TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT 97 
Hlephant Fence.—The partition fence in the elephant cor- 
ral, which had been attacked by the male African elephant, was 
strengthened with heavy steel rails at a cost of $257, and addi- 
tional steel plates were fastened against the partition walls of 
the indoor cages used by this large and powerful animal. 
Lion House Ceiling.—Eleven of the cage ceilings of the Lion 
House were re-lathed, plastered and painted where necessary, 
at a cost of $150.18. 
Blackbird Cage.—The sum of $1,000 was appropriated for 
the construction of a new cage for blackbirds, to replace the 
old cage that had become unsightly and useless. Plans for this 
improvement were made by this department, and about 80% 
of the work is now completed. 
Children’s Playground.—tThis installation was considered 
necessary on account of the many inquiries for a place where 
small children sent to the park from schools and institutions 
might rest, play and eat their lunches. It is located conveniently 
near the large shelter pavilion, opposite the Fox Dens, and will 
be supplied with seats and a drinking fountain. About 70% 
of the work is finished. For this improvement, $465 were appro- 
priated from the Improvement and Repair Fund. 
Cranes’ Paddock Fence.—The Cranes’ Paddock fence, which 
had become very much dilapidated, was rebuilt entirely at a 
cost of $422.96. 
Boiler Repairs.—Boiler repairs to a total cost of $174.28, 
an item that could not be assumed by Maintenance, were made 
by the Improvement and Repair Fund. 
Bronadale Watergate-—A new watergate, to confine the 
water fowl on Lake Agassiz, was installed under the Boston 
Road bridge. This gate has a span of about thirty-six feet, and 
was so designed that the lower portion of it easily may be raised 
to allow the accumulation of floating rubbish which comes down 
the river with every flood, to pass. This gate was built at a 
cost of $330.41. 
Sewer Manholes. — Two new sewer manholes that were 
needed badly to facilitate cleaning of the main sewer system, 
were built at a cost to this fund of $47.25; nearly all of the 
labor being performed by maintenance men. 
