Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-10
CAMP GOOD WILL
MARKS 18TH YEAR
200 Mothers and Children
and so Guests Take Part
in Celebration.

The tWenty-fifth anniversary OF the
founding of Camp Good viii in ROCK
Greek Park. which has provided SUM-
mer outings for thousands OF children
and mothers-was celebrated 1T the
camp last night John JOY Edison, who
has served. since its inception, as
chairman 70 the Summer Outings Com
mittee of the Associated Charities,
which conducts the camp, presided.
The celebration was held on the
grassy playground OF the camp and was
participated in by about 200 mothers
and children attending camp, In addi-
tion to approximately so guests. A fea-
ture YVES the cutting of huge cake
containing 4 candle for each year OF
the camps existence. by Mr.. Edison.
Mr.. Edison in brief address empha-
sized the purpose OF the camp to aid In
building better citizens" Dwelling
briefly on the history of the camp.
Mr.. Edison recalled the names OF many
persons associated with the camp
during it's early years of existence
Many OF these have since passed away
Aid Given by Many.
Among those mentioned by MI. Ed
son were:
Col. Henry r. Blount. william j,
Boardman, Rev. Teunis Hsmlin, Prof.
3. T. Janney. Gen. George M. Stern
berg, B. II. Warner, 8. w. woodward
And others equally prominent He also
named the first officers of the commit
tee. who besides himself were: Charles
J. Bell. vice president: Charles F. Wei
Ter secretary: John B. Sleman, II.
treasurer, and Wallace Hatch, assistant
secretary. Mr. Edson recalled the gen.
erous response OF the Washington pub
lie At the outset OF the enterprise and
It's steady support through the passing
years and paid tribute to the newSpa
pers Of the city for helpful publicity.
The next speaker. Wallace Hatch,
was introduced as the man who was
most active in the first years organiza
ton OF Camp Good Will and who was
manager of the camp for the first four
years Mr. Hatch described the Begin
ming Of the camp and told OF the per-
sonsl services given by many people and
the donation Of many things needed
for IT,
Mrs. Edna K. Bushee. who was the
camp superintendent for many years,
recalled the happy spirit OF the early
camp groups.
Claude ". Owen. president Of the
Kiwanis Club In 1928. when that or
ganiEation helped move the camp to
its present site by financing the erec-
ton Of two OF It's buildings. the dining
pleasure on hearing the campers give
the Kiwsnis yell He spoke Of the sat
isfaction that he and his fellow XII
wanians had experienced in aiding the
camp.
Years Work Praised.
Mr.. Edison also called on two Of the
Arst years committee members for a6-
dresseS-George 8. Wilson, director Of
public welfare, and DIR. George NJ
Kober, both OF whom praised the work
Of the camp during all the intervening
wears since it, organization Capt. Z
N. Chisholm. representing Col. U. 8.
Grant, director of public buildings and
parks. pledged the continued support
Of that department for the future vel
fare OF Camp Good Will.
Miss Rachel Haviland. superintendent
At the camp, told OF the spirit OF CO.
operation which the mothers had dis
nia yed in various camp emergencies. and
emphasia the main purpose Of the
camp as that OF recreation and rest for
the campers.
Miss Louise o. Beall, acting secretary
AZ the Associated Charities, recalled the
received from many men and women
in the past years.
Lisle Burrows, acting director Of the
Community Chest, was introduced by
Mr.. Edison, as the representative Of the
organization which now has taken over
the financial responsibility of the Sum-
Kner outings committee.
The ceremony closed with the presen-
tAtion OF an electric reading lamp by
the camp councillors to John w. Beard.
who has served the camp as It's watch
man from Its beginning. Refreshments
were then served in the camp pavilion.
where the children and mothers Joined
In singing.