New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-15
THEIR CUP OF JOY FULL
CHILDREN SENT OUT BY THE TRIBUNE
FRESH-ATR FUND.
THE GUESTS or JOHN E. PARSONS SAD ONLY
WHEN THEY THINK THAT THEY MUST
LEAVE ST HEI.EN'S HOME.


LEAVE ST. HELENs HOME
Curtsvire. Mass July - (SpecaD.-ChrisItian
workers whose life Is spent among the people whom
the public call the poorer classes. and whom some
unthlnkngly term the "Other Half" are panied by
the constant look Of sadness the faces OF
many people True. the children romp at times and
sing their songs while at play. but when their faces
are in repose the careworn look returns. Especially
Is this the with the members Of the large class
known little mothers" who are really kinder
garten children. who spend the day as mother and
nurse TO one or two still smaller children. while the
natural parent washes and scrubs or looks In vain
for work with which to support those whom God
has given her.
A party Of fifty children left NewYork few
days ago In OF a missionary. Three days later
fifty more children came. To-day the nifty boys
and fifty girls are the guests OF John L. Parsons,
the well-known NewYor lawyer. in the beautiful
building fitted up by him last year at great ex-
pense a memorial 10 his daughter. Miss Helen
Parsons. and named in her honor St Ielen's Home.
Half OF the children are from Hope Chapel In the
East Side of New-York. and the rest come from
Christ Chapel on the West Side; the former is
branch of the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
and the latter is branch Of the Brick Church. also
Presbyterian.
In the party now joyouS many children
whose faces never seemed so bright as they do to-
day. II would BE- unjust to the children to make
public their home lives. and yet II Is fair 70 those
who contribute so generously to The Tribune Fund
know something OF the needs Of It's benenciaries
One child OF eleven has left at home her widowed
mother and three younger sisters. As soon as Annie
returns the second sister. aged nine, VIII take her
place In the country Now she is the little
mother" When the children have had their vaca-
tons they are to be committed to an institution.
What can do?' asks the mother. an Industrious
German woman Il can support two Of the children
by washing but not four" II Is a cause for rejoic-
Ming that into these sad lives much sunshine
is to be poured this summer.
Another girl OF ten Is woman OF thirty in
though,fulness. on her tiny shoulders she carries
burdens that would sink into despair many per
son older In years The rent the doctors bills. the
weekly insurance that the disgrace Of the Potters
Field may be prevented. the bakers bllls-the
butcher and the grocer not visited often these
days-these are to lli,le Hannah what dolls and
| dishes and gowns and parties are 70 many Of the
| children who will read these words Again and
| again she trudges mile after mile with her father
| looking FOR work for him not cent for relef
! j. dreamed Of They would spurn the thought
of receiving aid. "Only work for my papa" IL all
they seek Hannah - interpret for her father.
! who does not understand English very well At
! home she helps her mother ami younger brother
| For a day or two here she bore the home cares.
| hut gradually the tempting dinners. the beautiful
scenery the loving Of the attendants were too
much Tor her. and she has become a child again
For months the Influence OF the fortnight spent IN
this ideal summer home will Doe seen IN her me-
IL - last year. for she is on ~ the favored
~ who were entertained 30 royaly last summer AT
~. Heen's Home. and one OF N" frs; ones 70 ask
another the stories ~ he-e children stranger man
fiction. could b. told. Mr. Parsons and his family
IN" Good samaritan Fund FOR ke'cu!ng Travellers
Injured On the Road from J"rusa.,m T. lericho Dlt
th-y a personal interest In tne individual ch-
dren who ~, thir r-ie~is II tears n!l Jennie's
g ga 'n worn y co of 'ap pre..uK Of h 6and
% given ss ran ne % Srat in S IF. foe 5o 'a.1' care
n. inquiry is made. ami much kindly sym
patty j. manifested As II w!nie were a young
and cordial, welcomed by the hearty hosts. one
eyery c6lld nay htyt m evening * pcasurr Now
f. reader or reciter y prominence. with roper
I@n.x Uani 90, ,hlr,y or foriy pieces Again It Is
a -tcreopucon. sometimes songs and readings are
/ given These eni~riairments IKE tn board OF
/ the children ami the other expense OF the
lone ar proydsi f.r oy tn@ IAN, onS
many Of their desires are ANTICIPATED Scores OF
postal cards are sent ey'ry week 70 anxious ,Ss
| parents recountng tnr Coca ZINES th' VAN 20 we
| mountains the swim In the lake. the swing In the
,,c m me game. oSr. ' ami thu f5Sd LIKE the
tenement house woman who exclaimed when she
these children SOC here FOR The nrst tine In many
| this we're the place many Instances could be given
Parsons is seen IN those upon whom the care " the
children dGcctly fall The Rev. Henry Eassier. an
assistant last year. IN charge this summer Mr.
Harry" children call him. and he Is IN" centre
| in the halls Mr. Bassers mother is the matron
and the mother u all the children The sore nnger
and the broken heart OF the homcsck girl are bound
| m nv Mrs Basser. The boy who IL hungry and
the one who overents both receive her att rnuon
| Younger son & HYDE Bassler and Frank Dechant
n with the boys and sleep In the building which
| they occupy. Two young ladies Miss Eiith Glad~in
| and Miss Myrtle Irvine. have charge or the girls
They accompany them In their walks. join In their
games help them with their letter writing. teach
| them how 20 make their beds, sing with them and
I'm general place themselves At the command u IN"
children. In the dining Miss Irvine plays. and
| Miss GIadwin, a kindergar tner. leads the company
In the singing. Before each meal grace IL sung. and
before the evening meal from ten 10 nftrcn minutes
spent in sing hymns and patriotic songs. MY
| Country. It's Of Thee Sweet Land OF Liberty -
the which the loyal children love most and sing
most frequently Scarcely a day passes that several
! carriages are not at the door Tn" LenoN and
Stockbridgc people enjoy seeing and hearing the 1T
Tie visitors. and many dollar IN left win the man
agcr 10 increase. II possible their happiness
| lack IL st. Hrlsn's Home. and only
one There should be In some place where every
child could the portrait OF the beautiful young
woman In whose honor this munincent work was In
| stituted and IL n0bly carried on. The story OF
the he Of Miss Helen Parsons. devoted she
10 the interests OF the poor. would be- incentive
TO similar devotion. an inspiration 10 many to spend
| their lives she did hers In doing good 10 those
needing a friend The Home Tor the city children
in this lovely Wiley and the Church Of -. Helena
memorials significant OF her religious and benevolent
work. The Home IL the result Of her planning
| though death came before her plans were carried
and she did have the pleasure OF seeing the
| been received by hundreds OF deserving children.