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Amongst those present on the platform were Mr. F. 
Fletcher, founder and promoter of the Local Sports ; 
Mr. T. Chitty, Chairman of the Committee ; Mr. E. 
C. Crump, Treasurer; Mr. Barclay, Secretary; 
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Manning, Mr. Martin, Mr. and 
and Mrs. R. Quick, &c. The Anerley School Band 
was present, and played on the Lawn, and the 
Grounds were illuminated. 3,822 visitors enjoyed 
a pleasant evening. 
On August 30th Mr. Horniman held a Reception 
to meet the Worshipful Master and Brethren of the 
Alliance Lodge, &c. 
On September 10th Mr. Horniman left on a tour 
round the world, embracing New York, San Fran- 
ciscb, Japan, China, Burmah, and South India. 
During the year Mr. Quick read two short papers 
before the British Archaeological Association, on a 
Mediaeval Bed Warmer and an Ancient Celtic Bell, 
(see illustration) recently acquired for the Museum. 
Mr. Slade has remounted many of the Birds, and 
gone generally through the Zoological Collection, 
Corals, and Shells. 
The following Gifts have been made to the 
Museum during the year : — 
Singhalese Ring, 1 8th centy., silver Mr. J. Fernando (Ceylon) 
Brass Ear Ornaments from Ceylon Two Little Tamil Girls 
Mediaeval Bed Warmer ... ... Mr. H. Brooker 
Ebony Walking Stick from Colombo, Mr. J. Kemp 
Bombay Card Case, Bell, &c. 
Collection of Fossils from the Mr. W. H. Shrubsole 
London Clay of Sheppy 
Shark’s Teeth, S. America Mr. W. H. Shrubsole 
Piece of Mummy Coffin ... ... Mrs. Barrows 
