90 



Throe flag-staffs, TO feet high and 17 inches in diameter at the base, 

 have been permanently set in their position at the Plaza; and throe 

 large flags, 30 ft. by 40 ft., severally bearing emblems and the mottoes 

 of the United States, the State of Ncav York and City of Brooklyn, 

 have boon prepared for nse on public occasions and holidays. 



PARK FURNITURE. 



Fifty-two rustic-seats of sassafras and cedar have been made and 

 placed about the Park. 



Two canvas field umbrellas, with camp chairs, Avere placed on the 

 turf near the Children's Play-ground. 



There have been added to the furniture of the Park — 



26 Rustic ordinance stands, 



800 Rustic bird houses, 



75 Park settees of iron and wood, each 1 feet long, 



30 " " " " 5 " 



30 " " " " 4 « 



One new drinking fountain of granite. 



During the past season two temporary places for refreshment, esta- 

 blished the preceding season, and found to extend desired facibties to 

 the public, were continued. 



Numerous water-stations were established, to which fresh cool water 

 was supplied. 



The swings and soups in the East and West woods have been kept in 

 repair, and have been in constant nse during fine weather. 



The birds peculiar to the woods of this section, secure from annoy- 

 ance, are already increasing in numbers upon the Park quite notice- 

 ably. The English Sparrows are familiar visitors, and numbers of them 

 are becoming permanent lodgers on the Park. 



PARADE GROUND. 



A shelter-house, with suitable accommodations for the use of the 

 Military of Kings County, was erected during the year, of the following 

 dimensions : — 



Main building, 40 ft, by 40 ft. 

 Two wings, each 50 ft. by 14 ft., 



