The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28

| tiently If the time has not arrived for the
plunge.
sounds. and the girls gather in line with
little bathing suits under their arms. and,
filing over the stile. they walk through the
worn through the grass and flowers and for
half an hour or more they enjoy the bathing
that the large tank affords.
scribe the scene when all of the little chaps
are in the pool would result in only blur
of splashing water and the glow Of little
teasing Of the timid ones result in many
water battles and sometimes tears,
"Ah. watts de use of wastin' yer time cry
in wen yer kno We ante got mort fifteen
minits of dis cries one boy to another
who is spluttering. crying and yelling after
a good ducking.
Al the pleasures are not in the day time.
At night there is an entertainment given by
the young men and women who come with
the children to see that everything Is done
show. funny story and Rotations by the
little ones themselves are some OF the
amusements that await the children when
after a hearty romp they have digestea
their supper and only await the coming OF
the Sand Man to make the little beds IN
the cottages seem like the most acceptable
OF pleasures. !
CHILDREN TAKE CARE
OF THEIR ROOMS.
In each cottage ten children sleep. cared
iol W al dttSuudit OilS VI tiit ltdt Va
the farm is the fact that the children.
aided, of course. by their attendants. must
keep the cottages in order An American
flag flies over the cottage that presents the
best appearance to Matron Tiilery when she
makes visit Of inspection.
The beds are arranged. for the most part.
on the floor. There. bundled comfortabl to-
sether. the children give the little bodies.
tired by the exercise of the day. an oppor-
tunity to gain the nourishment that has
been afforded them.
Sometimes there are home-sick little
hearts among the children. but sleep soon
CELEBRATES the quiet tears
There is a tradition of the first night at
the farm that always brings laughter from
the little ones when they are reminded OF it.
A little chsp awoke in the night, and.
him. started to cry s!eepily for his parent:
Coming over to him. Arthur Vogel: one Of
the attendants soothingly pattsd the little
son." Quite sufficient for the sleepy little
head. it dropped upon the pillow and was
soon in slumber.
Of the sojourn. 1t Is always new-ths fields.
the woods. the hills. the sand pile. the
swings the baths. the little duties Of the
day. are all too quickly remembrances Of
the past.
:, Returning 70 the great. noisy city, the lit
tie ones will remember the pleasure,
little friends they will distribute some of
the healthy. pleasant teachings OF life on
the Industrial Farm.
THE FARM WOULD
ACCOMMODATE THOUSANDS.
Everything about the farm has bright
and happy setting. Superintendent Barringer
has arranged everything in the most con-
venient manner for the season. Mrs Tillery.
who is in charge as matron for the second
year, arranges the details Of the work OF
the day as If it were an especial pleasure to
look after the happiness and help of scores
of little ones. ard her corps OF assistants
reflect the same spirit.
Thechildren are gathered by the different
missions Of the city. On Monday last the
little ones were sent by the Union Mission
and the CongreGationaltsts Mission; During
the season the Jewish children will have
period of their own. and will be accom-
panied by attendants and entertainers.
One who visits the farm leaves with the
belief that of all practical charities. the
Industrial Farm is one of the most prac-
teal. He will find himself looking over the
hills and meadows that surround the place
and thinking what godsend a two weeks
cutting would be to thousands OF children
who never heard of the place. instead of to
hundreds that the associa ton is able to pro-
vide for.
The situation of the farm is such that
many more might be accommodated There
are no farmhouses near to be disturbed. and
the location would hold many another lit
tie cottage where tired limbs could rest aft
er a healthy days play.
II takes about "a to provide each OF the
little ones with the outing. Liberal con-
tributiors OF supplies reduce the cost to a
considerable degree. The entertainers and
some of the attendants are able to give
their time without salary and thus help
along the good work.
Tks 1as.str:zl Farm Association has c3s-