Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

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doris and complete former sightseeing
trims. At least one-f1fth of the annual
tourist guests are repeaters, which in-
dictates lucidly the fascination and
charm of our National City, which, like
q magnet. draws both old and new
friends.
Let's suppose that we are a party Of
motor campers from Iowa. We are visit
ing Washington ON our maiden trip.
We follow the National Trails road into
the District, and question the first traf-
fic policeman we see concerning how
to reach the tourist camp. Following
his directions, we eventually arrive at
the Potomac Park camp.
We register all members of our party,
pay an overnight fee of so cents for
the car, and decide to rent a three
room. furnished cabin at 50 day, as
we are tired of unloading our equip
ment and pitching tents.
One-roonl and kitchenette cabins at
81, and two-room cottages at $3.50 are
also available, while tent sites cost SO
cents a night.
We have to give our license number,
make of car, names and addresses
| important Identification information In
case of accidents. We are delighted
to find that our cabin Is improved with
electric lights. a gas hot plate for Gull
| mary use. comfortable single beds
chairs, table, linen, silverware, dishes
and SCREENED door and windows. There
| is a sheltered space at the side of the
cottage for our car.
| We decide that we are tired of home
cooking SO we stroll over to the at
| tractive little restaurant operated by
Uncle Sam There we are served with
substantial, we'll prepared dinner. al
! a low cost, considering the quality ano
variety of the viands. There is an an
mex commissary. we'll stocked where we
purchase provisions for breakfast. in
GLIDING fruit. fresh milk and cream, az
we wish to try out the hot plate" next
morning.
| Our clothes are wrinkled and dirty
| from the long cross-country ride. We
ascertain that valet service is available
and send out several suits and dresses
| to be pressed and cleaned. The missus
finds out about the laundry. engages ar
| electric iron at a fee of Is cents fol
next morning. and decides to wash some
essential, soiled clothes.
1t takes the youngsters in the party
less than jiffy to locate the camp play
ground, where swings. slides, seesaw:
and rings are provided for their enter
| tainment. One strict rule of the camp
/ surely inks the mascot member OF oui
party. Nick, our Boston bulldog. has
| to be put on leash in order to prevent
dog fights. canine pilfering and acct
dents to strange children.
| Strains of sweet music from the COM
| munity parlors at the camp intrigue US
/ After putting the Riddles to bed. We
troop over to the recreation center
well furnished. spacious and attractive
While We listen to an exceptionally fine
radio concert. We also enjoy several
games of bridge.
The best camp we've found IN a
| ,20O-mile jaunt." is our verdict as we
| switch off the lights and roll into real
| " comfortable beds.
| y
/ MOST every license tag authorized
AsA in the United States is represented
at the Potomac tent city during the
peak touring months of July and Au.
gust. Every once in so often you vii
| find foreign cars. Canadian notorist!
delight in the scenic run down tt