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BOTANIC GARDENS. PUBLIC PARKS, 

 AND SQUARES. 



During the year considerable improvements have been made in the 

 Gardens. Two propagating houses have been erected, at an expense of 

 about £700. A large sheet of water has been constructed in the Park ; 

 and a paviUon has been erected, for the performance of music in the 

 summer months. 



The squares and gardens in the town have been maintained in a 

 clean and orderly condition; but gi-eat difficulty is felt from the impos- 

 sibihty of preserving evergreens and delicate shrubs alive. 



CASH ACCOUNT. 



From the account of receipts and disbursements, it will be seen that, 

 by means of economy, a sum has been accumulated towards the fitting 

 up and furniture of the new building, to avoid borrowing, which the 

 Committee feel to be undesirable, and wish to avoid. 



Signed on behalf of the Commitee, 



J. A. PICTON, Chairman. 



October 26th, 1860. 



