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9.

during the month, there being no time for other than the regular routine work

[[underlined]] Work of Assistants [[/underlined]]

The assistants assigned to the Department of Birds have performed their duties satisfactorily. Mr. Beckham was absent several days on account of sickness and death among relatives, but during his absence he arranged with Mr. Hugh M. Smith to take his place the department therefore not suffering from his absence.

[[underlined]] Recommendations [[/underlined]]

The Curator has no recommendations or suggestions to make, the more urgent needs of the department having already been put in writing and submitted to the Assistant Director.