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Tub Peter RedpAtii Museum, the gift of the donor whose name it

bears, was announced by him as a donation to the

University in 1880, and was formally opened

TO the Public, August, 1882.

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INTRODUCTORY.

The Plan of the Peter Redpath Museum, and the general
arrangement of the Collections, may be stated as follows :

1. The Collections in Botany are contained in the room on the
ground floor, at the right-hand side of the main passage from the
entrance (see page 13).

2. Ascending the main staircase at the right-hand side of the
entrance, the visitor first reaches a vestibule in which are Archcco-
logical Collections, and large slabs of fossil footprints. Passing from
this he enters the main floor of the great Museum Hall, on either
side of which and along the centre are arranged the Collections of
Fossils, which are placed primarily in the order of geological time,
from the older to the newer formations, and subordinately to this in
the order of Zoological or Botanical classification. This arrangement
enables the visitor or student either to see the general order of suc-
cession of animal and vegetable forms in the geological history of the
earth, or to trace any particular group of animals or plants through
the several geological formations. At the extreme end of the Hall
are placed the collections of Minerals and Rocks, arranged in regular
series to facilitate their systematic study.

3. A-scending a second flight of steps, the visitor enters the
gallery of the great Hall. Here the Collections in Zoology are placed,
the Invertebrate animals in the table cases in regular series, begin-
ning with the humbler forms, and the Vertebrate animals in the
upright cases in similar order.

More detailed notices of the Collections will be found in the
following pages.

Peter Redpath Museum of McGill University.

GUIDE TO VISITORS.

J^AIU FLOOR OF yVLuSEUM.

[This consists of the ante-chamber at the head of the first flight of stairs
wliich is devoted to Archfeological and Palncontological specimens, and the,
principal Museum Hall, in which are the collections in Paleontology, Lith-
ology and Mineralogy.]

I. ARCH^OLOGICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS
IN THE ANTE-CHAMBER AT HEAD OF THE STAIR.

Cases on left-hand side and opposite stairway. These contaia the
following collections : —

Objects from the Queen Charlotte Islands and British Columbia— (loan col-
lection of Dr. G, M. Dawson and Dr. R. Dawson) — including many
interesting carvings and articles of domestic use and ornament of the
West Coast Indians.

Collection of Antiquities from the site of Hochelaga, the predecessor of
Montreal, visited by Cartier in his second voyage, (j. w. d.*)

Stone Implements and other objects from pre-historlc sites in Canada and
elsewhere.

Collection of Skulls representing the principal races of men.

Objects collected by Rev. Hugh Robertson in the New Hebrides Islands.

Collections from Pre-historic caves in the Lebanon and stone implements
from Egypt (j. w. d.) The oldest of these collections belong to Palaeo-
cosmic men, contemporary with the woolly Rhinoceros and other extinct
animals whose bones and teeth are found among the debris of the
repasts of this primitive people.

Collections to illustrate the various rocks and useful ornamental stones
employed by the ancient Egyptians, and their modes of working these
materials, (j. w.d.)

Miscellaneous Archaeological specimens from England, the Canary Islands
and elsewhere.

♦ In the following pages the collections of Sir Wm. Dawson, presented by him to the
museum, will usually be indicated by these initials.

OUIDE TO VISITORS.

Wall on right-hand side. CastH of footprints of Sauropus unguifer, a
Iftrgo batmchian from tho coal-formation of Nova Scotia, and of great
interest as representing one of tlio oldest known reptilian animals : —
Presented by the Geological Survey. Orthoceras titan, a gigantic shell
allied to Nantilus, from tlie lower Silurian. F'ooti)rints of gigantic
biped reptiles {lironlozoiim <jc.) from tlie Triiia ol MahsacliUHetts.

In tiiis room are also some casts of Greek and Assyrian Antiques presented
by tho late Mr. Blackwell, and a cast of tlio famous Uosetta stone which
gavo tho key to tho interpretation of Egyptian hieroglyphics ; also a
large model illustrating tho topography of Jerusalem.

