Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-17
Glenn Brown, Addressing D. A.
r., Deprecates Departure
From First Idea.
LAYS SPECIAL EMPHASIS
ON THE RADICAL VISTA
Conference With Col. Harris Held
Regarding Restoration and Pres
ervation of Marking Stones.

That George Washington and Mai
l. Enfant in their plans for the Ma
tional Capital left to the people of the
United States asset of remarkable
artistic and also financial value. was
the statement of Glenn Brown, secre-
tary of the committee of one hundred
for the Identification of Washington. in
lecture delivered this morning before
a meeting of the d. A. r. committee on
the preservation of historic spots and
| records. The meeting. which was largely
attended by committee members and
regents. was held at the residence OF
Mrs. Charles W. Richardson. 1917 Con-
necticut avenue northwest.
In his talk. which was profusely IL
Illustrated with stereopticon views. Mr..
Brown dealt with the subject The Plan
of Washington and Its Future Develop
ment." emphasizing the good points of
the plans as originally made. deprecat-
ing the subsequent departures there
from, and discussing and explaining the
recommends tons of the park commits
sion, appointed in 1900. and consisting
of the best artistic authorities of that
time in this country, looking to par
tial return to and possible improve
ments on L'Enfant's ideas.
Discusses Condition of Mall.
The lecturer laid special emphasis on
the "radial vista" idea. which was up
permost in the minds of both Washing
ton and his assistant. He pointed out
how far the present condition of the
Mall is from the ideal by stating that
in the original plans it was character
ICED as the Capitol Garden" Concern
ing the recommendation that the monu-
ment. as originally intended by its de-
Gil Shnr yic M "a
horizontal, tree-planted base, instead
of springing straight from the earth.
he advised the y. A. r. that it might
| well take such matter within its
province.
Previous to the lecture the meeting
conferred with Col. W. w. Harris, super
| intendent Of buildings and grounds. on
the subject Of the location. restoration
| the boundaries of the District of Column
bia. Robinson White OF Chesapeake
Junction was introduced and gained the
applause of the members by informing
the committee that he stands ready to
| donate to the D. A. r. the stone marking
| the east corner of the District. which is
on his property, together with as much
ground surrounding 1t as will be neces-
| sary to preserve it from vandalism. Mr..
White stated that he was in favor of
erring on the right side in giving the
land. and himself recommended a diam
alter for the plot one foot greater than
had been tentatively mentioned. This
will bring two of the stones within the
administration Of the society.
Check for Purchase Ready.
Miss e. B. Hall. regent of the John
Hall Chapter. announced that the check
for the purchase of stone number S.
together with proper surrounding
ground. is now ready and that her
chapter wishes to go ahead with its
share of the work.
A motion was adopted to get all ma
terial referring to the expenses, legal
proceedings and other matters pertain
ing to the possession and restoration
of these stones together, and to have
this material presented at a future
meeting of the committee.
Col. Harris answered a number of
questions about which the committee
was doubtful, and announced his hope
to have the whole matter Investigated
by Congress, with a view to ascertain
ing the questions Of how many of the
stones were wrecked. how many would
have to be moved. their fencing, ade-
quate marking and their relationship
with the boundary boulevard originally
proposed for the District when that inn
provement shall become an actually.
Following the lecture business meet
ing was held