The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-03-21
MT. LAKE PARK.

Continuing the suggestion made
last week in relation to the future of
the Park, we were rather encouraged
to continue along the same line by the
reading Of an editorial in one Of the
Cumberland papers wherein the writ
er put forward some very pertinent
ideas as to the reason why that city
had not progressed as rapidly as it
should have done. Aside from the
fact that Mt Lake is but fly speck
on the map in comparison to the size
and Importance of Cumberland, many
of the suggestions made by the writ
er of that editorial could apply with
force to the conditions here.
1t was suggested in that editorial,
as was mentioned some months ago
in this column, that the appointment
of a committee of representative citi-
zens to make a survey and study of
conditions, then report the findings to
the proper authorities, would lay the
foundation for future Park plannings.
Among other things the present char
ter came in for it's share of attention.
You will probably recall that we said
the charter (if any under which Mt
Lake Park is operating is wholly in
adequate In fact, the more we study
it, the less we think of it. Under it
the community is no more or less
than a Ladies' Aid society, created
for the purpose of exercising those
police and sanitary powers which the
said Mt. Lake Park Association of
Garrett county now has to
preserve order and decorum, to regu-
late the running at large Of cattle
and other animals Il 4 #and to pro-
vide for the extension, making, build
ing, etc, Of the public grounds, roads,
etc" Those are about ali the powers
granted to the Park by the charter.
We realize that it is too late this
year to do anything in the way of
basic improvement. In fact, as we
view the situation, unless the Mt.
Lake Park Association can see its
way clear to take the initiative in
building resort worthy of the name,
one which will reflect credit upon a
Christian organization and stand as a
monument to practical Christianity, it
is waste of energy to advocate i'm
provenents and the citizens might as
well settle down to living conditions
that are entirely out of tune with the
present day spirit of progress.
We are not pretending to question
the policy or the sincerity Of those in
charge of the Park. SO far as we can
learn they are all high minded and
sincere men, but we can not but think
that they are wasting a God-given OPP
portunity to advance the cause they
represent in failing to make this
Park the Resort Desirable.
Mrs. Frank Murphy and Mrs. J. A.
Clark, Jr., and sons were visitors at
the Park for a few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C. Fleming and
Mrs. Cora Bishop, of Fairmont, spent
the day here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert C. Tassie
entertained few friends at their
home one evening last week.
Work is progressing in a very
satisfactory manner on the new base
ment Of the NJ. E. church. 1t will
be ready for occupancy in short
time
On the evening of the 10th very
delightful social was given at the
home of Mrs. Chance under the aus
pices Of The Ladies Aid society Of the
NJ. C. church. The entertainment
and decorations were in keeping with
the celebration Of st. Patrick's Day
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