New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
HOME FROM f" HAPPY LAND :.
A FORTNIGHT OF DELIGHT AND IN.
FRESHMEN AT A FREsH-AIR HOME

MRS. LYLEs ENTERTAINMENT OF FORTY EIGHT
LITTLE cRTPPLEs SENT BY THE TRIBUNE
Let him who In these stirring times has develon.a
n thirst for things novel and out OF the way be,al
himself this morning to the foot Of Chambers.,,
Let him be at the Erie ferryhouse at s:37 and sv..
else watchful eye. An unusual sight will rew.,a
his efforts To him who observes and Appreciate.
the spectacle will be Instructive. and reflection az
most profitable sort may follow.
Forty-eight little cripples of this city will rs,.
at that time from two weeks spent In the tous,,,
They sen. out through The Tribune Fresh A.,
Fund, and the outing spent In an IDEAL pl,s.
Mrs. Lyles Fresh Air Home. in Tenahy M
which goes by the name Of Happy Land" rhe,
were all from the New-York Orthopadic Dlspen,.r,
and Hospital. and more pItifu looking lot OF m.
lie people would be hard to imagine. Each oneIha.
It's own burden. 1t Is weak hip. or deformed
knee, or other aiment which causes lmp,ne
and pain A large majority Of item must wear
heavy braces In order to get we'll and 1t is all thu
weak little muscles can do TO carry the cankirs
impediments along. None Of them are strong
ouch thing is impossible. for they cannot run ana
play like other children. They have started O,
their journey Of life severely handicapped rhs
pa tient sober faces show that their burden IN a
hard one and show we'll that they bear II NTH
fortitude and courage OF a high order.
But they had good time at Happy Land" Tina
observer VIII ma tnat OUT DefOre ne has watched
them many seconds. They We're the fourth pa,ty
of approxma tely fifty children that has enjoyed thu
delights OF this place. which have in no way dimin.
shed since the first children went out. in June
They what some people heartlessly call an
Interesting" party. because OF the painful deform
ties that Nature il-usage unkindly inflicted on
them. Doubtless the children think 1t Interest.
ing" But there happy result Of this
peculiar collective trait OF theirs
Each party that goes 70 Happy Land" follow
out an established custom OF giving an amateur
entertainment to their benefactress before they
start for the city. The show" includes singing
defamation. dancing and acrobatcs by the boya
The party Of cripples from their ignorance OF and
inability share In the ordinary pleasures of child
hood, could not give show" 30 SHOW" was
given for them. II the event OF the fortnight
and Olympic games. Roman triumphs, Spanish bull.
hghtsal OF the worlds historic entertainments, In
fact-must take back before this little after.
moons entertainment when the amour, Of Interest
awakened Is considered.
Just week ago this afternoon the little band Of
children pursued its winding way slowly but eager
~ to the little dell where the picnic TO take
place Under the large trees and sheltered by them
from the sun, benches and chairs covered the
iioated upon its clear waters: the banks were OF
soft green grass the willows swayed over and
through the foliage the afternoon sun gin,ed In
irregular shafts A glimpse OF color across the
Law In the distance nctOkenlnR the American nag
supplied the warm tint that touched on the beau
tiiul scene TO perfection This was the amph.
serytns Of icecream and cake stood on one side,
and in front small. low platform and Punch and
II was a simple judic.ously chosen entertainment
but as expected, II was 10 these poor children Q
First' the professor performed few tricks
sleeves rolled up. absolutely no deception"
handSsichief he asked and +. bent low az i. &C.
cepted white little affair from diminutive miss
I'm very sorry" he apOlosiaea. but 70 get What
wan, | must burn big Big hole hole IN MIN ih' hanoxe
sH'"o-oh, Al. hes soin to burn IT. came chorus
OF sympathy for the unfortunate donor
need srs match place wh. ss's ~
Ism, that exasperatns? An. perhaps YOU ,y nave
Dn NM p0 yes you % have too Look at ,hae
had It right behind your ear. and you wouias!
svf s 70 He drew match seemingly from
behind the boys ear and the latters face expresses
We'll here soesr He touched the match b
the handkerchief. and a bright tongue OF hs'
o-c,ch Look T.. all SurnSr co,n The s..s dam:
growing longer and longer. and two little lips wefs
beginning to CULVER, ,,.,, prss,o change, Well
that's the funniest handkerchief ever saw You
couldn't burn 1t In furnace. There tried my
best"
Hc handed It back untouched. and the expression
on the upturned faces was indescrioaole =.
The all-pOWerful MdRlcidH was ioho"eS
negro minstrel whose wooly crop, inky features
ana absurd costume proclaimed him the reM
.hIr c. ot once Song and dialect. with banjo ac
COMPARTMENTS followed each other In quick sueces;
sion while the little people clapped ana shou'eo
Punch and Judy 10 less entertainine ano tns
checkered history OF the former was folowed Via
Snaathicss interest When he hanged the hang
man who would have made Punch himself tne VS.
Tim there were shouts OF triumphant congIatu.,s.r
lion from the boys and EXPLANATIONS OF symppa.T
Tor the hanged one from the girls. But funcn
was inexorable and the unfortunate deceased W.
CLAIMED into coffin head first and unceremohious"
hurled 70 neither regions. ..,,u,
The professors" last trick resulted very pret".y
n tho distribution among the children OF dohenso y.
Inv American nacs. Refreshments followed tns
entertainment. and then the children his ea. raus
after what had probably been the most mafVu'
afternoon OF their confined little lives. =. a..
The whole affair was but con,naat ,SIs fresh.
whole-hearte generosity that support. tn,s nrss.
air home and 10 the benefactress too much ers"
tuse can never be extended.