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This should not be thought of in connection with artists merely, 

 but as an important adjunct in holding the attention and interest 

 of the majority of the people, and in promoting an intelligent ap- 

 preciation of the beauties of Nature. If by thus presenting some- 

 thing more than a dry, scientific label in front of a spiritless bird, 

 the higher side of man's nature is touched and aroused, surely an 

 important part of the ultimate purpose of a Zoological Park is 

 accomplished. 



