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[[double underline]]Character of Routine Work in the Arrangement and Classification of the Collection and in the Preparation of the Exhibition and Study Series.[[/double underline]]

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Owing the the inadequate number of cases and the unsuitable construction of those available, it has not been possible to make rapid progress with the systematic rearrangement of the exhibition series, a satisfactory beginning having, however, been made, while the large amount of necessary work that has been done in the way of remodeling cases insures more rapid advancement of the work during the present year.

The study series has been steadily improved in arrangement, as opportunity afforded, and as the necessary cases and drawers become available.

The complicated preparations necessary for the orderly arrangement and systematic classification of such extensive and bulky collections as those belonging to the bird department, having nearly been completed, it is safe to say that the work will henceforth progress rapidly, provided the required additional cases are forthcoming as they may be needed.