II. COLLECTIONS IN PALEONTOLOGY ON THE LOWER FLOOR

OF THE MAIN HALL.

WALL TO THE HIGHT OP DOOR IN PRINCH'AL HALL, AND SMALL TABLE CASE

IN FRONT OF DOOR.

Fossil footprints from the Potsdam sandstone (Prottchnites and Climactkh-
nites.) The former are believed to be due to crustaceans allied to the
King-crab, the latter are of doubtful origin. The original slabs con-
taining them were presented by the Heirs of the late Sir W. E. Logan,
and form part of the Logan Memorial Collection. They were collected
by Mr. James Richardson. Other specimens are casts presented by the
Geological Survey.

TABLE AND UPRIGHT CASES ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF HALL.

[These contain the fossils of the Eozoic and Pala)ozoic formations
arranged in order of Geological age, from the Laurentian to tlie Permian
inclusive. The names of the successive systems of formations are marked
on the ends of the table cases.]

First Table Case. IJozoic and Cambrian. Contains Eozoon Canadense, the
oldest known fossil, and fossils of the Huronian and older Cambrian on
one side ; on the other side, Cambrian fossils, including Trilobites, &c.,
from the Acadian group of New Brunswick, and Scolithus, Lingulse, &c.,
from the Potsdam sandstone ; also, Cambrian fossils from Massachusetts,
Wales, Bohemia, &c. The wall case, adjoining this case, contains large
specimens illustrating the same periods, such as slabs with Eozoon and
a fine specimen of Paradoxides Ilarlani from Newfoundland, presented
by Mr. S. McKay. The greater part of the specimens in these cases are
from the collections of Sir W. E. Logan, Sir Wm. Dawson, Prof. Hartt
and Mr. G. F. Matthew.

Second Table Case. Siluro-Cambrian. The fossils in this case extend
from the Calcifcrous to the Hudson River group, and are of special in-
terest as including the Quebec group of Sir W. E. Logan and the Chazy
and Trenton limestones of the quarries near Montreal. The upright

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cases facing this cuso contain additional foHsilH of tho samo formations.
The Qraptolitos from Levla and tho Lower St. Lawronco, collocted by
Mr. JamoH RicluudHon and proHoutcd by tho Hoirs of Sir W. E. Logan,
aro CHpocially iiotewortliy.

Third Table Case. Silurian. This contains tho formations from the
Medina sandstone to tlio Helderborg iiuluHive. It is Kpecially rich in
tlio fosHiJH of tlio Niagara limestone ; many of tliera presented by Lieut.
Col. Grant of Hamilton. In tlie upright case are huge and beautiful
specimens of Clinton and Niagara fossils from the collections of Col.
Grant and Dr. Spencer. On the opposite side arc fossils from Anticosti,
and collections from St. Helen's Island, (j. w. d.)

Fourth Table Case. Brian or Devonian. This includes the Oriskany and
Corniforous formations. On one side of the table and the wall case
facing it, is a series of tho silicified Corals from tho Corniforous lime-
stone of Ontario, collocted by Mr. DeCew, Mr. McOuat and Dr. Spencer.
In ono of tho wall cases is also a collection of Lower Devonian Fishes,
(J. w. D.) In this case and tho opposite upright ones the fossil corals
aro specially deserving of notice ; as are also tho specimens of the earlier
fishes.

Fifth Table Case. Brian or Devonian. This contains animal fossils of the
Upper Erian ; and, tho upright case fronting it aro largo specimens of
fossil plants (j. w. n.), representing the Lower, Middle and Upper Erian.
There is a large series of Upper Erian Fishes in the opposite wall case,
presented by Mr. Barnston, Sir Wm. Dawson and tho Geological Survey.
The specimens of Pterichthys from Scaumenac are of especial interest.
There are also among the fossil plants some fine slabs of the fossil fern
Archicopteris Ilihernicus from Kiltorcan in Ireland, presented by Mr. W.
H. Baily, trunks of Prototaxites from Gaspe and Baie des Chaleurs, and
a remarkable base of a tree-fern stem from Gilboa, N. Y., the gift of Prof.
James Hall.

