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Water-pipes. 



There have been laid five sections of one-inch galvanized 

 pipe each 60 feet in length, 150 feet apart, crossing under 

 the new road on the fruticetum, to be connected when the 

 main is laid through that area. 



Improvements on Bronx River. 



The river has been cleared from obstructions, such as 

 stones, fallen trees, stumps and branches, from the northern 

 boundary to the blue bridge. A temporary service bridge 

 has been built, about halfway between the blue bridge and 

 the northern boundary. 



The dam opposite the Lorillard Mansion has been recon- 

 structed ; this makes the dam fourteen inches lower than the 

 old wooden structure, reducing the normal height of the water 

 at the blue bridge about one foot. 



The increase of the working force has made it necessary 

 to purchase a number of new tools and other equipment ; an 

 inventory was prepared and submitted, December 12, 1902, 

 by the foreman and gardeners, and all not in use during the 

 winter season have been returned and stored. 



Respectfully submitted, 



F. A. Schilling, 

 Superintendent of Btiildings and Gi'ounds. 



