The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-27
CITY MTELLIGENCE.

FESTIVAL or ST. BRrD0Fr's ecuoois Tho schools con-
nected with S. Bsidects Romsu Catholic church took
their annual excursionto Jones' wood yesterday Rev
Fasher Mooney, pastor Of the church, Was In charge
tul eht to behold was formed at tho church At nine
O'Clock A. NJ, preceded 6y band Of music, and the
Children carried numerous banner es.sns asp,oprsss
and friends of the scholars joined In the march and In
tho festivities which followed at the wood All were
happy and joyous throughout the day. "a i.s f.es
4 Tss WxArnR.--The atmosphere prevailing yesterday
must have received its nnai finishing touches from
sGreenlands icy mountains" At loast was decidedly
cool and bcing Tho quicksilver in tho tube Of the
thermometer became panic stricken lost its equilibrium
and fell suddenly to 90 degrees, notch lower than
nankesn unmentonables and linen busters; but nrst
for the ladies 70 adopt and show on upon Broad
ana shawls Of the latest styles and pattern which they
did with pusest abandon. l.4o1sg ~ b ,i%,r at
Mruc AT rn PARK. Tho Park Commissioners an
nounce that the weather 10 ne tho rs Cornet Band
will play on tho lake to-day, commencing At halfpast
two O'Clock In the afternoon md playing until half past
ave. ..--
Z ExcUnnox o. New JsRsEY FrRssnx--Kagle Steam Fire
Engine Company No. 3 OF Trenton N j. passed through
hh city yesterday on their way New Haven 70 visit
Mutusl Hook and Ladder Company No !. Of that city.
Eighty men were " on the rope" Two horses drew the
engine which vas decorated band Of music preceded
the excursonists they marched from the Jersey City
ferry along Chatham street. the Bowery and Fourth ~.
Afternoon trnin for Now Haven Tho company has been
organized forty years. and tho veterans looked re-
They carried handsome silver iunpss % present The
New Haven + y an expansive a, article 9c ana
Ladder Company No 1, Of New Haven, Conn By Eseie
september q, 1867 An application e our dspastnaent
sion OF their passing through here made week bsfore
last was mot acted upon tn formal mauncr, though
Ing on the part or individual organizations in this city
The proceedings in New Haven will DO interesting 81.
Fnu IN HAnmroN srRssr About eight O'Clock last
night Ore broke out In the attic Of the boarding hose
No. II Hamilton street, keps by John Nelson. The
flames wsro soon extinsuished Damage to tho furni.
ture, principally by watcr, about $500; insured tor
g. 400 In the Eagle Insurance Company Tho building
ewned By thc Downing estate: y is damaged about
present supposed TO BE- rom some sccidentai cause
visit Of shs 1t. Louis DslsgAion 60 the
L. Brooklyn water Works. s.- =
Our western visitors, In accordance With the pro-
gramme laid down at the Aston House the night proceed
ing started for the City Of churches yesterday morning.
About half dscu members absent owing 10 pro.
vous engagements but theeIesntcn mustered strength
enough TO carry Mayor Wood the Water works Comm!s
sion and other members Of the Common Council by
storm, and bring them or willing capves, TO see how
our sister city provided with water The entire party
proceeded In carriages 70 the works and reservoir on
ohincry and promises here Then they drove through
the silent and beautiful Greenwood Cemetery previous TO
visiting tho main reservoir and extensive works At
which second to mono in the West but tho intcnsi
ned feelings q admiration, nay even Of ave. whch i'm
long visas OF departed youth genius beauty and power
were such ~ they never felt before .t AZ.
Al Ridsewood the two powerful engines and single
acting lifting pumps and the reservoirs underwent argd
sumptuous collation. was prepared for the party At
sncdiker's well known establishment and was discusscd
ard responded to by Mayor Wood and members Of the
delegation Tho visitors expressed themselves highly
entertainers with the kndest feelings promoted by the
attention and hospitality extended 70 them.
HrrroruHArRoS MxrSKx--The Hpposheasron, as .
permanent establishment for equestrian drama, like
those 30 handsomely sustained in the European capitals
may be said to be fully recognized. To-day the FRS
grand matinee Of the season will take place. sordng an
excellent opportunity for heads Of families children ant
our country cousins witness the really excellent per
/ fcrmanccs presented.
HKRRxAxs IN observation-disclosures cssmenced hn
SEASON Of three nights AZ the Brooklyn Academy last
evening 70 an overlooking house. Nearly all tho seat
were sold as early Us one o'clock In the afternoon, an'
there was therefore only standing when the per
formsucc commenced HIS programme was, as usual
brilliantly carried out and evoked repeated applause
He plays again In Brooklyn this evening and Friday
Az the application fov seass sdvsnee Is Srosdy qust
pressing hoss Who wish his deligI aful pcrfcru
asces sboald not daily In securing sdmssyon on Thur
day and Saturday he will rssams ht feats at the Ne
York Academy.
E-ssnsi~s Hess; x. 1. e = s'mphis--Oesso
W. NJ xpms sept. -, 1884