12 



During the year preceding (1868) the corres- 

 ponding numbers were : — 



1. Members ... 4,129 



2. Public Schools ... 1,859 



3. Visiters at Sixpence 20,866 



4. Visiters at One Penny 100,146 



Total 



127,000 



£521 13 

 417 5 6 



£938 18 6 



The total amount of subscriptions received in 

 the year 1869, was £369 ; while that received 

 in 1868 was £343 ; shewing an increase of £26. 



In the Animal Provision Account a sum of 

 £829 4s. 6d. has been expended, which is £59 

 less than that expended last year, although the 

 animals have been equally well fed and cared for. 

 The chief credit of this economy is due to the 

 exertions and constant supervision of your Super- 

 intendent, Mr. Edwaed Caeter. 



The following Table, shewing the numbers of 

 visiters each year, from the foundation of the 

 Gardens in 1832, will interest the numerous friends 

 of the Society. 



