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holy water, appears on the Solstein Mountain. 
Near this figure is that of the witch, whose flowing 
robes, outstretched arms, and claw-like hands fill the 
little children of the district with dismay. 
“The knitting woman apppears on the shimmer- 
ing side of Serlas, the prettiest mountain of the 
group. The first thing to melt away is the stocking, 
which becomes shorter instead of longer, and it 
seems as if the old lady were actually at work. 
“From Voels, a point on the Arl Mountain Rail- 
road, hundreds of smaller snow pictures can be seen, 
representing everything of earthly and unearthly 
character — animals, household articles, devils, ser- 
pents, birds; ships, buildings and an endless variety 
of things.’’ 
Enlargement of Lincoln Park, Chicago. 
The popularity of Lincoln Park, Chicago, and 
its extended reputation as a recreative resort, make 
proposed improvement matters of general interest. 
An exceedingly liberal management on the part of 
the commissioners has given it so large a patronage, 
that constant vigilance and foresight are necessary 
to keep it up to the standard of park excellence 
which has always marked its aspect and condition. 
And besides the unremitting care it demands to 
meet the requirements of the multitude that fre- 
quent it, extension and enlargement are matters 
that call for constant attention. It is confined by 
limits, too costly to allow of encroachment except 
on the Lake Michigan side, so that ever feasible 
project for extension on that side is carefully con- 
sidered. The commissioners have now adopted a 
plan of enlargement which is shown on the ac- 
companying map, which together with details is 
taken from the latest report. 
“The shaded portions, indicate parks already 
established. The dotted portions are extensions, 
plans for which have been adopted by the Board. 
That portion east of the park, and between Diver- 
sey and P^ullerton boulevards, require a plan, none 
having been adopted. The dotted lines on the map 
show a proposed plan which may, or may not be 
adopted. The letters indicate: “A” land; “B” 
bathing beach; “C” yacht and steam harbor. 
With these additions, Lincoln Park will have some- 
where near 1200 acres, exclusive of boulevards. 
In regard to the improvement of the older por- 
tions of the park, which in certain respects have 
been improved as it were piecemeal, the report says: 
“At many points, the Park needs remodeling in 
order to bring about homogeneity and coherence of 
design. However, this would not be a work of 
great expense, and might be accomplished gradual- 
1 }'. A plan should be adopted and all work and 
changes, from year to year, be made to conform 
to it. In any plan that may be adopted, a system- 
atic policy of carrying the walks under the drives 
by means of artistic tunnels, or over them by means 
of rustic foot bridges, should be employed. This 
would really increase the capacity of the Park for 
accomodating crowds by preventing congestion at 
drive and walk intersections. In addition, it would 
enhance personal safety, comfort and the pleasure 
of driving. If, instead of presenting statues, of 
which this Park has already enough, public-spirited 
citizens and societies would contribute structures of 
this sort, they would aid in solving an important 
problem of Park improvement.’’ 
