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" which we propose to hand over to the Zoological Society, and 

 then there are two subscriptions amounting to £3 still unpaid. 



" We have further to report that Messrs. Kennan have been 

 paid in full for the Fence, but that £34 remain due to them for 

 the Turnstyle. 



" Yours faithfully, 

 "Signed, JAMES W. MURLAND. 



" R. J. Montgomery, Esq., Sec, 

 "Zoological Gardens." 



The liabilities of the Society, exclusive of £252, 

 due to 21 members of Council, are now reduced to 

 £102 17s., which it is hoped that a further acces- 

 sion of new Members will enable the Council to dis- 

 charge shortly. 



The attention of the Council has been also directed 

 to the subject of a wise economy in the purchase of 

 provisions and other details of the management of the 

 Gardens. This has resulted in a considerable reduc- 

 tion of the weekly expenditure on food and wages, 

 without any diminution in the substantial comforts of 

 the animals under their care. 



Appendix B contains the names of Animals pur- 

 chased, presented, and born in the Gardens, during the 

 past year. 



It is right that the thanks of the Society should be 

 formally conveyed to the London Zoological Society, 

 the Acclimatisation Society, Sir John Young, Viscount 

 Bangor, Dr. Parvin, Mr. Eustace Smith, Mr. S. E. 

 Graves, and the other gentlemen to whose liberality we 

 are so largely indebted. 



Appendix C contains the list of the animals 



