New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-14
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Of the previous twelve years since the work was IN
ftiated. Tic FTcSh-Air management, however, mas
made noticeable innovation this year, and so lar
its Improvement and success over tho old system nave
been marked; instead Of taking the children IN com
pancs of four and five hundred. or even, indeed IN
greater numbers they get their outing IN parties
of less number which occasions moro Individual OK
cursons but at the same time entails less trouble IN
preparation, less confusion, fewer opportunities ior
errors ami greater by far to both the attendants
and the little travellers themselves To the eyes OF
those unacquainted with the working OF TINS Deau'lul
charity, and even in the minds OF tho railroad men
themselves this order of things seems TO diminish
the magnitude OF the Frcsh-Ar work. but neVer'he
less its results have been gratifying that, unless
some unforeseen circumstance occurs TO prevent, inc
present method will be continued
One of the largest parties Of the summer was tha'
which left the Grand Central Station Wednesday night
ut IL go O'Clock for Rensselaer, Fails and neghborDg
tswns in Northern New-York by the courtesy OF tho
officials of the NewYork Central road the cars for the
children were ready for them by half past o'clock
The little by previous appointment were all Oh
hand in good time each provided with package ot
luncheon and change OF raimcnt in anticipation OF
the rollicking romps fields and on grassy hhisues
The whole seventy went aboard mmcua'e
iy upon their arrival at the station and fully an hour
before tho train started many a little fellow was
fast asleep resting quite comfortably. in all prop
ability, the soft cushioned seats ana corners Vi
the cars, as II he had been upon the hard floor or
straw pallet OF his own dark tenement house Some
of the older boys and girls. however, before gong 10
sleep evnced those proclvi;ics which characterize
children of every class by trying TO appcase their IN
saable appetites with the contents Of their hlnch
baskets 1t IS surprising how much these children
eat.
AL Of these children. except the six who went TO
Forestport and the nine for Marcy, return by specai
Invitation to the hosts whom they visited iast
summer The entertainers become devotedly attached
TO the little boys and girls. and is It TO be wondered
at? No man of heart look into their pale fuTowed
faces without feeling an interest I'm their welfare,
and how much must this sentiment be enhanced aiter
they have spent happy weeks in your own homes
Some OF the girls over twelve years, the limit
In age, but none prohibited from going when they
receive a special invitation. Throughout the year
these children in many instances maintain core
Spondence with their country acquainances, and ohen
exchange photographs and other rinkes
The children who 20 TO Rensselaer, Falls are all from
Hope Chapel at No. 800 East Fourth-st near Avenue
d, Of which the Rev. John B. Devins has pastoral
.hargc This IS one Of the missions connected with
Dr. Howard Crosby's church. The childpen were all
light and neatly dressed in fact, well were somc
Of them attired three years ago, when first WISHING
Rensselaer, Falls, that several Of the hosts were de-
eeived IN regard TO the financial status of the chill
ercm's parents. The older girls make paper boxes
Ind artificial flowers. One little maiden seems doib-
insane. A kind friend, however, has given her such
. thorough musical education that she now acts as
prganist for school Of 600 children. The Hope
Chapel Sunday-school contains many Germans Each
.hild last night card telling what school came
from, and the names and addresses IF The child me
ing physicians of the party were Drs. Hopkins DaIicl
fnd ks N and Io tGe hq1s FG % Iar Mrs.
stacy Mr Hammond Mr. bentley Mrs NJ Thompson
\. J.
Redel; FOrestport-Mrs. II. Z. Baker; AmeS- Mrs.
stephems Trsbrrs"IIr sO' WoodcI &dams-Sirs
Hazel Mrs. T Walters; LowvilleMrs. Lampher;
party of ten boys left NewYork Wednesday under
the auspices of The Tribune Fresh Air Fund for Green
the nearest railway station by the Rev. b. NJ Var
Hngton. pastor OF the Episcopaian Church IN Green
wfch who each summer for The last thlte Years mas
entertained children from the city at farmh house al
Joining his home. These boys will be succeeded by
mother party in two weeks, and so on throughout the
GUNNER. all being chosen from the St. Augustine
Wednesday letter was published from a little girl
eking to be sent to the country. Here is one from
he other end Of the line;
tome Editor or me Tribune.
Sir: The two little girls that Miss D brought me
uly spend the month o. July my residence at W
re real little comoItSheing sisters, they care for each
ther's little wants. They happy and content and the
alort time of only little week has made
ealthy look in their little pale faces They are little
roube and the satisfaction and my family Of
eeng these little happy in The country air far out
ays for ana cost am sure that within radius
fifty New-Yolk CITY, thousands OF city children
ould be into families ithou pay for az least one
month during the The mothers OF these children
any representative OF the FfestAir Fund viii be wei
ome at any time visit them at my humble home at
". Sincerely yours l. D.
pretty and interesting party went from the West
hide Day Nursery. in Foltieih-st, 10 Quincy. Mass,
Thursday by way Of the Fan River Line There were
fifteen children in all ten of them three earolds, and
me boz in The parry. chubby little fellow Of four
reais The little dots made a sweet picture as they
ace babycans VIII tag pinned Oh 1e PACK Of eSe eH
sursery, 2GG West For ieth-st NewYOIk CITY forward
o Mrs. William AmOry. j., quincy, Mass ana ON me
everse side the chilrs name It was harry thought
aslly be separated from Other children on the boat
md The card pinned on the back Will prevent chids
hree of this party dead. the mothers are washer
Se mothers sasf leave home every day to 60 to Their places
employment and they take ines maDIe comfort from
ipon the return OF nlghtfanL No children of people
rho drink are taken by The ladies' OF ne institution
The little oddlers report each day at the nursery be-
Meen fpast and Z in the ing and i'm
nedatey usher in the day Of study and play by wash
md bath, Injuries beyond the comprehension of the
werage tenement denizen They then play and learn
erscs and the alphabet alternately through the morn
pc. Dinner IS followed by a nap Of two hours, and
onnnes 81 until MI iher moRep come for them in the
rening They can all sing the ordinary dittes Of
childhood and repeat all the melodies OF Mother
loose. But visit to the country IS more than their
title minds can nnders tend and one wee mis- in ner
promised to take good Of her mamma while she
vas gone
A large luncheon taken along and the necessary
ihangeS Of clothing were sent ahead together in cne
runk On leaving tho boat. warm coffee was served
instead Of milk. IN order that the children might
We less liable 10 be made sick by The ride They
rcre welcomed and entertained at Quincy, Mass, by
5rs william Am0ry. IT,, who has two large cottages
ftuated I'm a beautiful grove overlooking Boston Bay
bne of these with broad piazza In front IS devoted
exclusively to the entertainment Of the children
heretofore, the children have been drawn from Boston,
ant this year THIS wealthy ana benevolent lady, being
q in est
6under, sent for tho Ncw-YOrk children.
Another Tribune" FRESHMAN party for liightstovn
z. j.. and ifs vicinity left al p. NJ. yesterday from
One Cortlandt-st. ferry. G. o. Norton, Of lights
pwn. met them upon their arrival and distributed
be children among The Jersey fruit farms IN ard
round the town There are now nearly 200 Fresh
Air children I'm that neishborhood all enjoying the
most pleasant time Of their lives by virtue Of the
rOsjty Of LIFE Some Of the parties VIII return
ne early part ~ next week, but other excursions viii
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