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During the past year 27 live horses, 117 dead 

 cattle, and 5 dead pigs and sheep were presented 

 to the Society for the use of the animals. 



Among the most interesting animals added to 

 the Gardens during the year, may be mentioned 

 Burchell's Zebra, a fine male, born in the Antwerp 

 Gardens. The Acclimatation Societies of France 

 and Belgium are now directing attention to this 

 Zebra as a means of improving our breed of 

 mules. A Danish Boar Hound from the King 

 of Denmark's own kennel, presented by Captain 

 Boxer, R.N., forms an attractive addition to the 

 collectian of animals. 



The Council have received plans and estimates 

 for the construction of an Elephant Compound, on 

 the plan of those so well known in the London 

 Gardens. The total cost will amount to £150, 

 but it will add much to the health and comfort of 

 the animal, and will form a permanent improve- 

 ment in the arrangements of the Gardens. 



