196 THE DOMINION ADMINISTRATION. 
excepting (1) those either under the control of the Depart- 
ment of Public Works or that of Militia and Defence, and 
(2) Marine Hospitals and Lighthouses, and lands connected 
sherewith, and (8) St Paul's, Sable and Portage Islands. 
Geological ~~ A Geological and Natural History Survey Office is at- 
STE tached to the department’. This branch is in charge of the 
Director of the Geological Survey, who is assisted by the 
necessary officials. The objects of the Survey are “to 
elucidate the geology and mineralogy of Canada, and to make 
a full and scientific examination of the various strata, soils, 
ores, coals, oils, and mineral waters and of its recent fauna 
and flora, so as to afford to the mining, metallurgical and 
other interests of the country correct and full information as 
50 its character and resources.” 
Duties of The persons in charge of the Survey are required 
Doman 1. To collect, classify and arrange such specimens as are 
necessary to ensure a complete and exact knowledge of the 
mineralogical resources of the several provinces and terri- 
tories of Canada; to carry on paleontological investigations; 
bo study and report upon the fauna and flora of Canada, and 
to make such other researches as will best tend to ensure the 
carrying into effect the object and purpose of the Act. 
2. To collect the necessary materials for a Canadian 
Museum of Natural History, Mineralogy and Geology. 
3. To report from time to time their proceedings, and to 
farnish proper maps and diagrams, drawings and collections 
of specimens to illustrate the same. 
Yearly Every year the Director is required to make a full report 
Report. 46 the Minister of the proceedings and work of the Survey 
during the preceding year. 
4 DEPARTMENT OF INLAND REVENUE. 
This department was constituted by the 81 Vie. c. 49. 
It ie presided over by the Minister of Inland Revenue, who 
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