New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-09
HEARTS AND HOMES OPEN.
ROYAL WELCOME GIVEN TO YOUNG
TRAVELLERS
NORTHAMPTON RECEIVES THREE CARLOADS
or <gwyoHK CHILDREN AND PROVIDES


or <Tw-yonX CHILDREN AND PROVIDES
FOR SCORES OF OTHERS.
northampton. Mass July lSpeo,aD.- Smith col
LEGO has geld It's commencement, and it's young
women are widely scattered hut their places IN
thiH beautiful New England town are nl,cd IN part
by other hundreds OF embryonic college students
who Will DO perfectly willing TO er,er Smith
amherst X the way be clear in the years to come.
NO incoming class for Smith visitors from the
heishDor!nG college ever received a more hearty
weicom" than was given to the l6i tired, hot and
dusty children from the crowded tenements OF
New-fork who arrived here Tuesday forenoon.
large crowd Of sympa thetic and interested people
awaited the arrival OF their train, and q greater
number Of residents who had expressed their in
tentcn Of being present had kindly waived that
privilege in order that. possible the
little guests should begin TO receive the fresh air.
of which they had heard and dreamed in their
sitting room and bedroom in the tenement dis
iricts Of lower New-York
The party started Monday afternoon at the
close Of excessively hot and oppressive day. 1t
was the privilege of the writer TO spend some time
that afternoon in the homes from which num-
Der OF the children came. and he knows, therefore,
something of the change which they enjoy. The
ride on the City Of Lowell of the Norwich Line,
was a treat. and every passing steamer and barge
received a salute from the young pilgrims even
the prisoners and the lunatics on Blackwelfs and
Wards Islands getting their share of the childish
g!ee. No distinction was made between the just
and the unjust. Although the party large
the passengers were not annoyed for those who
were interested in the little onesby far the greater
number-shared their enthusiasm, and those who
did not enter into their holiday JOY found more
quiet quarters
What a lesson in decorum these children could
teach the crowd Of college boys the Sound boat
the last time l went to New-York." said one Of
the passengers. "In the first place the children
Z 1aSS nnic han fho tn1o nd fha1
have regard for the rights of the other
passengers than the young had"
A Denevoent-looking man. whose name is not
known. moved quietly among the children and
amused himself by dropping pennies into the laps
Of the girls Once in a while the coin was larger.
The affection Of the children for the caretakers
and for every one who had a kind word
cheerful smile was beautiful to behold One little
girl anxious TO express the happiness that she felt
said to the missonary's wife
Il am so glad you are with us. 1t is so much
more cheerfuller, Won't you have pickle?"
On being told that the lady dieting, the
little girl said brightly:
well. have some peanuts; they won't hurt you"
Kindly refusing the luxury. this final temptation
offered:
Wont you have slice of my chewing-gum? 1t
is nice.''
This appeal Irresistible, and the little chat
terbox made happy by having her offer
copied
The pals containing water to be used in case of
fire afforded TO little interest, one boy asked in
nocently: rs that water for to drink
Nav; them is for us to wash in in the morn
ing" replied his companion with show of indig-
nation at the ignorance display ed
An early start made by train and as the
children left the boat each received fresh
made sandwich of liberal proportions. Three cars
awaited them and soon they riding along the
banks of the Thames AT Palmer. after the ride
of several hours. all were grateful for the few
minutes OF promised rest but no one was prepared
for the surprise that awaited the party on the
platform stood the sister of New-York friend
who is connected with the Virginia Day Nursery.
Mrs. Rusges. with her daughter and two friends,
Brought baskets of flowers containing bouquet
for every OF the party. The children went
wild over the sweet peas. roses and honeysuckie.
and some. with native instinct. proceeded 10 ex-
change flowers The kindness of the friends did
stop there. Knowing the hot ride still ahead
refreshing and cooling drinks were provided for
the oder members of the party.
When the train reached Amherst IL found
that walk of nearly mile between the stations
lay before the children. With cheerful energy,
worthy of outing party. they shouldered their
bundles and marched forward 1t was deightfuI
TO note the feeling Of good-feowship existing
among the children. OF course it was to be ex-
pected that the caretakers would help the little
ones but when the larger children and some not
so very large, exchanged their light bundles for
the heavier ones of those still smaller a practical
demonstration Of the Golden Rule was seen On
reaching the station the chdre1 SANK on inc mos
and enjoyed heartily their first bit OF country
life.
4 ride of fifteen minutes brought the party to
Northampton. and the people VINO swai' Wu ine
hands helped them from the cars and no one was
heard 70 complain. linen began the Distribution OF
as every child was assigned to home before the
party started from New-Y0rk ana all were inter
Many complimentary remarks were heard upon the
behavior Of the children, who though they We're We're
patiently and overwhelmingly. each one awaiting
his ears ~6Sn sas
and one man was heard TO remark marx ina th%t ., 'he
abe to get around those names
In addition TO the children in the homes IN and
Haydenvilie the Hatfelds. Hadley Williamsburg
Smith Ferry and Mount Tom. one party is cared for
Painficld The homes whore board was. offered
carefully selected and the opioGk is bright foT
boarders' now in Hampshire and franklin counties
%h the seS to where their fortnight Of
happiness also began auspic!ously ,
ing and as it can be duplicated in any town where
a similar spirit Is manifest few words regarding
The IT" Tribune Fresh Air Fund came here few weeks
ago and asked for the best person to see IN 0rder
g ESd for Of Eas erad Mr.
Stone and his wife have long been interesied IN me
such children have been placed by them In perma;
homes in this part or MassdcnusctlS Gnu
every one OF them is credit to the State said Mr.:
Stone to-day with pardonable pride; meeting or
! the ministers Of the called and a commit
lee formed 10 create interest in The Tribune chill
dren The cergymen all manifested practical
svmDaihy with the work from the outset. The
local press took up the subject with enthusiasm;
and with little solicitation many homes were offered
party. which is now scattered over large terri
torv \ sewing girl out of her slender Income. has
nroyided for the entertainment OF two children In
ali more than 1880 secured. one man offered,
in addition TO his contribution. the use OF his carry
all and team four days in each week TO give added
pleasure TO some Of the children. Superintendent
Clarke of the Electric Car Company granted free
transportation 10 all the children who could reach
their destination wholly In part by the stIeecars
and one special car was filed with children for
Florence.