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and opened to the public. Considerable areas of paths built 
in previous years which had become worn were resurfaced, 
and the system of paths, so far as completely constructed, 
is now in good condition. 
The path system as planned is now approximately four 
fifths completed, and of the one fifth remaining, nearly one 
half is partially built. We shall have to wait for additional 
city appropriations for the means to finish the system, 
inasmuch as available funds have now been exhausted. 
The guard rails placed along path edges in previous years 
have served to protect natural woodlands and thickets and 
grass-borders in a satisfactory manner. ‘These have been 
supplemented during the past year by about 10,000 running 
feet of similar railing in various parts of the grounds. 
Much more of this railing is required for the complete pro- 
tection of all places requiring it, and an appropriation for 
this purpose has been asked from the Board of Estimate and 
Apportionment. 
During the summer, the Park Department was able to 
restore the badly worn driveway surfaces and, at present, 
the roads are all in relatively good condition. This repair 
work has been highly appreciated by all who have used the 
driveways. 
Bridges 
The three stone driveway bridges and the Boulder Bridge 
are all in good order, having been pointed during the year 
where necessary. At some time when funds are available 
it is desirable that the curb lines of the Long Bridge be reset, 
because by the settlement of the filling between the arches 
the curb stones have been moved slightly out of a true 
curve. 
The plan for the additional permanent foot-bridge 
required near the southern end of the north meadows, pre- 
sented at the last annual meeting, was subsequently ap- 
proved, and may be constructed when an appropriation is 
made for this purpose by the city. Meanwhile the chestnut 
bridge built on this site will serve. 
