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phires from the Mazaruni ; Selenite from the Grenadines; 
Asphaltum from Barbados ; Stalactites from Bermuda ; 
Garnet in granite from Dalli ; Rock-crystal ; Ferrugi- 
nous clay ; pink clay ; Gas graphite ; Plumbago. 
Ethnology. — Unique stone adze from the Demerara 
R., Jasper pebble used by the Indians to smooth pot- 
tery ; Indian grinding stone ; various stone Implements ; 
Shak-shak ; Queyu ; Feather-crowns ; clubs ; blow- 
pipe ; Shell-implements from Barbados. 
Mammals. — Red Kihibee ; Vampire Fruit-eating bats 
and other fruit-eaters ; Maipurie ; Quata and other mon- 
keys ; rare and common species of Opossums, Armadil- 
loes ; Otters; Spiny Rats; Ant-bears; Squirrel, crab-dog, 
foxes etc. from the Colony. Whale's teeth from the 
S. Atlantic. , 
Birds. — Harpy Eagle, Goshawk and other rare 
species, Red Ibises, rare Woodpeckers and Royal Fly- 
catchers, Rare humming-birds with nests ; and Pelicans 
— all from the Colony. 
Bald-headed Crow from W. Africa; Starling from 
England ; Large expanded wings of great Albatross from 
S. Atlantic. 
On collecting trips, the following were obtained : 
species of Herons, such as the so called White and Blue 
Crane, and Blue and White Gaulding; Heri ; Negrocop ; 
true and tiger Bitterns, Quaaks, Boat bills, Hoatzins with 
nest, young and eggs ; Rails, Crakes, Ducks, Pigeons, 
Ducklars, Cormorants, Kingfishers, Woodpeckers, 
Cuckoos, Jacamars, Barbets, Trogons, Great Witches, 
Swallows, Humming-birds, Parrots, Macaws, Bill-birds, 
Hangnests, Shrikes, Tanagers, Chatterers, Finches, 
Creepers, Game-birds, and Hawks etc. 
