The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20

plans for the creation of one in Bir- mingham with enthusiasm. The mat ter has been brought to the attention of the two boards of commissioners officially concerned in the creation and operation of the zoo and their attitude
 Is most favorable
 A temporary committee has been named by enthusiastic zoo lovers to present the matter to the park commis- sioners. That committee is headed by Frank W. Smith, former mayor of Ely ton. and now a park commissioner; Joseph Saks. who was a live member of the Boys Zoo association organized some years ago, and Clyde w. Ennis of The Age Herald. This committee will request Hugh Martin. the well known architect and also member of the park commission, to draw tentative building plan for presentation to the park commission.
 Organized Several Years Ago
 The Boys Zoo was organized several years ago. 1t was aided by the most influential men of Birmingham. A fund was collected and deposited with w w. Crawford. now president of the Amer lcan Trust and Savings bank. The school children of Birmingham con- tributed invaluable service to the move ment. Samuel Clabaugh. now editor of the Tuscaloosa News, was president Joseph Saks was an officer in the boys association. Donations in money were received rapidly. Animals and birds were contributed and the ZOO had a good nucleus
 However. the city council then ex- isting in old Birmingham did not have sufficient park acreage to establish the zoo, and the enthusiasm of the boys was dampened. But even with this handicap the boys established tenn porary zoo at Magnolia park and the fremen stationed near there gave it their attention. 1t interested. amused and instructed hundreds of children.
 Mir Crawford, yesterday, who acted as treasurer of the zoo fund reported that vouchers were on hand for all the money spent and that s510.40 was still on hand including principal and inter- est. That fund will be used as
 
 co operation of everyone, the school children in particular. is urged for the good of Birmingham's younger gener- ations.
 At the time of the previous zoo cam pafgn a number of large donations were promised by citizens, and 1t is believed that the donors are still willing to make the payments. The city will also be asked to help.
 
 Joseph Saks Writes Letter
 Joseph Saks. who is one of the com mittee. in note to Commissioner Smith pointed out yesterday: some few years ago when Bozeman Bulger was connected with The Age Herald. he and others formed a plan for such a park Some two or three hundred dol lars were immediately raised from the citizens of Birmingham. As one of the officers of the long forgotten associa- tion l am heartily In favor of turning this money over to your committee in order to further this cause. l opposed distributing the money Tn any other way. The officers of the Boys Zoo in- cluded Samuel Clabaugh, Clement R. Wood and myself. Wishing you much success, I am JOSEPH K. SAkS.'
 Favor AvOndale Park
 At an informal meeting held yester- day the idea was advanced that Avon dale park would be an ideal place for the establishment of the ZOO.
 It is claimed that there is no prettier piece of rugged scenery in this section than at Avondale park. keeper IS stationed there all the time. so a charge for keeper would not be an added fixed charge The fact was pointed out that Avenue C cars, the Avondale cars and Tidewater cars are all near The park. The East Lake ear line is only 3 few blocks away. The place can also be reached by three Excellent automo- bile roads The park has an abundance of pure water and Is in every partieu- lar regarded as ideal.
 When the former effort was made the old city of Birmingham possessed few