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During the year fees from scientists totaled $3,722, more than four 

 times as much as the amount received for the fiscal year 1951. Visitors' 

 fees amounted to $1,503. Reimbursements for supplies furnished 

 amounted to $756.72. 



The rates for scientists and visitors have not been raised since the 

 laboratory started in 1923, despite the rising costs of food, wages, ma- 

 terials, and services; but increased costs have reached the point where 

 the laboratory is now reluctantly forced to increase its rates. The 

 new rates now in effect are $3 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 in- 

 cludes 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 most gratifying to again record donations from Dr. Eugene 

 Eisenmann of New York and E. C. Cherbonnier of St. Louis. 



ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 



Thanks are due to the Canal Zone Government for its whole-hearted 

 cooperation; to the Panama Canal Company, especially Alton P. 

 White, chief of the Dredging Division, and J. A. Driscoll, assistant 

 chief, for their technical help, and the Commissary Division for its 

 efficient services; to Maj. George Herman, Chief of Police, and the 

 officers under him ; and to officials and employees of the Panama Rail- 

 road for their able assistance. 



Respectfully submitted. 



James Zetek, Resident Manager. 



Dr. A. Wetmore, 



Secretary, Smithsonian Institution. 



