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close by, the wolves' den (31), where a litter was produced in 

 the spring. 



The rest of the buildings and enclosures stood between the 

 cattle shed (25) and the entrance. First in order was the pond 

 for geese (32), stocked with mute, Polish and white swans, 

 Gambian, Canada, Chinese, Egyptian, grey-lag, bean, white- 

 fronted, brent and barnacle geese, and sheldrakes. Beyond, and 

 facing the waterfowls' lawn, were the large aviaries (33), with 

 Balearic cranes, a marabou stork, common and black storks, 

 common and purple herons, bitterns ; a collection of curassows, 

 and a guan ; a number of fancy pigeons, and an interesting 

 hybrid between the pheasant and the guinea-fowL At the back 

 of the aviaries were the keepers' apartments (34) and the office 

 of the Superintendent. Nearer the entrance were the pelicans, 

 enclosure (35) and the emus' enclosure (36). The emus were 

 hatched in the Royal Menagerie at Windsor, and presented to 

 the Society by George IV. 



Receipts from the sale of the Guide for 1829 amounted to 

 £288, and rose in 1831 to £369 ; they then dwindled gradually 

 till 1847, when vanishing point was reached. 



Towards the close of the year the tunnel was made con- 

 necting the two Gardens, and the Repository was built at the 

 east end of the North Garden. This served for the reception of 

 animals on their arrival, and as a plaoe in which to keep those 

 that needed protection. It has been, in turn, the lion house, a 

 reptile house, a small cats' house, and is now the squirrels' house. 



A very important part of this year's work was the establish- 

 ment of a farm under the wall of Richmond Park at Kingston 

 Hill. The Council described it in their Report as well adapted 

 for the work of the Society. With the exception of two or three 

 meadows it consisted of covert and arable land with a light dry 

 soil, and was well supplied with springs, so that stews and fish- 

 ponds might easily be added. 



It had been urged against the Council that the delay in 

 carrying out the experimental work specified in the Charter was 

 a matter of reproach to them. There were, however, good 

 reasons for waiting, and in their Report they specified the fol- 

 lowing as the purposes and objects for which the farm would 

 be utilised: 



