El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-01

ONE thing that this country can from the old wor
y is the necessity Of making adequate preparations fol
the recreation Of al the people Generally speaking, the
cities and towns Of Europe the smallest have don't
in the way Of creating parks bouevards and oehel
IseeatoHal facilities than communities Of equal size II
the United States have done.
On the continent all oenters Of population, even the
small villages have provided themselves with Ieereatlona
facilities Larger towns and cities have beautfed them
selves often to marvellous degree Every natural feature
is taken advantage Of Waterways are improved and
lined with parks, walks and drives even small towns
when situated streams have complete facilities for
baths and swimming Ruins conserved, besutied and
made accessible TO the people Woods and hills
cred with well improved walks and trails Every point
with particularly happy view is provided with seats
Villages and towns are NOT desced with rubbish heaps and
other ugly features common around American towns
and cities With the single exception Of the British Isles
the billboard nuisance has been effectuay controlled
and the people and used BY the people to
much greater extent than they generally are in the
United States
The improvements made generally typical Of the
country and region construction from the native rock
planting done with native trees, shrubs and flowers
Nearly all European communities long ago adopted a
consistent and intelligent plan Of development which has
been followed often for centuries One commonly gains
the impression IN these European towns and cities that
intelligent direction behind and It all American
cities even those that have spent money literally
public works, are often serappy IN their general impress
Fl Paso has suffered from the lack all these years Of
consistent plan Of municipal Development Enormous
Of money have been spent but sometimes unHlsey
because not directed to the working out Of systematic
plan
The city planning committee q the chamber Of com
big Jobs cut out for it this year One is
the preparing Of plan for municipal Development so
broad and wise that K nay be used guide and fol-
lowed during all the years to The effect should
be greater degree Of beauty comfort and practical
Of the city II all its parts.
The other task which the city planning committee has
set for itself acquire for the city Central park Of
200 at moderate cost. The proposed Cen
trzl park lies at the base Of Mt. Franklin and the
point Of the mountain It has wonderful natural posi-
bes for future Development and necessary part Of
the Scenic drive plan. Our and mountain nat
urs assets Of incscuabe value. The views the sunsets
the purpng shadows and the farung panoramas al
ways different, always wonderful inspiring,
restfuL
The plan proposed for acquiring the Central park is
to fom company to buy the ground for park and the
adjacent land; to develop for home sites part Of the
purchase; and TO sell the lots The city by the invest
ment Of $4,000 at this time VII acquire about 2i6
centrally located and capable Of wonderful development
place Of public recreation for all time to The
men vhe invest II the holding company VIII bind them
profits that may from the operation in excess Of
eight percent annually their investment.
TIE plan is than fair TO the city and to al tax
payers-it is generous It is great cooperative under
taking OF public spirited citizens looking the future
with wise foresight
Part Of the plan for the future development Of Central
park and the Is the constructing Of safe and easy
drive all the way to the top Of Mount Franklin and along
the crest This splendid project must be kept IN mind
any consideration Of future Tereational development in
= Paso.
The min thing nov is to obtain ownership Of the
size OF the park and Of the right of for all nsoes