The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-02

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Summer skies laughing overhead and
westerly zephyrs waiting the strains OF
the Spring Song" through the trees
lured all Washington out a-Maying yes
terday. The combination Of May day
falling on a Sunday and the balmy wealth
er that prevailed took hold Of folks Of all
ages and sizes. The excursions 10 the
country, where fun benefit Of the day
could be enjoyed. were countless.
Though the May pole Is gone. and up
to-date girls never think Of leaving a
"call-me-early. mother-dear" note on the
eve Of May day, the feeling that prompt
ed the Old-time festivities is stiH alive
Witness the wholase exodus yesterday Of
thousands 10 points Of interest and beauty
about Washington
COmmuning with Nature.
The highways and the byways were
thronged with tho Maying crowds as they
wound their devious ways 20 the chosen
points Of beauty. where bIssful hours
were TO be passed in commUnlng with
Nature and, incidentally. IN consuming
a cold luncheon. May-day parties lined
the velvet green OF every park IA the
city.
Rock Creek Park was the mecca for
thousands. All day long the crowds
poured into the grounds, and when the
sun sank. a fiery ball in the Golden West
up Georgetown way-it was with evil
dent regret that the park was deserted.
Vehicles OF every sort and description.
from the old family "one-hoss shay" 10
the powerful touring car. paraded
through the drives Of the park from early
morn until sunset Thousands less for
tunate or more uature-loving individuals
walked through the shady lanes and
across the beautiful stretches Of green-
sward
The Zoo was another popular outing
place. Fully .o,ooo persons spent the aft
ernoOn there visiting the wonderfully
beauteous hooks and deIls that have
made It q tryst!ng place Of nationwide
fame.
Connecticut avenue and the Speedway
attracted thousands. 4 continuous stream
OF vehicles followed the winding drives
along the shores Of the Potomac, while
countless pedestrians enjoyed the re-
freshing breezes.
An excursion and planked shad dinner
az Marshall Hall by the United Singers
marked the opening Of that popular re-
sort.
Hundreds Of canoeists enjoyed a day on
the upper river, and trolley trips 70 Great
Falls and other beauty spots up the Po-
tomac were most attractive outings. All
along the river pedestrians walked tire
lessly. drinking in the gorgeoUsness Of
the scenery Of the Potomac.
Good Weather Prevails.
In a special bulletin. Chief Forecaster
Willis L Moore promises the beautiful
spring-nke weather OF Sunday viii con-
tinue for several days A storm that IS
in the West at present may strike here
the latter part Of the week. but Up till
then the weather VIII be cool and Pleas
ant Prof. Moore says. in his bulletin:
IN the United States the first half OF
the week Will be cool IN Middle and
Northern districts. and the frost line is
likely TO extend over the Lower Missouri.
Middle Mississippi. and Ohio valleys. The
weather Of this period Will be unset
tied In middle districts, from the central
valleys eastward, but precipitation Will
hardly extend over the extreme Southern
States.
over the Western portion OF the coun-
try the weather will be comparatively
settled until the latter part OF the week.
when a disturbance Of moderate strength
Will appear in that region This disturb
ance will advance eastward and reach
the Atlantic seaboard May 10 or Il. pre-
coded by rising temperature and attended
by showers. 4 disturbance Of more
marked intensity Will cross the continent
from about May Q 10 l3"