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framework, around which was built a large cage for pumas. 
The central cage is 33 by 25 feet in area, and 24 feet high. 
A large mass of rockwork covers retiring dens at the rear. 
A smaller pen occupies each end of the building. At present 
the eastern end contains three young pumas, too small to be 
placed with the full-grown ones in the centre. The western 
end is occupied by Canada lynx. The cost of construction 
was $4135, and the effect of the installation is entirely pleas- 
ing. 
Three new sets, containing nine cages in all, were added to 
the series for birds of prey at the southern end of the grounds, 
and the upper seal pond, as well as the beaver pond, were each 
surrounded with new iron fences of improved design. 
A large amount of repairs was completed during the sum- 
mer, including the placing of iron skylight frames over the 
pens in the Antelope House, and the renewal of a considerable 
part of the roof surrounding them. 
The thanks of the Directors are due to those who have 
favored the Society with gifts. 
By order of the Board, 
ARTHUR ERWIN BROWN, 
Secretary. 
