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gratification of the public. To Mr. Tyerraan, the Curator, much 

 credit is due, for his assiduity and skill. During the year many 

 valuable donations have been received, and advantageous exchanges 

 made with other similar institutions. 



The Park, during the summer months, has been crowded with 

 visitors, especially in the evenings, and on Sunday afternoons. On 

 Thursday evenings the band of the Orphan Boys' Asylum has played 

 in the Park. The conduct of the crowds visiting the Park and Gardens 

 has been, with very few exceptions, orderly and courteous, and 

 presents every encouragement for increasing the opportunities of open- 

 air recreation for the toiling multitudes. 



CASH ACCOUNT. 



■Ry a decision of the Court of Queen's Bench, the sources of 

 income applicable to the Institution have been considerably limited. 

 The Council, during the past year, have appropriated the sum of 

 £1,500 towards this deficiency, the exact amount of which cannot 

 be ascertained until all the rates are collected. It is hoped that this 

 will enable the Committee, with the strictest economy, to keep 

 up unimpaired the efficiency of every department under their 

 management. 



Signed, on behalf of the Committee, 



J. A. PICTON, Chairman. 



