XI. fnonuy MBA.T8. If It Is thought desirable to exhibit 
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samples of tinned meat in addition to giving statistics, ^ 
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they should he selected from different firms,and, prices' 
given on the labels. 
XII. ETHNOLOGICAL EXHIBITS. Eor economy of space, 
m m ' 
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might be well added to, or even replace, the existing wax 
figures which now repair. 
It Is important that all Government Reports, Papers 
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etc.,' d8ali? •: with rcineral, agriciilt-iral and other resources of 
the Colony, should be sent regularly to the Institg^e 
In conclusion I may point out how desirable it is 
that investigations of the constituents of many of the natura? 
products (both mineral nad vegetable) of New Zealand, should be 
conducted in the Scientific and Technical Department of the 
Imperial Institute. By this means uses may be suggested for 
new or little known products, the quality of certain products 
may be improved, whilst through the technical and commercial 
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experts attached to this Department a commercial valuation may 
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be obtained for materials for which a demand may exist. This 
is particularly th^ case with such minerals as tire abundant 
but not at present utilised*. Fibres and fibrous plants which 
are abundant or which could be grown if a demand for them arose 
should be submitted for examination. Medicinal plants which 
to possess valuable properties should also be examined and 
tested therapeutically, whilst the tanning value of native bfcrks 
and fruits should be definitely ascertained by chemical 
examination a nd practical trials by tanners. Analyses aid 
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practical trials should also be nada with representative samples 
of Mew Zealand coal, anc their values stated with reference to 
the,coals of Great Britian and other countries. 
I append a printed statement v/hich will illustrate 
the work of the Scientific and ^Technical Department as applied 
