The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-29

Riyallng the Easter Sunday o;sss. ; 5llce
by their parents vss the celebration of
Easter Monday. or ''egg-rolling day." yes
terday by 5000 little folk of Washington.
On every street and in every car could
be seen children with baskets of colored
eggs, on their way to participate In the
games that have made the day as big a
children's holiday in the Capital as Christ
mas. Parks were crowded with thousands
of little pleasere-seekers industriously en-
gagged in egg-rolling and other sports.
Fully 1900 were attracted 10 the games
at Randle Highlands. At the White House
grounds lO.OOO made merry during the
morning and other places were visited
by hundreds.
AS a result of the egg-hunt given at
Randle Highlands. in the afternoon, Jerry
Rogers, eleven years old. of 1854 Emerson
street, is to-day the idol OF the small boys
of his neighborhood. for Jerry owns the
handsome pony awarded for finding
lucky egg 1t was nearly three hours
after the hunt started that Jerry's eagle
eye spotted the egg in the stump of q
large horse chestnut tree. where it was
hidden by Mrs. Larz Anderson, one OF
Wsshington's richest women
Many Prizes Awarded.
Children of all sizes and ages joined in
the hunt. for which the United States
Realty Company had offered a pony, rab-
bits. guinea pigs, and pigeons. Every
conceivable place was secured in a search
for the egg which called for the pony, un-
til Jerry Rogers. with a joyous shout. an
nounced that he had found the much
sought-for article near Pennsylvania
avenue. He was Immediately surrounded
by hundreds of youngsters, who looked
with awe and envy on the egg.
Col. Randle, president OF the United
States Realty Company. opened the fes-
tivities OF the day with a brief address.
He said:
The object Of this Easter celebration Is TO give
the children a kindergarten lesson in forestry and
botany, aud l hope at the next celebration We can
have the cooperation Of al the public schools in
Washington. it gives pupils practical ideas sicng
the lines taught theoretically in the schools
Instructions ara given TO hide the rabbit eggs near
oak trees. guinea pigs hickory trees and
pigeons near locust trees. and 50 On 10 has been
suggested that the pony egg be hidden near the
horse chestnut.
1 love children. and lose 10 see them ronp over
these highlands. filing their young lungs fun o.
the pure. fresh air have here. and to give
them grand view Of the National Capital. which
IS an inspiration within itself.
Many children in New York. London. and other
large cities ten ard fifteen years old. never saw
the sun rise OF ser. Many Of them have never
had their foot on eaTth-Tssred upon brick pave
nents. concrete streets and have never had the
spring., pleasant sensation d walking on mother
earth. ! once asked New York boy if he knew
where the sun ro0s and set. and he answered
Yer" 1T rose, he said, 'on the other side N
Brooklyn and set just the other side Of jersey
City" Business experience in New York has taught
me that many gTUwn-ups think the same thing, that
the sun rises and sets on New Ycrk.
Washington Is fast becoming the social. financial
and diplomatic center II this country, and IN the
lives Of some If you young boys and girls Wash
ingtCn viii expand 10 even foot q ground IN
the District q Columbia
Children Of to-day viii be the and women Of
Tomorrow 4 great blessing To the children Of the
present generation Is that the weird moves
faster in progress because the world is thinking to-
getheY ANY event Of Importance is discussed the
world over tWenty-for hours. and the best opiI.
ion Of the greatest mind is given to the present gen
Grafton on the heels Of the event so that the chi
drea II to-day can be in the foremost rank IN the
lire Of progress By keeping up with the current
events q the day but at the same time my ad-
vice is
ENJOY the hours Of low and youth.
To some coed angel leave The rest.
For time viii teach thee soon che truth.
There are no birds in last yesr's nest.
Visit 10 Congress Heights.
After Jerry Rogers was announced the
winner Of the pony and the other prizes
were awarded. Col. Randle took Mrs.
Larz Anderson and a party of friends to
visit Congress Heights. a town of 5000
which was founded by Col.
Randie There the fire department turned
out IN honor OF Mrs. AndersOn's visit and
gave a regular Ben-Hur chariot race that
was as thrilling as 1t was novel.
Mrs Anderson. who hid the egg that
Jerry Rogers found, and who was the
guest of Col Randle at the hunt. Is a |
prominent social leader of Washington |
and Newport. She is one of the wealthiest |
women of the city.