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creased, it being evident that the position was one that would offer 

 special attractions to visitors in carriages. 



On the east side of the park, north of the Deer Paddock, the de- 

 sign as it stood last year has been so far modified in execution as to 

 admit of the introduction of a series of arrangements adapted espe- 

 cially to meet the wantfs of children. The plan as approved, and 

 now well advanced in execution, contemplates suitable accommoda- 

 tions in running sports and for playing various games, it also 

 includes croquet grounds, a pond for the sailing of toy boats, and a 

 maze. 



In other respects but little variation has been made in the outline 

 of the design from our first study. 



CONSTRUCTION. 



You will find appended a full account of the progress of the 

 methods used, and of the means and materials employed, which has 

 been prepared by Mr. Martin and his principal aids, Mr. Bogart and 

 Mr. Culyer. 



Two archways have been partially constructed during the year, 

 and work has been commenced upon several other architectural 

 features, our studies for which have been approyed by the Board. 

 The development in detail of this department of the work is under 

 the more immediate charge of Mr. E. C. Miller, who has ful- 

 filled the duties of Assistant Architect since the beginning of July 

 last. 



PUBLIC USE OF THE PARK. 

 It was found necessary in the Spring to close the country roads 

 by which the public had previously crossed the park territory, but 

 on the 20th of October, a portion of the drive at the east side was 

 so far completed that by making temporary connections with old 

 roads, a thoroughfare for carriages across the park was again opened. 

 At the same time regulations for the conduct of visitors and for the 

 management of the work with reference to the convenience of the 

 public were promulgated, and a beginning was made in the organ- 

 ization of a permanent body of park-keepers, conjointly with a body 

 of gardeners, according to a plan which had some time before been 

 adopted by the Board. Although the short piece of good road 

 opened at this time was accessible with difficulty, and the grounds 

 through which it passed were in a quite unfinished condition, it was 

 immediately resorted to by visitors in large numbers. Besides 

 those in carriages, many came on horseback, and, although no walks 

 had been opened, many more on foot. A tabular statement of the 



