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Show ADDITIONS TO THE MENAGERIE. 829 Sept. 8. 1 Common Jackal (Canis aureus). Presented by Thomas Thursfield, Esq., M.R.C.V.S. 2 Martinican Doves (Zenaida martinicana). Presented by Capt. Henry King. 1 Black-faced Spider Monkey (Ateles ater). Presented by Capt. Henry King. 2 Black Tortoises (Testudo carbonaria). Presented by Capt. Henry King. 1 Vulpine Squirrel (Sciurus vulpinus, var. capistrata). Purchased. 1 African Brush-tailed Porcupine (Atherura africana). Purchased. 9. 2 Hybrid Pale-headed Tree-Boas (between Epicrates angulifer, 3 and Chilobothrus inornatus, 9). Born in the Gardens. 10. 1 Plantain-Squirrel (Sciurus plantani). Presented by Miss Lizzie Casey. 1 Demeraran Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola croceo), 3 • Presented by R. S. Fraser, Esq. 1 King Parrakeet (Aprosmictus scapulatus), 3 • Presented hy George Wood, Esq. 11. 1 Red-and-blue Macaw (Ara macao). Deposited. 1 Red-and-yellow Macaw (Ara chloroptera). Deposited. 12. 1 Guinea Baboon (Cynocephalus sphinx), 3. Presented by F. Naylor, Esq. 14. 1 White-fronted Capuchin (Cebus albifrons). Presented by Major H. L. Gleig. 15. 2 Domestic Sheep (Ovis aries), 3. Presented by R. B. N. Walker, Esq., C.M.Z.S. 1 Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Presented by Mrs. Bolton. 1 Square-spotted Snake (Oxyrrhopus doliatus). Presented by H. Colgate, Esq. 16. 1 Turquoisine Grass-Parrakeet (Euphema pulchella), 9 . Presented by J. Fraser, Esq. 1 Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Presented by Miss C. Bealey. 17. 1 Ring-tailed Coati (Nasua rufa), 3. Presented by Charles S. Barnes, Esq. 18. 1 Chacma Baboon (Cynocephalusporcarius). Deposited. 1 Yellow Baboon (Cynocephalus babouin). Deposited. 1 Mitred Pelican (Pelecanus mitratus). Presented by Dr. Holub. 1 Caracal (Felis caracal). Presented by Dr. Holub. 1 Secretary Vulture (Seipentarius repiilivorus). Presented by Dr. Holub. 1 Sociable Vulture (Vultur auricularis). Deposited. 1 Isabelline Antelope (Cervicapra isabellina). Deposited. 2 Tawny Eagles (Aquila neevioides). Presented by Dr. Holub. 2 Cape Crowned Cranes (Balearica regulorum). Deposited. 1 Stanley Crane (Tetrapteryxparadisea). Deposited. 19. 1 Ring-tailed Coati (Nasua rufa). Presented by Percy Brewis, Esq., F.Z.S. 1 Common Fox (Canis vulpes). Presented by James Wheatley, 2 Dunlins (Tringa cinclus). Presented by E. A. F. Elliot, Esq. 1 Turnstone (Strepsilas interpres). Presented by E. A. F. Elliot, 1 Ringed Plover (JEgialitis hiaticula). Presented hy E, A. F. Elliot, Esq. |