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to their genius and labors. It was its absolute confidence in the 

 integrity and acumen of the Board of Managers and Executive 

 Committee that led the Government of New York City to sup- 

 port this enterprise as it has done, — cheerfully, liberally, and 

 with a degree of trustfulness that greatly facilitated the work. 

 All this may well stand as a monumental object lesson for other 

 cities, both at home and abroad ; and it is a satisfaction to know 

 that other American municipalities are striving to profit by the 

 success of the New York plan for Zoological Parks. 



William T. Hornaday. 



