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enlarged in accordance with the intentions of the scheme of organiza- 

 tion, and to meet the requirements incident to the growing use of the 

 park by the public. 



An extended stretch of drive has come into use during the past 

 season, together with walks, bridle-roads, and woodland, the latter 

 having been particularly attractive to out-door gatherings, and these 

 have added much to the demand made upon the keepers' force. 



The several minor parks throughout the city, under the charge 

 of the Commission, have each required a certain amount of sur- 

 veillance. In addition to what might be ordinarily considered the 

 proper duties of an organization of this nature, it must be remem- 

 bered that a considerable amount of labor is involved in the neces- 

 sity existing of constant vigilance and close observation over the 

 property of the Commission, scattered as it is over all points on the 

 work. 



The force consists of — 



Two head keepers, One station officer, 



Six wardens, Sixteen rangers, 



And twenty-four post keepers. 



As heretofore, in cases of absence of regular members, or in 

 cases of emergency requiring increased numbers, the force has been 

 augmented by detailed men from the gardening force, selected with 

 special reference to their fitness to do the required duty. 



Thirty-seven arrests were made during the year, of which the 

 following is a summary account : 



PROSPECT PARK. 



For fast driving 5 



For stealing , 2 



For insulting visitors 2 



For interfering with keepers 4 



For disorderly conduct 18 



Insane persons 2 — 33 



WASHINGTON PARK. 



For assault 1 



For disorderly conduct 3 — 4 



Total 37 



These cases have been in most instances promptly acted upon by 

 the several magistrates before whom they have been taken. 



