Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-23
Little Folks and GroWn-Ups,
Too, Are Interested in
Outcome.
KIDDIES ARE PREPARING
FOR BIG EGG ROLLINGS
Rain Would Spoil Fun and Mother s
Ironing Board Would Have to
Be Utilized.

All has been expectation in the last
tie ones, but the grown-ups as well, as to
| what the weather will be today and to-
morrow. Everybody thought gentle
spring was here Friday, but gruff winter
seemed to have hung his foot on the
back doorstep and couldn't get it of.
Along the Atlantic seaboard the wealth
er bureau thinks that the Easter finery
will tingle with a touch of frost. There
is always danger Of one of the weather
bureaus celebrated "fiarebacks' making
its appearance at this time Of the year.
The little ones with their baskets filled
with moss and vari-colored eggs are
passing through a strenuous period.
Their every thought is on Eastertide
| weather. Regardless of how joyous the
period may be to the grOwn-ups the little
tots lose all joy and pleasure if Jupiter
Pluvius turns on the water works either
today or tomorrow and makes the great
egg rolling centers damp and unfit for
little feet to romp upon.
Bad Weather for Egg Rolling.
Not to get caught unawares many lit
tie ones ingenious brain is contriving
some sort of arrangement for rolling
eggs if bad weather keeps them from
going into the open. Mothers ironing
board is the favorite plaything on bad
Easter Monday.
Although the sky was clear last night
and the moon and stars were shining
brightly. the atmosphere was frosty, and
unless the sun comes cut strong during
today overcoats and furs are likely to be
/ nCnI h
In various parts of the city plans are
being made for pastimeS for the children
Easter Monday. Places where eggs may
be rolled and their broken bits Of shell
scattered broadcast are many in and
around Washington, and if the weather
man is good the street cars will be
loaded to the doors with small human
freight travelling to points where they
may have their annual frOlic.
Chance to Make Money.
The White House grounds will be open
to the children. Only adults accompa-
MED by children will be admitted. This
furnishes business for the young cap
italist who seems to think that 1t iS fun
annually to pilot grown-ups past the eyes
Of the eagle-eyed policemen at the gates
to within the sacred boundaries for a
small sum. When safe inside he leaves
his charge and looks for more busi-
ness" The animals at the Zoo will get
an extra feed Monday. for thousands
will go there to make use of the steep
hills to roll tine eggs.
Great preparations have been made for
the little ones who go to Noel House Easter
Monday. Eggs will be hidden in every
nook and Granny about the great play
grounds adjoining the house, and then
the little ones will be turned loose from
the gymnasium for the grand hunt. How
ever, only those six years of age and
younger will be permitted to take part in
the hunt. which Will not occur until 6
O'Clock in the evening"
Hours at White House.
The White House grounds will be open
from am. to $3.50 pm. Following the
closing of the rounds the Marine Band
will give concert on the north side of
the Ellipse, under the leadership of Prof.
William H. Santelmann: The program
for this concert follows:
March, Under Freedoms Flag"
Nowowieski
Overture, ''Das Modell" .Suppe
Selection, "Naughty Marietta -. Herbert
Waltz. "Marsovia',. ',....................Bla Blake
Characteristic. Down Upon the Suwanee
River ...--.-...A ......-....... ..Msddieton
Caprice. Idle Hot4rs" .kretschmer
Gavotte, "Fein and Chic" won Blon
March, MANLY American ..Ostermann