Sixth Table Case. Carboniferous and Permian. Here are, on one side,
animals of the Carboniferous and Permian, including tho oldest known
batrachians, land-snails and millipedes, and fossil fishes and insects, and
in the wall wises large specimens of Plants from the coal formation
of Nova Scotia, and additional remains and footprints of batrachian
reptiles and fishes. These specimens are principally from Sir Wra.
Dawson's collections, as are those in the upright cases and on the
stand in the middle of the room, which contains large specimens of
fossil plants. There is also an interesting series of galvanoplustic casts
of the batrachians of the Lower Permian of Bohemia, by Dr. A. Fritsch.
In these cases the unique and interesting specimens illustrating tho
reptiles, insects, and land snails of the Carboniferous are deserving ot
special attention. There are also some good specimens of Carboniferous
echinoderms, including the oldest types of sea urchins.

GUIDE TO VISITORS.

WALL AT LKKT>IIANI) HIDIC UK DOOtt.

llcturning to tho front end of the room, wo And hero fine HpoolmcnR of
IchthyosauTus and rtiniosauriix, from tho Lias of Htroot, In HomcrHctHhiro,
England, preHontod by Mr. T. J. Claxton, alHo cftstH of HkolotonH and
footprints of other reptilian aniinaJH of tho "Ago of lleptiloH." Tho
cast of a paddlo of I'liosaurm fihows tho great dimensions of Homo of tho
marine roptileH of this period.

TAHLK AND Ul'UUlIIT CASKS AT LEli'T-HANI) HIDE OF HALL.

[ThcBO contain tho fossilH of tho Mcsozoic and Tertiary PoriodH, arranged
parallel to those of tho older formatlonfi on tho other Hide, and aHcending
from tho Trias to tho Modern. Many fino Hpcciraens recently added to these
collections aro the gift of J. H. II. Molson, Esq.]

Seventh Table Case. Triamc and Liassic. On ono side aro fossils of
the Trias, or new red sandstone, including reptiles, fishes, sliells, plants,
&c., and on tho other those of tho Lias limestone and shale, rich in
Ammonites and Belemnites, and other forms of molluscan life, and
abounding in reptilian remains. Most of tho fossils in this case are
European, but there are .some interesting specimens from the Trias of
New Jersey and Prince Edward Island, and a collection of casts of re-
markable reptiles from South Africa, presented by the British Museum.
Also, a cast of the skull of ono of the earliest known Mammalia. In tho
upright case fronting tliis are some large specimens illustrating reptiles
and cephalopod mollusks of the Trias and Lias.

Eighth Table Case. Jurassic. This is the middle portion of tho Reptil-
ian age, and it is illustrated not only by remains of animals of that
class, but by numerous mollusks, crinoids and corals. In the upright
case facing it are some of the remarkable ilying reptiles (Ptcrodaclyles,
&c.), also a good head of Ichthi/osaiirus, and a remarkable ganoid fish
(Dapediiis), with gigantic ammonites and crinoid. There is also a cast
presented by the British Museum of tho oldest known bird (Archicop-
teryx). Most of the fossils in this case are foreign.

Ninth Table Case. Cretaceous. The Cretaceous system closes the age of
reptiles, of which, however, some gigantic types, as Mosasaurus, still
remain. It is marked by the earliest appearance of the ordinary bony
and horny-scaled fishes, of which there is a fine collection from Mt.
Lebanon and from England, and by the great chalk deposits, with many
sea-urchins, sponges and foraminifera — the latter composing Uie greater
part of the chalk. Here also are some of the earliest birds, illustrated by
casts of the genus Ilesperornis of Marsh. Among the fossils in the
table case are specimens from the cretaceous of British Columbia, pre-
sented by the Geological Survey, and from Palestine and Egypt, (j. w. d.).

