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manuscript of which was presented to the Society by Dr. Alfred 

 Goldsborough Mayer, now the Director of the Carnegie Labora- 

 tory at Dry Tortugas, Florida. It is a profusely illustrated de- 

 scription of the invertebrates living along our coast. The book 

 has been sent to all the members of the Society upon written re- 

 quest and has been placed on sale at the Aquarium. 



It is not the policy of your Committee at this time to undertake 

 the publication of expensive and elaborate books, as during the 

 continuance of the work of construction and the installation of 

 new exhibits at the Park, and as long as the membership remains 

 small, much scientific work of great value, and especially costly 

 publications, must be deferred to such time as the financial condi- 

 tion of the Society justifies expenditures of this character. 



NEW BUILDINGS AND INSTALLATIONS. 



The most important building completed during the year was 

 the large Bird House at the northwest corner of Baird Court, 

 which was thrown open to the public on July 4, 1905. It con- 

 tains a large and representative collection of perching birds, 

 together with members of various other orders. The provisions 

 for ventilation and abundant light in this building have resulted in 

 the maintenance of the collections in excellent health. A large 

 addition to this building, to be especially devoted to parrots and 

 to be known as the Glass Court, is in process of construction and 

 will be opened to the public during the summer of 1906. 



The boundary walls, with coping, along the western and north- 

 ern sides of Baird Court are in process of construction. The 

 flights of granite steps on the north end of the Court, leading 

 down to the Concourse, and the formal garden between them, are 

 also under contract, and will be completed early in the coming 

 summer. Carefully selected shade trees have been planted and 

 the Sea Lion Pool, in the center of Baird Court, has been com- 

 pleted, and a shelter provided for the inmates. With these im- 

 provements Baird Court will be nearly in final shape. 



The Pheasants' Aviary was also finished and stocked in Sep- 

 tember, 1905. It contains at present 22 distinct species, repre- 

 sented by about 50 specimens. As soon as the weather permits the 

 open-air runways will be equipped with plants and vines, and 

 doves and pigeons will be liberated in the upper portions. 



The Camel House, located near the Southwest Entrance, was 

 completed during the year and will be occupied shortly by the 

 camels. 



