New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
VACATION NEARLY OVER
Fresh dir Has Worked Wonders
for Mann Little Ones.

Jennie Maitland had a bad SCARF at one OF the
Fresh Air homes recently II was over almost
oeIore she had had time to think. probably Jen-
mes sister. five years DID, the more frightened
OF the two An attendant taking the children
TOT a walk through the woods and Jennie stopped
under a big oak tree to gather some green acorns
When she stopped down a big black ant crawled
up the back Of her dress She did not notice II
herself but as soon as she Joined the other girls
her little sister spiel It ana screamed
"Oh. teacher. teacherr' she cried
What Is the u1atter2" asked the attendant
Quick take that mosquito bite or Jennis's
dress
Jennie was somewhat startled to become suddenly
the centre Of attraction. but the attendant came
to the rescue Immediately For the rest Of the walk
Jennie declared that she felt 'wriggly all over
and carefully avoided ants though they were
bees.
The children knew little about insects as they
did about trees on side OF the road over which
they walked is row OF English walnuts. The
children spied them Immediately. A lively argu-
ment sprang up at Cnee as to what those little
round green things on the tree were. One child
volunteered some information saying:
oh they're nothing but green peppers"
This suggestion was laughed down with scorn
by another, who said: ANY one can see that they
are only little green tomatoes"
Gradually the children are returning to their
homes in the city after their vacations in the
country. The fresh air and sunshine have worked
wonders for mani. especially among those who
have been to the convalescent homes and have
been nursed back to health and strength. Relief
has been given 10 many families where parents
are forced to for a number OF children and
the two weeks in the country has served to take
part Of the burden from some Of the hard working
mothers In a family where there eight or
nine children. the fund sends two or three away at
n time. and in this manner the responsibility Of
the mother is lightened during the whole summer.
There are fewer mouths to feed and fewer clothes
to buy for the homes are fairly we'll stocked with
wearing apparel. which Is donated by church sew
ing societies and given to the most needy ones
Many little girl has returned to the city with an
entirely outht.
The children have received all the physical adj
, vantases which the country could give. Good
food, plenty OF play and exercise. entertainments
] and all the other enjoyable features OF the homes
/ have contributed much toward their welfare and
betterment With the opening OF the school session
! near at hand. they will start In the term with
/ keener minds. ready 10 make the most OF such ad-
vantages as they have. An attendant writes:
I want to thank you for sending me to Ashford
Hill. II Is delishful here, and am so interested
and enthusiastic over everything. The atmosphere
o. the place Is SO contagious and full OF go" AT
first / was bit appalled, at the idea Of having
three hundred and htty children after the dfty al
the Devereux Home, but a second look made me
Sier ,? " 'N' 'O'''u'''N '-4' 'ne niOfS the meT'
Such fun as they have. Monday night Of last
week the men attendants gave minstrel show
and IL really was too amusing. There were two end
men, and their antics kept the crowd IN a con-
unual uproar Something goes on every day-chil.
dren's entertainments. walks. picnics. camping
parties. ball games. cakewalks, etc.
Inc sunday school Is a great feature. and have
been greatly impressed BY that service They sing
great many hvnns: OF course. and the chorus Of
three hundred and dfty voices is very inspiring
Familiar hymns. such as Onward. Christian Sol
, dlers' fairly loosen the rafters Of the pavilion