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2. logical studies, with valuable results. The writer has the permission of the Director of the Geological Survey [[strikethrough]]has [[/strikethrough]] continued to act as honorary curator [[strikethrough]] Where all have been attentive, faithful and energetic it would be invidious to single out either of the paid members of the staff for greater commendation than others, but I may be permitted to recommend in accordance with the understanding at the time of his appointment that Mr. Simpson's salary be raised to $100.00 per month.[[/strikethrough]] [[marginal note beside above paragraph]] Copy this as mem. for Mr Goode Omit from report.[[/marginal note]] [[strikethrough]] The [[/strikethrough]]Excellent progress in the routine work of the Department has been made [[strikethrough]] excellent progress [[/strikethrough]] during the [[strikethrough]] past [[/strikethrough]] year. The number of registrations is about the same as that of last year) [[strikethrough]] the exact figures will be found in the Appendix; [[/strikethrough]] but in other directions the progress made has been exceptional. The tops of the new cases