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II. Routine Work.

[[underlined]] Changes in the Exhibition hall [[/underlined]] - The only new case added during the year was that built for the group of fur-seals presented to the Institute a number of years ago by the Alaska Commercial Company.  This case is larger than any hitherto built, except the wall-cases, and is furnished with exceptionally large glasses (__ ft. by __ ft.) - It corresponds in design with the Orang case and will be placed opposite the latter at the north end of the hall or in the centre.

The two large groups of ruminants and seals were placed against the south wall.  They are unprovided with railings or other means of protection and the arrangement cannot be regarded otherwise than temporary.  The Curator has