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become very numerous of late years and threaten to destroy all chances of 

 reforestation as they destroy all the young growth. Steps are being taken to 

 lessen their number, nearly two hundred having been shot this last winter for 

 venison, which was sold at the park by the carcase, bringing in a revenue of 

 over $1,600.00. Plans are being made to confine a certain number of the deer 

 in an enclosure of perhaps 100 acres and if this is done, reforestation would not 

 be impeded as it is, under present conditions. 



Black squirrels are very numerous. The beaver colony is thriving and 

 they are evidently very energetic little animals as shown by their work. There 

 are plenty of muskrats throughout the marshes. The wild duck season, from 

 the sportsman's point of view, has been very good, ducks having been just as 

 numerous as in other years. 



The Canadian geese and wild turkeys have not increased in numbers as 

 in other years on account of the racoons and skunks breaking up their nests and 

 destroying their young. 



Pheasant rearing has been very successful with the different varieties we 

 have here. We have a good stock of reeves, goldens. Lady Amhersts, silvers, 

 Chinese and English pheasants. Many of the English pheasants have been 

 liberated, and a large number of eggs have been supplied to those who are inter- 

 ested in the rearing of these beautiful birds. 



Over forty new cottages were built on the park this year, ranging in price 

 from $1,000.00 to $3,000.00. Lots are still very much in demand. Last spring 

 a new survey was made of ninety-one lots and the greater number of these are 

 already taken. Many communications are received every year asking for hotel 

 accommodation and we hope in the near future to see a modern summer hotel 

 erected, which will, provide ample accommodation for the public. 



Tenting is very popular. The grounds are ideal and the beautiful oaks 

 furnish shade and shelter. 



Some new roads have been constructed this year, at an expenditure of 

 about $1,700.00. Bowman Avenue, at the east end of the park, has been 

 levelled and clayed, as has also a road known as the Lake Shore Road, connect- 

 ing Bowman Avenue and the "Loop." These roads will be gravelled this com- 

 ing winter. 



One of the greatest improvements the park has ever had or could have, is 

 that of the installation of the Hydro-Electric, which was completed about the 

 middle of July last. It is greatly appreciated by the public and is a wonderful 

 boon to the place, which was formerly in dense darkness. 



A large modern ice-house was built on the park this year. The lessees of 

 the public stand have control of it and they supply ice at a moderate price to 

 all who require it. 



Angling has been good on the bay this year, and the addition of a boat 

 livery fills a long-felt need. 



Another convenience this year has been the establishing of a gasoline and 

 oil station. This convenience has indeed been greatly appreciated by the 

 travelling public. 



I have the honour to be. Sir, 

 Your obedient servant, 



George Goldworthy, 



Park Superintendent. 

 The Honourable Beniah Bowman, 



Minister of Lands and Forests, 



Toronto, Ontario. 



