Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-08

1928, as follows: Tt has also been borne
in mind that the celebration is not
intended to be an apotheosis Of George
Washington; Is not to be material
expression, to be evidenced by an ex-
position of physical resources and the
development of arts and sciences and
industries, but is intended to be spirit
ual and educational, a rebirth OF
America in principles upon which the
American Republic was founded and
of which Washington was the chief
exponent
1.-THE local commission has proceeded
accordingly in its deliberations.
Among suggestions coming to the
commission from residents OF Washing
ton or proposed by members are:
Planting of trees along the new
Mount Vernon Boulevard, which is to
be divided into So sections and each
State and Territory is to contribute the
requisite number Of trees of such variety
as are indigenous to its soil. This was
submitted by Mrs. Marie Moore Forrest.
The Secretary of Agriculture approved
the plan, and the Federal Commission
has taken it up with the Bureau of
Public Roads and the Fine Arts Com
mission. We already had the indorse-
ment of the plan by the State of Vir-
ginia Commission and by the National
Forestry Association.
MRS. Marie Moore Forrest also pro-
posed a pageant-the floats to be en-
blematic of the history and develop
ment of all States and Territories.
Consideration of this has been deferred.
william A. Rogers suggested ma
tional or international regatta on the
Potomac, on which no definite action
has been taken.
1.-The commission took up with the
American Engineering Council the ques-
ton of restoring in part the Chesapeake
promptly appointed committee which
is considering the feasibility Of con-
verting the canal into modern high
way, but definitely recommended that,
as q tribute to Washington, the Engi-
neer, the council undertake the repairs
sufficiently to preserve the structure of
the So-called Potomack Canal, which
canal, / mile in length and embracing
locks, was constructed under the
personal supervision of George Wash
ington to pass boats around the Great
Falls of the Potomac and which struc-
lures are the only ones now in exist
ence, known to have been constructed
by the first President as an engineer.
Washington's Washington.
"The commission has before it the
question of publishing booklet de-
Scriptive of Washington and surround
ingS, for which the title 'WaShington'S
Washington is suggested.
"It is also considering plans for the
establishment of a bureau of informa-
ton and making provision for guiding
visitors. Steps will be taken to urge
the sister commissions of the several
States to use their influence to have as
many national organizations as possible
arrange to hold their annual meetings
to and including 1882 here, as suggested
by Senator Fess.
1.-THE commission desires to record It's
grateful appreciation of the courtesies
extended it by William Tyler Page,
executive secretary of the Federal COM
mission and for his whole-hearted CO.
operation. Mr.. Page attended one Of
the commissions meetings and gave
valuable suggestions. He made it clear
that the Federal commission will de-
pend upon the local commission to
look after everything of a local char
acter, always keeping in mind the gen.
eral plan as outlined by the Federal
commission.
In order that the local commission
may fully discharge the duties assigned
to it, it will require the help of every
local organization-civic, fraternal, pa
trlotlc, social and trade-and that OF
every loyal Washingtonian individually.
so that the thousands who will be our
guests will be properly cared for in
every particular that will tend to make
their stay a pleasant one and enable
them to carry away with them only the
happiest recollections of their visit and
with feeling of pride and patriotism
for their Capital City in their hearts.
THE appointment of Col. Grant and
Representative Bloom as associate di-
rectors-both so eminently we'll equip
ed for these most important positions
is the most constructive step toward
progress taken by the Federal commits
sion and augers well for the success
full carrying out of the entire pro-
gram.
What would be of the greatest aid
to the local commission is an adequately
compensated, competent person who
can devote his or her entire time to the
work."