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FRESH AIR AND FROLIC.Cincinnati “Home” Children at Wyoming,Bomps in the Grass, Tree-Climbing, Hammock-Swinging,Ball Playinsr, Blackberrying—Fun Alive and Beyond Measure.It was a golden day in the life experience of the little people of the Cincinnati Children’s Home—an outing in the charming village of Wyoming; and let all friends of these young and unfortunate ones trust that this pleasure excursion shall prove the initial to a large number of red-letter days during'thls summer and others to follow.The fresh-air revelry was the conception of Mrs. Julius Benckensteln, of Wyoming, who, reading of the suffering from heat and lack of water in the city, pondered the thought that It would be a pretty enterprise to entertain the inmates of the Children’s Home at her own home, where wealth and luxury abound. Her husband readily agreed to the proposition,and the scheme was at once Inaugurated. The people of Wyoming never lag in public spirit, to which fact Is due the beauty and prosperity of the village, and its pleasant fame abroad. All cheerfully offered cooperation. The young men raised a fund of money, and the ladles came forward with bountiful offerings of refreshments and facilities for the young visitors’ enjoyment- Officers of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad gladly offered free transportation, and the frolic was on.Seventy-four young folks from the Home, with attendants, reported at the Wyoming Station yesterday morning, and carriages of citizens were waiting to convey them to Mr. Bencken-stein’s palatial country-seat upon the hills, a mile away. There was wild scrambling to the cushioned seats and rapturous shouting, for it meant something seldom enjoyed—a ride Dehind high-beaded, spirited horses, along smooth and shady avenues, past large green lawns and bright houses.The doors of the Benekensteln mansion were thrown wide open. This was children’s day, and the youngsters were given tho freedom of the whole premises. They required no urging to give themselves up to tne abandonment of pure delight- They romped about the great lawn, shaded with magnificent old trees that reared their heads on the bills when pioneer hunters dodged among tnem in the times of Indian wars. Tney explored the barns, stables aud chicken-houses- They whooped like savages in the gardens. They took possession of the tennis?round, and organized in the door-yard a rollick-ng game of base bail without delay. They climbed fences, trees and trellises. They swung in the numerous hammocks that had been provided for them. They Larked in the pasture lots. It was a pleasant conceit oT Mr. Benckensteln that he would indulge in a black berrying, having about an acre or ground planted in flue bushes In full fruitage. Accordingly the children were turned iu, and by the time the stomachs, hats and aprons of the invading army were filled, the patch was stripped of Its last berry, ripe or green.A sumptuous dinner, provided by the ladles ol the village, was announced about noon, to which, notwithstanding the berrying experience, the youngsters did noble Justice. There was enough and to spare, and numerous well-filled baskets were brought back to the Home In the evening for future discussion. There will be. after paying expenses, a handsome purse of money to donate to the Home.After an hour’s romp, ice-cream and cake were served In generous quantities, after which came kindergarten exercises, entertaining enough to the visitors, but evidently to the active participants, considering the more attractive surroundings, something In the natnre of a bore. During the day many village people Interested in the event visited the grounds.Sweeter weather couid not have been furnished if made to order. The sun shone brightly, and a cool bree/.e constantly fluttered the leaves auc swayed the boughs, under which on the dry grass there were such oceans of fun. The seventy-four children were all that could be mustered for the occasion. With two exceptions, they belonged to the temporary and day classes, most of those iu full charge of the Home being now provided with good placesin private homes. Superintendent M. V. Crouse was present, accompanied by attendants Misses Beulah i’lerson.ISettie Evans, Flora Warwick, Emma Gosling and Farfnie Hentschell. Bo successful proved the Benckensteln initiatory party that others like it may be expected soon. The children will be ready to accept an invitation at a moment’s notice. A hint to the generous is sometimes sufficient.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Fri, Jul 11, 1890
Page 6
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