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stationary for nearly fifteen years. At the same time, the in- 

 crease during 1920 in the cost of fuel and other supplies created 

 a serious deficit. 



In view of these two conditions the Society was compelled 

 to step in and save both situations, raising a special fund of 

 about $18,000, with which to increase the pay of the officers, 

 and purchase the required balance of supplies. 



In the budget for 1921, an application has been made to 

 the Board of Estimate and Apportionment for additional funds 

 with which to meet imperative needs. The strict rules laid down 

 by the City authorities make the administration of city funds 

 sometimes very difficult. 



For 1921 the City has provided a fund for the Zoological 

 Park maintenance of $282,400, which we hope may prove 

 sufficient. 



Aquarium. — The situation at the Aquarium is much the same 

 as that of the Park. The sum of $61,486 was provided for the 

 maintenance at the Aquarium for the year 1920 and proved 

 insufficient because of the unexpected increase in the cost of 

 supplies, especially of coal. 



Application also has been made for special revenue bonds 

 to meet this increased cost, which, if granted, will enable the 

 Aquarium to keep within its allowance for 1920. The increased 

 costs of coal and other supplies were taken into consideration by 

 the City in providing a maintenance for the Aquarium for 1921, 

 and the Society has been given for this purpose the sum of 

 $65,653. 



SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION. 



A special subscription was raised among the Board of 

 Managers to meet the anticipated deficit in the Aquarium and 

 Park Maintenance Funds and in the Income Account. 



The following subscriptions for this purpose have been 

 received : 



George F. Baker $1,000.00 



George D. Pratt 1,000.00 



Percy A. Rockefeller 1,000.00 



