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new work on the Mammals of Great Britain were utilised for this 
purpose. 
Among birds, the most important addition is a Ruff, presented by 
Arthur Moon, Esq. The other birds in the list were desirable either 
as specimens illustrating difference in sexual plumage, or to show 
seasonal differences. A number of common species of perching 
birds were also accepted, with the view of gradually eliminating poor 
or faded specimens. 
The descriptive labels throughout the bird collections have been 
varnished, as a preventative against dust and fading. Photographs 
from life, illustrating birds in their natural habitat, nesting, rearing 
young, flight, etc., have been framed and placed alongside the 
mounted specimens, adding further interest to these exhibits. These 
illustrations were presented by Mr. Charles Kirk, Glasgow. 
In the Fish cases, fifteen new preparations have been added, in¬ 
cluding a very handsome Allis Shad, taken from the Tay at the North 
Inch Fishing Station. All of these have been mounted in long 
rectangular glass jars, in a solution of formalin and glycerine. In 
each, the fishes are placed in life-like attitudes, which are further 
enhanced by the addition of pebbles placed on the bottom of the jars. 
In the gallery, a fourth store cabinet has been placed under gallery 
rail cases, and the corner has been rounded off, giving continuity to 
the series. Mr. R. J. D. Graham, M.A., B.Sc., has devoted many 
hours to the contents of these Geological Store Cabinets, arranging 
and labelling the duplicate and reference specimens. The Committee 
is much indebted to Mr. Graham for this valuable work. The series, 
when completed, will embrace the whole of the reference geological 
material, arranged in proper sequence, the local rocks, as they occur, 
being kept apart in separate trays. 
On the Flowering Plants in the Herbarium Mr. Barclay reports : 
“ To the Herbarium have been added a number of plants 
from localities not previously represented, as well as several 
casuals from the neighbourhood of Perth. A specimen of 
Caltha radicans from the shore of Methven Foch was received 
from Mr. Druce of Cambridge, the discoverer.” 
The garnets (grossularite) from Corsiehill, the large garnets from 
Killiecrankie, and the curious crystalline form of Iron pyrites 
imbedded in clay slate, from Birnam, are interesting additions to 
the mineral exhibition ease. 
In the collection of Perthshire Mollusca, the mounted specimen 
of a Tay Pearl Mussel, Anadon margaritifer, showing a number of 
pearls imbedded in the mantle, is a valuable addition to the series, 
and serves to remind visitors of the occurrence of this animal, which 
formerly represented an important industry in the district. 
