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cards of different series, and I find it is impossible to rearrange them. First of all, then, I regard it as imperative, as the first step out of the confusion, to go over the entire collection of raw materials, and index them for reference. I presume the great value of the collection of textile fibres lies in their industrial uses. The exhibit may be interesting to visitors in a general way, but certainly its chief value will be to manufacturers of textiles, who will be glad to see the various fibres of the world, & their uses illustrated. As this exhibit becomes known it will attract visitors who wish to examine fibres from distant places. Without an index-catalogue it is impossible to find the fibre, unless the Curator happens to know where it is. Recently an officer of the museum wished to obtain a