New-York tribune., 1899-06-19
AT HAPPY HOLIDAY HOUSE.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE LITTLE MOTH
ERS AID ASSOCIATION.
AN IDEAL DAY IN THE COUNTRY GIVES PLEAS
URE TO THE MEMBERS AND THEIR

MANY FRIENDS
The Little Mothers Aid Association celebrated
its ninth anniversary of happy days on satur-
day from 10 a. m. TO 10 p m. at Holiday House
Pelham Park.
Under the skilful fingers Of the Decorating Com
mittee-Mrs. T. B. Harnes and Miss Schroeder
the beautiful old mansion. formerly the Oliver lse-
lin homestead bloomed forth in garlands of flow
ers and patriotic bunting, while the Japanese deco
rations donated year ago by Vantine again lent
brightness TO the scene.
In the wide hall the Reception Committee con-
sisting of Mrs Alma Calder Johnston. president Of
the association; Mrs. Clarence Burns, charman
Mrs. George Eason. Miss Connell. Mrs. Thaddeus
Smith, Mrs. T. B. Harnes and Miss Schroeder,
were kept busy welcoming the coming and speed
ing the departing guests Under the shadow Of
the great trees-spreading chestnuts. giant oaks
and graceful elms-swings and hammocks invited
those 10 inclined. while the counter out-of-
door attractions OF tennis. boating and croquet
found plenty of devotees among the young people
The cuisine under the care Of an efficient
committee-Mrs. Charles Lewis. OF Pelham and
Mrs. T. N Farley. of Pennsylvania. In the beau
tiful wainscoted dining room. its windows opening
10 the Sound small tables daintily set. and a
score Of eft-handed little mothers in mattresses
caps and aprons marched to and fro, under the su-
perintendence of Miss Freltz. the cooking teacher
serving the aesthetic with real" country berries.
cream and salads, or the more prosaic with chow
der and coffee.
From one corner Of the italian room the Waldorf
Astoria orchestra set the measures Of the dance
while in another table laden with variety
OF useful artices-babies' Jackets bibs. cushions
etc-attracted ready purchasers. All the contents
OF this table the work OF the Little Mothers
sewing class, which Mrs. George Hearne is teach
ing.
Near here. also, THE Little Mothers Cook
Book" dainty volume OF practical hints for young
and inexperienced workers found frequent sale.
OF course the managers of the society were nearly
citation and present the need of larger funds to
carry on the work
THEIR ARDUOUS DUTIES
"These little mothers" said Mrs johnson. 'are
the little women between six and fourteen years
of age who have charge Of the household and
younger children while the mother goes out to'earn
bread for the family. They always the best
children in the family the flower Of the flock. Re
IN this particular child in each family. She taxes
entire charge OF the babies besides doing the cook
ing and housekeeping in her mothers absence. She
is often slight and weak herself and II the baby is
large and heavy her back is hurt In lifting ana car
rying It, Often curvature OF the spine results ana
her general health cannot possibly be up 10 par
large one-may be sent to farm and enjoy the
country life for several weeks plGmcs Ihey aTe
work is a daily responsibility which cannot be
shrked. and which never ends onuorer has neen
the work of the association The arrangem,een,s n, :
for M G day bSsn e e 06snns absende Of tho
mother Of each family Then the children meet In
ffheir Special chaperons 10 Barlow station. where
they are conveyed through the woods TO the Hoi-
day House Pelham Park. Here they have Dounu-
fui bread and-mIlk breakfast, and play games;
swing in the hammocks and roll in the grass until
they all go down TO the lighthouses on the Peacn a
and change their clothing for bathing SUITS Laier
an abundant dinner of hot meat and vegetables les
is served winding up with dessert OF ice
cream and cake. Singing, instructive talks with
the chaperons. gathering apples and mowers 10
take home fll the afternoon hours ~
Mrs Charles E. Sprague. chairman OF the house
Committee explained at length the nope or the as
socjation 10 have at some early day mouse OF l5s
own. She spoke with thankfuihess OF the dE,s duos
that had already been secured, but, ike OhVer
Twist longed for more. -, . ,.,
A. O'Clock interest centred in the great bali
room where the Idle Players gave the niue sklt i
.'I've Written 10 Brown. adapted for TINS occasion
and produced by Franklin Johnston; VINO was as as
sisted by Miss Florence Spelman MISS CaIe eSr irG~
Russell and Frank Plowrght 49, -. o,ho-
Sunner walks in the woods and fields 10 gamer
black.eyed Susans and Marguerftes' dancing ana
90 mes brought the day 10 a close
on next Saturday from 10 a & m untli I'll ~ peas, p; s
ticvcle tea Ike the that proved so succes ~,
iasy Year will be given and all devotees OF 1 me
Wheel will find A welcome charge OF 70 @ cents VIII VIII
ta made as entrance fee, nominal sum VIII oe az. az
sessed for the use of the boats tennis ah1 croq.e
snd dainty refreshments Will be PROVIDED al
moderate cost.