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however, the Auditors trust may prove, indirectly, an Invest- 

 ment only, — the better accommodation of animals and perfect 

 ventilation of their dens causing health and longevity, whereby 

 the cost of new specimens will be decreased. 



ASSETS. 



From the causes stated in the foregoing paragraph of this 

 Report the Society will be prepared to find that the available 

 Assets have decreased in amount by the sum of £3680 6s. 3d. 



From the same cause, the Liabilities are increased this 

 year. 



In concluding this Report, the Committee are anxious to 

 follow their predecessors in acknowledging the great attention 

 they have received from the Assistant Secretary, Mr. Rees, 

 and to bear witness to the very accurate manner in which he 

 has arranged all the accounts, and to the zeal and ability with 

 which he performs the duties of his office. 



EDWARD GREENAWAY. 

 EDWARD JOHN RUDGE. 

 JOHN HOFFMANN. 

 GEORGE JOHNSON. 

 CHARLES GIBBES. 

 THOMAS ALEXANDER. 

 FREDERICK SOLLY FLOOD. 



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