New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-16
THE TRIBUNE FRESH AIR FUND.

1t is our custom at this season to recall to the
minds of orr readers the work of The Tribune
Fresh Air Fund during previous years ana 10
ask for a renewal of the generous support Whlch
it has received heretofore From the last sea-
sons operations there was brought over the sum
of S4S 81 showing that the amount to De con-
tributed had been pretty accurately foreseeh
and that it was practically all utilized. 1Hls
narrow margin also suggests that II hoIe
money had been received 1t could nave Deeh
used. for the management is always careful not
10 undertake more than its prospective resources
will enable it to carry out. Last year was sue
cessful in all respects. There were sent INTO
the country for two weeks 9115 children. gath
cred through 121 city organizations for the re-
lief of the poor which indicates the breadth OF
the field cultivated in NewIork These chill
dren went in separate parties TO 3a4 towns III
Vermont. Massachusetts. Rhode Island Con
necticut. New-York New-Jersey and Pennsyl-
vania which reveals the range of country nos
pitaIity The total mileage covered was 3.O02.-
100 and there was not a single accident. from
which an idea may be obtained of the precau-
lions taken to insure safety.
The amount expended last season was S21,103,
or an average of 50 81 for each child. which cor
responds closely TO the cost per capita during a
long period of years Truly this is a small price
for so much pleasure and lasting benefit to
body and spirit. We have often alluded to the
economy with which the fund does its work.
and we desire TO make the fact conspicuous
again at the beginning Of A new season Those
who now perhaps for the first time. are in
clined TO cooperate may rest assured that for
every gift of 50 a city child will be enabled TO
spend two weeks in the country There is no
charge on the fund for the machinery of admin
istration Every dollar received is directly and
wholly devoted TO the accomplishment of the
giver'S purpose.
The preparatory work for this summer has
been begun. and contributions are needed at
once in order that forecast of the seasons re-
sources may be made at early date. There
is never any lack of households willing to re-
ceive the children. If every invitation could
be accented the work would be largely extended
The desire always is to decline as few offers Of
hospitality as possible but it is obviously de-
sirable TO avoid making engagements which
cannot he fulfilled. inasmuch as a different
policy would lead to confusion. a waste of
effort and TO a disappointment of generous in
tentions. The amount of work accomplished
depends on the amount of cash received. We
are in the habit. therefore. of printing on this
page a specially earnest request for contribu-
lions as soon as the country canvass begins,
but thereafter for the most part letting the cur
rent record of receipts and activities make its
own suggestion and appeal. AS its old support
ers know The Tribune Fresh Air Fund en-
ploys no solicitors and gives entertainments
to procure money. but relies wholly on such vol
untary gifts as knowledge of its operations may
bring to this Office. We hope the stream will
begin to flow soon and in even greater volume
than usual.