Evening Star Newspaper, August 8, 1937, Page 47

Stage Part 4—8 Pages e and Screen he Swuday Stad WASHINGTON, FEATURES D. C.,- SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST .8, 1937. l Part Four ‘ PAGE F—1 CAPITAL OFFERS PERFECT RECREATION OF MANY KINDS Pleasure for Summer Months Provided, With Activities for All* Ages, Ranging From Golf to Dancing, Form Polo Games to Band Concerts and From Hikes to Picnics. By Bernard Kohn. HERE - TO - GO - AND WHAT-TO-DO"” season is in full swing now! Throughout the length and breadth of the land, touring mil- lions are weaving a crazy-quilt pat- tern of “perfect vacations.” - Every day, endless streams of pleasure-bound motorists flow over a vast network | - of highways. Mountain and seaside | resorts are jammed with frolicking | throngs and steamship passages are | booked far in advance. In fact, travel . reports give the impression there has been a wholesale exodus of citizens from every city and hamlet on this side of the North Pole. But this is not so; at least, not here in the Na- tion's Capital. Many Washingtonians deliberately are spending vacations “in their own backyards.” So, with this fact in mind, Uncle Sam has issued a novel holiday schedule for the local stay-at- homes. Designed to give Capital folk | of all ages the greatest amount of | pleasure at the least possible expense, the two-week vacation program fea- tures outdoor recreation and ranges in . activities from golf to dancing and polo games to band concerts. Although fresh off the presses of the National Park Service, the schedule is much in demand. Already, thousands of requests for the bulletins have been filled. Visitors also find that the pro- gram neatly fits in with their sight- seeing scheme of things. Surprising to say, prospective Washington tour- ists from as far as New England, the Midwest and Far South have sent for races for sun bathing. umbrella-shaded tables for refreshments and open cabanas. The pool, completed this year, is the largest of the National Capital Parks swimming centers. Evening—Drive over Washington' way.” Start at the Lincoln Memorial and follow Riverside Drive to Hains Point. Returning, inspect the “Cap- Washington Channel the South Ellipse road. project “swing” free entertainment. Second day, Tuesday—First, an early morning hike through Rock lands, grassy dalls and steep hills, undoubtedly is one of the finest wil- derness parks in all the world. Dur- ing the afternoon watch a polo game in West Potomac Park. The Army Polo League plays scheduled games three days each week . . . lots of thrills, perhaps some spills: In the presents a concert at the District of Columbia World War Memorial, not far south of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. favorite automobile trail—the “Speed- | ital's own navy"—the fleet of yachts| and cruisers riding at anchor in the | Also, there is| street dancing every Monday night on | A Federal | oréhestra provides | Creek Park, which, with its timber- | evening, the United States Navy Band_ Third day. Wednesday—Golf at Anacostia Park. Drive and putt over this excellent waterside course, one of the mest popular golfing layouts in the District. In the afternoon take a dip at Takoma Pool. Or, from 3:30 to.5 p.m.. children will enjoy the “junior nature walk” held weekly over the Rock Creek - nature trail. After dinner a delightfully cool and | 4 refreshing route awaits the vaca- tionist who drives the full length of Rock Creek Valley. New highways enable the motoring public to travel from the East-West Highway in Mary- land over continuous park roads to the Arlington Watergate, FOURTH day, Thursday morning— With tennis racquet in hand, serve, health on one of the excellent park courts located in every section of the city. Afternoon—Swim again, this time in Anacostia Park's new pool. After the dip, witness a base ball game at the Ellipse. Hard-fought contests are played here almost every afternoon at 5 o'clock. Evening—Stirring martial airs are presented by the United States Marine Band every week at this time at lob and stroke your way to | Pleasures and pastimes of home vacation . . . In the circles are scenes depicting picnicking, jumping, listening to band concerts, picking wild owers, boating and a visit to Great Falls. At the top center is a swimming scene while below it one of the innumerable beautiful highways to lure motorists near Washington. Horseback riding and bicycling are shown in the lower pictures. the District of Columbia World War Memorjal. Internationaliy famous, this musical group is popularly known as the “President's Own Band.” Fifth day, Friday—Try vour fisher- cherry tree-lined lake cked with game fish each season Later in the day, pitch horseshoes Taft Recreation Center, Anacostia Park, White Lot or on one of several courts im Rock Creek Park. In the cool of the evening, relax at the Sylvan Theater, where the Washing- ton Y. M. C. A. sponsors a lecture and moving picture show every Friday