New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
HOSPITAL FOR CRIPPLES.
STATE INSTITUTION AT TARRYTOWN
FORMALLY OPENED-ADDRESS
BY BISHOP POTTER.

The perfect weather made yesterday gala day
ct the New-York State Hospital for Crippled Chill
dren, IN Tarrytown, which formally opened
by speeches and other entertainment. A promi-
nent citizen who wished TO remain anonymous pro-
vided special train for the invited guests. who,
10 the number OF about two hundred and fifty left
the Grand Central Station at 2:05 p. m. The train
met by barges and carriages with ample &C
commodstion for all, providing the pretty little
town with a rather unusual spectacle.
In a short time the beautiful grounds Of the hos
ptal were dotted with groups admiring the lovely
view. The estate slopes down quite 70 the rivers
edge. with many trees for shade. and the grass was
freshest green all the way.
For nearly hour every one wandered about at
his own sweet WILL indoors and out. The interior
OF the house is as pleasant as the exterior. which
has broad covered verandas. upstairs and down, so
that chairs may be wheeled out without going
down the stairs There are accommodations for
thirty IN the building.
Salads ices. Strawberries and other refreshments
were served until o'clock, the hour appointed for
the exercises. when all adjourned to the marquee
erected for the purpose the grounds. The seven
teen children already installed in the hospital were
seated or reclining n large chairs behind the tent,
and returned the friendly greetings Of the visitors
with evident pleasure
Bishop Potter presided and the platform with
him were the other speakers. The platform was
decorated with palms. tall roses and flags, and
looked exceedingly pretty. The bishop began by
explaining his personal interest in the work and
appealed to his audience. particularly those who
live in the vicinity, 70 prevent the hospital, by q
constant sympathy. from becoming institutional
,zed.. into a formal charity. He referred TO the
beautiful and healthful surroundings making
the hospital loeaJ spot and tending largely TO
rive hope for ultimate recovery in many cases.
DR. Robert F. Weir, of Columbia University,
smoke of the progress made in a comparatively few
wears In the treatment OF the crippled and de-
formed The first institution for their special care
was founded in Boston in 1851, and New-York FOL
lowed IN 1866. Since then they nave been estao-
lfsbc6 ali over the country. All these were private
% ',,eo-Tnates deanitely into the States care
That was in 1897. New-fork, IN tounolng the nos
ptal, formally opened yesterday. became the sec
Dr. Weir said that many Of these children re
was Important that diversion and education should
be provided for them during that period They need
also the best Of and Of air and Of opportunity
for such exercise as they are able 10 take. He
made a strong plea for them. saving that thelI
helnIeseness must arouse the warinest sympathy
Dr. A Alexander Smith. OF the University Gi
the City OF New-York. was the next speaker: lie
women and correctly attired men. seemingly in
perfect health find il possible TO realize me @ con
never walked a step in ease and comfort: Or
Smith called attenuon 10 a 81 ,be Id 5ieeaseS thai
lameness, and the safety OF Ihe
sEs a mere business proposition he stated. "it
pays 70 make these otherwise heipiess cIlppies
self-s1lpporting and useful citizens.
DR. WfIiiam NJ Polk OF Cornell University, made
q brief earnest speech. in which he urged those
who were successful and strong TO try 10 realize
william Rhinelander Stewart. president of the
state Board OF Charities gave them greeting in the
name of the State and assured the fnanaSers IHa'
he would see that they get all the money appro-
AS the company dispersed. many stopped 10 make
acquaintance with the children, who We're eh@oylne
their Strawberries and ice cream. tlshop Pottei
had kind greeting for many Of the little ones m aIo
bright faced little girl reclining IN an lnvao
chair received a kiss, being a "speclal Hlehu