98 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 
Edward Reuter, resigned 22.0.0... foes. els 16.85 
Hedwig Sindermann, resigned .................. OF 32 9 10 1.60 
POlMy sminin sled ase ene ee ee eee A 20) 41.07 
Patrick Teevan, resigned . Ww... TS ar ea 47.07 
Magda von Boeckman, resigned | i a Pe 9.10 
Arthur, HeeWebb:-resionedie =... ley ey ce) 59.00 
ROCA eee oe in ee AN LOO ie 24 $554.33 
The large number of resignations is unquestionably due to 
the great advance in wages and salaries in all lines of industry, 
while those of the Zoological Park and Aquarium were increased 
only 10 per cent, through the bonus given by the Zoological So- 
ciety. This bonus, being a temporary matter, was not assessed 
by the Board. 
Eleven new members were acquired during the year, after 
having been duly certified by the Directors of either the Aqua- 
rium or Zoological Park, and examined by the physician of the 
Board, Dr. Gilbert J. Van der Smissen. 
The net increase of the accumulated fund during the year 
was $11,420.10, of which $1,241.53 was derived from interest on 
investments. During the year the Pension Board invested $10,925 
in bonds, earning slightly over 4 per cent; $5,000 of this being 
in Second Liberty Loan Bonds. In addition to this there was at 
the close of the year an uninvested balance of $3,411.96. The 
total amount available for pensions at the end of 1917 is $37,- 
625.71, with three applications for pension pending. 
It is with great regret that the Board reports the loss of its 
valued member, Mr. H. Casimir deRham. The following reso- 
lution was adopted and incorporated in the minutes of the Board: 
Approved February 4, 1918. 
RESOLVED, That the Pension Board of the New York Zoological Society 
hereby expresses its deep regret at the loss of its valued member, Mr. H. Casimir 
deRham, whose valuable advice and faithful services have been freely given as 
a member of this Board, ever since its creation. 
The Pension Board feels its loss very keenly, and offers to the members of 
Mr. deRham’s family its most sincere sympathy in their bereavement. 
Respectfully submitted, 
HERMANN W. MERKEL, 
Secretary, Pension Board. 
GEORGE C. CLARK, 
Chairman, Pension Board. 
