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A number of tropical fishes new to the Aquarium were re- 

 ceived during the summer, and a special expedition to Florida 

 made a collection of large fishes. The large porpoise, captured 

 at Cape Hatteras in the early part of the year, died during 

 August from the effects of an injury received during its cap- 

 ture. For two and one-half months, however, it proved an at- 

 tractive exhibit. An expedition was immediately sent to Cape 

 Hatteras to secure additional specimens. Nine porpoises were 

 captured during the early part of November, and have enlivened 

 the exhibits and aroused great interest. Four specimens have 

 since died, but the balance appear to be thriving. Some excel- 

 lent motion pictures of the capture were made and exhibited at 

 the Annual Meeting of the Society. The entire expenses of this 

 expedition did not exceed $250.00. 



A large amount of painting and repair work has been done 

 in the building during the year. 



A census of the exhibits as of January 1, 1914, is as follows: 



Species. Specimens. 



Fishes 140 4,242 



Reptiles 23 162 



Amphibia 5 58 



Invertebrates 22 2,237 



Mammals 2 6 



Total, January 1, 1914 192 6,705 



CONSTRUCTION WORK AT PARK. 



Public Service Building. — The Public Service building is 

 completed and in use by the Privilege Department force. The 

 necessary equipment has been authorized by your committee, 

 and is being installed rapidly. The ice-making machinery was 

 installed during August, and immediately placed in use. This 

 source of ice supply proved a great relief to the Park Admin- 

 istration. 



Power Plant and Work Shops. — This building is completed 

 and in use, and all equipment installed. 



Yak Shelter. — The plans prepared by your committee for 

 the erection of a shelter for Yaks and other ungulates which 

 can live out of doors in winter, were approved by the Municipal 

 Art Commission, and the work has been done by the Park force 

 at a great saving in cost. Within a comparatively short time 

 this shelter will be occupied by a collection of Yaks and other 

 hardy animals. 



