GIVING THE OSTRICHES A SHOWER-BATH. 



During the excessively hot weather in July, the Struthious birds were daily sprayed with the hose. The passive atti- 

 tudes of the ostriches shown in ttie photograph indicate how thoroughly they enjoyed this luxury. 



The year just closed has given us an unusually 

 fine and prolonged working season, and therefore 

 the list of things accomplished is long and satis- 

 factory. In order not to anticipate the annual 

 report for the year, this notice will be very brief, 

 and categorical. A few items will be mentioned, 

 about in the order of their importance. 



The new Bird House was completed and opened 

 to the public. 



The new Pheasants' Aviary was completed, 

 stocked and opened. 



Extensive border plantations were planted along 

 the southern and western boundaries of the Park, 

 and much planting done elsewhere. 



A new Camel House was erected near the south- 

 west entrance. 



The Sea-Lion Pool in Baird Court was completed 

 and stocked. 



The Tortoise Yards, at the east end of Reptile 

 House, were made. 



A new walk, of plank and macadam, was con- 

 structed from the Beaver Pond to the northeast 

 entrance. 



Two Public Comfort Buildings were erected in 

 the eastern side of the Park. 



A new Fallow Deer Range was constructed. 



Lake Agassiz was excavated to an additional 

 depth of three and one-half feet. 



New fences were erected along the northern and 

 southern boundaries of the Park. 



Two new walks were laid out and constructed, 

 from the West Farms entrance to the Antelope 

 House and Buffalo House. 



A new entrance, at West Farms, was begun, and 

 one-third completed. 



New granite steps were erected south of the 

 Bear Dens. 



New fences were erected around the old ranges 

 for hoofed animals. 



A contract ($67,000) was let for the western and 

 northern faces of Baird Court, and the work was 

 one-fourth performed. 



A contract was let for a Small-Deer House. 



A contract was let for a large Public Comfort 

 Building near West Farms. 



A contract was let for electric cables and electric 

 fi.xtures in five buildings. 



A contract was let for a Boat House near West 

 Farms. 



A contract was let for an Entrance Pavilion at 

 the new southeast entrance. 



