribute copies of their papers, for the 
reception of which, and other additions, a third bookcase 
has been provided. Further donations from authors, and 
others, will be very welcome. 
‘“‘ A small beginning has been made with the formation 
of a collection of microscope slides, illustrating the local 
fauna, which it is hoped will be of constantly increasing 
value to future workers at the Station. 
“The sale of living and preserved specimens has not 
assumed noteworthy proportions, but orders from various: 
