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reptiles, contained in tanks, were overhauled, and are all in excellent condition.

All this extra work necessitated the services of a laborer, who was detailed on requisition, from time to time. It is to be hoped that one will be detailed permentely in this department, as the great increase in work is such that one is greatly needed.

[[strikethrough]] IV. [[/strikethrough]] [[underlined]] Review of special researchers prosecuted upon material belonging to the department [[/underlined]]

Prof. E. D. Cope of Philadelphia, has continued his studies upon the