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that the number of visitors making use of the Park is greatly in ad- 

 vance of last season, the natural result being that the duties and re- 

 sponsibilities of the Keeper force have been proportionately increased. 



During the year one Ranger and two Post Keepers have resigned. 

 Two Post Keepers have been promoted to the grade of Kange 

 Keepers. One death has occured 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 

 discharged 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. 



IMPOUNDED ANIMALS. 



The annoyance resulting from cattle, goats and swine running at 

 large, is abating. One hundred and fifty-four animals were impounded, 

 which were redeemed by their owners on payment of fines and charges, 

 or sold to pay expenses. 



PUBLIC USE OF THE PARKS. 



During the year records have been made of the number of people 

 visiting the Park, and the results in detail will be found in the follow- 

 ing statement. The whole number for the year is 2,958,539, which is 

 822,197, or 38 per cent, in advance of last year. 



A marked increase in the number of persons driving in the Park is 

 also noticeable, 714,240 vehicles having entered the Park. 



This is 292,042, or 09 per cent, in advance of the preceding season. 



