The Lakeland evening telegram., 1922-04-08

With the organizatcn of the recently elected
charter board completed and course of procedure
agreed upon there is but one thing more left to be
done and that is, the drafting of either new
charter for Lakeland Oh the revision OF the pres
ent instrument. Those who have had the handling
of the ctys affairs make the statement that re-
vision is badly needed, basing their judgment on
the practical application Of the charter 10 the man
agement and the operation of civic affairs 1t
is no light task TO undertake the complete and sys-
temaic oyerhaung OF The constitution and by
laws of any municipality but in the case CT Lake
land there is SO much at stake for the future well
fare of the people that great care must be exercised
and spirit of federation praclced in accomplish
ing the task that is ahead According to the stat
utes governing such matters, the charter board is
required to complete its labors within ninety days
after the election of the board. In this instance
the date of election was March IA so that there
is left period Of just little more than sixty days
during which the board can decide on its course
of action and function accordingly. The fact is
stressed that all meetings of the board are to be
ASA~' III hS NAIeAlJSl VI Cy COMMISSION dt tne
city hall and that they are open to the public An
ether thing to be noted is that the board will well
come suggestions 10 charter changes but these
suggestions must be submitted, not orally but in
writing, through the boards secretary. The nat
uraI course OF events, always involving growth and
change, brings about new conditions that have to
be mel II human progress is 10 be maintained This
IS true OF nations; it is equally true of individual
states and IN more acute sense is the experience
of the smaller entities commonly known as towns
and cities. Demand for The meeting Of changing
conditions IS nsstent from the inhabitants of
these communities experiencing the mcst rapid
growth-Laxeland is today suffering from grow
ing pains. he doctors have been called in 10
diagnose the case and to prescribe accordingly
However, the patient is so lusty and strong that
corrective medicines are not required; rather is it
a situation III which stronger diet is necessary in Or
der 10 sustain ihe increasing yisor Of youth and
ambition. Given proper support and encourage
r:eat, Lakeland is destined tc reach great heights
as business and moral force in South Florida;
iiia! IS the underlying thought in the minds of these
who have been entrusted by The people with the
obligation OF serving them as their representatives
IN the remodelng OF the charter OF working plan
through which alone Lakeland can legally proceed
with her future program of expansion.
Inc rolls around Sc rapidly that baseball fans
THIS week could scarcely realize the fact of the
arrival Of another season. This opening week Of
I1e Florida Stale League has also been the open
lEg CT the professional season which will be in
tuii swing in most parts CT the United States
within the next two days. The Big League gets
under way next week Lakeland has started out
well In he support CT tie home CLUB and the big
and necessary thing 10 do to maintain the inter
est evidenced at the initial games and to pack the
grand stand al Henley Meltcn park every tine
game IS played on the local diamond Neither has
Lakeland any apologies to make fer her team this
year. ihoac responsible fer the selection of the
personnel have done welI-wiih consistent playing
throughout the season there is no good reason why
high honors should rot come to the Lakeland nine
by the end CT the season.