New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-08
dent: J. T. Brew, vice. president John H. Rehinl
secretary, and August Meyer, treasurer.
ONE MANS NOBLE CHARITY.
THE TRIBUNE DAY EXCURSIONS AGAIN BEGIN
THEIR BENEFTCENr WORK. ;

THEIR BENEVOLENT WORK.
The Tribune Day Excursions for the season began
on Wednesday, with a large party from Brooklyn
sarn's spacious barge Warren had been secured for
the OCCASION and BY O'Clock she was rapidly 70
celvng her load Of poor children and mothers The
excursion was arranged by the Brooklyn Children's
Aid Society, and under the personal management
OF the Rev. H. G. Golden, pastor OF the City Park
Chapel and p. W. Scofed. assistant superintendent Of
the Park Avenue Branch OF the Tompkins Avenue Con-
gregatonal Church. 1t not intended to take IN
any particular school, but to benefit those most In need
of fresh air from the section OF Brooklyn about the
Navy Yard. Mr.. Golden, In distributing the tickets,
went among the tenementhouses. and endeavored to
give tickets to those who would be unable to leave
the city for day in any other way and who would DO
unquestionably strengthened by a days outing
At o 80 O'Clock the barges left the pier. towed by
the tug Horace Is. Freeman. After rounding the Bat
terry the course taken up the Hudson along the
Pail sades TO Excelsior Grove. which Is delightfully."-
situated the west bank Of the river, directly oppo
site Yonkers The grove beautiful spot, and h pro
vided with all convenences for picnic party. II
is used during the exclusively by The Tribune
Day Excursions. 1t is in charge Of competent man,
who keeps it in excellent condition, and takes great
pains to add the comfort of the excursion parties
The excursion arrived at Excelsior a little after
O'Clock and the GAO guests were scattered In All
directions the trees and rocks. some ate their
luncheons at the large tables which abundant In
dlHernt parts OF the grove others preferred inc uo
picnic style, and took their luncheons seated upon
the grass rocks.
The eating was soon disposed Of and then camo
the rambles along the foot OF the Palisades. Tho
Drawer ones tried their skill and muscle in climbing
among the bouders, while others content TO
stroll along the shady paths by the shore. OF
the boys tried the bathing, which Is fascinating to
every city urchin. This sport can be INDUCED In with
safety at Excelsior because Of the sandy beach and
shallow which extends for from
the shore. The excursion remarkable for the
number OF mothers with Infants 10 arms There were
over 100 babies on board, only a few weeks old. Who
can estimate the good done them by the day on the
water1
one thing which proved a great boon to the little
ones was the abundance of excellent milk furnished
free Of charge. Music was also board. and In the
pavilion at the grove
At 3 80 p. m. the hoarse whistle OF the tug sum-
moned the party board. and reluctantly they left
the natural beauties Of Excelsior and began the return
sail in the cool OF the afternoon. The landing In
Brooklyn was made at 45, and the party separated
TO 60 to their various homes in the crowded city,
again TO breathe their sitting atmOsp hcrc, laden with
foul odors and rich In disease. But the days trip
left them in Strengthened condition, and better able
to cope with their unpleasant surroundings. Many Of
them may not leave the city again this season, yet
the fresh air taken into their lungs during the day on
the river will doubtless in many be the meane of
prolOngng saving lives which without it
would have fallen prey 10 the heat and unhealthy
surroundings. The party which left Brooklyn in the
morning, pale and siclly returned at night with color
In their cheeks and with eyes frightened. Every
movement showed increased health aud strength
1t must not be forgotten that this great work was
made possible through the magnificent charity OF one
man. This benefaotor Of the poor Of NewlOr and
brooklyn meets the entire expense of The Tribune Day
Excursions. lie does this only condition that his
shall not be published To appreciate the mag
nude OF his work one must consider that there are
to be twenty five excursions, and that nearly
many thousands VI poor people Will be benefited
by them, free Of charge. There will be more
cursOns this week. one from Washington Market Dock
and one from East Eghty-siXthst.