Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-25
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City in the Summer.
Some persons are rather skeptical when
the topic of the pleasures of a summer
spent in Washington is discussed with
any enthusiasm. Thew think of the
range of the thermometer and what 1t
means to humanity exposed to such
weather conditions. and that considera-
ton Is enough in their estimation to put
Washington out of the question as q
spend the summer.
At the same time it is recognized by
thousands that Washington has not only
many advantages as a summer living
place, but also that 1t possesses attrac-
ton. The temperature is not ignored by
such. but they appreciate the fact that
not all days are marked by excessive or
even uncomfortable summer weather
conditions. Even this year. which thus
far has been hot and dry. generally
speaking. as compared with the weather
of last year and the year before, has
been marked by periods Of cool days and
nights, and at times an atmosphere that
had a tonic quality. such as one is ac-
customed to experience in more northern
latitudes.
Adorned With Foliage.
Then there is the charm of the city in
its summer garb, the most beautiful to
be found in any city In the world, and
that beauty not alone in the adornment
of one section, but In it's general extent
throughout the entire area. There Is
refreshment to be found in passing along
the streets bordered with trees whose
foliage screens sidewalks and even the
pavement from the heat of the sun.
The lawns extending from the side
walks to the houses. frightened with how-
ers and shrubbery, provide fitting set
ting for the luxuriance of the foliage,
while closing the vistas of the streets
are the masses of greg, ary which de-
note the existence of a park. AS seen
amidst the pavements of city thorough
fares and closely built-up rows of brick
and stone houses. nature in Washington
wears a charming aspect, and in the
opinion of many Is more attractive than
as seen in the many parts Of what is
known as the country.
In Full Dress Now.
All these phases of the city are to be
seen at their best at this time OF the
year. The beauties Of nature reach their
fullness Of maturity and the city is en-
powered with a grace of outline and of
form that evokes the admiring appre-
citation Of even those who for the most
part are ihsensible or Indifferent to such
influences. Such Is Washington in the
summer time dS seen by tnOSc passing
along the streets and riding in the street
cars-a succession Of pleasing scenes as
one shaded and adorned street succeeds
another.
The restful. quieting effect of such sur
roundings on tired body and nerves is
testified to by numerous witnesses, SO
that it, said an advocate of Washington
In the summer time. may not be always
Of the class of those who want to get
away and can't, and therefore are trying
ma l<Q the hest of had bargain
would no doubt surprise those who have
this idea Of Washington in the summer
time to know of the number of persons
who from choice and not from necessity
make this city their home during the Pc
Rod OF summer heat.
Choose This City.
A proportion. perhaps the largest, Of
such persons reside here all the year
around, and prefer some other period Of
the year for going away. There are also
a great many who choose Washington as
a place to spend their summer vacation
They may have some special work to do
which requires the use of the libraries
here or the public records, or they find
this city affords the facilities for quiet
study. Whatever the motive, this city
can lay claim to the presence here each
year OF quite summer population, and in
that sense might put in claim to being
a summer resort.
Home and Automobile House.
Plans have been prepared and are now
in the hands of contractors for one two
story and cellar brick and stone dwelling
and a two-story brick automobile house
in rear Of same for 0. P. Allen, to be
numbered 13S 18th street northeast Plans
were made by Joseph Bohn, jr.. architect,
and call for a modernly arranged home
with light notified brick front anu Indiana
Bedford stone trimmings and front porch.
The first floor will be finished in white
oak and balance OF house in white pine.
The hot-water system will be used Mr..
Allen will occupy the premises as home.