Evening star., 1928-03-10
CAPITAL |SLAUDED
AS RESIDENCE SITE
Henry Gibson Declared Win.
ner in Debate on Ad-
vantages Here.

washingtons many attractions as q
residential city we're described by Henry
T. Gibson Of the Office of Boss s. Phelps,
who was declared winner Of the de-
hating contest for members OF the as
sociate division Of the Washington Real
Estate Board, held at the February
meeting. in his address on why WASH
inston Is the Best City In Which 10
Reside"
winning over four other members OF
the associate division. Mr.. Gibson was
presented silver trophy presented by
". c. Miller. president Of the board.
permanent possession Of which Is to be
awarded when member has won the
annual debate three times.
Gibson's Speech.
Mr. Gibson spoke as follows:
"waShington is the best city in which
~ reside because it is the heart of the
Nation. To live in the Capital of the
United States is liberal education in
Itself. because Washington is becoming
more and more the center OF art, music.
science and learning.
The public school system OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia has enjoved mar
velous development within the past
seven years and with the completion III
1891 of the five-year building program
Il will take its proper rank among the
finest school systems in the world. EN-
celient preparatory and finishing schools
abound which together with George
town. George Washington. American
and Catholic Universities offer unusual
opportunities for advancement 10 am
bilious students Of all ages.
Our library facilities are unrivaled,
Including the Congressional Library. an
educational asset which cannot be du-
plicsted in any other community. the
public librorieS and those of the Gov
ernment departments and establish
nents which supply invaluable infor-
nation 10 those engaged in research
work
In the development OF the physical
side. 20 Fairgrounds have been estab-
ashed on District-owned property, in
public parks and in school yards to ac-
commodate the boys and girls daily
while the high schools have their gym
nasiums and athletic fields.
"Washington's park system. developed
ss national playground and q place
- enjoy the glorious touches of nature.
- destined in the not distant future TO
hecome one of the wonder spots of the
-orld. More than 200 000.00 square
'eet Of territory in the District of CO.
'umbia are laid out in parks the two
'srgest being Rock Greek Park and Po-
.omac Park
The National Geological Park con-
'1ins more than 5000 distinct speci-
lens OF animals. many the only ones
4 their kind in any zoo.
Public Parks Advantage.
During the Summer weather the
-7rks are keenly appreciated. How
er. Washington's all-the-year-around
Teasant climate allows II TO claim TO
ing Natures most favored world cap
ii According to the Weather Bureau
lords Washington's average maximum
nperature for the four warm months
sr 53-year period was 82.6 degrees.
lile the average minimum tempera-
I -e for the four cold months was 2e.1
I srees
"The parks are easily reached BY
: ctric railways or bus lines which pro-
= e transportation service that is not
= 'elled in any city of the United States.
The absence of the unsightly over
= ID trolley from the closely built-up
tons Of washington undoubtedly has
? 'ch TO do with the unspoiled magnifi-
n 'ce and beauty of our unusually wide
s roughfares lined as they are with
=. estic trees which add a charm that
not be surpassed. The total num-
r. OF trees throughout the city is esti-
ed at 100 900. An automobile ride
ugh Rock Creek and Potomac Parks
= ays retains its attraction while near
Maryland and Virginia furnish de-
! : tful routes for an afternoon drive.
The relations between the public
g. ties companies and their customers
pare most favorably with the con-
= ms in other sections OF this country.
Dur filtration system is a model for
= Nation.
lone owners are protected by the
- ag Laws which are directed toward
correction OF haphazard develop
= :. Numerous civic organizations
r the community spirit.
Good Living Conditions.
ue 10 the fact that Washington
- its strength from non-commer-
sources we have comparatively no
n population with Its tenement
ms or the crowded condition and
construction Of the large cities
lere do you find better dressed or
cultured people. What city In the
ry has as many distinguished rep
tatives OF the foreign powers in Its
and In what other city can one
he President, the Supreme Court
ne Congress. constituting the heads
le three great divisions Of our
1can form OF government.
ashington is rapidly becoming the
est religious center the world has
known With the establishment of
nal churches NJ every dsnonir1a-
L Organizations in increasing num-
are setting tip headquarters here
TsGe Federal building project orig!-
~ limited 10 $50 900 900. but which
1ectfd 10 reach $3.50. 900 900 before
II fn4inY will nertntni., Ala ir rna,..