New-York tribune., 1896-08-28
CHILDREN OFF FOR PITTSFIELD.
iIiE LAST FRESH AIR FUND PARTY OF THE
SEASON FOB THAT PLACE

if any one h ID been hunting last Saturday morn
ing for the harpiest child in New-York he should
have taken the first for the Grand Central
Station. He would have found hfty-hve. instead OF
one. all In bunch The cause was not hard to
discern. Tribune Fresh Air Fund badge on each
child proclaimed his Identity. and the bundle OF
tickets IN the hands Of the attendant read TO Pitts
field. Mass. They were the last party Of the sum-
mer for this place. and they at this moment
revelling IN the delights OF spot that is simply
Ideal for fresh air children OF course they do not
70 to the city Of Pittsneld itself When the little
people arrive at the station they are bundled into
farm wagons and driven twelve miles over the
hills 10 Windsor. Mass Here they are received
among three or four large farms. Windsor is lioo
feet above sea level and in the heart Of the Berk-
sh!res. Purcr. clearer air or more wholesome.
beautiful surroundings it would be hard to hnd.
There hills on every side. covered with forests
and grain fields. and in tho valleys the orchards
and streams particularly beautiful at this time
Of the year. The life the children lead is simple
in the extreme Everything here has the favor Of
real. old-fashioned country and the children keep
early hours and enjoy outdoor life and hearty food
They happy children who get a vacation here.
ard their ten days visit seems only too short to
them.
The Fresh Air work at Pittsneld has been in
operation for many years. and has become reg
ulary organized charity. II IS Known as the lerk-
shre fIesh AlT fund ana - manager DS d SoI.- III,
mittce from the Pittsfed Union for Home Work.
MS committee Il composed OF a Irlif-'HthtlNf
from each Of the churches OF Pittshcd. COntribu-
tons are entirely voluntary. and are received from
all parts Of Berkshire County. although more eS-
peCially from PttSheld and vicinity With the
>funds thus accumulated large a number OF chill
dren possible entertained NJ the farms In
Windsor. This Is the plan of the work. and the
results have been exceedingly gratifying. Things
have gone smoothly and satisfactorily. This sum
Nor six parties aggregating approximately 80
children. have been benefited. Apart from num-
bcrs each child has been thoroughly helped and
strengthened b, the outing. and has returned home
happy. healthy and wonderfully improved. The ar
rang"ments for every part Of this summers work
have been admirably put through. and great credit
IS due TO Miss Caroline G. Parker and Miss lsa-
bella T Redheld. OF Pittsheld. who have been In
charge
The people Of Pittsneld have been treated TO
many funny stories about the Fresh Airs Their
remarks when they frs inyestiCat" on" Of the
farms characteristic. one little girl recently
let drop observation. which caused hcr listeners
TO open their yes X the morning after her
arrival. and she WAS bewi.dcred and pleased by
all the lovely things spread out before her. II
had raincd the night before. and everything was
radiant and beautiful.
Who made al the pretty ihngs?" she asked.
God made them" the reply
Did God make en-
Yes"
She pondered a moment; then looked up. with her
large brown eyes full OF innocent compassion.
why. poor Gods beer up all night washing 'em.
then she said.