Arizona republican., 1921-07-11
THE ARIZONA REPUBLICAN, MONDAY MORNING. JULY II,
MAYOR ADVISES ADMINISTRATIVE ! IMP ROvEMENTS
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complished, have no very definite plan in mind at this time.
 The Charter provides for Board of Public Charities and it is possible that the creation of a board of this character and the selection of certain well known charitable workers among nur representative citizen or ganizations for its personnel would be the logical starting point. This board by conferences and research could gather data upon which further action would be based.
 It seems, however, that there should be connected with the city ad- ministration trained socfa worker. Such an officer would be of value to the police department as we'll as the Board of Public Charities. It is very probable that the Commission for more and more funds for this purpose and should inform itself as to the efficiency and economy with which said funds are being used. This is duty to the taxpayers. We should also exercise some control over solicitation upon our streets without application to the usual so- iicitations for church maintenance.
 Education
 In beginning this subject, I desire to call the attention of the commits sion to the park surrounding the pub lie library. The manager should be complimented upon the beauty of this spot which the care and improve ments have made the prettiest spot in Phoenix.
 There is a vision I have held for this place that I hope to see in full realization. We have a beautiful band stand with wonderful acoustic prop critics facing the rear of the building. would like to see the old building plastered so as to harmonize with the stand. and constructed in the rear thereof a concrete flooring, to rise in a semi circle from the surface near the stand to about midway of the old building by easy broad steps. on which seats could be placed and from ings suitable wings extending out to form the background of this outdoor auditorium on each side. The library needs additional space | and the city needs a community audi torium for an open forum, chautau- quas, religious gatherings. conven- tions, musical events. celebrations, and last but not least real educa- tional center in connection with our excellent library. This space could be used for outdoor reading when not otherwise in use. A seating capacity for a large city could be developed and the general plan so designed that comfortable enclosure and covering could be installed during the winter months.
 Why not draw . tentative plan and approach the Carnegie Foundation foI | aid?
 The auditorium in the rear should not cost so very much and if thu Carnegie Foundation will build tn, wings enlarging the old building
 think we could easily afford the bal ance of the cost.
 Recreation
 Allow me to make one more refer ence to the campaign statement here tofore referred to.
 \ This statement contained the fol lowing:
 "A definite program must b. adopted for the recreation of ou peopI,. 'All work and no play make
 Jack a dull boy Our park systen !. should be extended and improved t ] include playgrounds for our younl folks. and place of rest in tn ] health-giving sun for our older folks } Some plan must be evolved for thei anu dIAi0SthtCHt-
 Tn conformity with this pledge W submitted to the people for their ap proval a bond issue of $150.o00 for tn : purchase of more parks and the i'm provement of all of them. This faile and 1t now becomes our duty to i'm prove what we have with the limite
 funds available.
 It occurred to, me since the bond . for the University Tract were ap proved that a beautiful park could b developed in this vicinity by the pur ; chase of additional lands adjacen '. thereto.
 This locality has become Phoeni Ocean Park and canal bathing alon
 this stretch is being enjoyed by erea numbers from all sections of the cit,
 It is apparent that Christy Par | will not be used for many years an
 that the dangerous railroad crossin
 may render 1t undesirable for eithe :, general park or auto camp park pur ' poses. Why not offer Christy Par Y for sale and the lot at Seventh avenu ' and Jefferson and with the proceed . thereof purchase additional land fe = University Park and its improve , ments?
 Tn Natures grand scheme we al
 given things for active use and nc
 inertia
 z. I believe that the manager shoul . be instructed to look around for a d experienced park superintendent an = add to this department the care { "a street trees throughout the city.
 In planning the layout of our par ,e improvements it seems to me that v l. should seek competent counsel ar
 secure the services of an expert l. the field.
 ,fl The band concerts should be COT l. tinued through the heated term ar
 all sections of the city favored. l. seems to me that we should authorii of the manager to enter into a contra le with some musical organization a. furnish these concerts at stated inte
 vals and in certain localities at ed much per concert within the appr' I'd priation now under consideration.
 Miscellaneous he The city will soon be confront
 with the problem of pensions. The de are now several employees who a 'e. not in condition for very active SC
 vice and whose service has been lo'
 and faithful and 1t behooes us to ca
 for them in some manner.
 Our police and fire employees a
 daily risking their lives for the wt
 fare of the community and to T A mind the community should be ma on ing some provision for their care a ng for some compensation for their q
 pendents in the event that they shot
 become incapacitated.
 he The present period of depressi K precludes the starting of a fund u he year. however. on our return to nc vo malcy we should include in the le les each year a stated amount to ,m raised and the proceeds invested
 the accumulation of a suitable flu