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Great progress was also made in 1879 with the re- 

 erection, in the North Gardens, near the north entrance, 

 of the iron-and-glass building which formerly served as a 

 second-class refreshment-room. With a slight addition 

 at the back this will make a nice light building, which it is 

 proposed to utilize during the present summer as a recep- 

 tacle for the birds in the Parrot-house (which requires 

 thorough repair), and afterwards to use either as an Aviary 

 or as an Insectorium. The amount expended under this 

 head in 1879 was £295 2s. Id. 



The ]Military Band having now become a great attraction 

 during the summer mouths, it has become advisable to 

 provide a covered Band-stand. Mr. Charles Henry Gatty, 

 of Felbridge Park, East Griustead, Fellow of the Society, 

 having intimated his wish to provide the necessary funds 

 for this purpose, the Council have had great pleasure in 

 accepting Mr. Gatty's most liberal offer, and a new Band- 

 stand is now in process of erection, as a present from Mr. 

 Gatty to the Society, and will, it is expected, be ready for 

 use before the usual season for the commencement of the 

 Band. 



2. Staff. 



The permanent Staff of the Society's Gardens continues 

 nearly the same as at the last Anniversary. It consists 

 of: — 



1 Superintendent. 



1 Assistant Superintendent. 



1 Head Keeper. 



4 Keepers (1st class). 



9 Keepers (2nd class). 



9 Keepers (3rd class). 



3 Money-takers. 



1 Storekeeper. 



1 Cook. 



1 Office Clerk. 



1 Prosector's Assistant. 



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Besides these there are 19 Helpers in the Menagerie, 

 1 Head Gardener, 10 Garden-labourers, 9 Artisans, 5 

 Painters, 12 Labourers, 1 Butcher, 1 Fireman, 2 Night- 

 Watchmen, and 1 Timekeeper employed at weekly wages ; 

 so that the number of the whole staff may be reckoned at 

 about 93 persons. 



