The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-05
SUMNER OUTING
FOR THE POOR.
Plan of Associated Charities
For Mother and Children.
ROCK CREEK PARK THE PLACE
A Picturesque Spot-Camp Formally
Opened on Memorial
Day.
ROCK CREEK PARK THE PLACE

Members of the smart set and others
less prominent socially, but well
equipped financially, are not the only
ones who will enjoy a summer outing
this year, for provision has been mace
whereby the humblest in Washington
may have at least a weeks vacation
and rest from the busy stir and heat Of
the Capital.
Through more than two years effort
on the part Of the Associated Charities
plans have at last been consummated
for the establishment Of a summer
camp where poor mothers and their
children will be taken for week and
given a country outing free from all ex-
pense.
In Rock Creek Park, just of the Mil
itary Road. is an ideal location for such
a plan. and this. by courtesy Of the Dis
trict Commissioners. has been placed
At the disposal Of the society for use as
a summer charity camp.
Colonel Biddle's Suggestion.
The idea has been growing in the
minds Of members Of the society for a
long time. but neither the means nor
the situation for the camp We're at
hand. and It was at the suggestion OF
Colonel Biddle that the present site was
obtained
No more picturesque spot can be
found in or around Washington Beau
tiful roads wind in and about the lot
and tall shade trees are abundantly
distributed about the place. There IS a
big roomy house, which serves as
headquarters and in addition there are
two tents. used, respectively, for sleep
ing apartments and kitchen, and, best OF
oil 81.
house is one of the biggest and best
barns in that part of the country.
Everyone knows what barn means to
a child. No game was ever invented
that couldn't be played therein some
way or another. and a romp upstairs
and downstairs is all the fun that a
youngster could want
Hay in the Barn
It is the intention Of the society TO
take out load Of hay and put II in
the barn. which will certainly be the
browning point of Joy to the little
ones who spend a week of the summer
there. Whoever cannot get a days fun
out OF load of hay was never a child
On rainy days the barn will serve as a
great big airy playroom for the young
sters. while on fair days they will have
the biggest, and a most picturesque
slice OF Uncle Sans ground to roam
and romp over to their hearts delight.
Back Of the house and most sugges-
tive Of real country is a big well where
clear. cold water may be drawn up a
dozen times a day when the people in
the city are thirsting for a cold drink
and fussing about the ice giving out so
soon and the ice man delaying his visit,
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have nothing more to do than step out
in the yard. lower the old. oaken
bucket" and drink to their fill.
Pets for the Children.
Romping about the grounds are to be
a number Of pets specially provided for
the entertainment Of the children. Al
ready there are two rabbits and two
guinea pigs installed there. and soon
there will be other pets. such as pigeons.
a dog or two. to say nothing Of that
queen of family pets, Mistress Tabby-
So many inviting little hooks are dot
ted about the place that they have in
duced the society to provide several
swings and hammocks TO further the
comfort OF the guests" The number
OF all these things will be determined
by the public's interest, as the whole
subscription and If those people in
Washington who can afford TO donate
n little money TO the society will be-
come sufficiently interested to send even
one of these much desired articles or
n pet or two they Will have contributed
a monster part to the comfort Of many
needy mothers and little ones.
All May Help.
For the benefit OF those who desire
to do a little toward the success Of the
camp the society has announced that
It will send for such things as tents,
cots, blankets. pillows, hammocls,
swings, chairs. chickens animal pets,
toys. baby cribs and carriages and bi-
cycles.
The camp was formally opened on Me-
mortal Day, when more than 800 persons
visited II to inspect the proposed sum
mer nome for portion Of Washington S
poor. II is not the intention Of the so
ciety, however. to take regular assign
nents OF mothers and children out for
a week or two IN order that everything
may then be in readiness.
1t is the purpose first to seek out In
valid and convalescent mothers and give
them the benefit OF the first few weeks
The children VIII go out after the clos
Ing OF the city's schools. The accommo-
dations Will be for from 100 to l25 a week
and during that time there are TO be
several cooks on hand 10 provide them
with good substantial meals. While the
menu will not be elaborate, there viii b.
plenty Of good food for all and at any
time they want.
Boys and Girls Alternately.
There VIII be weeks for the girls and
weeks for the boys. and for each detach.
ment the society viii provide games spe-
cialiy dear 20 their respective hearts
Bats and balls and all the necessary ac
cessories, including an unlimited space
OF ground, viii afford the boys all III
tun they can get out Of game Of base
ball-and every boy knows Just how
much and how great that is. There viii
De players enough among the visitors
10 FORM opposing mines and enough LEFT
over TO make up a good lot OF rooters 50
the games viii not be devoid OF any one
OF the features usual 70 such entertain.
ment
Application for admission 20 the cam
must be made at one OF the eight of.
fees Of the Associated Charities. ano
although each application viii be IN.
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