The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Exum and Weatherly Both Think It Will Be a Fine
 Thing for City
OTHER CITIZENS
 OFFER THEIR AID
Necessary Data Will Be Assembled for Formal Action By Park Com mission Upon Kaups Re-
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 The establishment of the boys zoo at Avondale park has the entire approval of President Cuipepper Exum of the city commission and Commissioner James Weatherly. Judge Lane was Ill yesterday and could not be seen about his position, but everyone knows Judge Lane favors zoo for the children.
 The two commissioners said the move ment had their entire approba tion was entirely proper, should be accomplished, and that whatever recommendations were made by the park commission in that re- spect would be carried out. President Exum said that he could not see any ob- jection to locating the zoo at Avondaie park, but that was 8 matter entirely with the park commission.
 If the park commissioners recommend that 1t be placed in Avondale park will you be inclined to oppose it?' was asked MT. Exum.
 Certainly not" he replied. The mat ter is with Mir. Raul and his associate commissioners. have no reasons be- fore me now for opposing the use of Avondale park for the zoo. Of course I do not mean to say that there could not be brought forth reasons which might cause change of opinion. But as the lights are now before r1 l see no objec- tons at all.p
 Weatherly Also Enthusiastic
 Commissioner James Weatherly is en- thusastic. He says that ZOO is the real thing. He adds tha. boys zoo typ flies growing regard for advertisement on the part of the younger generation which argues well for the future.
 Let us have the zoo by all means" said MT. Weatherly. "1t has my entire and hearty support. I like the suggestion of MT. Smith and his associates that Avondale park be utilized. l cannot at this time see any reason why that cannot be done. You have everything there which is needed and what is more the scenery there for a zoo is unsurpassed anywhere in this section. The city, | am sure, would be inclined to assist inan- cally and otherwise in the matter.
 "Colonel Galloway says that zoo cre- ates the park habit Until park has a zoo there Is little attraction there for peo- pie. When a zoo Is established 1t ere ates a park habit, which grows and grows until every one wants to go a-park- ing on Sunday. Tn many ways the estab- lishment of zoo here by the boys will solve the moving picture show agitation It will give the people some place to go on Sunday. This zoo matter is up to the young folks and the park commission If the boys get behind the park commis- sion and that body asks this body for It's approval of Avondale park as the place. then they will most assuredly get the zoo."
 The creation of the zoo has met with hearty response all over the city. All classes of citizens are interested The most cordial support will be given the plan, Details are being handled rapidly
 Burnett Will Aid
 R. D. Burnett owner of the East Lake said: "I think it is entirely proper that we start zoo campaign. l will do my share towards 1t. For a purely selfish reason would ike to see the zoo e9taD- lished at East Lake. However. after weighing the ideas suggested this morn Ing carefully I am convinced that Avon dale park would be the most logical place for a zoo. I will assist in every way possible toward the success of this movement and will do financially what ever is consistent for the promotion of the project"
 Frank w. Smith, park commissioner I. t.I s,fft Inc .. and who Is figuring prominently In the maneuvering for the proper presentation of the matter to the park commission said yesterday that he had ssurances from many sources that the zoo would meet with great encouragement when tn time came for donations. not only of money but of animals He said that Hugh Martin. the we'll known architect and also a park commissioner. would probably have some tentative cost sheets mapped out soon which would be placed before the park commission
 A. H. Ford's Views
 A. H. Ford, president of the Blrmlng- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany, who always manfests an interest in civic improvement, said yesterday the zoo was looked upon favorably by him. He said that it's establishment in connec- tion with park betterment was entirely proper and he hoped the movement would receive every encouragement and suc- cess. He said:
 "T have not studied out the proposed utilization of Avondale park and would not like to go on record about that. How ever. the zoo idea is good and am sure if will be success. I am always inter ested in these movements and of course our company always endeavors to per form its duties toward the establishment of civic Improvements"
 Raul to Return Soon
 John l.. Kanl. president of the park commission. who is absent from Birmlng- ham. is expected home for short time within the next few days. according 10 information here yesterday. at which time he will be presented with the informa- ton gathered by Mir. Smith. In his ab- sence Vice Chairman Robert Jemison Jr of the park commission said yestei- day, 1t would be best to await Mir. Kauls return before definitely acting upon the boys zoo. MT. Jemison and Mr. Raul both favor the establishment of a zoo NnTT MIGHT RE