New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
BLOOMLNGDALE NURSERY
WHERE LITTLE FOLKS OF WAGE EARN
ING MOTHERS ARE CARED FOR
THEIR ADJUSTMENTS.

Many good times have been provided for the
little ones who spend the greater part OF each day
at the BoOEningdale Day Nursery, at No. lss West
Niney-ninth-st. The entire house IS devoted 10 the
OF the babies and small children OF wage
earning mothers. The children are brought 10 the
house early in the morning, and they remain in
the care OF Mrs. ouinlan, the matron. until the
mothers. their way home after the days work,
call for them.
Immediately upon their arrival the children are
susyed IN clean pinafores. and games are arranged
for the entertainment OF those old enough 10 be
Interested in them.
Frequently the youngest children, when brought
for the first time. are shy and unhariy. but under
the ministratons OF the attendants the feeling OF
loneliness soon wears of
After the children have been coming here a
few days they enjoy themselves so much that they
are eager 20 start every morning said Mrs. oun-
Ian yesterday. You see, We have every kind OF
toy as we'll as household arrangements for the
pleasure and comfort OF the little ones"
The smallest baby at the nursery at present is
little past three months old. and all the babies IN
arms receive the unremitting attention they re-
ouire. When not seated in the laps OF the attend
ants they are perched around ir high chairs. with
suitable toys 10 amuse them. while for those who
are old enough TO be taught to walk small baby
tenders" are provided in which they learn 10
walk without taxing the strength or risking any
Al p o'clock nogrishing luncheon IS provided
for these small guests snd the ioods served are
bread and milk etc. This luncheon is for those
old enough 10 take solid food, while the younger
ones are fed every two hours. and after luncheon
a rest Of from one 20 two hours IS enjoyed in the
dOrmitory, where cradle or small enamelled bed
Is provided for each child. These beds
dowed al a cost Of $50 each by such organizations
as the Rosebud Circle. the Ladies' Aid Society OF
the West End Presbyterian Church, the Nimble
Fingers Society, OF the same church; the Guild OF
All Angels Church the Ivy Branch Circle and
similar organizations
The children 10 derive the greatest enjoy
ment fror- singing popular songs during the after
noon, and even the tiny ones who cannot Yet talk
plainly viii lisp IN chorus.
At o'clock a supper is served. consisting Of
bread ana milk, hominy, rice and other light foods
The mothers pay five cents day for the privilege
OF leaving the children the nursery. and the
Institution IS undenominatlonal il enjoys a wide
popularity among parents of al creeds and ma
uonaties. The only conditions for which the man
ayers stipulate that those coming there shall
dren IN good health.
The nominal sum paid by the mothers is not suf-
ncent 70 defray the expenses Of the nursery. and
20 repenish the treasury various entertainments
are given from time 10 time. while generous con-
trloutions have helped the work.
pleasant feature OF the festival held there at
nohcay time. which combined a Christmas and
New Years celebration, that the mothers
shared with fhe children in receiving gifts a big
Christmas tree laden with good things for
them, and each child received articles Of clothing
IN ADDITION to toys and candy.
mrs. Judson Lawson is one Of the managers who
gives great deal OF her time to the work and the
francis NJ. Burdick; vice-president Mrs. Richard
marley; recording secretary, Mrs Perez NJ. Stew
a. corresponding secretary. Mrs. George G Pen
"elI' and treasurer, Mrs John ID. Herman.