Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
PRIZE LAWNS PICKED
Awards by Columbia Heights
Citizens Association.
FLORIDA AVENUE TRAFFIC
Proposed Transfer of Car Tracks to
Relieve Congestion-Purchase
Of Playground Urged.

At last nights meeting of the Columbia
Heights Citizens Association held in st.
Stephens Parish Hall, A. H. Plant Of
1880 Euclid street was awarded the first
prize OF SO in gold offered by the associa-
ton for the most artistic lawn on the
heights during the past summer T. L.
Lloyd. who resides at the northeast cor
ner Of 10th and Meridian streets, was
awarded second prize. The winner of the
third prize was Charles E. Schanner, who
resides at the northwest corner Of 18th
and Harvard streets.
The following received honorable men,
ton: Colin H. Livingstone, northeast cor
ner 18th and Kenyon; DIR. H. c. Thomp-
son. northwest corner 18th and Monroe
streets: George A. Mason, southeast cor
ner 14th and Otis streets; j. A. Watson,
1901 18th street; Mrs. Mary E. Howard,
o725 18th street northwest; A. F. Jorss,
1449 Harvard street; Fred Drew. 143J
Harvard street: Mrs. Louise Muehleisen,
1861 Girard street: Thomas w. Fowler.
1872 Irving street; Mrs. Charles Dismer.
1927 Euclid street, and c. NJ. Campbell,
1343 Harvard street.
The lawns of the Johnson, Hubbard and
ment houses of the section were also
praised, the list of apartments including
the Dunsmere Executive Roanoke, Earl
ington, Hartford Olympia and Summit.
Relief of Street Car Traffic.
The bill recently prepared by NJ. c.
Hazen. surveyor of the District, which
provides for the relief Of congested street
car traffic on Florida avenue between 7th
and 9th streets northwest, by a change
of trackage of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company. by the opening Of
a minor street just north of Florida ave-
nue. between 9th street and Georgia ave-
nue.. was debated at length.
The matter was brought to the attention
of the association by j. Clinton Hiatt,
who. in resolution presented. asked for
approval of the measure. pointing out
that its enactment would result In the
saving of time by those who travel over
the present route. would better the street
car traffic, and go far toward preventing
serious accidents. The matter was re-
ferred to the committee on streets and
alleys.
Crowded Condition of Schools.
Crowded conditions in the first grade
and kindergarten classes of the Johnson
and Powell schools Of the heights were
discussed. 1t was asserted that many of
the small children of these classes are
now compelled to attend them from 1 to
4:3O o'clock after playing all morning,
thereby not being in the proper condi-
ton for such attendance. The addition
Of several new rooms at these schools
will remedy matters, 1t was claimed, and
the association leaders plan to take the
matter up at once.
Purchase of Playground Favored.
Dr. Benjamin F. Gibbs urged the asso-
citation to approve the Commissioners
plan for a department Of recreation and
to use it's influence for the enactment of
the necessary legislation. Favorable ac-
ton was taken.
In reporting for the committee on play
grounds, Of which he Is chairman. DR..
Gibbs asked that the association take up
the matter OF the proposed purchase OF
the Mount Pleasant playground and that
the leaders consult the Commissioners on
the subject Hope was expressed that
the program for a playground and athletic
field at the new Central High School be
carried out.
The report also declared: I'VE would
urge that Washington secure such legis-
lation as will make recreation centers IN
our public school buildings possible
Members Urged to Greater Efforts.
During the progress Of the meeting both
u
dent of the organization. and William H.
Saunders, the present executive. urged
the members to greater effort during the
ensuing year for the advancement Of CO.
lumbia Heights.
That the District building inspectors
office should give deeper consideration to
requests for building permits for places
of business in residence sections was de-
clared in a resolution brought to the at
tention of the body and favorably acted
upon.
New Members.
Rev. J. T. Ensor. pastor of Calvary
Methodist Episcopal Church, was elected
to honorary membership Active men,
bers were chosen as follows: Zach NJ.
Knott. G. A. Provost. E. B. Frey, e. /.
McCalmont. j. r. Fague. v. G. Owen.
Frank ]. Ford, e. J. Erwin, ]. A. Edgar.
P. T.. Muth, John c. Hoyt, S. p. Bron-
son, George A. Mason. J. A. Watson. F.
S. Evans. ]. n. Chiswell. DR.. w. W. Fos-
TnrSo, and Picha rd r, (lanoh.