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KEEPERS, AND THE PUBLIC USE OF THE PAliKS. 



This branch of the force has remained substantially the same as 

 noted in the Report for 1867. Several minor modifications in rank 

 have occurred, and the scope of duties has in some instances been en- 

 larged in accordance with the intentions of the scheme of organization, 

 and to meet the requirements incident to the growing use of the Park 

 by the pbnlic. 



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

 son, together with walks, bridle-roads, and wood-land, 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 surveillance. 

 In addition to what might be ordinarily considered the proper duties 

 of an organization of this nature, it must be remembered that a con- 

 siderable amount of labor is involved in the necessity existing of con- 

 stant vigilance and close observation over the property of the Com- 

 mission, scattered as it is, over all points on the work. 



The force consists of — 



Two Head Keepers, One Station Officer, 



Six Wardens, Sixteen Range, 



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 refer- 

 ence to their fitness to do the required duty. 



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

 lowing 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 



FORT GREENE. 



For assault 1 



For disorderly conduct 3 — 4 



Total 37 



