The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-03

TILE MILES.
so successfully this summer by the Mu-
Il ention to our parks than any public
campaign was inaugurated two sum-
held In Capitol Park-three of them.
hit because of a veritable downpour of
who have listened to the band music
the beauty of the little park where they
Ie first time at close range this spring
other parts of the city-and there are
IN the various sections of Birmingham,
and yet hardly known beyond it. The
II one-Capitol park-so called since the
state capitol and planned to place 1t
Il has the care and attention of a corps
a nd green. There are pretty flower beds
Graveled walks lead in and out from
lily rustic bridge built across a tiny ra-
n trail terrace from Eighth avenue. In the
is almost completed and when finished
q paint will add much to the beauty of
n idst of things. The several monuments
rest of the city's little play grounds.
is tall shaft directly in front of the Park
re figure representing DR.. W. E. B.
tits productions and close to the center
of the late Miss Mary A Catalan, the
g people will hear park music through
rs. This afternoon the band will play as
nsley, but Tuesday evening they will be
sch adjacent to public Scholastic Po-
sc this fact would make them more
children enjoy them more than any rec
ife Some of their outdoor athletic
a nd under the grateful shadows of the
d preparing a lesson, book in hand For
town the parks are a great pleasure
monotony of a hot walk home on a
'ightens Twelfth street at Richmond
ded walks curve in and out among flow
ys attract the children of playful mood
a fteEnoon last summer, with deyotees of
e little group of nurses who have
V toddlers in dainty white froeks or in
the grass while mothers anxiety is ct
they have chosen.
Ill some day be a decided ornament to
IN decorated, but with decided natural
l aking it veritable garden spot. On
ost beautiful parks in the city when tho
IS been entirely set in order Sunken
ent is made from one of the most beauti-
t rees and gurgling fountains, and sur
/ ONES in the city, giving the Anal touch
1e the one thing to make the beauty of
plete. The owners of neighboring homes
It of beautiful park and are anxiously
ees of the horse, either for riding or driv.
IN which is located Green Springs There
he purchase of the land was made during
IT is place of great natural beauty, topo-
) urrounded by a cement wall is refresh
ing over Shades mountain. The place
r k in Baltimore, park upon which nature
ID the people of Baltimore have spent
] other city of parks, and many northern
II value in the health and happiness of its
, wn.
t lat may be sought by the stay-at-home
X Here are countless amusements Of
Sc cramped existence in city homes in
I'M of outdoor sports, but for the grown-up.
he happy abandon of outdoor pleasures.
his summer. 1t is well kept and not only
u those who seek. gayety a quiet after
lees on the side of the little lake is a
n would appeal to even more city-tired
huence 1t is pretty place-the park at
-den of green and prim, well-ordered
in season keep this spot and the gardens
oor. Both in the open ball room above
oavilion, near the entrance TO the park,
lg the summer. the younger dancing set
rtainments at the lake because of it's cool
ay be offered to the guests. Picnic parties
Ter month, especially in the evenings, and
le value of parks is proven any evening
Sing recreation at this popular place.
or picnics, especially where the little peo-
led devoid of danger because there ia
her chosen for picnicking. It's vast area
!, tremely pretty. the rocky spring being
tn Birmingham park has been the scene
I ear the park the Country club a few
ciety was most familiar with the beauty
It Avondale is especially attractive since
lere. 1t is excellently kept and the springs.
20 years ago, and the tree-shaded payil-
idle away summers day
ca made by many Birmingham peonla.
in our city's growth and rank. note
1as W. Bowron, into whose hands the
IT the First National bank, and who has
tho movement, voices the feelings of many
1ar well versed in civic affairs of 9TH
ltribution in the coin of the realm for
rry that my slender means will not per
to this worthy cause, l trust that the
D not only will be have Olusic in Capitol
arted for more and larger parks in this
llation demands that we provide larger
grounds. I have in mind the superb sys-
Washington park, for instance, covers
I'D has magnificent conservatory. lily
ating herds of sheep grazing on the grass
countless other attractions Jackson mark
is, children's Fairgrounds, blooming flow
on ad inf1ntum. There are no Keep off
parks They are places where the popu-
onths and lose themselves in Joyous ADAM
ming OF at least one such place In busy
re might have one such place. We must
hinFs. What do you think about it?"
ttractlve parks In the city 1t will be seen
nking in this great advantage If we
vned by the city there will be no need
there are many more men, women and
ring the summers heat. Until these are
lack in the thing which, perhaps, does
beauty.
ladies' who have devoted themselves tc
this work, Mrs. John London, Mrs. j. D
I Kirkpatrick and Mrs. W. s. Lowell. are
e equally anxious to lay the foundation Of
n well-chosen library To provide mean.
n for these two most worthy causes. tht
:, benefit dance is to be given on next Tues
day night. Excellent music has been ar
$ ranged for and refreshments will b,
:, served. The hall can be easily reached
s either by the Highland avenue or by tn,