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The safety of the animals in the outdoor enclosures having 
been constantly endangered by the breaking off of limbs and 
the falling of trees during heavy storms, it was considered ad- 
visable to take down all of the trees which were already dead, 
and to top those remaining. This difficult task was accom- 
plished, wherever it appeared to be necessary, without any seri- 
ous damage to the property of the Society. 
In conclusion, I desire to say that strict economy has been 
observed in every department, with the result of effecting a 
large saving in current expenses, and I take pleasure in rec- 
ognizing the fact that the efforts of all employees of the Society 
have been cheerfully directed toward this end. 
The usual list of additions to the menagerie will be found 
accompanying my report. 
Kespectfully, 
ARTHUR E. BROWN, 
Superintendent. 
Zoological Garden, March 1st, 1879. 
