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The Council regrets that the I*ectiirettes, which were com- 
* menced in the Gardens last Summer, were so iH)orly attended by 
the Public, although given by Donald MacDonald, D. Le Souef, 
'r. S. Hall, and the President, who concluded the series by 
reading a paper on “ Ostrich Karming,” written by the late 
C. M. Officer. It is. therefore, not proposed to continue them. 
Still, the Council desires to thank those gentlemen who contributed 
papers. 
'Hie new Elephant, which is to lake the place of the late 
old favourite, “ Ranee,” arrived from Calcutta last December, and 
should carry children like her predecessor, and by so doing provide 
an additional attraction for the juvenile visitors and at the same time 
help to increase the revenue. 
'Fhe Elephant Ring has been enlarged and the fencing renewed, 
and children will now have a longer ride, which they will prol)ably 
appreciate. A large bath has also been built in the Elephant Yard, 
and during the hot weather its occu[)ant fully appreciates it, frequently 
immersing herself completely under the water. The two Elephants 
will for the future be kept in the same enclosure. 
Under the supervision of Major Purchas. a small Circular 
Railway, of two feet guage, has .been constructed in the Elephant 
Paddock, with trucks carrying ten children each, propelled by a 
motor provided by The Tarrant Motor Co., 103 Exhibition Street. 
This will, no doubt, be in great favour with the children visitors, 
and add much to their enjoyment. 
The additions to the Polar liears’ House have been completed 
and add much to the well-being of its occupants. These animals 
continue to thrive, despite the hot weather occasionally experienced ; 
but the female, unfortunately, killed her young that were born 
during the year. 
'I'he Picnic Ground has been improved by tree [planting and 
is always available for picnics, private tea parties, and similar pur¬ 
poses. * . 
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