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AN OLDE-TYME BEE
Novel idea for the Fixing-up of Marine Park-Men, Teams and Money Wanted
[Welland Telegraph, 10 May 1906]
A novel proposal was made to the Town Council on Monday night by R. Cooper. The idea was commended and will be carried out. It will be one of the most unique public improvement movements ever inaugurated in Welland.
County Commissioner, Alex. Griffiths, is going to have charge of an immense bee for the improvement of Marine Park. Teams and shovellers will be marshalled under Mr. Griffith’s guiding eye and the man who will give neither horse nor hands will be asked to fork out the good spon.
“Superintendent Weller of the Welland Canal,” Mr. Cooper began, “says the Government will not do anything toward improving the park but if the town takes it up he would see that a lease was given. Our town expenses will be heavy this year owing to our sewers, electric lights and waterworks, and I propose that we do this work by a big bee.” Mr. Griffiths here has taken a great interest in matters of this kind and he might take charge of it. Donations should be asked for and each Councillor should use his influence in getting teams.
“If it is the desire of the Council,” said Mr. Griffiths, “I will take charge of it. I’ll make it a society job. I’ll put a team on myself for several days work.”
“I’ll put on two teams,” replied the proposer of the scheme,” and I am sure we can get twenty in all. Mr. Asher and Mr. Tufts will help, and Mr. Phin has promised his assistance.”
This idea is a good one and ought to be well carried out. It is very desirable to have this plot leveled and seeded in time for the Old Boys’ Reunion.
The first work will commence next Tuesday morning, when it is requested that as many as possible turn out and help, whether they have a team or not.
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