dur- ing the Summer. b Sixth day, Saturday—Organize an outing in Rock Creek Park, Fort Du- pont or in one of the other 50 picnic groves in the Capital parks system. Most of these groves are equipped with fireplaces where one can exercise culinary skill in approved camp style. There are rustic benches and tables, swings, slides and sand piles for chil- dren and open fields for games. Shaded glens afford literary-minded picnickers a chance to “catch up”-on | their reading. Seventh day, Sunday morning— Hire a horée at a public stable and is | Roosevelt, ride over a stretch of the park sys- tem's 80 miles of bridle paths. These trails offer every gype of riding. Equi- tation flelds in Rock Creek Park and | Potomac Parkway give the more ex- man's luck at the Tidal Basin. The | | famous perienced horsemen an opportunity to test the mettle of their mounts. The 10-mile saddle path paralleling the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, favorite trail of Mrs. Franklin D. unfolds beautiful river vistas. Afternoon—Join the nature-trail party conducted by Donald McHenry, Washington's well-known park nat- uralist. The metropolitan nature pro- gram is at its height now and thou- sands of outdoor lovers, are attending gealogy tours, bird hikes and historical trips sponsored here the year round. Eighth day, Menday morning—Play a round of golf at Egst Potomac Park, where is found the oldest of local pub- lic park courses. Occupying a large portion of the breeze-swept peninsula that lies between the Washjngton and Georgetown Channels of the Potomac, the popular East Potomac sports area offers a pleasing variety to the golfer. There is a practice driving range, & %% IRITA TN *Holiday Schedule for Two Weeks, Prepared by National Park | Service, Is in Great Demand and Is Used to Guide Thou- sands on Stay-at-Home Vacation Days. Afternoon—Visit Fort Stevens Park, ‘ which now is being restored by the Federal Government. At this hoary embattlement Abraham Lincoln was under fire during the Confederate at- tack on the National Capital in July, 1864. The tourist, after climbing over | parapets and ramps of the famed | fortification, will find it fascinating to locate some of the other forts that formed Washington's defense during the Civil War. The trenches, rifle pits and breastworks of these sleep- ing fortresses still can be seen.” From | the strongholds’ commanding posi- tions sightseers view striking pano- ramas. - Evening—Don't fail to hear the United States Army Band play one of its regular Monday night concerts at the District of Columbia World ‘Waf Memorial. Pride of the Army Music School, the band ranks among the foremost musical organizations in America. Ninth day, Tuesday—Watch the | newspapers for flood-tide time and | try your luck fishing from the sea | wall in East Potomac Park along the Washington Channel. Under the graceful willows “Izaak Waltons” will doze in peaceful repose. After sun- set attend the Summer festival at the | Sylvan Theater, in_the Washington | Monument grounds. Here, every Tues- day evening at 8 o'clock, colorful operettas and dramas ‘are presented by talented groups. TENTH day, Wednesday—Drive out | Conduit road. along the route of. the proposed George Washington Memorial Parkway, to the Great Falls of the Potomac—one of the scenic wonders of Eastern America. The road follows close to the bed of the historic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, with its picturesque locks. Nothing east of the Mississippi surpasses the rugged gran- deur of the Potomac gorge, and the first cldse view of the Falls is & stirring experience. If you prefer a strenuous hike, the old towpath along the bank of the canal provides a level, interesting trail. Approximately 15 miles from George- town to the Falls, the sylvan path is rich in natural wonders and lures thousands. Also, there are opportuni- ties for fishing. boating and canoeing in this area which embraces all the alluring features of a complete vaca- putting green nad a miniature course. ' find grassy spots where they may | tion land. Uncle Sam's fun-packed vacation guide. Edward J. Kelly, National Capital Parks official, conceived the idea of. this systematic holiday here. “Primarily,” says Kelly, “the itiner- ary was planned for people who are familiar with the city’s sightseeing shrines, historical wonders and cul- tural centers. Washington has un- surpassed recreational facilities and annually nearly 5,000,000 attendances are registered in our local parks and playgrounds. A rich award awaits those who take advantage of this vast opportunity for relaxation in the Dis- trict's inviting open spaces.” And the park official is right! Il ‘THE interest of the “stay-at- home-and-like-it” science, this writer joined a Washington family who chose to spend their leisure days discovering their own home town. We visited many out-of-the-way spots of uinsuspected and rare beauty—spots viewed by few persons, even lifelong residents. All of us, from