The Washington herald., 1907-07-02
Follow Her Lead.

Following her lead, the little band raced
uphill ard down along the road that
leads to the camp. Gleeful shouts greeted
the first view of the white tents which
Maggie impressiyely announced was the
place. Secretary Weller and his party.
loaded down with bundles. were left way
behind. The children made themselves at
home without a moments hesitation.
Shoes and stockings were discarded. and
little toes dug gleefulIy into Mother
Earth. where the recent rain had left
mud puddles. Hair that was plastered
neatly down when the start was made be-
came tousled. and many little best suits,
suffered severely before they could be
rescued. Exploring parties pried into
everything on the farm. even the trash
pile. and rescued several Cast-Off toys
Some Of the smaller members played in
the sand box, and the bigger boys and
girls took possession of the swings after
lively sCrimmage
Meanwhile, Secretary Weller and his
party had arrived. Families were as
signed to tents and made 10 feel at home
by the volunteers. who had made up the
beds, or. rather. cots, and otherwise put
everything in order for their reception.
Among the busiest at the camp were Miss
Louise Stanton, one Of the leaders in
charity work I'm Georgetown: Mrs. Giles
Rafter. Mrs. L. II. Bushee, and Miss Nevs
Deardoff, graduate from the University
of Michigan. at Ann ATbOr, her mother
and Miss Catherine Fits. a Washington
girl and graduate of the Washington
Cathedral School Many other girl grad
yates have rendered their services for
twO-week periods throughout the summer
Location Is Ideal.
Camp Good VIII is in many respects. an
ideal spot It is on a high hill with an
excellent view. plenty of shade, and a per-
petual breeze. Many improvements have
been made since the closing OF the camp
last year. Noticeable among these is the
new dining-room, built as an addition on
the farm house, and a big assembly tent
for use during wet weather. There are
nearly two score big tents. accommodate
ing ten persons each. The lives Of the So
journers there will be in every sense out
of doors. and it Is expected much benefit
will be derived. The tents for boys and
for girls are separated by a long lane but
where an entire family goes out they are
all put in one tent.
Secretary Weller says there are a great
many things needed yet to make the
camp an ideal one. He mentioned long
list of things that are absolute necessi-
ties. such as furniture. and said there
was also a shortage of toys and maga-
zines and reading matter.
II was stated at headquarters yesterday
that the contributions for the camp and
other summer outings work of the ASso-
ciated Charities are coming in gener-
Gus number. It is hoped that 5000 will be
raised before the usual summer exodus.
Contributors Announced.
The following donations are acknowl-
edged:
Orient Commander No 5. X. T.. SO. Harmony
Lodge, No. g. l. o. o. f., 81 Excelsior Lodge, No.
Il, Knights OF Pythas. s: Naval Lodge. No T.
F. A. A. NJ. so; Washington Naval X. A. Chap
ter No G. So p-oceds from song festival of coloTed
public schools. s275; Union Lodge. knights of
Pythias. g: Areme Chapter. No. 10. o. p. s.. s.;
Friends (Ortbod01l Sunday school, S3e3; Columbia