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During the year a piece of ground, one and one-third acres in area, was 

 prepared and set apart for velocipede riders. Velocipedes were also 

 permitted on the walks of the Park, but no great use was made of 

 either of their privileges, and beyond the occurrence of several slight 

 accidents, there is nothing to record in regard to this branch of the 

 public amusement. 



In the early fall, the turf upon the most of the larger open spaces of 

 the Park, having become firm and close, the public was allowed free 

 range over it. The privilege gave great satisfaction to many, and was 

 not found inconsistent with the maintenance of good order or the pres- 

 ervation of the turf. 



During the summer and fine fall weather, the West Woods were in 

 constant use for large social parties and the pic-nics of friendly associa- 

 tions, Sunday Schools, Church and Temperance Societies. There have 

 been two hundred of these during the season. In addition a large number 

 of smaller family festivals were noted. The use of these grounds, and of 

 the privileges thus accorded to visitors, has been marked by good 

 order and a ready compliance with established regulations. Tables, 

 seats and swings were provided, as heretofore, without charge. No 

 accident has occurred. 



PARADE GROUND. 



This ground has been in good serviceable condition during the 

 season, frequent mowings having rendered the turf strong and 

 compact. There have been twelve Parades, one Division Parade, 

 three Brigade Parades, and eight Peo-imental and Battalion Parades. 

 The grounds have also been made use of by about fifty Cricket, Base 

 Ball and La Crosse Clubs. 



SKATING. 



There were twenty-two days of skating this year, as follows : Sixteen 

 in January, two in February and four in March. The Pond area, 

 obtained by a temporary dam across the incompleted excavations 

 of the lake, in use for skating was twelve acres. A new movable 

 house with convenient accommodations for the public, 168 feet by 

 28 feet was provided ; during this period 75,000 visits were made 

 to the Pond. 



