New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-18

WITH HAPPY TKRoNG. WHO ENJOY
DANCING. BOATING AND LAWN TENNIS
IN. historic and magnificent old Iselin mansion
situated on Hunters Island, Pelham PARK IN the
midst OF broad acres and splendid trees. never pre-
sented more brilliant appearance or entertained
a happier company than yesterday. 1t was the
seventh anniversary Of the founding OF the Little
Mothers Aid Association and TO celebrate that
,oyfu occasion and open the new Holiday House
which has arisen phnnix-like. from the ashes OF
the old guests and wel-wishers came from near
and from far AS carriage after carriage drove up
the broad drive TO the great central entrance ana
empt,ed their loads on the broad piazza each new
conner was met and warmly welcomed by the
various managers who constituted the reception
committee. with Mrs. Ihaddeus A oNli'h a9
chairman.
Over the broad and hospitabe doorway hung rows
of Japanese lanterns and the American flag. while
tust within the spacious walls and extending the
width Of the house were tables laden with MOWERS
roses daisies black-eyed susans and graceful
grasses plucked by the Little Mothers and sold
BY them to the fower-loving guests. The decorat-
ing committee composed Of Mrs. J. D. Pease and
Mrs J. II. Mayors. OF Mount Vernon ana Mrs
Clarence Burns and Mrs Walter Gay, OF New
York had been hard at work. and under their
artistic touch the handsome psrlors blossomed into
coloyaand fragrance A. A. Nantinc q Co con-
tnbu.sd quantities OF japanese decorations. which
vers interspersed with great clusters Of beautiful
ferns and quantities OF pink roses and peonies
In the MUSHROOM. which IN the old Hunter days
Of magnihcence had been furnished with
tapestries and furniture brought from Italy.
erected a platform, on which the Little Mothers
stood entertain their guests with song and rec
itat;on, while in the ballroom the echoing feet OF
dancers kept time the strains OF music furnished
by the Tarrytown Boys Orchestra In the large
dining groom were tables OF refreshments. presided
over by the members Of the Little Mothers cook
ing class the tiny lace caps and white aprons OF
the hostessos adding 10 the attraction OF the
dainty viands which they served Here. too. were
tables Of choice homemade cakes. and dainty china
furnished by Mrs. George A Hearn 70 help swell
the exchequer Of the association.
Two OF the rooms OF the Holiday House spe-
caliy beautiful having deep, wide opened windows
overlooking the bay. and through which float the
breath OF new-mown hay and all the sweetness OF
June The furnishing OF one. upon whose door APP
pears the cabastic characters "X L. NJ sur
mounted by a heart. and interpreted 70 mean
resting-pace for the older Little Mothers. who
having arrived at the wage-earn!ng period are now
employed in shops factories or families, Is the gift
Of Mrs. George a. Hcarn. This room Is all In blue
and white. with four snowy beds and four separate
washstands while blue Japanese rugs blue
draperies lamp and clock carry out the scheme OF
colorng For this dainty nest every comfort IS
provided, even TO the clean whte lentso"hs iQ 81
white. its rufed curtains. IS the gift Of tho
Mount Vernon women Mrs j. H. Mayors and Mrs.
D. Pease attending TO the details OF the furnish
Ing.
In the beautiful grounds the devoIees Of lawn
tennis crOqGet found abundant field for their
sces yesterday while the Little M2neTs b IN
meadows and woods for fresh trophies Of sweet,
Wild straw5eTries Ahout twentyseven Of the Lit
lie Mothers We're on hand TO assis. az mattresses
and 70 give the, entertainment under the direction
Of Miss D. Onstead superintendent Of the asso-
cation and these radiant with JOY One pale
eyed at Sn' The oaioe No 800 East
where the party assembled. her father not beng
he ~ hEw he a "A
be prepafed By her ha ads. Another child Of ten.
who had TWO flights OF stairs and hall to scrub
Bat Vary who had twins to care for. and
children TO mind and Jane VINO had been
there "oncet before" when she rode In a real
kerrdge Ike stylish peoples" were all allowed a
few hours Of relaxation and were delighted to do
iher share for the entertainment OF their guests
Dressed in Mtle white cheesecloth gowns and hold
ing little parasOls. three uny tots. Julia Hogan:
Annie Christ and Frances Henkes. unprecedented
The closing recitation OF the day follows:
And work and work. and work.
But the red-ietter days in all the year
Are the ones at Pelham Bay.
Away from the noise and dust and dirt.
in The fresh sweet country air.
Where the world looks clean and fair
And so ask you. one and ALL
And iet the Il little Mothers'' have
part in your gifts and prayers
The object OF this association. for which Holiday
nouse has been opened as nearly every one knows
70 bring sunshine Into the lives OF poor chiidreh
az No. 39 East Twenty first-st.
The Little Mothers bicycle tea. which will take !
sacs this afternoon and evening WIN be another
:, ,ssycls,s !s expected The bicycle route TO the
,ThrOgrh Central Park 70 East Ninetv-sxth-st.. to
,nhrtn-sve 10 Harlem Bridge. across Harlem River
rHs-a~r to Westchester-ave.. across Westchester |
sh4e Rosd ay Ghf 6 a9d a a
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