it 
his own immediate charge. But for his unceasing care it 
would have been impossible for us to have obtained 
these animals. Unfortunately since their arrival the 
female died, and as the cause of her death has been 
ascertained to be adisease of long standing, no difference 
in the mode of treatment would have saved her life. 
In recognition of his services the Council propose to the 
Society to elect Mr. Twigg to all the privileges of 
Membership for the rest of his life without further pay- 
ment. 
Ourang Outang.—The Ourang, which has now been in 
the Gardens for upwards of two and a half years, 
namely, from the 10th August, 1885, has recently been 
very ill, but is now almost completely recovered. Our 
success in keeping one of these delicate animals for so 
long a period is most satisfactory. 
Elephants.—Early in the year it was proposed to 
employ a Professional Elephant Trainer to bring our 
Elephants under more complete control than they are at 
present. Subsequently it was thought better to post- 
pone any action in the matter till the present year. 
Death of the Duke of Leinster.—During the year his 
Grace the late Duke of Leinster, a former President of 
the Society, died on the 10th of February. It is needless 
to say here that he had taken an active interest in 
this as in many other societies and institutions intended 
for the benefit and instruction of the people of Ireland. 
A resolution expressive of the regret and sympathy felt 
by the Council was duly forwarded to his family. 
_ From the following lists it will be seen that ang 
Society now consists of— 
Honorary Members = a 12 
Corresponding Members _... ane 24 
Ordinary Members— : 
(a) Life Sa es soap hod 
(b) Annual... bad Sesup) aod 
Garden Subscribers | oat ¥ LOO 
Vv. BALL, Hon. See. 
20th January, 1888. 
