CHAPTER XVII. 
ANOTHER MILLION-DOLLAR APPROPRIATION. 
THERE are but few matters remaining for reference or 
record in this volume. Although it has been my purpose in 
compiling this history of park events, to omit trivial or 
minor incidents, and note only the pé@tential facts, it has 
already transcended the space intended. Only a brief ac- 
count or mention of other topics will, in conclusion, be 
given. 
One of the interesting events which occurred after the 
second commission was organized in 1895 was the action 
of the old Newark Park Commission of 1867, in turning 
over to the new County Park Board all the maps, plans and 
other papers in the possession of the survivors of the former 
commission. At a meeting held in Mayor J. A. Leb- 
kuecher’s office, Newark, in June, 1895, Messrs. D. F. 
Tompkins, W. A. Righter, T. T. Kinney, W. H. Burnet, 
Francis Mackin, D. Meyers and Thomas Sealy, former com- 
missioners, were present, and formal resolutions authoriz- 
ing the transfer of the papers, etc., to be held by the new 
commission, “for the public,” were passed. Before final 
adjournment there was an informal conference, and pleas- 
ant reminiscences were exchanged between members of the 
two boards at a meeting held at the commission’s rooms, 
800 Broad street, Newark. 
Another interesting event, was the inspection of the Bos- 
ton and metropolitan park systems by the commission, land- 
scape architects, counsel and secretary August 5 and 6, 
1896. While many features of interest were noted ‘and 
others commended in those extended park and reservation 
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