New-York tribune., 1879-03-12

AR Reid concluded to avail himself of the facilities
Of the Childrcn's AID Society for sending thirty
four boys, without homes or resources here, to as
many homes with reputable farmers in Kansas
The party was carefully selected, arrange
ments were made for placing them suitably IN
Kansas the condition of the several boys was par
ticularly inquired into and everything beng
ready they were yesterday gathered at the Chll-
dren's Aid Society, whence they started last even
ing on their journey, under the care OF James. l.
Brace. an agent of the society.
SCENES AT THE SOCIETY'S ROOMS.
The bows began to assemble at the rooms
Of the society at about 10 m yesterday few accom-
panied by friends. but most of them alone Some were
dressed in clothing which was neat and IN
GOOD order though of cheap material; others
wore what was little better than rags The
faces all seemed hopeful, and bore the stamp OF
Intelligence. few of foreign birth, but nearly
all were natives OF the United States, ana none
were the children OF pauper parents. In relating the
simple of their lives they told OF struggles on inc
part OF their fathers and mothers to keep their fes
tocether while they lived, and OF honest work per-
formed by themselves whenever they could get work
10 do Their purpose in going West was 10 nave homes
and to earn an honest living by hard work. They
were older than the members OF most OF the parueH
which have been sent out by the Cmdrens Aid Society
and the boys to have thought the matter over
and decided each for himself, that in the West
were better opportunities for attaining prosper
GUS future than the city which they had tried for
many years.
About noon the number Of boys was increased by A
party OF nine from the Putnam County Poorhouse in
charge of Supervisors Taylor and Holden. These
children have been left I'm charge Of the county auor-
ties from time TO tme and far as is known are Will
out fathers or mothers. The Chdrens AldSocley had
been induced to include them among those VINO were
10 be provided with Western homes and took advantage
t4fxr N
Reid's patty. Some were quite young, the ages
ranging from five fifteen two three OF the younger
ones having brothers few years Oderwho looked aiter
them with afectiOnate interest. All seemed bright ana
eontented except little fellow who every few min
ues went with many sObs aud nen wiped bis eyes and
attempted to look happy. but with little success lie
WAS too Young TO tell his troubles, and one could ONLY
conjecture what in the poor home he had left
which be missed and missing was unhappy
The bows we're taken down stairs one or two time,
and furnished with outfit OF serVIceaDe clOthlhg'
from warm cloth cap to stout laced boots On their re-
turn some were hardly recognizable IN their new gar
mente. of which they evidently felt proud Before
the party departed for the station all were warmly ana
neatly dressed. Ample baskets OF provisions were
packed TO last them for day, and bundles
Of tin dppers tied together, from which they VIII
drink the be purchased at stations on the route
From time TO time teachers from the schools called III
70 bid goodbye TO favOrite pupil, aud one sadeyed
girl came TO see her little brother of for his new home
She bore up bravey. her face wearing an encouraging
smile so long as he could il, and being bahed In
tears as soon as he was out of sight
While the boys were awaiting their departure James
F. Brace related the manner in which homes were to
be found for them in the West He will take the party
10 Fort Scott. Kansas, where committee OF cl'Zeu
i%w" exm4Hber of Congress DR. =. ~ Mcdonald ard
others have made arrangements ioI tie
on Friday next a party of boys would arrive, for the
purpose OF finding homes among The farmers OF tn VI
cnity and on Their arrival at Fort Scott large number
of farmers will lie In town. ready TO select Dols "hol
they wish to employ. The local committee "l DE pre-
pared youch for the character OF the applicants anu
Mr Brace prepared 10 furnish testimoTiaii ~
in regard to the industry ana go3n eua%acevf % t ot
random from the streets, but have come to the ocel
Of the society through the nnnv
recommending them 1Or removal TO the west; MT MT'
SON i'm whose care child has been left these VIII be
recorded the books OF the society; constai. Mtei-
will he kept up with tue children auu 'ei iu'Io
careers VIII DC watched with interest
PREVIOUS SUCCESS OF THE BOYS.
The percentage of those who have left the homes which
have furnished them by the aid OF the society MI
Brace said is very small. Most of them do well. and
some are very successful carrying the sharpness they
acquired In the struggle for life in the streets OF New
York into their new experience.
Letters which had been received by H. A. Hottie, the
agent for the society IN the Southern States
were shown 10 visitors. One from gentleman
in Morgan County. Ca, gave the following account
The older one has saved enough money 70 buy flock OF
forty sheep and gone into the w0oi-groWlng DUST
mess with prospect OF doing we'll The other Is earning
SI0 a month aud his board on farm. Both
are respected in the neighbOrhOod where they
live A letter from boy who has Deen OUT
only short time, 10 one or the industrial
school teachers that he can get gOOd places Tor
a number of bows IL they viii como out, ana ADDS
Read this to boys. Take my advice ana give up
5.cent shines aud come out here. Mr. HOit sald that
he ad taken between and three hundred boys into
Virginia Georgia and North Carolina, OF whom so per
cent have remaned and have done well They are taken
into the families Of those who assume charge oil the
and are treated we'll He could hnd places Tor zoo BOYS
al once and cOuld find boys well recommended by
the teachers of he II the society had the
sending them out. He had talhed WIN PTohl-
men in the Southern states, ana WIN the farmers,
need labor on which they can depend ana an are
anxious for them 10 come The cost OF udhsPoIt"Con Is
all that stands in the way. 49,
John Eaton, Commissioner Of Education called al the
Of the society early yesterday afternoon, ana
eyinced great the boys who were assembled
there. lie had watched the operations OF the society,
he SAID many years and amazed al the success
II had achieved. The small peTcentage OF t1e DOSs
whom homes had been provided ana VINO nad turned
out badly was remarkable. He spoke hlghiy OF tAe
plan OF the society IN giving the boys d chahce
70 career and related several instances
Of which known Of prOteg6s OF the society VINO
had become valuable citizens He told The story or a
boy who years put IN the care OF The
Chdreus Aid Society and sent West In MS new nome
through college studied theology and is now al active
ana earnest missionary.
PARTING ADVICE TO THE BOYS
Soon after D. H. Mr. Reid visited the rooms OF the