Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-15
WORK WAS FORGOTTEN
JUVENILE EMPLOYEES OF GOLD.
ENBERG'S VISIT THE CIRCUS

Inc world of work receded into dim for
getfulness and finally vanished into utter
oHiiVion last evening to at least 10 littla
iaoorefs, who forthwith entered the land OF
rapturous entertainments and delightru,
VISIONS. This happy and wonderful trans
iatlon was the experience OF the real bovs
and girls who constitute the Juvenile WORK.
Ing force of Goldenberg's and the realm or
labor which they left behind was the h,e
department store near the corner of 7th
and street, while the delightful region In
winch they forgot all care in the endowment
or rare pleasures was the scene of the
6arnum d Bailey circus. Thither they
1ourneyed from tie store in spacious auto
mobiles shortly after the hour of business
closing last evening
Once year, when the circus comes to
town. there is Dig red letter day In the
calendar of every boy and girl in Golden
berg's employ, for 1t is tradition of the
nrm to treat its youthful workers to all
the happiness which a festive noisy Jour.
ney to the circus grounds and the sight OF
all the wonderful performances can afford.
This years expedition marks an evolution
In the custom. The first time 1t was tried
the lads and lassies were bundled into A
large delivery wagon and hustled off to
the grounds But yesterday the scores OF
joyous, excited children were comfortably
distributed in three large sightseeing auto
mobiles.
From the time the word was passed
around about a month ago that the great
show would be in this city the middle OF
May the event has been kept constantly
In view by every cash boy and cash girl,
every bundle wrapper and stock clerk IN
the store. All have been on their good he
havior, arriving at work with studious
punctuality and discharging their duties
with care and exactness. The state of af-
fairs very much resembled that of the usual
Sunday school just before Christmas in the
increase of attendance and improved be-
havior of the scholars. All was excite
ment when the important day arrived The
little girls came to the store in the morn
Ing dressed In clothes all spick-and-span
and even the attire of some of the boys was
suspiciously suggestive of special attention.
Pink Lemonade and Peanuts
AS If to cause the cup of happiness of the
youngsters to overflow a bountful supply
of pink lemonade was provided. in addition
to ton of peanuts. These provisions didn't
exactly disappear like magic. but there was
but little left after the performance.
II any one has any doubt as to the pro-
digious character Of the undertaking which
the outing involved this erroneous view
may be easily and speedily corrected by
consulting Mr. Scliaub. who has the honor
and distinction of having been chosen al
least twice to lead the expedition to and
from the scene OF the festivities. Mr..
the anniversary rolled around and prepare
tons were made for repetition of the af-
fair 1t was found much to the surprise OF
his associates, that his heart had not failed
him. But In the face of such rnomentous
enterprise Mr. Schaub felt deeply the Ami.
tations of humanity and he uttered a touch
ing and plaintive appeal for assistance Ac.
cordingly. Mr. Cornwall, another e.npIoyc
of the firm. was made second in command
being duly vested with kind of deIegafed
parental authority Others were assigned
q & ha1 Inc txy he
upon whom rested the grave trust of fieliy-
ering each and every one OF the strenuous
Youngsters cafe and sound at home after
the performance was over was made up hy
a competent pharmacist. supplied with ali
the Essential first aid to the injured RENEE
Dies In case of emergency.
Every feature of the circus was taken In
by the children. whose time was divided he.
tween the main tents and the side shows
They reveled In delights until a late hour OF
the evening. when they were gathered to-
veyed to their RESPECTIVE homes