Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
BROOKLAND.

Nothing adds more to the beauty of city
or suburb than to have parks and public
reservations scattered throughout its area.
Other suburban associations have desig-
mated certain sites under their jurisdiction
which they wish the Commissioners to con-
slider for public parks, and Brookland has
made known her chosen spots. The Citi-
zens' Association Of Brookland has done
much for the progress and development Of
this suburb. and at a recent meeting men,
toned some sites which are admirably
adapted for public reservations. The prin-
cipal of these were the sites of the old forts
Bunker Hill and Totten. The former may
easily include several acres, which are
amply endowed with natures beauties. The
earth embankment still remains, on which
the syndicate Of University Heights erected
a wooden tower about five years ago. Hills
and valleys are to be found here, while
groves and gentle streams will add greatly
to the beauty Of the reservation. A place
so admirably endowed with natural advan-
tage5 for a public park as this Is, and with
the addition Of the tower for a lookout,
needs but few touches here and there to
make 1t one of the handsomest parks in the
District.
Fort Totten is also we'll adapted for this
purpose. 1t Is situated on hill. and is
amply supplied with trees Of various kinds.
This reservation may also include several
acres, so as to take in the many natural
advantages which are to be found in its
vicinity. Both forts, Bunker Hill and Tot
ten, have a historic value and 1t is the ear
nest desire Of the citizens OF Brookland to
keep them under public control There are
also other sites in this vicinity that may
be easily turned into parks. Now that the
Commissioners are looking after improve
ments which the citize1s have called to
their attention. they might also look after
these reservations. Their action In this d.
rection will greatly be appreciated by the
citizens.
Miss Hattie Gray of Washington is visit
ing Mrs. Horace Mullan. with whom she
with her Miss Rosa Walsh. who will re-
main her guest for a few days.
Miss Lily P. Baily acted as principal at
the Rrookland school yesterday, and Miss
Muntz substituted In Miss Baily's place. the
fifth and sixth grades. Miss NJ. e. Given
has the fourth grade, while Miss NJ A.
Riley has charge Of the second and third
grades and Miss E. Fl. Rose the first. The
grades. The school opened with 1876 pupils.
and today nearly fifty ticket pupils were
added. Miss A. Chesney. who was the
principal has been appointed to the seventh
grade at the Henry school.
The Soldiers Home school has nearly
hundred pupils. which Is an increase over
last year. The seventh grade has been
added this term. The arrangement Of the
teachers Is as follows: For the fifth, sixth
and seventh grades. Miss H. E. King. the
principal; for the third and fourth, Mr.. II.
w. Draper. and for the first and second,
Miss Minnie Compton.
The Sewing Guild Of the Church OF Our
Savior will hold it's meeting tomorrow at
ternoon at the residence Of Mrs. Scott.
Miss Middlekauf,' who unwisely jumped
from the electric car Saturday night, is
little better today. She Is still very stin
and badly bruised and her spine is slightly
injured.
Miss Katie Boyle of Washington Is visit
ing Miss Mary Page.