elders down to youngsters, found diversions to please individual fancies. There was never a dull moment, proving the scope of the schedule’s suggestions. For those who wish to tread in our happy footsteps, here’s how it is done, as set forth in the following day-by- day program offered by the National Park Service: First day, Monday morning—Golf In Rock Creek Park. Here an 18-hole course over hill and dale, through picturesque woodlands and across streams, challenges the skill of the best golfer. The course has a na- tional reputation for quality and rivals the sportiest of private courses in this vicinity. Afternoon—Swim in the new East Potomac Park Pool . . . a refresh- ing plunge in filtered water. There B By Lucy Salamanca. ENATE MAJORITY LEADER ALBEN W. BARKLEY had some interesting comments to make with respect to the 1940 campaign in an interview with the writer yesterday. For one thing, Sen- ator Barkley stated the Republican party’ cannot hope to be anything but “a mere party of opposition” un- less it presents a definite, constructive and aggressive platform to the voters of this country in the next election. “The Ameritan people have grown accustomed to action,” Senator Bark- ley said, “and will not be satisfied to support any candidate whose sole bid for approval is his criticism of or opposition to the other party’'s prin- ciples. The Republican party, as now constituted, is made up of remnants of that reactionism which was: re- sponsible for a party split in 1912 and the defection of large numbers throughout the country. They can- not hope to secure a sufficient num- ber of adherents simply by pursuing policies of opposition. If they persist in so doing, they will never be more than ‘the party of opposition.’” In answer to an inquiry as to whether in his opinion the next Dem- ocratic presidential candidate - would be a liberal or' would reprfsent the conservative Southern wing, .Senator Barkley replied: “The Democratic party, I believe, should set as its goal and objective the advancement of liberalism. Even from the time of Jefferson the party has been dis- tinguished for its liberal tendencies are all the features of a modern rgm resort—boards for diving, ter- lines, s and it should proceed along liberal " Questioned about the probable pro- gram of the next Congress, the Sen- ate leader stated that while it was “impossible to predict” with any de- gree of definiteness, it seemed likely that agricultural legislation, “which we must consider,” would form part of it, also reorganization legislation and “perhaps tax legislation.” There would also be, he declared, “an un- doubted effort made to economize in order to balance the budget. It is extremely desirable,” he added. “that the budget be balanced by 1938.” IN THE opinion of Senator Barkley, the business men of this country will make no definite effort tq “re- trench™ in anticipation of any change in the political complexion in 1940. “So far ss I have been able to ob- serve,” he commented, “the whole tendency of American business is to go forward, and while -frequently there is opposition to legislation, such opposition does not affect the general trend. Business moves ahead despite it. The general condition of the coun- try depends upon more far-reaching factors than objection to specific leg- islation.” While the new Senafe leader ex- presses the. opinion that short ses- sions of Congress are “desirable,” he makes it clear that if any pressing problem is besetting the .Nation or & situation demands immediate action, the Senate and House should remain in session as long as legislation in connection with that problem is nec- essary or advisable. 5 One cannot imagine Senator Bark- ley himself going home just because, let us say, thers happens b‘ be hot BARKLEY RISE TO VLEADERSHIP A Head of Senate. Majority Has Made Record Identified With Liberal Objectives—Emphasizes Néed of Farm Aid and Declares Administ_ration Has Met Needs. weather in -Washington, nor so long as anything remains to be.done for which he is responsible. He gives an impression of tremendous vitality and reserve§ of strength that not even a majority floor leadership can shake. Certainly he has stood excellently well to date the burdens of office that fell unexpectedly to his share with the sudden decease of Joseph T. Robinson. He was, after a fashion, prepared for taking over just such a burden. He could not Know, of course, that he would be called into the office occu- pied by the President’s late loyal sup- porter from Arkansas. “But Senator Robinson had made me his assistant,” he points out, “and that naturally projected me into it. The possibility was always there. However, as it is an elective office, there was no way that I could know before I was ac- tually chosen that I would occupy my present position in the Senate.” Barkley likes “running aebate.” He declares it keeps one “on his mettle mentally.” Besides, he grew accus- tomed to it in the 14 years he spent in the