Tenth Table Case. Uocene and Miocene. This introduces the age of mam-
mals, and these are represented by specimens and casts of parts of the

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more important forniH, Thore mh a\m collections of tlio marint! Hliullfl
of tho PiiriH UiiHin, of tho French FiilunH, and of tlm Koccni) and Mioceno
of tlio United StatcH. HI^uIIh of two of tlio earlicHt apcH {Ihyopithiru*
and MesopithecuH) are roprcHonted by ciiHts. Tiiero it) alHO a largo coiiuc-
tlon roproHonting tho Eocono of Egypt, (J. w. d.).

Eleventh Table Case. PUoefine and Plnatoeene. The Plioceno ago is
roprcHcntcd principally by foHHilH from tlic snb-Apponino bodn of Italy
und tht! English crag. The former are interesting as having been thoHO
which tirst directed attention to tho study of foRsiis in a scientitlc
manner. Tho Pleistoceno is represented by Canadian cxamplcH, this
formation being extensively developed in thig country. Among tho
specimens aro foswil fishes of modern species from th«i nodules of
Green's Creek on tlio Ottawa, and many species of moilusks, crustaceans,
&c., nearly all of recent .species, from Montreal, Riviire-du-Loup and
clsowhoro. Tho Pleistoceno shells, Ac, in this and tho next case am
principally from tho collection of Sir Wm. Dawson, which is tho most
complete in Canada, and probably in America. In one; ot tho upright
cases are models of Mont Blanc and Vesuvius, illustrating glaciers and
volcanic action.

Twelfth Table Case, rieistocene and Modern. In this tho Pleistoceno shells
&c., are continued, and there aro also specimens of Post-glacial Mam-
mals from Europe, America and Australia. In this case, and one of tho
upright cases, are also bo'ies of tho Moas of New Zealand, and of tho
Dodo of Mauritius, which oecame extinct in modern times. In tho up-
right cases, facing this and tho last case, aro bono.* of a whale found in
rieistocene gravel on the Canada Pacific Railway, near Smith's Falls,
Ontario, as well as casts and specimens of various extinct Pleistoceno
Mammals. In one of the upright cases is a cast of the skull found
with remains of the Mammoth in the Cave of Engis in Belgium, and a
human skull from Illinois, said to have been found in a bed containing
bones of the Mastodon. In this case are also specimens of stones and
and rock surfaces, striated and polished by the ice action of the glacial
period. There is also an interesting series from the celebrated prehis-
toric caves of Cresswell in England, presented by Prof. Boyd Dawkins.

LARGE CASTS IN THE MIDDLE OP THE FLOOR.

The most prominent of these are a cast of the skeleton of Megatherium Cuvieri,
an extinct gigantic sloth from the Post-glacial beds of South America,
and a head and tusks of the American Mastodon. These form part of
the Logan Memorial Collection. There is also a cast of the head of
Dinotherium, a gigantic elephantine animal of the Miocene period.

CASES OF FOSSIL PLANTS.

In tho Table Cases on two sides of the main hall, outside the columns, aro
collections of Fossil Plants, running parallel with the animal fossils

GUIDE TO VISITORS.

from the Cambrian up to the Pleistocene inclusive. They are princi-
pally from the collections of Sir Wm. Dawson, and include the types of
many of the species described ly him. In these cases may be seen
a very complete history of the vegetable kingdom. It begins with the
huge lycopods, ferns, calamites, &c.'of the Pahtozoic age, which in
the Carboniferous period are associated with the great deposits of coal.
Followirg these are the cjcads, conifert, and ferns of the Mesozoic or
reptilian age ; and the first appearance of the ordinary broad-leaved trees
and the palms is seen in the middle and later Cretaceous.

