MYFBS, MAY(R - the Digital Library of Georgia

210 MAYOR'S ANNUAL BEPORT.We have laid a cement walk around the fountainin Forsyth Park at a cost of $63.50.We have had the fountains in Forsyth Park andin Chippewa square painted at a cost of $80.00.We have had 25 signs painted at a cost of $33.00stating the regulations of the Park and Tree Commissionand have distributed same throughout theparks and squares for the information of the public.We also had the fountains in Forsyth park andChippewa square repaired at a cost of $34.90, samebeing necessary on account of bursted pipes, etc.We had the band stand in Forsyth Extension repairedand painted.We have distributed wood to the poor, widows andorphan homes, and other charitable institutionsamounting to 136 double wagon and five truck loads.We also gave a great deal of wood to the poorwhich was hauled either by themselves or by someone for them in order to rid the streets and squaresof same.Improvement of Bay Street Strand.We have improved the portion of the Bay streetstrand just east of the city exchange, it has been laidout and curbed, beds have been prepared, flowersplanted and the grass plats have been leveled, rolledand planted.We also had planted a large anchor in alternantherawhich was much commented upon both bycitizens and visitors.Laurel Grove Cemetery.The force employed in Laurel Grove Cemetery hasbeen quite intelligently kept at work during the