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habits of the animals to persons specially interested. This 
novelty became quite popular, and will be continued during 
the present season. 
Beyond current repairs, and the resurfacing with asphalt 
of the older portions of the walks, no work has been done 
during the period covered by my report, the expenditures 
having been devoted to maintaining the customary stand- 
ard of excellence. This has been fully accomplished, and 
the Garden enters upon the coming season with unimpaired 
attractions. 
Respectfully, 
ARTHUR ERWIN BROWN, 
General Superintendent. 
Zoological Garden, March 1st, 1887. 
