90 May 30 Providence A simple background, and one subject in each case. The finer groups (if grades, etc.) seemed to me fully as instructive and pleasing as the elaborate groups in Am. Mus., and when cost and space is considered, much better. This box case costs her $125.00, while the group contents, including domed painted backgron cost $150.00 more; the lighting is artificial, absolutely concealed. The wall-case previously referred to, cost $125.00. .. Saw also at the Park Museum, the big collection of mounted birds gather d by the late Marly Hardy, which includes very many rarities secured many years ago from W E. Bryant, Stephens, et al., such as practically all of