y Dratanabe Prof of Met. Imp. Univ. Teller in charge of geologic coll. has an instruction to send Badai's coll. but the ex- ception of one of the Co. all the material excepting four choice specimens can be dis- posed of. Therefore the joint seems to be exchange, as Dratanabe desires material for the Imperial University. Germany shows a series of geologic maps and sections of the country. These are very good. Also a geologic map of Europe. Lerold Commissioner for other maps for S.E. Africa and Ambra ? (Mexico) (also on elements). Three fine large blocks in west corridor of Main Building. Aug. 20th - Mexican Govt. Delays to private owner. July 7-1904.