Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-24
GLEN Echo.
PREEMINENT ADVANTAGES AND ATTRAC-
TIONS FOR ALL SEASONS

To those who have visited the spot Glen Echo speaks
for itself with all the eoquence of But it has
besides the enthusiastic and unsolicited Endorsement
Of some of the most eminent minds of the century.
Senator ingalls, said in speaking of Glen Echo and
the Chautauqua 1T is of the brightest Jewels Of
the many in washington's crown"
The eminent divine. DIR. Talmage: ''Ths finest
Chautauqua amphitheater on earth"
Chevalier De Konski. court pianist Of Germany:
The place is another Bohemia and the amphitheater
magnificent"
DR.. Harper: II am amazed at what has been done
and am sure You will have great success"
Secretary Halford 1T is one of the miracles of our
splendid nineteenth century civilization"
Mrs. Mary A. Livermore: The amphitheater is
decidedly the finest and largest building in America;
and the prospect for Chautauqua here the stored
Potomac i;npresses me most favorably."
These are very few of the many favorable COM
ments They form but faint reflection of the enthu.
sssm which the beauties of the place created among
the thousands upon thousands Of visitors last
mer 1t is not TO be wondered at then. that many
Of the shrewdest investors and many of the most
eninently cultured people should have fastened to
sites for homes this place 1t has behind
both capital and energy Since Glen Echo was first
established improvements have progressed rapidly and
substantially. The amphitheater and the Hall Of
Philosophy will last for ages. The building stone,
which is pentifully provided. is of quality that will
defy Time and the artistic effects which be Sc
cured by its use novel as they are beautiful.
For comparatively small sums Of money homes can be
erected in Glen Echo equal in beauty to summer resi-
dences which have been built elsewhere at extrava-
giant cost No happier combination of and nature
was ever found than in the facilities for architectural
achievements which Glen Echo presents. The quar-
ries are now in operation. turning out in abundance
building materials Of the finest quality. There
is no necessity for trip to the mountains to
escape the summer heat. Glen Echo il at an
altitude which keeps the air pure cool and re-
freshine. There is no need Of seeking the Adj
rondacks for fishing. boating and camping ex.
cursons. Glen Echo presents facilities for all forms
of sport Cultivation and artistic enjoyment can be
found without journey to Europe. Glen Echo's
Chautauqua offers art and science in its highest FORMS
and affords refined amusement rs WELL The season
this summer will be Of the greatest brilliancy
The for aquatic sports are safe and
complete and the tennis and base ball grounds are
laid out principles that experts in the games can
not fail to approve. Learning becomes q pleasure
there. The schools will be commodious. and they
will, arrangements made, be placed under the
care of thoroughly competent teachers in all the
branches of modern education. 1t is an opportunity
for education on commonsense principles. a chance
for young and old to enjoy the advantages of judi
cious comminging Of instruction and enjoyment
Everything considered. it is indsputable that as
summer resort. Glen Echo can have no superior And
in addition to all this its advantages for permanent
residence unsurpassed. Railway enterprises now
Oh foot will make it within fifteen minutes ride Of
Washington. 1t has electric lights, water, sewerage,
buildings for stores. post Office. hotel. and in fact
everything that wel-apponted town could need. 1t
will be within easy reach of Washington and vet in.
dependent off far everything pertaining to
sona comfort is concerned The electric railway and
the canal launch already put within easy Of
the city. Work is well under way over forty cot
tsges that will he ready for occupancy this season
We are in receipt of communications from all parts of
the country that indicate the national as well as the
local interest that is felt in this enterprise. Terms
will be furnished application to Room Z, Sun
building.
+. &E. BALTZLEY.