Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-18
D. C. HEADS SPEAK.
ATPARk WEWF
Commissioner Newman Says
Last Appropriation Act Is
Best Ever Enacted.
LARGE CROWD IS PRESENT

Praise Of Congress for the appropria-
ton act under which the District of
Columbia is now operating was voiced
last night BY Commissioner Newman In
an address before the Park View Citi-
Gems Association. He labeled 1t the
best ever enacted for the District
Commissioner Brownlow also ad-
dressed the association. which met in
the assembly hall of the new Park
View School. Newton and warder
streets. The occasion was "Commis-
sioners' night" but Engineer Commits
sioner Kutz was unable to attend, on
account Of an engagement previously
made. Municipal Architect Snowden
was tho only other representative Of
the local government to participate in
the proceedings.
Large Crowd Attracted.
The second night Of the nvs-day fete
which the association 10 conducting in
commemoration Of the completion of
the building and the paving Of Georgia
avenue attracted q large crowd. Presi-
dent John G. McGrath Of the associa-
ton presided.
After referring to the good work the
community spirit, Commissioner New
man dissected the appropriation act in
proof Of his assertion that 1t is the
best legislation Of its kind ever passed
provision for biennial assessments, po-
lice and hremen's pensions. appropria-
lions for municipal lodging house, COM
mencing work on the reformatory and
nAn H0tt I'M AQ6 La n
eral appropriations for new school
grounds and additions to buildings, for
a new Aqueduct bridge ana Anacostia
flats reclamation work, and other fea-
lures.
Congress-. he said, is a friend of the
District and Is providing for its needs
in generous and intelligent fashion.
Cites Community Spirit.
Commissioner Brownlow said that the
people Of Park View have developed a
community spirit which not only en-
ables them to work together for their
common advancement, but is winning
recognition from other civic bodies and
creating q wholesome influence that
promises much for the entire citizenry
Of the capital. He declared that there
is a new spirit in education In the
United States, and that the Park View
community is interpreting this spirit
in an effective and commendable way.
The new school building itself. he as
serted. was the symbol of the greater
educational life being brought to the
Municipal Architect Ashford spoke
briefly Of the preparation OF plans for
the building and how he had purposely
designed the structure In order that 1t
the instruction Of youths as well as the
construction Of adults. Previously. Com
missioner Newman had stated in his adj
dress that Mr.. Ashford was principally to
social center idea in Park View In view
Of having designed the building SO that it
might be used by the entire community.
Thanks Association's Friends.
In addition to thu guests Of the even
Ing. officials Of the association and chair
men Of committees occupied seats on the
stage. President McGrath. in his intro
ductory remarks, thanked some Of the
associations outside friends for their ef-
forts to make the celebration a success.
He mentioned William F. GUIDE. who do
mated the decorations; Clarence P. King.
president Of the Washington Railway
$780, William 3 Who has
to be allowed to make good any deficit in
the funds. and others.
Musical numbers. directed by Mrs. e. ].
Ward, who played the Accomplishments,
Interpreted the addresses. A piano duet.
by Miss Cora Yocum and Miss jeanette
Howard, pupils Of Miss Zelda L. Miller,
was feature OF the program. Mrs.
James Kerr gave a contralto solo and
Mrs. Helen F. holster a reading. both
being required to respond to encores. At
the conclusion Of tho program a conmu-
nifty dance was held in the library.
Tonight members OF the board of
education and teachers will be given a
reception, while members of civic or
gantzations are to be entertained to-
close Friday night with q community
"get together meeting.
Much Interest in Parade.
Much interest 10 being taken In the
plans for the community parade to be
held Friday afternoon. Oscar W. B.
Reed heads tho committee which is ar
ranging for this feature. The parade,
forming At the Park View School will
start at o'clock, going south on War;
der street to Irving. west on Irving to |
Georgia avenue, north on Georgia ave-
nue. to Rock Crook road to Warder. |
south on Warder to school building and
disperse. There are to be total of
respectively. reserved for all the women
and all the men Of Park View. Each
section IL endeavoring to recruit to its
full strength in order to make the best
showing. There also will be a section
for babies In carriages Numerous
prizes will be awarded to the best Tea.
lures.