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York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor, 
who also helped considerably with other work around the 
grounds during the year. 
By running the gasoline engine for about two weeks, we 
cut sufficient wood to furnish fuel for the propagating houses 
for five months. 
The uprooting of poison ivy has been continued with 
satisfactory results and will be carried on each spring until 
it is exterminated. 
Guard-rails 
About 750 feet of 1-inch guard-rail, two rails high, were 
erected along the trails in the hemlock grove. 
Respectfully submitted, 
ArtuurR J. CorBEtT, 
Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. 
