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sion of work on the park, a temporary reduction was made in the 

 number employed. 



The force consists of two head keepers, one station officer, six 

 wardens, sixteen range keepers, and thirty post keepers. 



A reduction was made November 30th of two wardens, four 

 range keepers and six post keepers, together with six subordinate 

 employees. 



The service has been distributed as follows : 



16 rangers, Prospect Park. 



24 post keepers, Prospect Park. 



3 post keepers, Fort Greene. 



2 post keepers, Carroll Park. 



1 post keeper, City Park. 



And comprehends a daily inspection by a head keeper of all the 

 smaller parks under the jurisdiction of the Commissioners. 



It is to be observed in this connection that the area now made 

 use of by the public is much larger in extent than it was last year, 

 and that the number of visitors making use of the park is greatly in 

 advance of last season, the natural result being that the duties and 

 responsibilities of the keeper force have been proportionately in- 

 creased. 



During the year one ranger and two post keepers have resigned. 

 Two post keepers have been promoted to the grade of range keepers. 

 One death has occurred in the grade of post keepers. Five range 

 keepers and nine post keepers have been suspended for breach of 

 discipline. Two range keepers and ten post keepers have been dis- 

 charged for neglect of duty and inefficiency. 



ARRESTS. 



Thirty-three arrests were made during the year, of which the fol- 

 lowing is a summary : 



For fast driving 4 



For injuring trees and shrubbery 2 



For disorderly conduct and intoxication 23 



For interfering with keepers 3 



For violation of ordinance on Fort Greene 1 



Besides the above, a number of minor offences were disposed of 

 by caution or reprimand, by the station officer, or the keeper under 

 whose observation they occurred. 



Twelve lost children were restored to their homes. 



