REPORT OF THE SECRETARY. 61 
having sunk so much as to crack the glass of the fish tanks, thus causing them 
to leak. It will be necessary to close this building temporarily unless some 
means are found for totally reconstructing it. An exhibit of fish and other 
marine animals is one of the most attractive that can be given in a zoological 
collection, and it is very desirable that it should be maintained. 
General aviary.—The need for a structure of this character is evident to any 
intelligent visitor to the park. Only a part of the collection can now be exhib- 
ited to the public because of lack of room. A number of outdoor shelters and 
cages should also be provided for the exhibition of hardy birds. 
Inclosure for sea lions and seals.—A proper pool for these animals, with suit- 
able shelter, should be built as soon as possible. A good site for such an ex- 
hibit would be just above the wolf and fox dens in the beaver valley. 
Antelope houwse.—The inadequacy of this building has been mentioned in 
previous reports. If any considerable additions of ruminant animals are re- 
ceived at the park, it will be necessary to enlarge it. 
Office building.—It is greatly to the disadvantage of the park to have the 
superintendent’s office at so great a distance from the general working force. 
A suitable structure should be built near the center of activity. 
Restaurant and public comfort——The park is becoming more and more a 
place of frequent resort for the public, as is shown by the number of visitors. 
The present arrangements are totally inadequate. A good restaurant building 
is urgently needed. Shelters and addition public comfort quarters for visitors 
are also wanted. At present, whenever a quick rainstorm occurs, many visitors 
are unable to get proper shelter. ‘ 
Roads and walks.—It is highly desirable that the construction of roads and 
walks, which was commenced under the appropriation of $15,000, made in 1907, 
should now be continued. .The general appropriation for the park is insufficient 
for this purpose. 
STATEMENT OF THE COLLECTION, 
Accessions during the year: 
SEES CTC Cl pee an eae re es asia aly lat ee ed eel ok Ce ee 124 
RECEIV EG TMU EX CHATS Cs a= ae ae ee a ee ee ee ee ee 12 
EU CHaS Cee ee e e  e 307 
IMB) POS TU a a ee BB ke Eee re ee Se 9 
Born and hatched in the National Zoological Park__________________ 110 
CapturediineYellowstonesNatlon allie ait: kee ee eee 14 
PAOCG EST) le as ae Be oN ee aR EN a sees Lae aad Sate Se NE 576 
Presented. 
Diamond rattlesnake, Cl RR. kWwappone; Cairo) Gases). ee 
Rhesus monkey, F. N. Meyer, Department of Agriculture________________ 
ANU OTES IY SCG EM CH Geo) asa 0 pe pee ee ete Ae ey ee ae ee a 
Common canary, William J. Myatt, Sharon Hill, Philadelphia, Pa________ 27 
Chapman’s curassow, C. H. Jones, Campeche, Mexico____________________ 
Burplishyuan CH sones: Campeche Mexicous a2. = ates eee ee 
Barbados sheep, experiment station, United States Department of Agri- 
UDG UIT ee ce re es ee Pe ho A a 
Alaska peninsula, brown bear, George Mixter, 2d, Boston, Mass__________ 
Common canary, R. L. Beard, 1018 H street NW., Washington, D. C__-_-- 
Unidentified bird, Wm. J. Myatt, Sharon Hill, Philadelphia, Pa__________ 
Chickenysnake; Hen Carrico Stithton, (Ny2ese cess oneness eee eee 
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