Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-20

he locked IS grand as drum major on
circus day.
THE Star spangled Banner by Mr. John
ston, accompanied by all the boys, and men
and women, and then, after a benedictfon,
the audience was dismissed and Budsey
wild dash for the outer air. They had be-
haved very well, considering. Their feet
were much in evidence; their attention
wandered a bit at times, their fingers were
sionally, their mouths would, yawn once in
while, but they had glorious evening,
and. best of all. they had flags of their
own. and as they scampered out Of the hall
Budsey remarked to Chimmie, in a piercing
whisper, made necessary by the trumpet
blasts Of the Victor boys: "Ain't dis prime?
Wot's de matter wild de Sons of de 'Lu-
ton 2" and chimmie as softly replied.
A Sketch of the Society.
The Newsboys and Children's Aid So
ciety was organized by a number of be-
nevolent ladies of Washington about five
years ago for the purpose of providing for
homeless and destitute children who might
be picked up in the street by police and
others and sent to reformatories when too
young to be placed in such institutions.
The board Of childrens guardians had not
then been established for the purpose OF
looking out and caring for such cases and
the society did an immense amount of ex-
cellent work in caring for waits and sur
rounding them with good Influences. Some
time after its organization the society pur-
chased the premises at No. 927 E street
and its home is there at present. Its
superintendent is Miss Wilson, bright,
cheerful and interesting young English
women, and today she conversed pleasantly
with Star reporter about the home and
its work
I'VE take care Of two classes of children"
said Miss Wilson, those who are sent to
hvyf kn hoo rl ohi11 70 GRO nj IN
for whose board and care 81 per week is
paid each, and the free children whose sup
port Is paid for out of the donations re-
ceived by the society. There are now six
teen inmates and the number ranges from
from this to twenty-four, although we
are somewhat crowded when we have that
many. TIE children go to the public
schools, as we find that it Is much better
to send them where they can be graded
according to their merits and receive the
advantages Of association with other chill
dren. The newsboys meet here In the
evening. and good many come. There Is
music and they are entertained with talks
on subjects of advantage to them to know.
We board and care for those who can pay
portion of their earnings Some ne time
ago the society was bequeathed $4,000 by
lady-Mrs Maulsby-but none Of this
amount can be used for the current ex-
penses of the home, as the sum was left
for the purpose Of giving the society
better building.
IT know every charitable institution is
continually complaining of its hard time to
get along" continued Miss Wilson. with a
smile, but assure you we are sadly press
ed for funds to continue the work during
the summer. You see there is a mortgage
on this house, the payments upon which
have to be met. believe 500 would as
sure the comfortable support Of the home
for the summer"
What are the requirements for admis-
sion?" inquired the reporter.
There is no qualification demanded ex-
cept necessity and age below sixteen
years." was the reply. I'VE receive any
homeless or forlorn child. Any citizen who
finds child on the street at night can
bring it here and be sure it will be received
with pleasure. 1t is the only home in the
city where child will be received under
such circumstances. 1 frequently admit
boys over sixteen years old who are home
less and in want. They are given hair
cut and are made to battle, and If they
need clothes we frequently provide this
want from donations of wearing apparel We
frequently receive. We know no color, sex
or religion in this practicable work of char
ity. can assure you.
Frequently We have secured work for
boys who have come to us in need con-
tinued Miss Wilson, land farmers from
outside of the city occasionally apply to us
for boys twelve or fourteen years of age,
we keep a record of all such children and
look after them after their departure, to
sea they are well treated. and the board of
chldren's guardians has used the home in
this way to secure permanent places of
work for its wards at various times"
Plans of the New Home.
Miss Wilson was very glad to speak about
the expectations of the society when it
secured the new home provided for by Mrs.
Maulsby's legacy.
st is not KNOWN she remarked, "wheth-
err the money left to the society can be
used in purchasing a building whether
1t must be expended in erecting one, but
in either case the future home of the or
ganization will be much more commodious
than its present quarters and capable of
accommodating much larger number of
iamates. 1t is the intention to have
large reading room, where neWsboys can
prof1tably and pleasantly spend their time
when not selling their papers, and there
Will be a gymnasium as well. When
gymnasium is considered such a necessary
adjunct Of a place like the Young Mems
Christian Association, where only matured
men gather. its benefits to the younger
generation in place like the home must
be even greater, i! think. In the new
home we will also have more sleeping ac-
commodatfons, and we nope to be able to
give a newsboy his tea and bath and his
lodging and breakfast for 6 cents. This
do it here"
There were sounds of childish voices COM
ing down the stairs while the reporter was
making his way out, and there was
ring of gladness to them that indicated
juvenility unrestrained and happy.
by the way" said Miss Wilson at the
door, Il wish you would say that there is
no attempt made here to bias the children
in their religious opinions. We teach only
the Bible and allow the children to follow
their own inclinations regarding creeds, if
they have any, always preferring, however
that they follow the faith of their parents
The officers of the society are Mrs. T.
S. Childs, president: Mrs. A. H. Thomas,
recording secretary; Mrs. E. B. Wight,
corresponding secretary; Mrs Mcfarland
treasurer, and Henry c. Parkman, agent
OPENING THE LOCAL SEASON.
WashingtOns and Bostons Play at
National Park This Afternoon.
This is an ideal day for base ball, and