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of making, the papuan, the negrite, the Malay and Polynesia and Australian. The recent collections brought to the museum by expeditions to Samoa added to the treasures secured fifty years ago by Captain Wilkes enable the curator to make a fair showing of this part of the world. Lay figures representing the Papuan, the Dyak and the Samoan, in native dress have very much added to the attractivenrss of the hall. 

From Sandwich Islands the museum acquired photographs and specimens, the gift of Mrs. Sybil Carter, wife of the Hawaiian minister. These are of great value, because of the familiarity of Mrs. Carter with the aboriginal customs of the islands. 

Dr. H. N. Allen, court physician to the King of Corea, deposited in the Museum his rich collection from that kingdom. Many of these object were presented by the king and show the best art skill of the country. This royal gift and Ensign Bernadois collection give an excellent picture of Corean life. 

The Hupa valley, California, is represented by two collections, one made by Mr. N. J. Purcell and the other by Jeremiah Curtin. They admirably supplement the great collection made by Lt. P. H. Ray, U. S. A.