III. MINERALOGICAL AND LITHOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS.

[The minerals and rocks are arranged in the semi-circular end of
the Museum aud in the table cases immediately in front. The basis of the
Mineral Collection is that purchased from the late Dr. Holmes, but many
additions have since been made. The arrang-ement of the speciments in
the fiat cases is essentially that given in Dana's Systematic Mineralogy, and
the species in the upright cases correspond, as far as possible, with those in
the table cases opposite.]

MINERALOGY.

First Table Case on the right. This contains native elements, sulphides,
chlorides, fluorides, oxides, &c. There are several good specimens of
native gold, one of which, from Baker's Mine, Oldham, illustrates well
the mode of occurrence of gold in Nova Scotia. Native sulphur from
Sicily, zinc-blende from Spain, tetrahedrite from Clausthal, and fluor-
spar from a number of localities may also be mentioned.

In the adjoining Upright Case to the left is a large specimen of amethyst
from Lake Superior, a fine group of quartz crystals from Hot Springs,
Arkansas ; bornite or horse-flesh ore from the Harvey Hill Mine, Q. ; a
large octahedron of magnetite from Ontario, crystals of nyrrhotite from
Elizabethtcwn, Ont. ; graphite from Buckingham, sul^iur from ''icily,
as well as a number of interesting specimens of fluor-spar, pyroxene,
&c. There is also a cas-t of a large platinum nugget from the Urals,
and one of the " Welcome Nugget," a huge mass of gold found by a
party of twenty-four men at Bakery Hill, Ballaarat, Victoria, 1858.
The original was first sold in Ballaarat for i.10,500, and after being ex-
hibited for some time in Mcilbourne, sold there for £9,325. Subsequently
it was taken to London and melted in 1859.

Second Table Case. This contains a collection of the more important
varieties of quartz, and a number of anhydrous silicates, including
pyroxene, amphibole or hornblende, beryl, garnet, the micas, feldspars,
&c. There are here interesting specimens of uralite from Templeton
Q. i of chromiferous garnet from Wakefield and Orford, Q. ; and of blue
scdalite from Montreal and the Rocky Mountains.

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PETER REDPATH MUSEUM OF McOILL UNIVERSITY.

In the next Upright Case are two large crystals of scapolite from Renfrew
Out., presented by Mr. J. G. Millar, mica from Grenville, Templeton, &c.,
and chromiferous garnet from Orford. On the shelves facing the third
table case are specimens of several varieties of serpentine, and a mitten
made from the fibrous kind called chrysotile, though often wrongly
termed asbestus. There is also a series of specimens of apatite, a large
crystal of sphene or titanite from Renfrew, Ont. ; black tourmaline from
Templeton, Q. ; and pectolite from Bergen Hill, New Jersey.

Third Table Case. This contains specimens of tourmaline, titanite,
staurolite, and a few other anhydrous silicates, as well as a number of
hydrous silicates, including talc, serpentine and the beautiful minerals
known as zeolites. Of the latter there is a special collection presented
by Sir William Dawson, and collected by him in Nova Scotia, where
zeolites are found in great perfection. In this case are also specimens
of apatite, or phosphate of lime, mostly presented by Mr. J. G. Millar,
pyromorphite or phosphate of lead, &c., kc.

The next Upright Case is chiefly devoted to carbonates and sulphates, and
to the ditferent varieties of mineral coal. Worthy of notice here is a
beautiful stalactite from the Cave of Matanzas in Cuba, presented by
Mr. Peter Redpath, and the large specimens of nail-head spar (calcite)
from the Mile-End quarries, Montreal. Among the coal are specimens
of Cretaceous age from some of the mines of Vancouver Island, presented
by the Geological Survey. A collection of Canadian marbles, the gift
of Dr. Selwyn, is also placed in this case.

