The Archive · 1935

Kiaochow Road Park Opened

"Retreat" Played by Pipes and Band of Inniskillings "Retreat" played by the pipes and band of the Royal Tnniskilling Fusiliers at Kisochow Park on Sunday brought to a close the frst day the ow recreational grounds were open fo the public. From early morning visitors wandered about, many bring Ing their children to enjoy the play ground. Five o'clock brought many more in to hear the Fusillers as they marched and counter-marched, the Trish pipes, drums, and band thrilling the listeners for over half en hour, The new park, though not very large, offers a variety of activities In compact units, Entering from the main gate on Changping Road the Lay-out of the feld is Immediately visible, Directly ahead is the large feld on which the band performed yesterday. This space may be used {for football, oeeer, and entire area, save for walks, is set in turf and along the paths are shade trees with beds of pansies nestling at their bases. Against the fences mixed evergreens and flowers are planted, giving the grounds an atmosphere of isolation and serenity.

'The childrens' playground, plete with slides, swings, and boxes, occupies the south-west fern section of the park. One of the most interesting features of all is the section devoted to. trees and plants indigenous to this area capable of cultivation here. "Agr many specimens are attrac tive beds and It Is an ta place to browse for the gardener or student.

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