House. It was also in the House that he learned a great deal about parliamentary law. So .much so, in fact; that today he is. considered an authority in those complicated and vague interpretations of procedure | which govern legislative routine, Par- liamentary law in the Senate, he be- lieves, is more difficiit, for in the Upper House it is based mainly upon precedent.. In the Lower House it is specific. A KENTUCKIAN from Paducah, Barkley leaves with one’an im- pression of that hospitable and friendly paturd for which his Blate s famed. of the Upper. House, in a strik Washington. He is genial and accessible to all who have a legitimate mission. But he does not waste a minute in & program that must conserve not only time, but phy- sical energy, to ipsure its success. A .vigorous proponent., of the New Deal and a close friend of the President, it is doubtful if any member of House or Semate takes & move praul pride SENATOR ALBEN W. BARKLEY, CHIEVED IN HARD BATTLES Democrat, of Kentucky, who succeeded the late Senator Joseph T. Robinson as majority leader ing acgon pose, taken while addressing a recent gathering in in getting through the objectives of his party. He breathed in politics, he assiured this writer, with his school books, reading everything he could lay a hand on that had anything to do with the subject. Likewise he pored over the lives of famous men, fascinated by careers, like that of Lineoin, that —Underwopd & Underwood. were won in the face of incredible hardships and handicaps. His own life parallels the life of such men to a certain extent, for every advantage gained was at the cost of unusual personal ‘effort. He has been janitor, to pay for & college education. He has peddled kitchen- (Continued on Second Page.) Eleventh day, Thursday morning— Have you tried you hand at badmine ton? Or shuffie board? These two sports | may be plaved on courts located in | the President’s Park, south of the 1st | Division Memorial between the Ellipse and Seventeenth street. An excellent form of recreation, badminton can be made as strenuous as you care to have it. | Afternoon—A swim and sun bath | at the McKinley Pool will prove a res | freshing diversion. After your swim, | visit West Potomac Park to witness | exciting soft ball games plaved there each evening at twilight. There are | 15 soft ball diamonds in this area. With more than 400 teams, representing nearly 50 organized leagues, soft ball | has become one of the most widely | played sports in the: Nation's Capisal. Twelfth day, Friday morning—If the fish don't bite often enough at the Tidal Basin or the Washington Chan- nel, try the Potomac from the sea wall along the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway between Constitution avenue and K street. Afterward you may en- joy a game of croquet on the velvety greensward of Meridian Park. There are six courts in this charming Italian garden, all lighted for night playing. During the afternoon., explors Washington from & bicycle. This sport is the “rage” here and people of all ages have “stormed” local shops whers ‘wheeled-steeds” may be rented for a nominal fee. Pedaling to Hains Point makes a good trip. Also a trail is provided around the polo oval in West Potomac Park. Veterans of the “pumping” pastime enjoy trave eling in Rock Creek Park, where coasting through the fords is an une usual experlence, FTER a vigorous day bicycling, the wandering stay-at-home may at- tend the campfire program at Pierce Mill, in Rock Creek Park. Here, roaring campfires, starlit skies and impressive talks by prominent ex- plorers and naturalists provide an evening's entertainment long-remems bered by the spectator. ‘Thirteenth day, Saturday morning— On your favorite mount, follow the bridle path along the river bank from K street to Hains Point and return along the Washington ‘Channel. Espe- cially alluring in the early morning, this trail skirts the pansy beds and rose gardens of West Potomac Park, and passes under the overhanging willows of East Potomac Park. In the afternoon take an automobile trip over the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, stopping at points of deep historic significance. Fourteenth day, Sunday—Lift time’s misty veil by touring Pierce Mill in Rock Creek Park. Recently restored by Uncle Sam, the ancient structure with is merrily whirling wheel in- spires one to hum “Old-Mill-Stream" songs. The mill operates throughout the week, busily grinding corn which later is used in Government cafe- terias. Spend the remainder of the day pic- nicking at Hains Point. Constantly swept by cooling breezes, the point is & beehive of activity. Overhead, huge transport planes-zoom by, and on the river an endless parade of pleasure craft lends a maritime touch to the picture. The day passes swiftly for the Hains Point’ picnicker. But -not until sun- set's glorious pattern is reflected in the Potomac does the stay-at-home vacationist realize his two-week ramb- lings have come 0 an end. ¥