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3’ears, and is, as far as can be judged, in j)erfcct health, and of very 
great interest to the visitors. Another adult specimen was kindly 
given b}^ Sir Malcolm Mcliacharn, and it is also thriving. 
A fence round an enclosure formerly used for birds has been 
removed and rustic stones put in its place and a trellis erected on 
one side, so that the ground can now be used by visitors, there being 
plenty of shade. 
Two large brick pits have been made to place the garden manure 
in, and new stabling with ten stalls erected. A timber rack has also 
been con.strnctcd near the caqjenter’s .ihop. 
The foiuitain b}" the main entrance has been improved, rock 
work rejdacing the bricks. Rocks have also been placed on 
the ground in front of the Carnivora Cages and dwarf hamboo.s. 
planted near them, the result being very effective. 
Archways have been erected for climbing rose.s, whicli, in the 
course of a few years, should much enhance the beauty of that part 
of the Cardens. Ornamental rock-work has been placed round 
many of the trees planted on the footpaths, as well as by some of the 
smaller buildings. 
In most of the Deer and other paddocks man_\' Palms, Pej)per 
Trees, Pines and Dracrenas have been planted, but it will be some 
years before the result will be ver\' noticeable, they should then 
be a great improvement. Other ornamental trees liave also 
been ])lanled on the open spaces and footpaths. 
The flower bed.s have been kept nj) to their usual excellence, 
and. the show of roses was especially fiitc last Spring. The mass 
of foliage on some of the islands in the duck pond and at the hack 
of. tlie flower beds being very efloctive. 
The health of the stock has been good, but as many of the animals 
and birds are of considerable age and liuve been for man\' years in 
the Gardens, mo.st of tho.se that died during the year practically 
did so of old age. The lUephant has grown considerably, and lias 
carried many children on her broad hack ; on New Year's Day she 
carried over 400 round the ring, six at a time. The circular railway 
lias also been very extensiveh* ])atronised. Several young Scrul) 
Turkeys have also been successfully hatched from the nesting 
liiound made by the male bird, ami arc doing well. 
The Council would again draw attention to tlie main' in.stance.s. 
that have been reported from time to time of splendid trout (botli 
