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13' X 50' was erected on a concrete foundation, and supplied with 

 a concrete floor. 



Minor repairs were made in a number of buildings and in- 

 stallations in the Park. The roofs, gutters, leaders and heating 

 plants demanded a very large share. 



Since it was considered necessary that the great amount of 

 steel and wire work must be kept painted at all hazards to pre- 

 vent rapid deterioration and maintain a thrifty appearance, a 

 great deal of work was done in this line. This, probably, is the 

 only work that is not seriously lagging. 



New shingles were put upon a great portion of the roofs 

 of the Service Building and the Buffalo Entrance. 



The roofs of the lower Buffalo Barn, the old Shop Buildings, 

 the Asiatic Deer Barn, and many smaller sheds were completely 

 repaired or replaced. 



New boiler sections were installed in the Small-Deer House, 

 Lion House, and Primate House. 



Care of Grounds. — The grounds and gardens were main- 

 tained in as good condition as was possible, and, while they did 

 not present quite the "spick and span" appearance of former 

 years, there were no serious complaints. 



The exceedingly severe weather of the winter of 1917-1918 

 caused a great deal of damage to water pipes and hydrants in 

 ranges, necessitating extensive repairs. 



The plantations suffered to a certain extent, and an effort 

 should be made during the coming year to bring the appearance 

 of these plantations up to their former standard of excellence. 



Owing to the heavy body of ice that formed on Bronx Lake, 

 it was possible to promote skating a great deal. One of our auto 

 trucks was supplied with a snow scoop, and with this and horse 

 scoops, and the employment of some hand labor, the greater 

 portion of the lake was kept free from snow. The daily census 

 shows that about 17,300 skaters made use of the lake. 



The policing of the East Side was done as before, and the 

 war against refuse and litter, and against depredations seems 

 to have achieved some results, since the number of arrests and 

 summonses dropped to 143, as against 255 for the previous year. 



