PRESERVE THE PARKS.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 328, 8 January 1937, Page 4

PRESERVE THE PARKS.

HERITAGE OF BEAUTY. Duty Of Citizens To Assist Authorities. The section of the Borough By-laws dealing with the regulating of the reserves, parks, and public recreation grounds, the use and management of them, and the preservation of order, is of special interest to residents ot Stratford, who are really the owners and should take particular pride in protecting their own property and assisting in maintaining it at the highest possible standard. The people of Stratford are proud of their parks, and justly so, as there are few towns of its size that have such splendid recreation grounds with beautiful native flora within their borders.

Victoria Park is a striking example of successful community effort, which to-day is a valuable asset to the town. King Edward Park, in a different category, is only in the initial stages of development, really, and bolds wonderful possibilities in the making of a beautiful scenic attraction. This pleasant dream will surely come true in the future, when the people w-ill bless their forebears for such a priceless legacy. M ,W’ The foresight of the promoters of Windsor Park in creating so fine a riverside resort has never been better rewarded, and Stratford will be for ever indebted to those people with vision and with the enthusiasm to put their ideas of a garden beautiful into effect.

It is the duty, therefore, of the citizens to show full appreciation of what has been done by their fellowmen and women. This can best be done by taking an interest in the management of the parks and preventing vandalism among the thoughtless and irresponsible in the community. Self-appointed guardians will be able to accomplish a great deal, and

the following excerpts from the list ot offences against the by-laws should be of assistance in carrying out their self-imposed duties. DON’TS FOR VISITORS.

Any person shall be guilty ef an offence— Who enters or leaves any reserve except through the gateways provided tor such purpose; who wilfully obstructs any of the entrances or walks; or who interferes with or damages any notice or tablet used to indicate any regulation; Who leaves any bottle, glass, crockery, paper, remnants of food or other litter, within the limits of any reserve;

Who flies any kite or balloon; Who beats, shakes, or cleans any carpet, mat, or fabric containing dust or dirt; Who hangs, spreads or deposits any linen or fabric tor the purpose of drying or bleaching; Who lights any fire or sets fire to any tree, shrub, or other growth; Who removes or disturbs any soil, uproots or injures any shrub, tree, or other growth, takes any cuttings cr picks or plucks any flowers, ferns, or greenery, or walks upon any grass bolder; Who by any means whatsoever destroys, shoots, snares, or make an attempt on any bird or bird's nest or eggs; Who plays or takes part in football, cricket, or any other similar game on Sunday; Who climbs up any tree, throws stones, carries a weapon of a dangerpus character, lets off fireworks, injures any bird in a cage, interferes with the fish in the lake, or commits any nuisance. No person shall tarry overnight in the open air. under the shelter of the trees, or on any seat; nor ride or drive except on the paths. Dogs found at large may be destroyed, but a dog may be led by a ■ chain if kept under continual control. ' Betting or wagering upon the result of any race or game then taking part I is prohibited in any part of the ienerve.