The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-08-02
POOR CHILDREN'S PICNIC.

POOR CHILDREN'S PICNIC.
Excursion OF the Eleventh Ward Juve-
niles to Oriental Grove.
More ana more popular grow the children's free
excursions. That from the Eleventh ward yester
day was in many features the browning success OF
the season. Almost from sunrise the neign
hood OF the police station at Union Market Hous-
ton street and avenue d, was Frightened by the
presence OF hundreds of pretty children. in their
best clothes, ready for day OF fun and frolic At
eight O'Clock the procession was formed, number
ing close upon twenty ave hundred as happy faces
as ever summers sun shone on. Preceded by
the Governors Island Band the CAV company
moved under charge Of the police toward the pier
at the foot OF East Filth street, where the barge
Chicago Lay awaiting It's reightage OF delighted
children Az they marched to merry strains they
carried proudly the bright gay nags and banners
presented to the ASSOCIATION by generous and
charitable lady, and were greeted at every step
by great cOncourse OF proud and thankful
mothers glad to see their little ones enjoying o
pleasure provided by the thoughtful uberaity of
those whose own children are not doomed to
breathe heavens summer air in the densely
thronged tenement houses In the close and
narrow streets. BY nine O'Clock the barge was
loaded. As the line approached the gangplank
Colonel Williams and the policemen under his
direction rejected from the ranks oil whose size
showed them to be over thirteen years OF age.
BY this culling process large company was left
on the wharf when the boat was iull, perhaps two
hundred Some OF these were big boys from other
wards, whO obtaining tickets, had calculated on q
day memorable for free ice cream and other DEL
icacies, sucn as are furnished Tor the benefit Of
smaller and better children.
TWO THOUSAND BABIES AFLoAr
After each child stepped on the boat, he or she
was handed ticket tor the refreshments On
counting these 1t was found that the excursion
carried 2,1l3 youngsters, OF whom about one
thousand five hundred were under niue
years OF age, many of them Just barely
able TO walk alone. noticeable proper .
ton OF these laughing babies were evidently OF
Jewish origin. German was the mother tongue Of
the general mass handsomer coll cotton of that
number OF children was never seen together.
Hundreds OF them were positively beautiful in
form and feature, while hearty enjoyment lent a
lip with grateful smiles. the boys went upon
the upper deck, while the girls remained
the band playing ast tor tine
who in turn danced, marched or sung geefuliy as
the barge gllded swiftly up the East River and the
from passing steamers and boats and from the
shore, While waving hags and handkerchiels
CduSHt tho eye dt dlulost every WomeuIs
THE TREAT.
Soon after the start eacn boy and girl received a
wiches were plentifully served TO each going or
the boat at tue grove, when was reached at
eleven O'Clock, alter most delightful sail through
the charming Sceners OF the East River ana sound.
On the return ice cream and cake or the best quail
lty were distributed TO every boy and girl, wLO
were bountiuly served, though their numbers
proved larger than had been expected. Lemonade
by the barreIu was also provided. NJ child OF
tile two thousand tailed to receive a iun share OF
all these SuDStantlllS ana dalnttCS, and all were
satisfied with the bountiiul treat provided ior
tBem
1t was long, bright stream OF happy childhood
which crossed the wooden pier at ocean Grove
from the deck OF tue chicago Long before the
last OF the line had reached the shade the first
having disposed OF their sandwiches aud piled
their clothing on the bank were disp0rtlng in the
blue waters vi the SOUND on the pebby beach
which fronts the grove, at one OF The prettiest
right soon appeared amphlbiOus, many Of them
swimming like ducks and diving like frogs from
to the lett and soon If
not SO lamil ar with the brine, as appreciatIve Of
It's charms. For once they had chance to tumble
IN the Hood, safely and to their nearss content.
Many, not caring or daring to sport IN the waves,
were soon roaming about under tne deep shade Of
the oaks, hickores, eims and cedars, break
ing bouIhs and cuing flowers as trophies.
No dampness made the woods disagreeabe and
the city cnlidren, whose lives are IN close, dusty
Streets larry reveiled In the grove. Meanwhile
Mr.. Punch collected a delighted crowd in the
pavilion, under the trees. where they laughed and
three hours, crammed with strange, sweet pleas.
ures, were passed thus IN the woods and waters at
oriental Grove.
HoMEwARD IN A SHOWER
Sooner than 1t would otherwise have done
sounded the steam whistle IOr the return. This
because a shower cloud lowered. After all were
safe board and the barge on her way home the
fierce, heavy shower struck the excursion. 1t
rained most OF the way home, but this interlered
only slightly with the merry party. Their dance
or march went on the same; equally they enjoyed
the good things placed Lelore tnem and none the
leca they remembered With charmed rladneSS the
bright pleasure day they had. passed. They
came to the Third street wharf a. five O'CLOCK,
where many were met In the shower Dy mothers
shouting and laughing, homewarfs. swinging their
green bOugns waving their floral treasures,
they wore faces as bright and glad as though no
rain had been railing. They lett the boat with
smiling adeus to Colonel Williams aud the officers
whose care had been exercised all day Tor their
tuted and sustained this admirable arrangement
whereby the poor children Of the city enjoy small
share Of open air pleasure IN these long summer
days.
BY the bills In Colonel Williams hands II appears
this excursion cost s674 o. TINS sum DIVIDED by
2,l13, the number OF children carried. Will snow
the cost OF u day OF absolute happiness to these
little ones to have been but about thIrty.twO
cents Wat other investment Can show SUCH
ample returns !?
The White star Line Tenders . Wharf.
The following received by the Rev. Alvah WIS
wall Master OF ST. johns Guild, will be read with
peasure:-
WHITE STAR LINE, No. 10 BROADWAY,
To Mr. PENNALL, White Star wharf,.
You will oblge me BY giving every facility TO the man.
ton Of their barge &c X. j. CORTIS.
towed TO the above wharf and put In readiness for
immediate service.
FLOATING HOSPITAL.