of Gardens and Forests, Mauritius. 
Under Mr. Cantley j S direction a Gov- 
ernmental Forest Department was estab- 
lished. 
This Department will always be con- 
nected with Mr. CANTLEY’S name. The 
success it has obtained being mainly due 
to his experience. 
In February, 1888, Mr. CANTLEY died 
in Tasmania ; where he had gone for a 
holiday with the hope of re-establishing 
his health. His successor is Mr. Ridley, 
M.A., F.L.S. 
Many of the most valuable trees and 
plants in the Botanical Gardens, are con- 
tributions from travellers passing through 
Singapore, and from the Officers of the 
numerous vessels trading with this Port. 
The calling attention to these much 
appreciated presents will, it is hoped, 
induce those who have the opportunity 
of collecting plants and seeds in other 
countries, to avail themselves of such 
opportunities, and on their return to 
Singapore to give the Botanical Gardens 
the benefit of their collections. 
