£. s. d. 

 Land at Kingston, which cost the Society . . 1100 

 The expenses consequent on entering, and"! 



the fittings of the Museum, have cost >2000 



about J 



The cost of the Giraffes, including their ~| 



freight and other attendant expenses, >2400 



about J 



The Well, Steam Engine, Pipes, and other 1 nnnn n n 

 attendant expenses, have cost about .... J 

 To which may be added, the Rhinoceros, Elephants, and other pur- 

 chased animals, with their Houses ; Iron fencing to a considerable 

 extent ; a Preserved Collection, and upwards of 1000 Living speci- 

 mens, many of which are rare and valuable. 



In concluding this Report, the Committee of Auditors beg 

 leave most respectfully to impress on the Council the absolute 

 necessity of blending judicious economy with liberality in the 

 administration of the affairs of the Society. 



(Signed) RICHARD WALFORD. 

 HARPUR GAMBLE. 

 GEORGE DODD. 

 WILLIAM H. SAVAGE. 

 ROBERT ISHERWOOD. 

 JOHN HOFFMANN. 

 PETTY VAUGHAN. 



28, Leicester Square, February 24th, 1837. 



24. 



