The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-02
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AS early as s o'clock this morning
anxious mothers with sick babies were
on hand at the dock for the weekly
STAR outing TO Coney Island. The ex-
cursion today is known as the Senator
Alderman Excursion" On account of
the Senator's contribution to the STAR
Free Ice and Outing Fund, the trip was
made possible.
Mothers with two babies in their arms
were given preference to those who
brought their babies in carriages and
gocarts. There was no disorder, for all
knew that they would be taken on n
were more than willing to give those in
charge the least possible trouble. The
sickIy children were taken on the front
upper deck, so that they could get the
fresh breezes. The larger children were
kept on the inside, so as to minimize
any chance of an accident and give
them all an opportunity to run around
and make merry.
There seems to be a tendency IN the
part of some of the women to talk adj
vantage of the generous offer by bring
ing their older children. This causes
considerable trouble for the men in
charge, and 1t makes it very unpleasant
when they have to SEM the larger boys
and girls home. 1t shonld not occur.
and after today 1t is hoped that the
mothers will be more considerable.
1900 ON Outing.
It is estimated that there were 1900
on board when the boat started for It's
long sail down the river. The happy
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OF handkerchief by the older folks
showed hat the spirit of happiness
would prevail throughout the day. At
the island the excursionists will be the
guests of Mr.. Thompson at Luna Park,
and all the attractions of the place will
be open to them.
The rolls today were donated by the
Newark Bread Company. The Alder
ney Dairy Company, the Fairfield Dairy
Company, Seller Brothers and the Rari-
tan Creamery Company sent contrtbu-
tons of milk. DR.. w. Patterson, of the
City Hospital, and two nurses-Miss
Margaret Bicksler and Miss Margaret
Williams from the same institution
accompanied the children to care for
any possible accident or sickness.
Though the fun has now passed the
$4,000 mark. much more is needed to
carry on his good work. Those who
have not as yet contributed and feel as
though they would like to help out in
the work, are invited to do so. On
August II, at Wiedenmayer's Park,
there will be a baseball game between
the firemen and the policemen of this
city for the benefit of the fund.
Pastor Donates 50.
Five dollars has been received for the
fund from the Rev. Harold c. Harmon,
pastor of the West Presbyterian Church,
and 81 from "A Friend" Following is
Mr.. Harmon's letter:
I'm these days of excessive heat and
suffering humanity one may take great
pleasure in heartily commencing the
noble work of the STAR Free Ice and
Outing Fund. 1t is half of true re-
ligion to minister to the widows and
fatherless. 1t is practical Christianity,
and ! am glad to join with those from
so many different walks of life who
are supporting o in their work"
The Rev. T. Arid Moffat, pastor of the
First Congregational lube Memorial
Church, had this to say In a letter to
the editor:
"Kindly apply enclosure to your out
ing Fund and with 1t accept our con
gratulations and hearty good wishes
for what you are doing for our friends
the tired mothers and children of our
city"