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$114,64 for the dock extension ; $346.62 for the extension of the sheds 

 for the launches ; and $60.78 for materials for the launches. 



The other 40 percent covered such items as gasoline, ice, freight, 

 telephone, and rentals; repairs to launches ($214.74) ; transportation 

 of the two Diesels to the Isthmus ($190.74) ; parts, filters, repairs, 

 and maintenance inspections for the generators ($370.96) ; and shelv- 

 ing ($265.86). 



The rates for scientists and visitors now in effect are $3 a day per 

 person for 1-day visitors, $4 a full day for scientists from institutions 

 that support the laboratory through table subscriptions, and $5 a full 

 day for all others. A 1-day visit includes the use of the launch to 

 and from the island, the noon meal, and the guide in the morning. 

 A full day for scientists includes three meals and lodging. 



The following institutions continued their support to the laboratory 

 through the payment of table subscriptions : 



Eastman Kodak Co $1,000 



New York Zoological Society 300 



American Museum of Natural History 300 



Smithsonian Institution 300 



It is gratifying to record again donations from Dr. Eugene Eisen- 

 mann of New York, Dr. Eobert L. Goodale of Boston, and Dr. Robert 

 Goelet of New York. 



Those contemplating a visit to this unique spot of the Americas 

 should communicate with the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institu- 

 tion, Washington 25, D. C, or with the Resident Manager of the Canal 

 Zone Biological Area, Drawer C, Balboa, Canal Zone. 



ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 



Thanks are due to the Panama Canal Company, particularly the 

 Dredging and Commissary Divisions and the Storehouses ; the Canal 

 Zone Government, especially the Police Division ; and the officials and 

 employees of the Panama Railroad for their wholehearted cooperation. 

 Without their generous and unfailing assistance, the Area could not 

 function so successfully. 



Respectfully submitted. 



James Zetek, Resident Manager. 



Dr. Leonard Carmichael, 



Secretary, Smithsonian Institution. 



