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been given to have the cases overhauled, re-painted, and made 
dustproof on the same principle as those in the New Museum. As 
soon as this is done the work of arranging will be commenced. 
The principal donations to the Index Department for the year 
are :—Hornbill (male and female), Houbard Bustard, Moose Deer, 
and two Indian Thrushes, from Mr. Atholl Macgregor, Eastwood. 
From Mr. James Stewart the following skeletons were received :— 
Cat, Stoat, Mole, Bat, Tortoise, Frog, Toad, Flounder. 
A case showing the products in the manufacture of Flour, from 
Dr. John White, Dundee. 
A case showing the products in the manufacture of Cotton, from 
Messrs. J. & P. Coats, Paisley. 
A case showing the products in the manufacture of Jute, from 
Messrs. Coates Bros. & Co., Perth. 
A Lesser Floriken from India, and a number of Invertebrate 
Marine Forms, from Prof. D’Arcy W. Thompson, of University 
College, Dundee. 
Since the beginning of this year the greater part of my time has 
been occupied in arranging the extensive collections of insects which 
were presented to the Society by the late Dr. Buchanan White, 
Mr. T. M. M‘Gregor, and others. 
These have been placed partly in the storage cabinets of the Old 
Museum and partly in cabinets recently purchased and temporarily 
placed in the library and lecture-room. 
The attendance is very satisfactory. On the day of the opening 
it is impossible to say how many visitors were in, but I would say 
that at least 3000 is a very modest estimate. 
On New Year’s Day alone we had fully 2500 visitors, the 
Museum being open from 10 a.m. till 8 p.m. During New Year’s 
Week we had about 5000 visitors in all. 
Since the opening our daily average has been 32, not including 
children. 
The Museum has been open for some weeks on Wednesday 
evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. It is very gratifying to know that our 
average attendance on these evenings, up to date, is 116. 
librarian’s report. 
The Library has never been in a more efficient state than it is at 
present, the recent additions having been selected with a view to add 
to its interest and completeness. As is generally understood, the 
Library is divided into two portions. The Lending Library contains 
the best works of general interest in the scientific field, and includes 
sufficient of popular interest for even the beginners in scientific 
knowledge. The Reference Library, on the other hand, contains 
many works of great intrinsic value, but these are suited more for 
the specialist and the student than for the general reader. 
During the past year 46 different members have availed them¬ 
selves of the books, and T56 volumes have been issued. With the 
increasing membership these numbers should be largely increased, 
and it is hoped that the privilege of using the Library will be very 
