Ohio History Journal

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Forty-First Annual Meeting 633

Forty-First Annual Meeting            633

President Johnson stated that the reports of the

Committees on the various Parks should be given great

attention. On last Sunday he attended the Ohio History

Day celebration at Logan Elm Park, and was absolutely

amazed by the number -- literally thousands -- in at-

tendance. The celebration lasted practically all after-

noon, and great interest was displayed by those present.

The American people are turning to outdoor life -- pic-

nics, camping, and things of that sort. Our reserva-

tions and parks are growing in importance. The So-

ciety should give more attention to their operation, ex-

tension and the addition to their numbers.

At this point the President appointed Mr. George F.

Bareis, Mr. E. F. Wood and Mr. H. R. McPherson as

a Committee on Nominations of Trustees. The terms

of Dr. W. O. Thompson, General Edward Orton, Jr.,

and Colonel Webb C. Hayes expire.

Professor W. H. Cole read the report of the Com-

mittee on

SERPENT MOUND PARK

The general conditions during the past year have been good.

The services of the Custodian, Mr. Guy Wallace, have been rea-

sonably satisfactory.

The frequent rains of the summer have kept the grass green,

and the young forest trees recently planted, growing. In a few

years we hope to have the plateau, which was under cultivation

at the time the property was purchased, reforested.

The hedge about the serpent effigy was somewhat damaged

by the cold weather the past winter, but is coming up again.

During the year additional toilet accommodations for ladies

have been provided. The observation tower has been repainted

and enough paint purchased to paint the dwelling and the shelter

house. Some needed repairs have been made on the porch. The

barn and out-buildings have been whitewashed.

A concrete platform has been built around the well to carry

away the waste water and to make conditions more sanitary and

more comfortable.