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eagles need an out-door cage,and it is my desire to provide one for them as soon as practicable.

During the month a beginning was made toward the formation of a collection of reptiles. A number of interesting specimens were secured by gift,and for 12 days a carpenter was employed in fitting up accommodations for them. It is intended to increase this collection as fast as accommodations will permit. A complete wire top was put on the old cinnamon bear cage,and steps and a platform were put in to add to the comfort of the black bear cubs.

The pit occupied by the black bears was opened at the back,and a yard was fitted up so that the three bears could have free access to it during the daytime. This has proven of great benefit to these animals in several ways.

The deaths in the collection were confined to the small and common species. All the large mammals and birds are in excellent health, and all the young specimens are growing rapidly. The menagerie building is becoming somewhat crowded with cages,but the visitors seem inclined to cheerfully overlook all discomforts so long as they are permitted to view the collection. The attendance has fallen off considerably on account of the hot weather.

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