We are indebted to the Curator of the Museum for a catalogue of the animals and birds which have b net up in it, may, we believe, take credit for having been the first to suggest the formation of a Mue~im in Shangiai,—a suggestion peatr* at intervals for several yea before a commencement was made. The lint before us is a testimony to the capability of the institution and to the care and zeal bestowed upon its manage ment by the present Curator. Sportehave readily responded to the invitation to contribute, and often, we are assured, go out of their way to obtai linens.
But their trouble is compared to that of preparing the birds and animals sent in; and the community are not a little indebted to Mr. Pryer for the trouble he has taken in the mal The specimens brought down by the di ent China New Year's shooting pa have caused especial activity. A day or two ago, the floor was quite afrown with birds and animals awaiting their turn to be dealt with. Besides various interesting species of Duck, Divers, Hawke, &., we noticed two specimens of a very large and handsome Kingfisher, both from May-chee, where, indeed, judging from the number of contributions sent m by different people, we imagine that most of the shooting parties must have gone.—A fox, a year is, we understand, rapidly approach-completion, and will not be inferior in value to any of its In view of these circum-we said before, the Council xious to extend the membership of the So-amonget the public of Shanghai and China generally, as well with the desire of increasing the public interest in its pro coedings, as of enlarging its finances, The number of members on the rolls on the Slst December Jast, was one hundred and forty resident and tion resident. But the number ought to be raised to at least 240, a figure which will not only ensure the more effectual carrying out of the objects of the Suciety, but, it is hoped, will induce a larger attendance of members at its meetings.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.