The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-12

srouhds movement, and Secretary Nay
Tor made the announcement. subject TO
the approval OF the directors of the
board. that the board of trade will con-
tribute $500. g. A. Laughlin stated that
while a contribution of 500 was read
from IL. W. Peterson. President McKin-
icy stated that approximately s4O0 will
pc contributed by the City Parks and
Fairgrounds Commission.
seorstarys ANIMAL Report.
secretary Naylor submitted his report
Ior the past year, as follows:
To the Wheeling Playground Association.
Inc association has had a very sue
SessIuI year, operating along the usual
lines. and belives that public interest in
the cause OF refreation has Steadily in
creased The three grounds have been
operated In the East End. Twenty-sixth
watching the corners. the association
mas managed TO pay all expenses and
show n balance on the books.
Inc Municipal Park and Playground
commission has co-op-rated with the as
sociaton as In the past. and has assist
ca IN the meeting OF expenses out of
s sheIg APPROPRIATION OF $1,000. They
~ - understood that nearly half OF the
$1,000 appropriated will 20 TO the nIay-
srounds again. IL Is gratifying that the
ihtercst OF the city has thus been main
tanned and IL seems very certain thar if
municipal finances were in better shape
tne appropriation for parks and play
GROUNDS would be much larger.
Inc attendance at tho play grounds has
been maintained as in the past and ar
any tnlhg. the interest has increased Tho
spirit OF rivalry has been deveIoped he
tween the three grounds which was y,r,,
much In evidence in base hall aeasoy
ana IN the final contest for the honor OF
~ ,ha excellence, which took place late
pated IN this contest was on his mettie
ana determined TO do his part for tbc
honor OF his playground.
Although the Social Center uras o,,t,o
y success last year. IL was not operated
s snis year owing 20 shortage OF funds
be raissd 1S9 opsS that enough money may
20 reopen II not only at Union school
PUT N other places in the city. CerfaIn-
year for institutions OF this characaas
ana there viii be developed, after Julv
q demand for such centers that ought
are real needs. and the best interests oy
the city viii be served ~ they are met
Impetus Through oifts.
The recreation cause has rec.,ved .
sreat impetus through the purchase OF
.he zsth street grounds OF over six
h herd by Messrs; W. Y. and c. r.. Hub
ground purposes and who planned TIA,
~ shall he truned over to the city al
ne playground situation. The Associa-
ton has EXPRESSED its Appreciation Of
ne giit and in accordance with the
Wish q the dowers. has determined that
II shall be forever known as the "Chest.
cr -. Hubbard Playground An honor ~,
the Father OF the Messrs Hubbard
This property IL practically welisuited
70 operate an extensive recreation sys-
TEN. including recreation houses for all
me -year-round needs and n n hoped
that the Association may. before long
ne IN position 20 utilize all the possibiii.
ties offered.
The Association has been much
strengthened ana heartened during the
l1st Few weeks by the presence of Thos
y settle, FIELD Secretary OF the ray
america who was sent here hy his
organization % advise with us for tho
hetterment ~ our system. Mr. Settle
has met very many people IN meetings
and conferences, Including preachers.
ana has undoubtedly done much good
for the cause here giving ug "a new and
larger vision Of Sc n0Frlbllitlea Mr
Settle has advocated n system 81 ati-fhe.
year round recreation which Will serve
gu The people. young and old. and he
very attractive and Impressive way.
The Association entirely agrees with his
plan and has decided 30 undertake tho
work ~ raising larger FUNDS FOR tho
Improvement and extension ~ our pres
ent system. ~ a. convinced that the
rort may he secured for the cause and
believes that the recent Rift 81 the
Twenty sixth street Fairgrounds may
inspire others o. give largely.
Ertsnsions Planned.
The Associations plans contemplate
the opening ~ grounds in North wheel
IuE and on the Island. but 10 o. more
than willing 60 20 even farther. N land