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at all times as pleasure grounds, subject to such reasonable regulations as 
may be adopted by said Society with the approval of the Park Department, 
and the occupancy of that portion of the park by herds of animals or by 
collections, shall be subject to the consent of the Park Department. 
Ninth. The said Zoological Society shall have the right and power to 
appoint, direct, control and remove all persons and officers employed by * 
them in and about the Zoological Garden, and to fix the salaries of such 
persons and officers and to make promotions, but all regular employees 
shall be chosen, and their salaries fixed and promotions made, by reason of 
special fitness and ability. 
Tenth, Subject to the conditions hereinbefore contained, the said 
Zoological Society shall exercise entire control and management over all 
the affairs of the said Zoological Garden. 
