Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-19
YOUNGSTERS IN CAMP
DAILY ROUND OF PLEASURE,
EXERCISE AND WORK.

Proper amusement for 100 boys, girls ana
mothers Is one of the big problems always
uppermost In the minds OF the workers AZ
Camp Good Will. With only two or three
children to look after the parent is often
confronted by a condition with which 1t Is
hard to cope. But when the number 10
increased to about 100 and the entire party
changed every two weeks the problem re-
quires most careful handling.
Regular and vigorous play is considered
of utmost Importance at Camp Good VIII.
Boys and girls are generally to be found
in the swings, ladders teeter boards and
chute at o'clock in the morning, although
rising bell does not ring until an hour
later. Swinging and clearing of quarters
occupies the hour or two before breakfast.
From o'clock. when all work about the
place Is supposed to be finished, until noon
both boys and girls are either engaged in
some game which keeps their minds thor
oughly occupied and their bodies sufficient
~ exercised. or are out for walk or swim.
1t Is customary for boys to visit the swim
ming pool in the morning and the girls IN
the afternoon, the trip, swim, etc, consum
ing about two Hours. Recently blackberry
picking has taken the place of the morning
walk, the children being paid small amounts
for the blackberres furnished for the table.
Maude, the donkey, comes in for share of
attention each day. Once a week at least
ball and tennis given their proper
amount of time, and team play is empha-
sized SO that fairness may rule In all
games.
Children Sing Songs and Hymns.
What is known as the meeting" takes
place practically every night. About go
boys. girls and mothers gather around the
sand box in front of the house Songs
the latest and best known-togcther with
some patriotic airs and hymns divide the
time at this meeting with story telling,
suggestion and advice. Frequently the
graphophone which is a source of delight
to all the children, furnishes most of the
music.
The work of amusing the children is In
the hands Of three yolunteers-two young
ladies from Wilson College, Pennsylvania
who remain two weeks and are then re-
placed by two others, and Mr.. Archibald
Giifllan, who is to remain throughout the
summer. From time to time these workers
have been assisted by other interested peo-
pie from the city Such help is always ap-
preciated, it is declared, there is SO much
work to be done in making the children
thoroughly comfortable that everybody is
overworked.
Contributions Acknowledged.
The treasurer OF the summer outings COM
rpittee, John B. Sleman, jr., acknowledges
With thanks the following contributions:
Previously acknowledged, s., $50 so; friends
at the First Congregational Church. So;
Mrs. William Belden Noble, $40; Miss Hell
en- Jamison 81; Miss Ann A. Davis. 81; Mr..
Fred G. Mexican, So; Mr.. ]. F. Johnson, 81
Christian Endeavor Society of the Eek
ington Presbyterian Church. $50; F. w.
Wocworth. $40; Miss Mary r. Souther-
lard. si.15; Mr. Lee d. Latimer. So; DR..
William Gerry Morgan, $40; Mr.. F. v. Kill
liam, IS; Gen. William B. Rochester, 81;
Julia c. Lindsly. So Mr.. James B. Lambie,
So; Mrs. Mary r. hewitt, 81; Mrs. Grace G..
Kendall. $40; B. Richs Sons 81; First
Methodist Episcopal Church, $3.50; Mr. G.
VIM. McLanahan. $3.50; Vinton A. Hol-
brook, SO; Mr.. A. L. Swartwout, 81; Mrs.
Clara S. Hay $50; Christian Endeavor So
ciety of the Assembly Presbyterian Church.
81; Mr.. James w. Cliff. IS; Mr.. Henry
Lansburgh. $40; T. ]. s., 81; Christian En-
deavor Society Zion Baptist Church, 81;
Pastors Aid Circle, Douglas Memorial
Church. 81; Mr. o. NJ Bryant, 50; Mrs. r.
H. Gunnell. 81; Columbia Typographical
Union, IS; Mr.. William H. Dennis, s.; Mrs.
Elizabeth L. Dunn, So; entertainment by
Janet and Doris Little and Frances E.verts
$3.50 Mrs. Edwin s. La Fetra. IS; Mr..
Charles z. Gross, $40; cash contributions.
total 80 100 70