New-York tribune., 1909-07-20
FRESH AIR NEEDS GROW
Contributions to Fund Especially
Welcome at This Time.

In spite of the efforts made by the Tribune Fresh
Air Fund and other fresh air organizations in the
city there are thousands of children who are never
reached More pressing cases are brought to the
attention Of the Fund every day, and the work
could be almost indefinitely extended if sufficient
means were at hand. A walk through the crowded
districts Side, where ragged. sickly ap-
pearing children seen on every hand Is a con-
vincing argument for the fresh air work There is
small chance OF pure air being breathed by these
children, living. they do. in dark, damp tene-
ments.
Not long ago of these homes on the East
Side visited by q worker from city mission
widow and several small children were huddled
together In OF the back of the building.
The mother held a sick baby in her arms The
poor health of the child forced her TO stay at home
that she unable to work. There was not
particle of food in the house. though a neighbOr
had sent in half cup of milk for the sick baby
Seeing the circumstances the missionary had some
supplies sent there. This was great boon TO the
unfortunate family. As the mother said few days
later:
MY little girl just saying. Mamma, so
hungry was sorry to tell her L have nothing
to give you. but just at that time the grocer
in and my little girl rejoicing, said
g Now there is something for you mamma, and
for little brother and myself
But the happiness was short-lived. A few days
later the mother was taken to the hospital to IN
dergo a serious operation While she was recov-
propped her up with pillows. Every afternoon her
four children stood in forlorn group on the pave
ment below and waved their hands TO her In the
mean time the others of family were cared for
ny the charity of neighbors and the mission. The
value Of two weeks in the country for cases like
this Is almost inestimabe
The first party Of children for the Cumberland
valley was sent out yesterday morning. The en-
thusiasrn or the people Of that locality
Fresh Air work is marked The movement started
no ytFz.F
to go to Carlisle The number in this party was
quickly Increased to eighty and many other towns
In the valley became interested. AS a result IFS
children were sent to the valley a vacation yes
terday, and more Will to-day Seventy-five went
TO Carlisle. twenty-four 70 Chambersburg, twelve
70 Mercersburg and FIVE to Shippensburz
Six other parties left yesterday. The Rev c n.
Beers. formerly curate OF St. Augustine's Chapel,
has invited nineteen children Of his old parshioners
10 spend fortnight at Bantam. Conn Mr. Beers
has shown great interest in the Fresh Air work
at Litchfeld which is his home. and he re-
Gently planted number of fruit trees on the Shep
herd Knapp grounds for the benefit OF the guests
Forty children went 10 North Woodbury. Conn
fifty Brooklyn girls went TO Sharon. Conn. and
twenty-five went TO Campbell Hall " Y In the
afternoon two smaller parties sent of sixteen
girls TO Chapel Hill. y. J.. and eleven children 10
South DeerfeId Mass
The Fund is at present planning TO send big
parties away next week Many contributors who
sent elr clecks IN tIe latter part or August last
year are sending them IN July this year The
manager has found this 10 be o material assist
ance 10 him In planning for the large parties which
will be sent out next week and the first two weeks
in August.
Reports which sent in from the different
homes state that the children enjoying them
selves the fullest extent. One attendant writes
The first day arrived here there We're of
course. quite few homesick ones. but by the next
day all their tears were dried and they were rae
ing the fields. picking flowers. playing base
ball and ring games. and swinging and seesa wing
with all their might They enjoy the svvirns down
IN the swimming hole in the brook. and the pleas
strolIs through the country. which is really
very beautiful around here. They love 10 pick
great punches Of wild roses daisies and blackeyed
Susans. The boys are obedient and give little
trouble. II the proof of the pudding Is in the eat
ing YOU should the way they pile the rich.
creamy milk. fresh home made bread and other
simple, nourshing foods