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Besides the more substantial refreshment pavilion, of 

 which there should be one in every large park, there is no 

 doubt that the public convenience demands opportunities at 

 the principal entrances of the large parks for the purpose 

 of buying minor refreshments, such as biscuits and fruit, 

 the former being largely used by the children for the 

 delightful occupation of feeding the land-birds and water 

 fowl. This should be encouraged not only because of the 

 evident pleasure it gives children, but also of the lesson it 

 teaches of kindness to animals. At present these small 

 articles are purchased from moveable, rickety hand-barrows 

 or fruit-stalls, but these should be replaced, wherever pos- 

 sible by small kiosks — permanent structures of artistic 

 design. 



b. Luxuries: — 



1. Games and Gymnasia, I have put games etc. under 

 the heading of luxuries, but personally I look upon them as 

 absolute necessities. The games that are most commonly 

 played are cricket and foot-ball. The former game is 

 specially catered for at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore 

 Park, and the latter at the Agricultural Ground. As 

 regards the Outer Domain cricket is under the auspices 

 of a small Trust, appointed in 1856, who employ a man for 

 the purpose of keeping in order a small area known as 

 the Cricket Ground. On other parts of the Domain, cricket- 

 ing (mostly by boys) is permitted in so far as it does not 

 interfere with the comfort of other citizens who desire to 

 use the Domain. 



In the Centennial Park every encouragement is given to 

 outdoor games. A polo club has a ground allotted to it, 

 and it is kept in order at the club's expense. Following are 

 the special arrangements in regard to cricket and football 

 respectively. 



