New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-07

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visit to the ssnItafia@ can tell sligo You how enjoyed
They had such nice milk to drink, and every day
washed them in salt Az the end OF the week they
Presently they began drOOp, and I'm going down
again I'm sure they win soon be perfectly we'll"
Another woman from Avenue and Tenthst.,
carrying SICK child about ayear old "My boys awful
about He 6a had the summer plant seven weeks and
cannot stand. Pm hardly able 70 lake Of him my
too The doctor says my Will die" and the
looked very sad, but not more 50 than many others
whose stories were not told.
ENJOYMENT AT THE BEACH
Finally the beach reached after an hours ride,
and MIRA King stood the porch 10 welcome the party
Then she proposed glass OF milk for each OF the
children. Directly, those VINO to remain
week-about thirty mothers with their children-were
taken into the dOrmitory where beds allotted
to them. While these were making themselves at home
the day visitors had passed little grove behind
the house. There the children immediately fell to max
ing sand pies, while their mothers down and pre-
pared for lunch OF tea milk coffee aud good bread and
butter which had been provided them. Presently,
within the house, substantial dinner given to the
weekly vstors," and the sick children attended
by the doctor. Finally, every face was smiling and
happy except the faces OF the poor little who
were III. Even they looked relieved in the light Of con-
tentTent that shone from their mothers faces.
After the midday meal, the party went to the beach
for BATH Dresses and lighthouses provided by
Mr.. King free OF charge. Not every wanted
battle but those VINO did venture into the surf
lost all umidty. and, holding TO the ropes, Kicked
sputtered and shouted with pleasure Some Of the little
content TO wade about barefoOted, with their
clothes held very high They played tag with the
they rolled in and out tho beach, and often
caught When the time for returning approached there
tie offer OF another lunch Of crackers and milk at
the house. The children would have dislked TO start
for home at hallpast II they mad not been somewhat
tired with their days pleasure; As it was there were
ever, both from parents and children. The party
reached tho city safely about o'clock.
On Wednesday, preparations had been made TO receive
three carloads OF visitors for the day, and perhaps
dozen mothers the remainder OF tho week But the
weather had changed and only carload OF happy
pie went down 10 the beach. These generally rom
Calvary Mission of which Mrs Miles ia the Missionary
and the Rev. q. s. Pumbey pastor Thirty mothers ana
fOrtytwO children the trip. Notwithstanding that
tho day was dark ana misty ali seemed to enjoy them
selves as much as any OF their predecessors.
THE LAST OF THE DAY EXCURSIONS.
The day excursions have had much similarity, vary
ing chiefly in the numbers Of those who attend them.
One Of the largest and peasantes and the last of those
given with the $500 devoted To the sanitarum, took
place yesterday Three carloads Of people left Hunters
Point at $50 In the morning comprising more than 100
mothers and $50 children. Forty-nye mothers with
ffty-nye children from Calvary Chapel at No. 151
WOrth-st group OF twelve frOm Carmel Chapel,
in the Bowery From the Howard Mission, from the
Deborah Nursery. at No. 81 East Broadway, and from
the Mariners Temple sunday-school, came 100 more,
and from the Harper Industrial School in LudlOwst,
800 Mrs Nellie Miles from her day-nursery at No. 1919
worth-st, brought eighteen children generally with
out their mothers Mrs Miless nursery has just been
started and In living the faith that voluntary
contributions viii nay its expenses Most OF the poor
women who leave their children there during the day
while they work, stayed In the city, pleased that
their children. ut least, could be happy. one or two
mothers, however who have had particularly hard
time OF late persuaded TO take days recreation
for themselves. Among these palc-loOking woman
IA two children, the youngest not year old. Only
short time ago she making effort 20 have her
children placed charitable institution, saying that
otherwise they must sta,ye. city missionary sug-
gesed the day nursery and the children are cared
Tor there while tho mother dollar day by work
ing at different houses. When she can she pays or
10 cents q day for the keeping Of the children.
The day was beautiful The sky occasionally over
cast with clouds hut they caused gloom and relieved
the binding glare OF tho long stretches Of white sand
The children seemed never so happy. As soon as the
train reached Rockawag, the entire $50 went 70 the
beach In front Of the building which Mr.. King has
taken for next yoa The mothers seated themselves at
tables on the piazza and opened the little stores they
had themselves been able 10 provide for the picnic.
while tea and bread butter furnished by Mrs
King
Meanwhile tho little ones hundred or more. or. N
fact ali those In their mothers were on the
beach The surf was not high aud the tide was going
ID
SHOES and stockings, whore there were any,
were OF in a moment. aud rolling up their
trousers or pinnng up their dresses, the boys and
girls with a great shout. made rush for the surf.
Thoy followed the receding waves until they turned
toward shore again; then the children scampered be
fore them. One or two fell headlong and got their
CLOTHES wet Tley wcrc little scared for moment,
but IN no way hurt Indeed the fact that their clothes
no longer could he damaged by the water sool made
them bravcly Indifferent when chasing the waves the
next time. Some OF the mothers had brought along
nrhgafmcns or extra skirts, which their children used
IA bathing suits The httost ones were allowed to
tumble about IA their pare skins great many OF the
women bathed among the shouting group OF CHILDREN,
and seemed equally happy.
After an hour OF this pleasure the lunch was
ready Bread aud butter cake ard pies quickly dsap
reared IN yOricious little mouths The women took their
enjoyment more slowly they did their tea The formal
Gazing lasted an hour but many OF the children kept
away on the remnants OF the feabt until half
past -four, When II time TO 20 home.
on n 1 sone Of them for the youngsters Then the
children TELL a-spadug, ana ne beaeh was dgstu up ny
monuments, not 60 mention innumerable pies were
made oftbo sand. For two or three rOus tho pcaen
sw,rned with happy children.
." A. aiO o'clock il was tim, to start for home As
ngua many OF tho children did not want to GO. some
boweyer were too tired 10 object. They dragged
themselves along holding fast to their mothers Shifts
trailing their tlo buckets ana spades ~ tntir easnrr
of shell and bright soa-weed. When once IN the cars
the party was very suDdued and the tfip nome was
onck MANY OF the children fell fast asleep, ana were
carried on the ferries and home by their patonl
mothers, ~ -. 49,. ,,.o, ao,,,,
aimee Monday will return home. Yesterday they ail
seomed much benefited. This WIS particularly the case
with The LITTLE twins OF Mrs Haney and the sick boy OF
Inc wonan from Tentn-st and AyenueC, 1hat niue
Fellow can stand and walk now, aud has no traces OF
icncss The tee thing children brighter and make
less fuss-their mothers say. The women express tue
Iiyelirst gratitude and appreciation on the klnd h
yghicL has given them much pleasure, Iney nave
iicd dawn blessings unnumbered on the head Of their
onsnown friend M. King In talking over the matter
eyenipR said that he considered these last Two
The most successful weeks or the season
DISTRIBUTION BY MRS. A. r. BROWN
Mrs A. H. Brown, superintendent OF the female branch
Of the City Msson devoted the $50 given TO her 10 the