New-York tribune., 1903-09-06
MORE MONEY ESSENTIAL.
Fresh dir Fund Letters Shoe FuU
appreciation.

Now that the summers work is so nearly
for the Tribune Fresh Air Fund the manager finds
II necessary to make one more appeal to the pub
lie for money in order that the season. thus far
satisfactory, may end in partial disappoint-
nent TO the large number still in the country. At
least 1900 more is needed to close the years work
successfully. II this is not forthcoming. hundreds
or little Nev-Yorkers who enjoying
visit 10 the country will their visits cut short
and VIII be obliged return before their outing is
wei started
The last Eve hundred children out went
without the money on hand the time necessary
70 send them. This may seem at first sight to be
poor business policy the part of the manage
ment- However. II must be borne in mind that this
charity depends entirely daily contributions. At
the time the last parties were sent the money
coming in a steady stream. and it seemed certain
that sufficient funds would be raised before the
season closed TO meet all expenses. Besides. there
were five hundred little people who had been prom
ised the vacation. and arrangements had been made
for long time ahead the much desired visit II
seemed worth while TO take the risk rather than
dsappoint so many.
But there is still 81 COO needed at the lowest esti-
mate. and It is feared the public is resting
under the impression that further effort is
sary this The cold. rainy weather that fol-
lowed the sending OF the last parties has been
largely responsible for the failure OF interest The
manager therefore wishes to mako one more ap-
peal to the unfailing generosity Of the public. in
hopes that it will allow many deserving
children 70 be disappointed.
The manager received the other day interest
ing testimonial Of the good time being enjoyed by
The Tribune guests He spent the night at the
Ashford Hin Home where three hundred children
spending q fortnight. While there a bundle
Of fifty more letters were handed TO him in
which the enthusiastic little visitors described in
glowing terms and many expressions OF gratitude
the good time that being given to them. Perhaps
the publication Of two OF these letters will make
the appeal for means 10 continue the good time all
the more forcible. Here is one from a little girl
OF twelve:
Ashford Hill. August g. 1903.
Dear Mr.. Parsons Since I have been here have
had a very pleasant time. Saturday evening We
had Sh9G3w Gtqe and were gog t 9 have we 'fs% bad
fireworks. Wednesday night We had ehildren's en-
going to gs,S.P PGR ~s .5s but KBias ii *
I was twelve years old Aug % 1893, the day We
sending children to have good time in different a7s1
parts Of The United States go to the A East HsE
Here at Ashford Hill we have plenty OF milk 70
long walk accent on rainy days We nave plenty
Of swings and hammocks here. and lots OF things
The time seems to pass very quick to me, I sup
pose because Ia am l having , such s spoG o,5 Te now
VIII close with best wishes to you. from a grateful
Little Mary 3. ten years old writes follows:
Ashford HILL August 2s 1903
Dear Mr.. Parsons: We have had very good
time the first thing We had was shadow picturs
the second field day had all kinds OF races
the thilS was an entertainment Mr.. Austin was
proud of Il and said We should have lawn party
the next day had IL had ice cream and
cake about haIfpast two, Friday we were 10 have
a picnic but it rained Mr.. Austin said We may
have IL some other day when the sun came out sat
urday we expected 10 have ball II the sun Is out
Sundays have church in the morning and nave
SuudtV school in the afternoon.
The 5oyF camping one night and came
bs * in the morning and told the girls all about
that night they said The first they saw was
d rss car ar o. fbfT JHe5g ae at them then COAST which
was Mr.. Austin they came hons the picked
apIles that about four o'clock in the morning
: have a very good time we are here sun
DAYS II we DO not 20 20 the church we take a long
walk so as to get strong. Nearly every day when
whether is clear after breakfast the girls ali
seem 10 feaI very happy every second day we nave
bath and then = shower bath
We have more fun the swings and hammocks
some times go out with Sister Emma Your
lOveing friend MARY q