such that Mrs. Hirschfield welcomed the aid of the board of lady managers.  Very soon after the opening of the Model Play Ground the president and members of the board became interested, realizing its needs and possibilities, many of which had been carefully—­even affectionately—­considered for a long period.

At the July meeting a committee was appointed to confer with Mrs. Hirschfield, and the sum of $5,000 was appropriated for use in the development and care of the Model Play Ground and Day Nursery, and a special stipulation made regarding the care of lost children.  Arrangements were entered into as to times of payment.  Mrs. Hirschfield was to have the entire responsibility; the board gave her their confidence and hearty support and five monthly payments of $1,000 each.

    Results proved the soundness of the theories, as well as the
    administration of Mrs. Hirschfield, and no appropriation could
    have been more advantageously applied.

It gives me the greatest satisfaction to report that the money appropriated filled a distinct need and enabled Mrs. Hirschfield to enlarge the scope and power of her work up to the very day that the fair closed its doors on December 2, 1904.  It seemed, indeed, to meet every want, and no child was ever turned from its hospitable doors.  To this bright and happy spot parents could bring their children, even wee babies, and be themselves free to go unencumbered and enjoy the beauties and wonders spread so lavishly before them and happy in the consciousness that their little ones were receiving the tenderest care and were undoubtedly enjoying the many comforts and attractions provided for their welfare and entertainment.  Here the wage-earner at the fair could bring her little child, leaving it with the same cheerful confidence.  This also was the haven for lost children who were brought there by the police or by members of the Jefferson Guard, and here were they found by their distracted parents, or from here they were sent to their own abodes under safe escort.

The care of lost children began on June 6, when the first lost child was brought to the playground.  The system of caring for lost children was as follows:  Lost children found by members of the Jefferson Guard or the police were brought to the Model Play Ground, according to orders received from headquarters.  Every child brought in was recorded, and an aluminum tag bearing a certain number was attached to each.  They were cared for and entertained, and had all the privileges accorded to children who were registered by their parents.  After being recorded they were handed over to the matron to be washed and fed and given all necessary attention.  They were then induced to join groups of other children of their age.  As a rule they quickly forgot their sorrows in play.  They were not permitted to leave the playground until called for or sent home.  If not called for they were escorted