Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19

small portion of those who wish t.
swim. and soon will have to be remov.
ed. The use of the tidal basin is some
what restricted, investigation having
shown that the use of any local bath
ing place supplied by raw Potomac
rived water is to be avoided on account
of it's pollution.
Great Care Necessary.
'In all such bathing pools. whether
municipality or privately owned. the
greatest care has to be taken not only
to supply the purest of water. but also
to keep them clean from contamina.
ton by constant effective treatment tt
prevent the development and spread Of
anything detrimental to the health OF
the community Extended investlga'
lions into bathing facilities, both II
this country and abroad, have shoWI
the great danger of contamination ps
the spread of many diseases as re
suit of bathing in unclean water. IL
every case where an invitation is ex-
tended to the public to use bathine
facilities, serious public DUTY II
therefore involved to see that every
precaution is taken to make the water
At from hygienic point OF view, IN.
should closely approximate that OF
drinking water. as this is the standard
that is being urged for all swimming
pools. =,
proper equipment to have these pools
unexcelled hygienically. 1t would DC
false economy to plan for them any
thing but the best and most modern
approved equipment. BY furnishing
safe and sanitary center Tor oathers
ish the promiscuous and surreptltlous
bathing going on in the rivers ano
branches surrounding Washington ano
without doubt will contribute material
" to a decrease of diseases.
"a pumping station containing ap-
paratus for reflltration and for the
chemical treatment of the water to be
used will necessarily be installed IN
coEnection with the pools.
THE two lighthouses shown on the
shores of the pools are to contain the
usual modern equipment for storage
locker room. shower baths, toilet ano
retiring rooms and working quarters
for the attendants.
lighthouses and Harbor.
"a short distance south of the GROUP
of pools the plan shows an artificial
indentation on the Washington chan
mel side of the island, which is intend
ed for small boats The water area In
this indentation will be sufficiently
large to give a safe and convenient
landing and shelter for boats OF mod
crate size. Provision for hire of boats
where patrons can rent roWboats
small sailboats, launches or canoes
for short periods can be made neal
oh
be leased to concessionaires. The other
lighthouses are to afford space for the
storage of the privately owned small
sized water craft. such as canoes
motor boats. as well as for locker and
rest rooms. The larger water craft
above certain prescribed size would
necessarily be obliged to anchor in the
channel, as they do at present, and
take on passengers either from a float
direct or BY tender. At the southeast
corner of this harbor there Is to be an
inclined way on which disabled boats
may be hauled up for inspection or re-
pair.
The Cross-Park Canal.
THE beginning of the connecting
waterway leading from the Washing
ton channel side to the Potomac river
leads out from this basin. Upon its
pleasant, irregular turfed banks one
can draw his canoe or boat to rest in
passing. This feature. SO attractive in
some large parks in other cities, gives
safe and agreeable playground for
the oarsman. and a convenient cut-ofl
for those wishing to go up the river
and having neither the time nor the
desire to make the journey through the
deeper water around the lower points
of the park.
ut is believed that this waterway
will be one of the most popular points
OF attraction in the whole park
Main Fieldhouse.
Opposite the center of the boat har.
Dor and situated upon an inland eleva.
ton is to be located the main large
fieldhouse. From this commanding situa-
ton it's verandas will afford views OF
great beauty. To the rear is the busy
waterfront of the city, with the
wharves in the immediate foreground
and farther back the white dome Of the
Capitol and the masses of the large gov
eminent buildings. In the front one
looks out on the broad expanse of the
Potomac, with the beautiful hills and
fields OF Virginia surmounting the op-
posite shores. The accommodations for
players and spectators will include re.
part of the modern facilities for the
convenience of the public. The house
will also be available for band con
certs and dances and for meetings of all
kinds.
Some of Major Recreations.
Grouped about the feldhouse and
within immediate view are the majo,
recreations: twenty-nine tennis court.
to the south, singly and in pairs, anG
some inclosed in shrubbery SO the play.
ers may be more private IL they SO de
sire. Between them and the building
are four basket ball courts. To the
north. Immediately in the foreground
are ten croquet and three rogue courts
Directly In front of the central porch
are two cricket grounds, each abou,
four acres in extent. and the main pub
ranged that. in addition to an eight
cen hole course. one Of nine holes fol
amateurs is available. BY taking ad
vantage OF the existing trees and those
to be planted. portions of these courses
are to weave in and about the groups
senting an appearance similar to the
natural countryside SO desirable in
every golf course.
Lagoon Will Be Attractive.
"Nested in the area about one THIRD
of a mile south of the fieldhouse ant
half way the length of the island is a
small lagoon. This lagoon will ado
greatly to the picturesqueness of the
course and the general attractivenes.
| and interest of the whole park. 1t of.
fers the possibility of making it one
of the most charming and beautiful