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tions of the old bird house. The former is intended for 
the exhibition of macaws and parrots and in winter for 
peHcans, cranes and other birds that are kept out of 
doors throughout the summer. In addition to this a large 
outside enclosure for the Barbary sheep was completed. 
Other buildings, however, have been greatly improved 
by painting, and many minor improvements completed 
during the year, as usual. 
The Board of Directors announce with deep regret the 
death of Mr. Robert D. Carson on February 19th, 1920. 
Mr. Carson was first employed by the Society as clerk 
in the office at the Gardens on November 1st, 1879. He 
became Assistant Superintendent February 9th, 1899, 
and was appointed Superintendent in 1905, succeeding 
Dr. Arthur E. Brown. On November 1st, 1918, he was 
forced to retire because of ill health. 
