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The Bronze Medal of the Society has been presented to the Hon. 
F. S. Grimwade, M.L.C., as a small recognition of the help he has 
rendered to the Society for a considerable time, and especially for 
his generous gift of a young Indian Elephant during last year. 
Major Cameron was also presented with a similar medal, in recog¬ 
nition of his gift to the Society of a pair of Burchell's Zebras from 
Cape Colony. 
Mr. J. A. Panton, C.M.G., resigned his position on the Council 
of the Society, as he found that his public duties prevented him 
from being able to attend the meetings. Mr. Frank Wisewould 
was elected as a member of the Council in his place. 
During the past year many improvements have been effected. 
The Cattle Paddocks, containing Indian Buffalo, Zebus, Dwarf 
Zebus, Highland Cattle, and Yaks, have been subdivided and new 
fencing erected, so that these animals are now all in adjoining 
enclosures. 1 he Wallaby Paddock has also been subdivided, and 
each variety is now kept separate. 
The Carnivora Houses have also been altered and improved, and 
the occupants are now seen to much greater advantage. The old 
Parrot House has been practically rebuilt, and the various kinds 
are now kept separate, and have much more light and air than 
formerly. It is proposed to alter the Cockatoo House in a similar 
manner. 
It has been decided to remove the Refreshment Room from its 
present site to a position near the main entrance gates, where it 
will be more convenient to visitors. 
Ihe Gardens are, as usual, looking bright with flowers the 
show ot roses having been especially very beautiful this season 
the result of the fine rains in December last. New beds have also' 
been formed, and old unsightly pines removed, palms have been 
planted in their place, thus much enhancing the beauty of the 
, Talylla 8 . or Scrub Turkeys, have been again successfully 
hatched this year from mounds made for the birds by the Director* 
several young birds having found their way out during January 
last. I he male bird was assiduous in his attentions to the mound 
continually scratching at it and keeping the surface loose, so that 
the young could the more easily make their way out. The hen 
bird does nothing except lay the eggs. • n 
The Satin Bower Birds also made a very good and interesting 
bower, which is very attractive to visitors. esting 
