Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-26
CAMP GOOD WILL
ANOTHER TENT FOR SHELTER
SECURED.
Tub Baths to Be Installed-Wagon q
Reahty-Contributio
Received.

In report made today by Mr. Wallace
Hatch, secretary of Camp Good VIII, the
outing place for poor children in the north
ern suburbs of Washington. 1t is stated
that through the kindness of District Com
missioner H. B. F. Macfarland another tent
has been secured for the camp. On a re-
cent visit to the pretty place Mr.. Macfar-
land said he was not only pleased person
ally with the way the camp was being
conducted. and with the general appear
ance, but that he wished to be among
those who were working to make this phase
OF summer philanthropy great success.
Tub baths for those not able to battle in
Rock creek will in a few days become
reality. Two tubs belonging to the Dis
trict, but not now in USE will be installed
at the camp in few days. and with the
water connections recently made will make
cleanliness easy as well as necessary
1t Is added that Camp Good WIFI has
at last succeeded in satisfying long felt
want wagon has become a reality. In
addition to a wagon the donor also present.
ed surrey, which will be put into almost
constant use.
The pubic-spirited citizen who made
these requests withheld his name, saying
merely that he believed in this phase of
philanthropy and desired to help as he was
able.
Mr.. John Joy Edison, chairman of the
tention of securing harness. etc, to go with
this outfit, so altogether this part of Camp
Good WIFI equipment will be we'll taken
care of.
The contributions of money thus far re-
ceived in support of the camp have been
almost enough to cover the running ex-
penses. However, about $3.50 more must be
secured before the treasurer can meet the
expenses of the present summer. the work
has been so very successful throughout the
summer and SO much has been done TO
take care of and build up the children that
Mr.. Edison hopes the last appeal for the
money will be responded to during the next
few days.
Attention Is still being given to the rails
ing of the remaining $3.50. The continued
interest shown by SO many people makes
the committee hopeful that this money Will
soon be sent to the chairman. Mr.. Edison;
the treasurer Mr.. Sleman, jr., or to the
office of the committee, 926 street north
wsst.
Recent Subscriptions.
Recent subscriptions received are respect
fully acknowledged by the treasurer. Mr..
John B. Sleman jr.:,
VIM. Berwick, $; Mrs. Minnie Brooks. 30
cents: Miss Nettie B. Browne, ST. three lit
tie girls-Margaret Clark, Margaret Burritt
and Bessie Baker-s4; Ralph F. Crane 50;
Mr.. T. c. Dulin, s.; Mrs. T. H. Dunlap, 81;
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Ewtn, 50; E. c. Eau
cett, 81; VIM Feldhaus, 81; Y. P. S. c. b.
of the First Congregational Church A;'
First Congregational Church, $50; Fourth
Presbyterian C. E. Society, 50; D. E. F., IS;
Messrs. Franklin, So; Friend, 81: DR.. E.
M. Gallaudet So; Elizabeth R. Gilhllan,
SO; Alice I. Gilman, So; Emma NJ. Gordon,
So; H D. Gordon, 81: Grand View c. E.
Society. 81: Mrs r. H. Gunnell 81; Eliza
beth H. Gurley. So; A. E. H, 81; c. B.
Hagner, So; John A Halderman, So; Lou
Use B. Halderman. So: r. L. s. Halpenny,
So; DIR. T. V. Hammond, SO; Lewis Helm
niger, 50: E. A. Holman. 50: Helping
Hand Club. 49,. NJ. Estelle Heron, 81;
Joseph A. Hill. IS; Admiral Philip HIGH
born. SIS.