The morning times., 1896-09-08
SCENE IN TIE DORMiTO2Y.

You note that there are thirteen seats AT
table for these young people the principal
herself is scarcely past her youth Indeed,
the atmosphere of the establishment is
youthful. so to speak. and small wonder
that the visitors eyes rest ON tie central
figure of groups seen here and there. where
beauty dispcnses her smiles and KIND words
ana fond caresses. That surely was a happy
thought which provided Il street organ for
the Gelectation of the city urchns. who
joyfully grind out its liberal equipment of
tunes heard on the Bowery.
Trees bear noisy burdens of adventurous
boys. Some knuckle down at marbles
bought by the barrel for their enjoyment,
and, on benches built for the purpose,
girls renew, under these improved cundi-
tiuns, their acQuaini ance with the absorb
ing game of sacks These youngsters are
hurting quoits. and these are ringing the
Sticks. throwing with iaughahle inaccu-
racy froin hands unacquainted with rural
sports, the circles provided for their play.
This graceful little Italian gill brings 4
burden OF wild flowers for the young
woman with whom converse, ard the
audacious "Frenchy," loaded with apples,
pays tribute at the same shrine fron, his
store OF biushing fruit collected in his wan
behring's. II g displays the grace Of the EN-
oryo Frenchman. though born on the east
side of the American metropolis. The spa
uous tent raised to q level with the house
ut short distance and directly overlook
ing the Hudson, is the children's dining
room. Near by floats the Stars and Stripes,
waving proudly in the sunshine.
Miss Collins is home in time to ring the
order bell about noon, when the chill
dren wash and spruce up a bit preparatory
To dinner. The domestiCs and caretakers
are kept busy as bees serving this sub
stantial meal OF meat and vegetables. with
a Z dnsc
OF boys and one Of girls. are formed, going
To and returning from the dining tent. The
drum is very much i'll evidence on these
occasions. notice that the dignity of the
drum ma jor is not an undivided possession
A handsome italian boy does effective
work this time. and there are others who
In turn are found competent to dispute
pressible ''Frenchy.",
Thu supper time acaretakers and children
follow their will in Ia w1l, W God, an d orchard
lis touching 70 see a'tot who has known
SO little of sympathy and love, timidly
place her hand in that of the young lady
she calls teacher, and Took up int o her face,
there assuredly finding a responsive smile
ana loving word. 4ns q day or two the
new arrivals will have learned, like their
predecessors, that all are friends, and will
with confidence and without reserve be-
stow as well as receive, that wealth of hui
nan tenderness and affection which social
'lcgradatiOn cannot destroy.
Additional to What has been said OF the
dieting of these voting visitors, 1t is inter-
esting to know that iri spite Of the tempta-
ton OF good milE, preference has been
shown for hot coffee as the breakfast bev-
erage. MIX, either hot or cold, having
been rejected in favor of the fragrant berry,
weak decoction is served plentifully en-
riched with milk and sugar. The stimula-
ton Of coffee being called for, it IS given
with the wholesome modification Indicated
A variety OF cereal foods is Sc rived morn
ings. The children don't care for hot
drink In the evening, when each one is