New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
CENTRAL PARK FETE.
SOLDIERS CITIZENS AND CHILDREN
MEET ON THE LAWNS.

coNvA1.rsCENrs TURN OUT IN LARGE NUMBERS
AND REJOICE TO BE AGAIN IN THE
OPEN AIR-PATRIoTTc MEN SPEAK.
Democracy reigned yesterday in all Its glory
the East Lawn OF Central Park.
"r1oes Il pay to be a hcro?" Does it pay TO be
the wife or the child Of hero? Ask the battered,
shorn and worn" that came from the Marine.
Bellevue 81 Peters. Long Island College and Gov
errors Island hospitals: nsk the thousands Of wom
en- and children that fecked the green 20 swell the
chorus Of MY Country. IT'S Of Thee
The lawn fete OF the Woman's Patriotic Relief
Association was glorious success; It will go down
IN history In the warmth OF its heart the sun hid
rs head A more perfect day for park outing
coul6 not have been desired Fully seven thousand
people added their mite to the pleasure Of the SOL
der and the sailor and all that is dear 10 them.
East Lawn between Slxty-fourth and Seventy
second SITS hung with Chinese lanterns.
Everywhere noated the Stars and Stripes. while
from gayly decked booths bountifu refreshments
were served all OF which were donated. The cen
ire Of activity was the handstand. voca! in the
color no less than the melody Of patriotism
Shortly after o'clock the wounded soldiers from
Bellevue hobbled across the lawn. amid cheers Of
the enthusiastic multitude and took seats in front
OF the bandstand There thrty-sx OF them.
A large number clutches. Footless leg
less arrnless in their faded uniforms. they
made q touching picture in the shadow Of the
spreading trees.
IT'S the frs, service have rendered my coun-
try" said strapping youth in citizens dress ne
handed glass OF water soldier whose head
was swathed in bandages
The exertion Of getting to the Park told upon the
men, md all complained of weakness
But It's good 10 get out in the open air" said
gray head: ITS the first time have been out OF
my room since lost my foot. We left lots OF poor
fellows behind They wanted to come. but they
are so weak they can't move from the bed to
chair without assistance
The wounded heroes were much pleased at tho at
tent,ons the women showed them While waiting
the arrival Of the Mayor. Mrs. S. D. Miller passed
along the line letter received from Lieutenant
Richmond F. Hobson.
Let us touch IT," said footless youth. When
all had read II Mrs Miller took the address OF each
soldier and promised to send him Autograph copy
OF the original reservins for souvenir sales.
The letter read:
Army and Navy Club WASHINGTON p Doc. C..
August Z. 1888
Ny Dear Mrs Miller. ,
the KIND imitation to the fete next tuesday, and
that duty interferes and VIII prevent my
being present. for your noble cause appeals TO my
Wishing full success TO all your devoted EFFORTS.
Gil RICHMOND PEARSON HoBsON
At $50 cadets escorted Acting Mayor Gusgen-
helrner 10 the bandstand. where were seated the
committee-Mrs. Ralph Trautman. Mrs. J. w. Nc
Donald. Miss Frank z. Barker. Mrs. James Frank
las Hollster. When the patriotic overture OF the
list Regiment Band had subsidized Mrs Trautman.
in her characteristically gracious manner addressed
the multitude which covered the lawn as far
as the eye could reach.
We are an organization OF women" said tho
speaker, who cannot go TO the front 10 fight but
We can show our patriotism by providing for the
wives and children Of the brave men who have
gone TO the front in their country's cause. Know
ing that the soldier the field the sailor on the
sea. VIII carry a lighter heart II he knows his
family is not neglected. have tried to relieve
little Of the suffering by this outing in Central Park.
10 attend which our president. Mrs. Howard Car
roll has come two hundred miles with
his sfternoor' am the acting president. Ovid
as las N2n9Ts II ne cay Ss ls who hsve
i, was unique and significant spec!aels to see see
Of the world introduced to representative popu-
lace by one Of the most energetic advanced women
Of the times. After paying tribute to the soldiers
the Mayor said: ,... -. ..uo,,o,
.s Sn that h Many NOT BE sS o s hs
Of heroism and self-sacrihce was required OF
hearts that seat with apprehension for the safety
Of their loved ones. and with hands that ieit the
with especial pleasure accepted The Invitation S of
e e9a ossy er realize that the noble
work Of the association deserves the praise ana
The orator Of the day. who touched the boys as
only the old salt can. was ear-Admirai Osporn.
the last survivor of Farragust's staif He brought
dramatic part in the engagement on santiago. IL
foated AT the masthead when the Texas chased the
Vizcaya along The coast till the Spanish ship was
run aground. Admiral Osborn told the chdren
that some day IL might be that an emperor or
king on the other side might have 70 be shaken up.
present war was good thing for the country II
II did nothing else, IL taught the Compulsory he,
partment how 10 feed soldiers. He said II II had
been left TO the Navy the soldiers would nave nae
plenty TO eat Some people. he said. thought that
the sailors were not getting credit for being as good
as the soldiers but Camp McCalla. he SAID. proved
mat they - g.. ,.,.
The exercises closed with THE Star spangied
Banner" -,
Mrs Fannie Barnes Of the Childrcn's Cornmittee,
had number OF assistants from the hlhnersditeh
Association 10 help the children play games. .u.
The hundred wounded soldiers that wandered over
the lawn object lesson TO the using s .nea
alton tina. cannot fan to make an ndenole impfrns-
sion. TO quote a bystander THE lawn fete OF me
Woman's Patriotic Relief Association was not
CHARITY hnf q sacred dnfy.''