The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-09-06
The chlIdrens' Happy Day.

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The last day of summer was made
inelsorable by the grand party given
the children of Redstone and vicinity
by our Lady Bountiful of Crystal val
ley, Mrs. ]. c. Osgood.
1t was more than party; it partook
of all the best features of festival, q
fete, an excursion and grand ball.
The principal portion of the enter
tainment was held on the upper floor
of the Crystal Park manor house barn,
which makes an admirable assembly
room, being absolutely free from OBJ
structions of any kind.
The audience chamber was beauti-
fully decorated, the national colors
being very prominent, and was the
work of Mrs. Osgood's own hands.
She was ably assisted, however, by
Mr.. T. D. Boal of Denver.
No. l will never carry happier
party than the car full of children,
who filed up every available seat at
1:45 on Saturday afternoon. She
seemed proud of her burden and ar
rived at Crystal Park on good time.
There was never party of more kind
ly ladies and gentlemen than those as
sembled to receive them. Mrs. Osgood
was ably assisted by her distinguished
husbands; by Mr.. T. D. Boal and by
Miss Hicks; by all the inmates of the
l.. Il
their assignments, evidently labor
of love.
Evidently Mrs. Osgood has not for
gotten the memories of her childhood,
for to the feasting portion of the en-
tertainment her young guests were
first treated. The creams and ices, the
pastes, CONNECTIONS and other dainties
were of such superior quality that the
guests surfeited themselves, and later
in the day had no Accommodations for
more. Then came the fetes and games.
Pussy in the Corner; the Candy and
the Donkey game; Blind Mans Buff;
and the other games, which when we
elders witness their performance are
SO reminded of happy youth.
The star game, however, was to US
at least new one: Going to Jerusa-
lem. 1t was such an unqualified sue
cuss that it was repeated. The band
strikes up a march, the children fol-
low their leaders, no matter where,
and when the music ceases 'ery one
must secure seat. Who fails are the
the discredited ones. The youngsters
took advantage of President Osgood
and unfairly boosted him out OF the
seat he had honestly secured. Miss
Nano Griffiths had the honor of being
his partner in disgrace. Both were
taken bodily and placed on the BOBBY
bench, Mrs. Osgood and Mr.. Boal
carrying Mr.. Osgood. Then followed
the Grand March, led by Mr.. and
Mrs. Osgood, and the distribution of
presents, which was quite exciting, as
in this instance the Goddess of For
tune was blindfold.
President Osgood evidently put all
affairs of his manifold business aside
and was as much of a boy again as he
ever was in his youth. The same
might be said of Mr.. Boal. Mrs. Os-
good reflected in her countenance the
happiness of her young guests.
The parade to the cars, with Crystal
Parks beautiful surroundings and
with two handsome American flags at
the head Of the procession, was an i'm
pressive feature. The excursion to
Placita was unqualifiedly success.
The Redstone band, which is in en-
bryo and at present consists OF six
pieces, deserves great credit, and we
congratulate Messrs. Vinlenzo Ma
donna, Ike Merlino, Jan. Merlino,
Nuola Merlino, Joe De 6auri and
Tony Madonna, on their success.
Fond, but managing mammas, SNUG
gled in little tots below the age limit,
and there were some society buds, just
blossoming into womanhood above
sweet sixteen, but all were welcome.
| Everybody had an ideal, perfect
summers day. No matter what life
holds in store for them, none, not even
the smallest little tot, will ever forget
) this red letter day of unalloyed happi-
ness and contentment.
There were threefortunate spectators:
Mr.. George Men amara, Mr.. Wesley
Lyons and the writer, who were ad-
mitted to many of the privileges of the
youngsters, and as onlookers, renewed
their youth for the time being.
Mrs. Osgood's kindness was source
of happiness to some absentees, among
others Miss Cassie Griffiths and Miss
Johan Merlino.
When the day was finally ended your