Fourth Table Case. This contains sulphates (barite, celestite, gypsum,
anhydrite, fee), carbonates (calcite, aragonite, dolomite, siderite, daw-
sonite, &c.), as well at coals and related substances. The mineral daw-
sonite, was originally found at Montreal, but was subsequently dis-
covered in Tuscany. It is specially interesting on account of its unusual
composition, being a hydrous carbonate of aluminium and sodium. A
collection of phosphates from the Island ol Mona (W. I.) presented by
Mr. J. G. Millar, is temporarily arranged in this case,

ROCK STRUCTURES, &C.

In the Upright Cases at each end of the Mineral Collection, and adjoining
the PahTontological Collection, are specimens intended to illustrate
peculiar rock structures, effects of weathering, &c., (j. w. d.). The
case on the right contains good <3xamples of shrinkage-cracks, ripple-
marks, rill-marks, slickenside, &c., while that on the left holds numerous
illustrations of concretionary atruotures, contorted strata, dykes, veins,
&c.

LITH0L06Y.

The long Table Case immediately facing the mineral collections con-
tains a small general collection of eruptive and aqueous rocks. The

GUIDE TO VISITORS.

primary grouping of the former is a mineralogical one, there being first
a series of plagioclase rocks containing on the one hand augite (basalt,
augite-audesite, diabase, &c.) and on the other hornblende or mica
(hornblende andesite, diorite, &c.) and sub-divided into volcanic and
plutonic. This is succeeded by rocks containing plagioclase feldspar
and nepheline (tischenite, tephrite), and then by others in which the
feldspar entirely gives place to nepheline (nephelinite and nepheline-
basalt). The tischenites, nephelinites and nepheline-basalts are repre-
sented by specimens from Montreal, where these rocks occur and are
believed to be not later in age than Silurian.

Next in order are the leucite rocks, and then follows the great series in which
orthoclase is for the most part a predominant constituent, and which
includes on the one hand the liparitcs, trachytes and phonolitcs
(volcanic) and on the other the granites, quartz-porphyries, syenites,
nepheline-syenites, &c. The last named are well represented by speci-
mens from Montreal and the vicinity.

The aqueous group is represented first by a series of crystalline schistose
rocks (gneisses, mica-schists, hornblende-schists, talc-schists, &c.),
which are succeeded by non-schistose crystalline rocks, including
serpentine, crystalline limestone, crystalline dolomites, &c. ; and then
follows the group of non-crystalline aqueous rocks, comprising lime-
stones, dolomites, clays, shales, sandstones, &c.

Among the principal donors to the above collections are Dr. Harring-
ton, Mr. J. F. Torrance, b.a., Mr. J. H. R. Molson of Montreal, Professor
Guiscardi of Naples, and Dr. Johnston Lavis of Naples.

The second long Table Case, parallel with that just described, contains
at either end special collections of volcanic rocks from Vesuvius, Monte
Somma, and elsewhere. In the space between these collections will be
found an interesting suite of Laurentian and Huronian rocks fiom the
line of the Canada Pacific llailway, between Chalk River and Bishkoota-
sing Lake, and another from the branch line of the same road between
Sudbury and Algoma. The rocks of the latter series are possibly Hu-
ronian, though in some respects resembling those of the Hastings series
or Lower Taconlc. Both collections were made and presented to the
Museum by Dr. Girdwood and Dr. Ruttan.

Adjoining the above is a valuable collection of rocks from the East-
ern Townships, presented to the Museum by Dr. Selwyn, and a series of
miscellaneous rocks, mostly from New Hampshire.

The small square Case on the right contains a collection of miscella-
neous Canadian rocks which formerly belonged to Sir William Logan ;
while the corresponding case on the left holds a series of Laurentian
and Huronian rocks, collected by Mr. A. J. Hill, c.e., north of Lake
Superior, and presented by him to the Museum.

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Highest or pALLERY Floor, at the head of the main

Stairway.

