46 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 
stationary for nearly fifteen years. At the same time, the in- 
crease during 1920 in the cost of fuel and other supplies created 
a serious deficit. 
In view of these two conditions the Society was compelled 
to step in and save both situations, raising a special fund of 
about $18,000, with which to increase the pay of the officers, 
and purchase the required balance of supplies. 
In the budget for 1921, an application has been made to 
the Board of Estimate and Apportionment for additional funds 
with which to meet imperative needs. The strict rules laid down 
by the City authorities make the administration of city funds 
sometimes very difficult. 
For 1921 the City has provided a fund for the Zoological 
Park maintenance of $282,400, which we hope may prove 
sufficient. 
Aquarium.—tThe situation at the Aquarium is much the same 
as that of the Park. The sum of $61,486 was provided for the 
maintenance at the Aquarium for the year 1920 and proved 
insufficient because of the unexpected increase in the cost of 
supplies, especially of coal. 
Application also has been made for special revenue bonds 
to meet this increased cost, which, if granted, will enable the 
Aquarium to keep within its allowance for 1920. The increased 
costs of coal and other supplies were taken into consideration by 
the City in providing a maintenance for the Aquarium for 1921, 
and the Society has been given for this purpose the sum of 
$65,653. 
SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION. 
A special subscription was raised among the Board of 
Managers to meet the anticipated deficit in the Aquarium and 
Park Maintenance Funds and in the Income Account. 
The following subscriptions for this purpose have been 
received : 
Georves Baker.) eae $1,000.00 
GeorgecDs Bratt. s 2c 1,000.00 
Percy A. Rockefeller............ 1,000.00 
