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commented upon by persons visiting the museum.

The new wings added to the large wall-cases were fitted with shelves and bases and the one intended for the seals was filled with specimens. The east wing, intended for the large ruminants, has not been arranged. Before the plans had been finished, the majority of the specimens were in requisition for display in the Cincinnati Exposition, and no permanent installment could be made.

The cast of The Humpback Whale which had previously rested upon iron standards at the south end of the exhibition hall, was suspended from the roof. By this change a considerable floor-space was made available for other purposes.