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We fully expected to have had the pavilion overhauled and put into good 

 condition this season, and I would renew my recommendation that this be speedily 

 done. Owing to the bad condition of the floor, posts, railing, etc. (being decayed 

 or badly worn), it has not been used nearly so much this season as it was in former 

 years. I would urge the Department to have this building thoroughly over- 

 hauled early next spring, and have it put in good condition by the first of June. 



Another very necessary work that would benefit the Park and would add to 

 the comfort and health of its visitors, is a ditch or drain to be dug from the big 

 slough or swale across the ridges, emptying into the Eau, a short distance south of 

 the summer cottages. This swale is flooded nearly every spring, causing a breeding 

 ground for mosquitoes, and also injuring the drinking water in the wells close by. 

 A 12-inch tile carefully put in would carry off all the flow of water if a small 

 dam, say, two feet high was raised to force the water through in case of an extra 

 heavy flow. This would not cost much in proportion to the benefit that would 

 accrue. The Department has given every encouragement and all the assistance 

 possible towards getting a sufficient supply of good wholesome drinking water for 

 the Park. Under their direction a deep well was sunk to the soapstone rock, and 

 water was found, which, after examination by Dr. Amyot, Director of 

 the laboratory of the Provincial Board of Health, Toronto, was pronounced of good 

 quality; but it seems that the steel shoe on the casing was not located properly on 

 or near the rock, so as to prevent the gravel and sand getting in at the bottom 

 and stopping 4he free flow of water into the pipe. We have a deep well expert 

 working at it now, and he is satisfied that the well will give us plenty of water 

 when he gets through with it. If the well proves satisfactory I would urge that 

 the Department go on and put in the proposed water system on the Park for next 

 season. 



We finished claying the base ball ground this spring, and put it into good 

 condition at a cost of $150.00. 



It has been strongly urged, especially by people who visit the Park in autos 

 and those who take an interest in the Park forest, that a good drive road be built 

 and maintained through the north-westerly part of the forest, beginning where the 

 good road into the Park now ends, and continuing through the bush to the bar, 

 and along the bar about half a mile or less, which would meet the south or Lake 

 Shore road, thus forming a belt line around the Park. This would make one of 

 the most beautiful and popular driveways in this western peninsula. 



Mr. Arthur Orendorf has, as usual, given very satisfactory service in the refec- 

 tory this season, catering to the wants of those who visit the Park; also the boat 

 livery service was very satisfactorily managed by Mr. F. Weir. He built a small 

 temporary addition to his boat-house for bathers (men and boys) to go into and 

 change their garments, and he also kept a supply of bathing suits for hire. The 

 number of visitors seems to be increasing each year. This is becoming a favourite 

 spot for automobile parties from the surrounding country and towns. 



The herd of deer running at large in the wooded portion of the Park has 

 largely increased, and must now number at least one hundred individuals. They 

 may frequently be seen coming down in the evenings to feed on the open grounds 

 in front of the E anger's house, returning to the forest in the morning. 



I have the honour to be. 

 Sir, 

 Your obedient servant, 



Isaac Gardiner, 



Ranger. 