[On this floor are arranged the Collections in Zoology. The Invcrtehrate
or lower animals are in the tahle cases, numbered continuously around the
room, beginning on the right-hand side. The Vertebrate animals, including
Fishes, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals, are in the alternating upright cases.]

IV. ZOOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS.

Immediately at the head of the stair on the left-hand side is a special col-
lection of Canadian MoUusks (j. w. d.) mounted on glass by Mr. Currie.
This is intended more especially to aid collectors in determining speci-
mens found on the Canadian coast. Opposite these cases is a large
glass case containing some of the larger mammals.

J^ight.hand Side of Pallery.

The Table Cases along this side contain the lower Invertebrates, and the
Upright Cases the Fishes, Amphibians, and Reptiles.

TABLE CASES.

First Table Case. Protozoa and Hydrozoa. The Protozoa or lowest
animals arc represented by specimens and magnified models of foram-
inifcra and of the sponges. In the latter group there is a good collec-
tion of the Canadian species (j. w. d.) and there are some interesting
foreign forms as the Venus' flower basket (Euplec(ella) and the Glass-
rope sponge (IJi/ulonema). On the opposite side are Hydroaoa or Polyps
and sea jellies. Some of the latter are shown by glass models, and
there are numerous examples of the skeletons of ths Canadian Hydroid
Polyps (J. w. 1).), and some very large and fine species from California.
At the end of this case is a magnificent specimen of Mtllcpora which
belongs to this group.

Second Table Case. Actinoids. This contains the specimens of the Mad-
repores or reef-building corals, and glass models of their animals and
of the allied Actiniic or sea-anemones.

Third Table Case. Alcyonoids. This contains the sea-fans and gorgonias,
the tube-corals and tlio red coral of commerce, a very beautiful and in-
teresting group of animal structures. At the end of this and iha next
tables are examples of the large sponge-like structure known as Nep-
tune's Goblet.

GUIDE TO VISITORS.

Fourth Table Case. Echimdermata. Here are the sea-stars, sea-urchins
and their a,llie8. In ti,o group of crinoids or stalked star-fishes there is
a fine specimen of Petitacrinus, a modern representative of many curious
fossil forms. There ia also a very complete collection of the Canadian
star-fishes (j. w. d.), and some large foreign species, and many very
beautiful examples of the sea-urchins, and sea-slugs or holothurians.

UPRIGHT CASES ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE OP GALLERY,

These are occupied with the Fishes, Batrachiana, Reptiles. Among the former
is a collection of Canadian Fishes, presented by Dr. T. Sterry Hunt.
There is also a very complete collection of the modern representatives
of the ancient mailed and pavement-toothed fishes, as Lepidosteus, Amia,
Polyptetus, Ceratodus, Lepidosiren, and Cestracion. Among the reptiles
are good skeletons of the turtle, alligator and snake, &c.

CASES AT CIRCULAR END OF GALLERY.

Eight table Cases and the intervening upright Cases are occupied with the
Carpenter Collection of Mollusca, presented to the University by Dr. Philip
P. Carpenter, and mounted on glass in the elegant and permanent
method devised by himself. This collection is unrivalled on this con-
tinent, in its extent, arrangement and richness in varietal forms. Be-
sides the general collection there is a special collection of Mazatlau
shells.

TABLE CASES ON LEFT-HAND SIDE OP GALLERY.

Returning by the other side of the Gallery, the three table cases (Nos. 13, 14
and 15), are occupied with Worme and Crustaceam. These cases include
a nearly complete collection of Canadian species (j. w. d.), and a large
number of rare and beautiful examples of foreign forms. The last table
case contains a portion of the collections of insects ; but the greater
part of his is preserved in glazed cases in the drawers below.

UPRIGHT CASES ON LEFT-HAND SIDE OP GALLERY.

