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No deaths among the more valuable animals have taken 
place during the year, but only among the smaller mammals 
and birds. 
No special journeys to procure fresh exhibits have been 
undertaken, but Captain McDonald, of the s.s. Kuvyalus , has 
brought the following additions from India: One pair small 
Dwarf Cattle, one pair of small Trotting Cattle and cart, 
which has proved a great attraction for children, a number of 
Indian Squirrels, several Leopards, two large and curious 
Patna Goats, a number of Demoiselle and other Cranes, six 
Entellus Sacred Monkeys, one pair of Black Buck, a number 
of Ducks and other birds, while the Society has received from 
Japan a beautiful pair of Japanese Cranes (Grus Japonicus), 
and a small Japanese Bear (Ursus Japonicus), and from 
^ estern Australia a fine young Camel has been received, 
and it will shortly be at work carrying children round the 
ring. In addition to these a number of specimens of the 
native Fauna have been purchased. Many also have been 
presented to the Society, and the Council thanks the ladies 
and gentlemen who have so kindly assisted the Society. 
The Council desires to record its appreciation of the manner 
in which the retiring President, Dr. Charles Ryan, has at¬ 
tended to the duties of the office; and it also thanks the Hon. 
"treasurer, Mr. F. R. Godfrey, for his services: both have been 
most assiduous and assisted the Directors in every way they 
could. 
1 he Council also wishes to place on record its appreciation 
of the satisfactory and zealous way in which the Director and 
Assistant-Director and other officers and employees performed 
their important duties during the past year. 
The meeting has now to elect a President and two Vice- 
Presidents, and an Hon. Treasurer for the ensuing year. Mr. 
H. R. Hogg and Mr. G. W. Bruce both visited England early 
last year, the former in February and the latter in May, on 
leave. Mr. Hogg has only just returned to the Colony, and 
consequently both have been absent from the meetings. 
These gentlemen are eligible for re-election. 
Mr. Godfrey moved that the Hon. F. S. Grimwade, 
M.L.C., be elected President for the present year. He said 
he was sure Mr. Grimwade would do all in his power to assist 
the Society if elected, as he had always shown his interest in 
its welfare. Major Purchas seconded the motion, stating 
that he was sure Mr. Grimwade would fill the position most 
worthily. Ihe motion was put by the President, and carried 
unanimously. The newly-elected President, the Hon. F. S. 
Grimwade, returned thanks for the honour done him. He 
