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to the Canal Zone Biological Area for cargo and passenger use. The 

 Hydrographic Office of the Panama Canal Company completed the 

 installation of new rain-recording equipment. Expansion of the 

 library continued. 



OTHER ACTIVITIES 



Two scientific aides were employed to serve as temporary assistants. 

 Edwin L. Tyson of Florida State University is analyzing the bat 

 population of the island and Robert M. King has begun a cytotaxo- 

 nomic study of Corapositae in the Canal Zone and adjacent areas. 



The research of the resident naturalist continued to progress with 

 the publication of several papers which dealt with various aspects 

 of neotropical birds. 



FINANCES 



Trust funds for the maintenance of the island and its living facili- 

 ties are obtained by collections from visitors and scientists, table 

 subscriptions, and donations. 



The following institutions continued their support to the laboratory 

 through the payment of table subscriptions: Eastman Kodak Co., 

 New York Zoological Society, and Smithsonian Institution. Dona- 

 tions are gratefully acknowledged from C. M. Goethe and Eodrigo 

 Marciacq. 



PLANS AND REQUIREMENTS 



It is hoped that funds will be made available for the installation 

 of an electric cable from the mainland to the island in order to increase 

 the amoimt of electric power available and avoid dependence on the 

 generators. 



ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 



The Canal Zone Biological Area can operate only with the excel- 

 lent cooperation of the Canal Zone Government and the Panama Canal 

 Company. Thanks are due especially to the former Lt. Gov. John 

 D. McElheny, and the Executive Secretary Paul Runnestrand and his 

 staff, the Customs and Immigration officials, and the Police Division. 

 Also deeply appreciated are the technical advice and assistance pro- 

 vided by P. Alton White, chief of the Dredging Division, and mem- 

 bers of his staff, and C. C. Soper of the Eastman Kodak Co. 



Respectfully submitted. 



Martin H. Motnihan, 



Resident Naturalist. 



Dr. Leonard Carmichael, 



Secretary^ Smithsonian Institution. 



