Show PLAY ANI AM recreation in a recent address president coolidge urged the people to take more advantage ot of the delight and refreshment to be found only in the great outdoors too much emphasis said he cannot be placed on the effort to get the children out of the alleys and off the streets into spacious open fields where th there ere Is good sunshine and plenty fresh air the president no doubt calls to mind lifs his own boyhood on the farm and contrasts the open tree free life ot of it with the conditions that surround the children ot of poor parents in our large cities children deserve better playing and romping places than narrow alleys and travel congested streets we note with avith pleasure that many of the vacant lots in some parts ot of our city have been cleared and put in shape tor for the use ot of the children of the neighborhood as playgrounds one likes to see a group ot of children enjoying themselves in play in the sunshine on these vacant spaces outdoor recreation is necessary to tile the proper physical development of children and it is also necessary for their happiness and contentment president coolidge would also extend the idea ot of play and recreation to men and women he would have a gymnasium and an athletic field as a part of every industrial plant so that workers might have the opportunity to enjoy the play and recreation which makes tor for health and happiness all work and no play makes jack a dull boy this Is true also of 0 jacks dad dads who appreciate and engage in outdoor out door sport and ree creation have at least some moments when they are not dull and stupid man to be successful ful and to enjoy life must devote a portion of his time to work effort toll toil labor are the factors ot of civilization but in learning to work men must not foigel that play is a vital necessity for or the completing of life deseret news |