The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10


 Whether this means that they are sav- ing their power for later time or wheth- CT the league will support one of the candidates already announced Is the mat ter most discussed.
 It is known that the executive commit tee of the league held a well attended meeting yesterday afternoon at headquar- ters and were in secret consultation for quite long time. On adjournment they 
 converted into healthful playgrounds without injuring the property of anyone, and it would be a very nice compli- ment to the youth of our city if the great and generous Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company would improve some of these properties for the health and pleasure of the children of our city, in return for the many valuable fran chises their fathers gave to them, and as MT. Ford, the president, has said, unless we begin right now to provide for these necessities of metropolitan life, industry and greed will soon make it impossible I hope those interested in this great work will busy themselves where the work to be accomplished will do the most good and without harm to anyone .
 Do Not Understand Plans.
 Mrs, John w. Tomlinson, president of the South Highlands School Improvement association, said yesterday: q am very much interested in the movement to make playground out of Magnolia park. It would be fine thing for the boys and the only objections come from people who do not understand the plans
 'The park will be made beautiful In every way, and only running tracks, ten his courts, swings and little amusements will be added. trainer will be there to teach the boys how to play games and the rough sports will not be engaged in.
 q hope, that the future of our city and the health of the children will be guarded by those who have the authority in this natter
 No Rough Sports Allowed.
 Sid B. Jones, a member of the Athletic Playground league, said yesterday "1 have a plan of the proposed improve
  park will be improved, and while tennis courts, swings and sand pits will be provided, flowers and trees are to be planted, and the whole made as attractive as possible.
 "The opposition seems to have the idea that we are going to make it baseball or football park, but neither one of those games will ibe allowed. The league is formed with this kind of work for it's object. We hoped to receive the support of everyone in the matter, but if the property owners continue to raise ob- jections the chances are very slim
 Children Will Present Petition.
 Mrs. R. F. Johnston, treasurer of the South Highlands School Improvement as sociaton, said yesterday. T was on the committee to see the Mayor and he as sured us that the work would be done immediately but since opposition has arisen the children have taken it into their own hands and are getting up petition to be presented to the Mayor. Everyone in our socicety Is enthusiastic cally in favor of the plan and we hope. the Mayor will assist in the work so noby begun by the league.
 While on this subject, however, would like to suggest that something be done for the Highland Circle. That is q disgrace to the city with its one little tree. It could be made to look present. able with the expenditure of very lit- tie effort on part of the city,
 Good for the Children.
 Mrs. J. P. Tillman said: The work suggested is certainly good thing for Magnolia park and the children. The little fellows need a park where they can be trained and assisted in their recre ation. It is a principle of all large cities and deserves promotion"