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General Superintendent I' Inch, is exceedingly picturesque. The 

 centre of the ground is occupied by three basins, in two of which 

 will be cultivated aquatic plants, such as the Egyptian Lotus, the 

 Victoria Regia and other species of water lilies. The third basin 

 will be used as a fountain and goldfish pond. About these basins 

 are banked the roses, and surrounding all are plants and shrubs of 

 various kinds that keep in bloom through the spring, summer and 

 fall. This garden will always be one of the greatest attractions 

 in the Park. 



A NEW MAIN ENTRANCE. 



Early in the coming year a magnificent granite, marble and 

 bronze entrance to the Park will be completed. The work is now 

 progressing as rapidly as the season will permit. The plan of this 

 entrance was designed by McKim, Mead & White, and is intended 

 to conform as nearly as possible to the Soldiers and Sailors' 

 Memorial Arch. Two granite columns previously constructed at 

 the Park entrance, in connection with the Memorial Arch, will be 

 duplicated, one being placed on the Flatbush avenue corner and 

 the other on the corner of Prospect Park West. Back of these 

 columns, upon the rear line of the walk, will be constructed the 

 fence and the shelter houses, which are exceedingly artistic in 

 design. The four columns will be surmounted by bronze eagles, 

 designed by Frederick MacMonnies. 



The pedestals at the Coney Island Gate, through which peo- 

 ple pass in going to and from the Ocean Parkway, have been 

 ornamented with marble slabs and bronze wreaths. For these 

 pedestals Frederick MacMonnies is preparing two groups of 

 bronze horses. The casts have been prepared, and reveal the 

 magnificent qualities of the design. The groups will be ready for 

 the pedestals during the coming summer, and will prove a valu- 

 able addition to the city's art possessions. 



' >ne of the most interesting events of the year was the erec- 

 tion upon Lookout Hill of a monument in honor of Maryland's 

 " hour Hundred," who, at the Battle of Long Island, on August 

 -V- ] 77^ } ' acted as a rear guard to and saved the American army 

 from destruction during its retreat. The monument was pre- 

 sented by the Maryland Society, Sons of the American Revolu- 



