DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 15 



Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing, embracing all the 

 artificers' work necessary in Park management. 



In the Carpentry, besides the general repairs of build- 

 ings, the constant repairs to fences, etc., of Prospect Park 

 and the City Parks, the Shelter on the east side of the 

 Meadow was rebuilt. The sheds at the Farmhouse, which 

 Avere in a dilapidated condition, repaired, and the railing 

 and door to yard made new as well as new picket fences 

 adjoining. 



The Rolling Stock was kept in order with general atten- 

 dance on all other trades, and the whole of the new and 

 repaired work painted. The new Shelter east of the 

 Meadow painted in party colors, together with the iron 

 railings, crestings, roofs of buildings, vases of gardens, 

 etc., etc. 



The wood linings of the Bridges, underneath which had 

 become mouldy by not having been cleaned since their 

 erection, was washed off, thoroughly cleaned and given 

 three coats of oil and varnish. The Pavilion at the 

 Flower Garden, which has become rusty, was cleaned off 

 and given one coat of paint in oil, for preservation through 

 the winter j to be finished in the Spring. 



FLAGGING OF FLOWEK GARDEN. 



The bluestone flagging of the Flower G-arden was entirely 

 relaid, substituting new flags for broken ones, in addition 

 to general attendance on drains, basins, etc. 



RUSTIC ARBOR. 



The Rustic Arbor near the old Flower Garden, which 

 had become dangerously dilapidated, was entirely rebuilt 

 and the vines replaced. 



Constant attention was paid to all hydrants, fountains 

 and basins by the Plumbers, on whom depends principally 

 the efficiency of the water service of the Department. 



The new building for men and boys adjacent to the Boat- 



