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The new Soda Pavilion, immediately south of the Aquatic Bird 

 House, is rapidly going forward, and will undoubtedly be ready 

 for use by the beginning of the business season of 1908. This 

 structure is about half complete. 



The western approach to Baird Court was satisfactorily com- 

 pleted in September, and was immediately made available for use. 



PLANS FOR 1908. 



During 1908 the Society hopes to complete the Elephant House 

 and its surrounding yards, but as this is an undertaking of great 

 magnitude, the work may extend into 1909. 



In the spring of 1908 the Concourse will be thrown open, and 

 will afford ready access for automobiles and carriages to the 

 north end of Baird Court. A large amount of planting will be 

 necessary to carry out the design of this entrance, but it is hoped 

 that it will be entirely completed during the year. 



The plans for the Administration Building are completed and 

 in the hands of the Park Department, and as soon as the condi- 

 tion of the finances of the City warrant it, this contract will be 

 let. With this building once in use the members of the Society 

 will have a headquarters at the Park, and the privileges con- 

 nected with the use of this building will greatly enhance the value 

 of membership in the Society. 



ANIMAL COLLECTIONS. 



The collection of living animals showed for the year a marked 

 increase over the number on hand at the end of 1908. The sum- 

 mary is as follows : 



Mammals 188 Species 607 Specimens 



Birds 543 " 2,530 



Reptiles and Amphi- 

 bians 134 " 897 " 



Total 865 " 4,034 



The most notable addition of the year consisted of an Indian 

 rhinoceros, secured in May, of Carl Hagenbeck at a cost of 

 $6,000. The specimen was then about a year and a half old. 

 Unfortunately the sight of one eye was defective, but with this 

 exceotion the animal has remained in excellent health, and has 



