Evening journal., 1890-07-08
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J same opinion. He saws that parks are
numerous enough in ths western part Of
the city, but much needed elsewhere. and
the converting OF the Court House
/ grounds into park would only be q
partial remedy for this defect.
Thomas NJ Ogle would favor the plac-
! ing Of water fountains within the Court
House grounds. but thinks Wilmington
has too many trees already.
| William Mccormick, laborer, also
favors the project He thinks the cost
would not be great, while the benefit to
be derived from such a scheme would
amply repay all trouble.
John ]. Taylor was very thirsty, and
said he'd rather see reservoir for ice
water at present, to quench his thirst,
than either seats or trees.
President of City Council John O.
Farra gave his unqualified approval Of
the project, and deemed its adoution a
necessity. He saw that skillful land
scape gardener or any competent archi-
teet could so arrange the trees rs not TO
obstruct the view of the Court
House bNt enhance the beauty
to the building and of the square. He
said he could not understand how any
man could frame an objection to trees,
which always added beauty and grace to
every landscape and to the comfort and
health Of the citizens who lived near
enough to enjoy their grateful shade.
5, Il. Baynard is altogether in favor of
the project He believes that Ii would
be "a thing Of beauty and joy forever
benefit to all, and an injury to none,
and retreat for the toll-worn inhabi.
tants OF the city when the evenings
shadows relieved them Of their day S
cares. The idea OF 1t being converted
into a resort for idlers he thought was
absurd A park is place
not for idleness, bat for comfort and
a few good rules rigidly enforced would
prevent these grounds from being over
run by idlers. With regard to the an
noyance which is alleged would be given,
officials within the Court House, that
objection has no weight with him. or.
ficials would have their days work COM
pleted when the grounds would be used.
He further thinks it would be a substi-
tute for men whose time or means did
not permit them to visit the seashore.
2. James Belt would like to see trees
planted. He always thought they added
to the beauty of buildings; but II seats
were laid down strict rules should be en-
forced to prevent street loungers con
verting It into place of rendezvous,
whore they could indulge In profane
language and make invidious remarks
about ladies. Under certain restric-
tions he was in favor Of the plan.
Henry d. Cranor thought it would
add to the comfort of the people, but
would detract from the appearance Of
the building. He is in favor OF the pro-
jact.
William N Pyle has always been in
favor Of the planting OF trees. He thinks
trees add to the beauty Of any building,
whether public or private, and he saw no
reason to make an exception in this case.
With regard to the laying Of seats he
has no opinion to offer.
J. r. Wilson thinks II is a pretty place
as 1t is, but would be much prettier II
trees were planted he had no opinion
on the seats
J. l.. Richards has been thinking Of
agitating the matter for some time
Trees and seats ought to be there for the
comfort and convenience Of business
men, when their days work is over
He thinks the officials Of the Court House
could preserve order
L. f. AdRir thinksit would be retreat
for business men TO whom Eighth street
park was too far distant at present the
grounds were Of no use but they could
be made beautiful and useful by carrying
ont the project Rules should be made
and enforced to prevent Its being abused.
Registrar William H. Lee says II
think the work should be done. am III
favor Of any plan which will give the
\ people more breathing places