Finsch, Friederich

HERRMANN OTTO, Ph.D., ornithologist and explorer; born August 8, 1839, at Warmbrunn, Silesia, Pru ia; was a istant in the Museum of Leyden, Holland, and afterward director of the Museum of Natural History and Ethnology at Bremen. During his travels, which have been extensive, he has made large collections for natural history. The result of his exploration of the coast from Vulcan Island to Humboldt Bay, was the establishment of the German protectorate over what is known as Kaiser Wilhelm Island. His numerous publications include An thro polo gische Ergebni e einer Reise in der Südsee; Verzeichni einer Sammlung von Maori Anti quit a ten auf Neuseeland, . Fiorel'li, GIUISEPPE, archæologist, born at Naples, Italy, June 8, 1823. Gained distinction as director of the Pompeiian explorations; was made (by Victor Emanuel) chief director of the excavations of the whole kingdom, and profe or of archaeology in the University of Naples; was editor of the Giornale dei Scavi; published important maps and reports of his work. Was elected senator in 1865.