Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-09
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
West End Park Will Probably
Be Improved,
LAND NEAR MT. SALEM DESIRED
A misunderstanding Concern
ing the Boulevard.

Annual Meeting of the Board and Re-eiec-
tion of the Old oncers = Discussion Over
the Rosendaie Park Tract-other Bust
ness.
At the annual meeting Of the Board
Of Park Commissioners Tuesday after
noon William NJ Candy was reelected
president aud Joseph A. Richardson
secretary and treasurer for the ensuing
year. Announcement was made of the
reappointment of William Z. Bancroft
and Col. II. A. du Pont by Judge
Grubb.
Park Superintendent Leisen's report,
which was read, showed that the re-
tanning wall at Washington School has
been completed and the park drive is
almost finished. 1t also made recon
mendation of improvements to West
End Park, the report being accom-
panied by plot Of the park, with the
suggested improvements marked there
on. The report was adopted, and on
motion of Samuel Bancroft, Jr., tho
plot was referred to tho executive com
mittee, with power to act The idea
is to curb around the park and locate
number of walks therein. Residents
of the southwestern part of the city
have repeatedly asked that the park be
put in better shape, and it is likely
that tho improvements will be made as
soon 40 practicable. The park is
bounded by Broome, Franklin, Beech
and Maple streets. Tho work will
probably cost about S2, 100
Commissioner Carpenter called at
tention to the fact that there was dis
order among skaters at the Barley Mill
| dam on Monday night, in consequence
of which Superintendent Leisen was
instructed IL concentrate the park
guard force at the dam at night during
| tho skating season.
A communication was read from the
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Co. +,
asking information concerning the de-
sire of the board TO acquire Rosendale
| Park. The communication stated that
it had been intimated that only por-
tion of the park property was desired,
while in reality the board had asked
Council to secure the whole plot. On
motion of Commissioner Samuel Ban
croft, Jr., tho communication was rc-
ferred to special committee consisting
of the executive committee, with the
addition Of William p Bancroft and
Joseph l.. Carpenter. The executive
/ committee includes President Candy,
j. Newin Gawthrop and Dennis j..
Mention.
A communication from the North
Side Improvement Co. informed the
board that the further improvement Of
the Boulevard had been stopped, owing
to misunderstanding with tho board.
The company originally agreed to grade
and otherwise improve the thorough
fare, but the work was never finished.
On motion of Commissioner Samuel
Bancroft Jr., the communication was
referred to the executive committee,
which will make an investigation.
On motion of Commissioner Mentor
the hour of meeting was changed from
4 o'clock toe. 30 on regular meeting
days, the first Tuesday in each month.
On motion of Commissioner William
p. Bancroft, resolution was adopted
asking City Council to purchase plot
OF about 7-10 of an acre of ground OF
the top of the hill ON the northeast
property of Francis II. Law. ThS
resolution called for the appointment
of committee to confer with q
similar committee Of Council. 1t wat
the sentiment of the members that tbs
tract might be very valuable TO the
city some day. 1t might be needed fol
a reservoir and it would preclude the
possibility of unsightly buildings fac
ing the park at that point.
The Wilmington City Electric Co
agreed to furnish $50 4-candle-powe
incandescent lights for park purposes
at the rate Of slS per light per annum
No action was taken.
Patrick Eahey was allowed 5000. Is
the balance Of The bill for work on tn
retaining wall. The Board OF Educa
tion's share viii be collected from tina
body by the Park Board.
A bill for $3.50. 43, balance due on thl
park drive contract, was presented
from Lynn & Phillips, the contractors
The money was allowed, less 500
which was withheld in view of the fac
that there is yet u little work to b.
done.
The Street and Sewer Directors pre-
sented bill amounting to S212. 81, fo
curbing ON Wawaset street. 1t wa
referred to the executive committee.
is likely there will be no necessity t
pay the bill, as the Park Board is
city body. Treasurer Richardson re
ported balance amounting t
81, 3S2. 0j. Several bills for material
and labor were ordered paid.