New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-08

R ps, BY special contribution .....: 40 o.
co:i Of maintaining ,4,.is1 home Ct Ashford
Cost s"' Of main'aining Eunice Home at
chapel Hill " Observation-Disclosures. 1918 80
go, ........ e, ~. .,
LIS special contribution. ............ 1900 90
o,- 49, -- 1855 81
PENDANTS 1894 ca
Balance hand POS so
During the hard times the cash receipts foot
M somewhat less than has been the case for
several years past and for this reason the work
Of the fund has not been widely extended as
would have been possible If more money had
been received earlier N the season. Still the
results obtained have been wonderful, and only
a few years ago would have been considered
welnieh Impossible. All who have contributed
10 the fund. whether they gave much or little
can have the pleasure Of knowing that their
offerings have been the means Of helping to give
fortnights vacation to 1c171 little boys and
girls The children, too. should not be forgotten
for their little fairs and entertainments have
added many dollar to the fund and have
brought health and happiness 10 thousands OF
their less fortunate little brothers and sisters
The Fresh Air. season usually opens about
July l. but this year the first party left the city
on July 70 and was received under the protect
ing wings of Robins Nest at Tarrytown. ~ Y.
The Nest is conducted by some Of the kind
hearted people Of Tarrytown. and is example
Of what can be accomplished when project is
backed by willing hands and loving hearts Dur
ing the summer it received seventy little girls,
and it could receive no better testimonial than
the bright eyes and rosy cheeks which were the
invariabe result of a two weeks stay in the
midst Of its pleasures
A few days later a party of seventeen boys set
out for Ellenville. y. Y. where they were enter
tanned in home conducted by St. Johns Guild.
Of Ellenve. Ii has always been the desire of
those interested in this home to have the poorest
and most delicate children sent to them. and il
is certain that no better place could be found
FOR child that needs special attention and care.
All the other homes were opened by one.
Elm Cottage" at Fairfield. Conn. has received
almost hundred little girls Happy Land"
at Tenahy. y. j.. the objective point of
forty youngsters every two weeks Some OF
Poughkeepsies kind-hearted citizens raised
Fresh-Air Fund and obtained the use OF fine
building. once the site Of military school, in
which t. entertain the children. During the
summer they gave relief to l55 little ones. CLAY
crack and Hudson. y. V, also desired To join the
great army Of workers. and secured beautiful
Spot near tidNcTdCh. WHICH VIII ipilS bt ItlH'ii-
bered by 100 little boys and girls "Eunice
Home" near Atlantic Highlands y. j.. has
double advantage because Of its situation. 1t is
set on top OF hill and is surrounded by wood.
and this gives the children a taste Of life among
the mountains. while it's proximity TO the sea
shore has all the advantages common to sea-
side homes In this the second year of its work
under the present management. it has sheltered
.Sl children st Helen's Home" Curtisville
Mass put itself in evidence for the second time
by entertaining eleven parties of fifty children
each The interest Of the neghbors In the beau
,iful work being done here has not abated in the
least. and the number of visitors in one day mas
reached ffty-eight. Ashford Hill Retreat Is
name which will for long time bring back happy
memories to hundreds OF little tots. 1t has been
conducted for several years by the Church OF the
Holy Communion. OF this city. ana ms year
was most generously pu' at The disposai Oh Inc
Tribune Fresh-Air Fund 1t has peeh pro-
nounced a big success by every one Of the 1lO'
mites who have enjoyed a two weeks stay III me
midst Of its groves and orchards
While so much has been done in the homes
the friends of the children in country towns
and villages have by no means been ldie' MANY
places which have entertained chilofeh io'
years again feii INTO iinc and many towns
which never before tool. active part In the
work have made d splendid showing. ne
country with It's invitations was away way - tha
Of the city with its dollars. and just AT me
height Of the season invitations FOR nuhcfeus VI
children had TO be declined because me u ,I
was empty Parties were sent 10 Newoiia
shire Vermont. Massachusetts. COnnecucu''
Nev-York New-Jersey. Pennsylvania MAJ!
land and even Virginia. far away bGt alMaS
generous and hospitabie, entertained seNei"i
companies Quite a number Of places sent IN or
for hundred children. Inc DdnH'i
town Of the season was Pittsheld, Mass inis
beautiful city among the Berkshires receieN
Se5 little ones. ,., 1, IN
One Of the features OF the work. which Is On
The increase every year Is the large numDer Oh
children who are invited To Visit tne same iam
lily year after year. They go under the nam ~
# specials" and usually are sent out e"i'! -"
the season and stay until September , -,
The fund still enjoys an unproKeh iecCiu a.
regard 10 railroad accidents. Not single IN
jury was received by child whiIe en- iVu'e "a
or from the country. The railway othciais Ieilu
the officers OF the fund every aid in their power
and do everything possible for the coiiiIor W
the little travellers Each year mas lts puss
week" during which the whole once lofce -
kept on the aui vive. This year 1t was the Weeh
including July 30 and August a. ana the loIom
ing statement will serve 10 sno" Tp % 20 nnt 7
D. M Saturday August 4. there was not sihsie
hour Of the day or night when there was ~, !"
Of children either h gong TO Of the
manager during that period can better De lilas
ined than described. All went well howevel,
and the week passed without a mishap OF any
description. -, -, ,,r. and
The question Of how to get rid OF uir, ai ha
vermin still continues to be great tno,i IA sa a
side ~ tho management This year the nsht
was begun early and was wssed with nn una,
visor throughout the season Each eniiu Wa va
subjected to a rigid and uncompIoniissnme tastmre
nation. and IL the least ob)ectlonapie I'm
was found it was at once refused clean , G',.
OF entry. All Of the boys and many VI snr md md
were compelled to have their hair cur sho,
we're almost without number. yet In spite OF
these precautions d few cases OF verrnin WI
found The greatest care Is taken agains. ha
Ing children from houses where any disease .h i
obtained a foothold the funds efforts III 'his
direction being greatly aided by the SOAR ,,rinu
Health. which each day sends the eN"''"'e
The railroads still continue to help on inc
work by giving greatly reduced rates an, anu :" ali