MEMORANDUM. 
♦ 
The various exhibits in the Museum are 
being prepared for packing and removal, pre- 
paratory to clearing the site for the New 
Museum : the Foundation Stone will probably 
be laid early in June , and the building erected by 
the end of the year . Some six • months will be 
required for fitting up the New Buildings, and 
placing the exhibits. 
It is anticipated that the Museum will be 
opened in the summer of 1899 . 
The Park and Recreation Ground I am 
having prepared ready for opening the coming 
Easter. 
Falmouth House, 
Hyde Park. 
February 1st, 1898. 
