FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT. 31 



At the proper time it is hoped consideration can be given to 

 enhancing the beauty of the Park by the use of sculpture, as well 

 as by tasteful architecture and interior mural paintings. In this 

 way, by the selection of animal types characteristic of Maine, 

 Oregon, Texas, and of Florida, and by their appropriate use in 

 connection with the entrances we may give the Park a national 

 or North American character. It has not yet been finally decided 

 how these designs shall be prepared, but the Society and the 

 public may rest assured that, as in all other matters relating to 

 the planning of the Park, the entrances will have the most care- 

 ful artistic consideration. 



BUILDINGS AND ANIMALS PROVIDED BY THE SOCIETY. 



All expenditures for buildings or animals by the Society are 

 made from what is known as the Park Improvement Fund. This 

 is distinct from our General Fund, which is composed chiefly of 

 membership fees. Donations to the Park Improvement Fund 

 should be distinctly so designated, it being understood that all 

 contributions thus received will be expended for buildings or ani- 

 mals, according to the judgment of the Executive Committee. 

 Up to January i, 1900, the total expenditures were as follows: 



In the purchase of animals $8,540 "^2 



In the construction of buildings and other installations 140,085 56 



The details regarding the various varieties of fine animals 

 which have thus far been presented to the Park are found in 

 the Director's report. The list of buildings and other installa- 

 tions thus far erected are as follows : 

 No. 43. — Mule Deer Range. 



58. 



57 

 3 

 4 

 5 



56 



42 



41 

 40 



30 



— Fallow Deer Range and House. 



— Axis Deer Range and House. 



— Ducks' Aviary. 



— Flying Cage. 



— Aquatic Birds' House. 



— Black-tail Deer Range. 



— Virginia Deer Range. 



— Red Deer Range and House. 



— Caribou Range and House. 



— Moose Range and House. 



