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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ACADEMY OF 
[ 1893 . 
Besides copying the old catalogue, work has been begun on a cata¬ 
logue of the general collection of minerals. Considerable progress 
has been made with the ornithological catalogue which was begun 
several years ago. 
In connection with our present catalogues a new system of labels 
has been adopted, each bearing the Academy’s name and the 
catalogue number of the specimen. This is of especial importance 
when specimens are loaned for study as it prevents their loss or con¬ 
fusion. 
The collections of birds and mammals have also been carefully ex¬ 
amined and the cases provided with insecticides. 
The additions to the various departments of the museum during 
the year have been especially noteworthy. 
The most extensive collection received was the entire private 
museum of the late George W. Carpenter, presented by his widow. 
This included an extensive series of minerals and mounted birds. 
Among the latter may be mentioned a specimen of the extinct Labra¬ 
dor duck. A collection of mollusca and many archaeological and 
anatomical specimens were included in the gift. 
The collection of Indian remains, pottery and implements from the 
mounds of Volusia County, Florida, generously presented by Mr. 
Clarence B. Moore, is of exceptional interest, being largely unique. 
This collection has been labeled and arranged by Mr. Moore and his 
assistants in cases in the new room over the lecture hall, which has 
been open to the public since September 1st. 
Another valuable accession was a fine series of crania of ancient 
Hawaiians presented by Dr. C. Newlin Pierce. 
Many important additions to the collection of mammals, birds and 
reptiles have been received from the Zoological Society of Philadelphia 
serving to render these departments more nearly complete. Foremost 
among these may be mentioned fine specimens of Burchell’s and Chap¬ 
man’s zebras. The Liberian Commissioners to the Columbian Exposi¬ 
tion have contributed a fine specimen of the rare Liberian hippo¬ 
potamus, which has been mounted by the Academy’s taxidermist. 
The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club has continued to add 
to the collection of local birds and nests which it presented some 
years ago. 
The liberality of friends of the Academy has enabled the Curators 
to acquire by purchase several valuable collections. Among these: 
