Park Department 1^3 
In order that more ruralistic conditions might be provided 
aronnd the band-stand at Eden Park, the macadam sonth of 
the band-stand was removed and a complete planting of trees 
arranged there instead, which has given a very embellished 
appearance and provided more useful conditions as well, since 
the shade-trees ha\'e made it possible for the audience to move 
nearer the band-stand. The removal of the macadam also 
makes it prohibitive for vehicles to constantly encircle the 
band-stand, which condition was formerly a source of great 
annoyance. 
Miss Anne S. Hall donated a drinking-fountain which 
was placed on Gilbert Avenue, near Morris Street. This 
fountain was erected in commemoration of Miss Hall's moth- 
er, Mercy A. Hall, who was greatly devoted to animals, espec- 
ially to horses, and was conveniently placed that horses com- 
ing up Gilbert Avenue with heavy loads might have a chance 
to get a refreshing drink. 
This fountain serves as a means of refreshment for many 
way-worn pedestrians, who take advantage of the gift to quaff 
the cooling water. Small animals have also been provided 
for as well as horses. 
Floricultural Department 
Conservatories are a valuable asset to a park department, 
as is demonstrated by the use made of the Eden Park green- 
houses by instructors in botany in the High Schools and in the 
University of Cincinnati, the teachers frequently bringing 
their classes there to study the practical side of botany. Pro- 
fessor Benedict has, through the courtesy of this department. 
