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go many miles by railway to attend the funerals of our friends ? 

 And are not the remains of persons who die at a distance from 

 the accustomed burial place of the family, frequently removed, 

 and by railway, for interment in the family vault ? This is no 

 valid objection to a proposition which promotes the health of 

 the community, and economizes the time of those who attend 

 the ceremony. 



I had intended to say something upon the importance of 

 providing Parks and Gymnasia, for the recreation of all classes, 

 the great importance of which is established by the experience 

 at Manchester, and in our own park here, a fitting memorial 

 of a gentleman, who, with his family, is intimately connected 

 with the most excellent of our public institutions. But time 

 urges me to draw these observations to a close, and I am the 

 less reluctant to do so, as the public begin to appreciate the 

 vast importance to all that these resorts should be provided ; 

 and the Town Council are aided by a gentleman who has 

 shown, in his valuable report, how eminently he is qualified 

 for the office of Borough Engineer. But it deserves considera- 

 tion how far it is desirable to throw open the grounds of 

 Wavertree Hall and Newsham House, without delaying their 

 enjoyment until more money can be spent upon them. A few 

 footpaths judiciously laid out, with a few gymnasia, will afford 

 much enjoyment to many who now desire the relaxation they 

 would afford. Year by year small outlays may be made for 

 the purpose of enhancing the beauty of these resorts by plant- 

 ing, and other improvements, just as the surplus income of the 

 Corporation may permit. If the Council would let land in 

 these parks, at a nominal rent, for cricket and bowls, I have 

 no doubt but that numerous clubs would be organized to 

 secure the advantage, by whom the good condition of the 

 ground would be maintained. 



