Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-16
Model Playground.

Model Playground.
\ model playground. to be contributed
through the courtesy Of many manufac-
tnrers of recreation and athe devices
will be established on the open exhibi-
ton grounds near the exhibition building
which Will contain the display of the
congress.
The playground will be maintained
in the physical development of chill
dren and as preventive of human Ills
Festivals and Boy Scouts and Camp
Fire Girl days also arc probabilities.
Fairgrounds Of Washington are to be
assigned special days for use of the
model playground. There will be ath-
Ietic meets participated in by the play
ground champions OF this and other
cities. Prizes are TO be offered in COM
petition.
The Playground and Recreation Associ-
alton of America already has signiied its
Willingness to bring to Washington. and
at its expense, as demonstra tors of play
ground activities. the best experts in folk
dancing. dramatics. story telling and
other departments of playground instruc-
ton. This offer will probably be ac-
cepted.
The members of the national COM
mittee present were: E. S. Martin.
chairman. who presided: Mrs. Ernest
b. Bicknell. Mrs. Perry Of Florida, Mrs
W. Murray Crane. DR.. Rebecca Stone
road. director Of physical instruc-
ton in the public schools of Washing
ton: Mrs. Steven B. Avres of New York
and Dr. George M. kober
Explains Exhibition.
DR.. Kober representative of the
Congress for Hygiene and Dermolosy.
explained the scope and plan of the
exhibition Of tha
that the playground to be shown he
Kept in state OF perpetual activity
II established AS part of this exhibit
ton. All participated in the discussion
that followed.
Would II be unladyIike for girls to
throw base balls and slide to bases in the
presence OF spectators? This is de-
batabie question involved in the sugges-
ton that girls be permitted to participate
IN indoor base ball games in connection
With athletic events that will mark the
playground exhibit
Another question giving the committee
on athletics considerable worry is the
advisabilty OF allowing girls to appear in
gymnasium suits with divided skirts.
Views at Variance.
Supervisor Z. s. Martin of the Wash
ihgton Fairgrounds Association opposed
the views held by DR.. Rebecca Stoneroad,
health director in the public schools, re-
garding the proprieties of girls playing
indoor base ball.
spectators seeing girls throwing base
balls. cheering ard sliding in an undigni-
fled manner to first base said Super
visor Martin. will think it is rough. and
l hardly think 1t is right The girls ought
to indulge in more ladylike sports.
DR.. Stoneroad championed the girls, and
said that they would hardly do SO undig-
nified a thing as to slide to bases
The question Of proper gymnasium
suit to be worn by the girls also caused
considerable attention, and DIR. Stone adj
vocated the divided skirt.
Reports Of the various committees ap-
pointed yesterday to outline tentative
plans for exhibitions and demonstrations
to be he'd in connection with the con-
gress were made by the chairmen of the
committees today. and involved the
greater part OF the mornings proceedings.
Among the most important events will
be the athletic program. which viii con-
slSt of Se-sirate onteSts and games, with
honors and prizes, for Tic boys and girls.
Dances to Be Given.
Mrs. j. T. s. Neigh head resident ot
Neiglborhood House and chairman of the
committee folk dancing and festivals.
said that the committee would ARA nge
demcnstIat & ions of folk dancing from the
high school. seventh and fourth grade
pupils.
The Boy Scouts will not be outdone by
any of the other representatives, and
they will give compete demonstrations of
their accomplishments and knowledge OF
Woodcraft
Mrs Luther II. Gulick of New York,
whose husband and herself are organizing
the Campfire Girls Of America, gave an
interesting report of the progress Of the
new organization
Over a hundred applications for infor-
nation have been received by the COM
mittee, by Mrs. Gulick and others from
this city alone. which shows the interest
being taken in the movement. There are
seven duties and laws governing the
are ito seek beauty OF character: to give
service: to pursue knowledge; to be trust
worthy: to hold to health, and to
glorify work" 1t teaches girls to love
the home, gives them instructions in
camping nature, handwork. patriotism,
health activities and in business.
Would Bar Traffic.
Reservation of the streets against all
vehicu;ar traffic. for the use of children
as Fairgrounds during certain periods of
the day, to be made effective by stretch
ing ropes across the roadway. was adj
vocated by DR.. William NJ Davidson
superintendent Of public schools. address,
Ing the Washington Playground Associa-
ton at a meeting last night in the New
Willard. Equal opportunity for girls and
boys in the use of the Fairgrounds also
was urged by Mr.. Davidson