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4. INDICATE BRIEFLY THE CONDITION OF THE EXHIBITION SERIES AND THE STUDY SERIES, IN YOUR DEPARTMENT.

The condition of the collections remains about as set forth in the last annual report, i.e., that of the portion of the study series in the bird gallery is good, while that stored in the west basement is more or less inaccessible, and to some extent exposed to the ravages of insects. The condition of the last-mentioned part of the collection will be much improved as soon as the numerous additional cases recently provided are installed.

The exhibition series is being materially improved through the work of the taxidermist, mentioned in some detail in another part of this report.