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GREVY'S ZEBRA PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT BY THE KING OF ABYSSINIA.

dition. This is not easy, as the descent into the valley of the creek is so abrupt that the surface of the roads and walks is washed away at every heavy rain. Considerable damage of this kind is done every year, and this entails a constant expense for the repair of the roads and walks. Some of the walks on the steeper slopes should be laid in concrete, which, although more expensive, would be cheaper in the end.

The portion of the park about the Quarry road entrance is in very bad conlition, owing to the fact that the roads and grades exterior to the park have ocen recently changed and that no permanent improvements can be made w hin the park until the exterior changes are completed. It is hoped that sunicient funds may be appropriated to permit the park to take up the work effectively and place all the roads and walks in a suitable condition.

Shade trees and forestry.-Owing to the pressure of other matters, but little attention has been paid to the natural forest in the park. This should, however, be carefully gone over and properly thinned and preserved, as it is one of the principal attractions sought by the public. The trees planted for the shade of the walks and seats are not at present sufficient, and considerable additional planting should be done. It is highly desirable that this should be accomplished as soon as possible, as the trees would increase in beauty and size year by year. Schools, etc., visiting the park.-Since October 15, 1904, a record has been kept of the various schools and other organizations visiting the park. Up to June 30, 1905, there were 65 classes from normal and other schools, including 9 from out of town, with 1,551 pupils; 7 classes from Sunday schools, including 2 from out of town, with 481 pupils; and 20 miscellaneous organizations, including 4 from out of town, with 595 persons.

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Born in National Zoological Park....

Received from exhibit at Louisiana Purchase Exposition_-_

Cost for purchase, collection, and transportation of above, $3,100.

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Animals presented during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1905.

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Animals presented during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1905—Continued.

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