Of these four are occupied with the collection oi Birds, representing most
of the Canadian species. The greater part of these specimens belong
to the McCulloch Collection, formed by the late Dr. McCulloch of Mon-
treal und presented to the University by his heirs.

Two upright Cases and two small wall Cases are occupied with the collection
of Mammals, which as yet is small, though it is rich in skeletons and
skulls of Canadian species, and contains some good examples of eden-
tates, marsupials and monotremes, as representatives of fossil forms.
Among the former, tl e skeleton of the three-toed sloth is a miniature
of that of the great Megatherium in the hall below, and the kangaroo rat
is a near relative of some of the most aucient mammals known. Speci-

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mens of the western black-tailed deer, Rocky Mountain sheep and
prong-horned antelope, presented by Dr. G. M. Dawson, are in one of
these cases, and a largo Canadian Lion or Puma, from the collection of
Dr. Mcculloch. There is also a skull of the small Greenland finner
whale (^Balaenoptera rostrata) the gift of Mr. P. Redpath, showing the
baleen or whalebone in place. In the wall cases are skulls and a skele-
ton illustrating the higher apes, and several aboriginal American skulls

flOOMS ON pROUND FlQOR.

V. BOTANICAL COLLfiCTIONS.

The room at the right-hand side of the Main Hall entrance, contains the
Botanical Collections. This includes the Holmes' Herbarium, of several
hundred species of Canadian plants, presented by the late Dr. Holmes •
the Macoun Herbarium, embracing a very large represerxtation of the
Canadian flora, collected by Prof. Macoun and presented by the Geolog-
ical Survey of Canada; and a general herbarium of about four thousand
specimens from various parts of the world. In the wall Cases will be
found an important collection of Canadian and Gulf States woods, which
have been arranged with special reference to important economic details,
such as specific grav-.y, ash percentage, relative fuel value, &c., all of
which information is to be derived from the labels.

Other objects of special interest will be found as follows :

LEFT-HAND WALL CASES.

Collection of Brazillian woods.

Guarana, prepared from the seeds of PauUinia sorbilis and used for the pre-

paration of a nutritious beverage by the Amazonians.
A collection of Teas.

The pith oiFatsia papyrifera from which the so-called Chinese rice paper is
made.

A very interesting figure blazed on a beech tree more than 160 years ago, as
shown by the rings of growth found outside the injury.

RIGHT-HAND WALL CASKS.

Natural grafts in beech roots.

Cloth and paper from the bark of the paper mulberry, iBroumnetia papy.

CENTRE OP ROOM.

( Oreodoxa regia.)

Trunk of Royal Palm of C.'^
Specimens of diseased trees.
There will also bo found a considerable number of other specimens iUus-
trating the various forms of plant growth and their products.

REGULATIONS FOR ADMISSION.

[Passed by the Museum Committee and approved by the Corporation of the
University, October, 1882.]

I. The Museum shall be open every lawful day from nine to five, unless
when closed for special purposes by order of the Principal or Committee.

II. The Principal shall have power to issue Sessional Tickets to Stu-
dents.

III. The Secretary shall issue Family Tickets of Admission to Gover-
nors, Fellows and Professors and Lecturers of the University, and also to the
Clergymen of the City, to Graduates and to Teachers of Public Schools, on
their application for the same, such Tickets to be for one year from date,

IV. Family Tickets for Admission for one year may be issued by the
Secretary for $2.00, and a single Ticket for If 1.00 Classes from Educational
Institutions may be admitted by the Principal or by the Honorary Curators,
Dr. Harrington and Prof. Penhallow, on such terms as may seem reasonable.

V. Incidental visitors, except when introduced by members of the Uni-
versity, shall pay an admission fee of 25 cents.

VI. All rights under the above rules shall be forfeited by any persons
injuring the building or collections in any way.

VII. The hours of lectures for Students in the class rooms of the Mu-
seum, shall be those fixed by the Faculties of Arts and Applied Science,