monlhs ago, one of wliich is very large, reaching a height of 6 ft. 
Much reticulation has been done throughout the grounds, but 
more is still needed, as the want of water is a great drawback to 
the appearance of the Gardens, especially in the matter of grass 
in the various enclosures, nearly all of which dries up in summer, 
leaving the ground bare and brown. 
The following births have 
the year :— 
Camel 
% 
Indian-Antelope 
Wolf 
Thar 
Zebu Cattle 
Barasingha Deer 
Japanese Deer 
Sambur Deer 
Red Deer 
Idama 
Macacpie Monkey 
Black Wallaby 
Vulpine Phalanger 
Rufus Rat-Kangaroo 
taken place in the Gardens during 
Dorsalis Wallaby 
Thigh-striped Wallaby 
Bridled Nail-tailed Wallaby 
Puma 
Angora Goats 
Ring-tailed Lemurs 
Dingo 
Great Kangaroo 
Red Kangaroo 
Parry Wallaroo 
Bennett Wallaby 
Short-headed Phalanger 
Short-eared 
The list of deaths will be seen in the report of the Hon. 
Veterinary Surgeon. 
In conclusion the Council desire to thank those who have so 
kindly presented native animals and birds* to the Gardens. They 
also wish to express their appreciation of the services of the Direc¬ 
tor and Staff, as the prosperity of the Gardens largely depends on 
their efficient work. 
ANNUAL MEETING. 
The iMftieth Annual Meeting of the Royal Zoological and 
Acclimatisation Society of Victoria was held at the Town 
Hall, ]\leli)(nirnc, on ^Monday, 2nd ^larcli, 1914, at 4 p.ni. 
His Excellency Sir Arthur Stanley kindly presided. 
'I'hc following members were present:—Colonel Ryan (Pre¬ 
sident). Messrs. T. R. James, C. I). Lloyd, C. W. McLean, G. 
