The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-27

THE NEW DEAD HoUsB.--A Committee Of the
Board of Health is now considering the plans
for the construction of new Dead House, or
Morgue, an institution which is sadly needed
in this city. 10 is proposed 10 erect the building,
which will be Of brick, and two stories in
height on Buttonwood street, above Thlrteenth,
where the dog pound is at present located, and
to remove the Coroner's office there, TO save the
expense Of SO which is now incurred whenever
n body is removed from the Dead House TO the
Coroner's Office for an inquest.
Tue proposed cost of the structure will be but
five thousand dollars. To this establishment
will be taken the bodies of all persons VINO
meet with sudden or violent deaths, and espe-
Cially those whose names and residences are
unknown at the time. These last will be pro.
perly washed and then placed ON elevated
slabs, In such position that they can be easily
seen through glass Partition ,-, ,,
In the heat of summer 1t Is extremely ultl-
cult, with the present inadequate arrange
ments to preserve a body long enough 10 secure
It's In tne: o gTea
as all the appliances of modern science VIII be
It is expected thatthe Philadelphia Morgue
will be a decided improvement on the one
which was opened in New York city on the lVIh
of June last, and which was tOus descrLoeu IN
THE EVENING TELEGRAPH OF the following
day -
ut is modelled very much after the celebrated
Morgue Of Paris and is SAID TO surpass & o,
outfits are concerned. Upon the tiled flooring are
placed four slabs of MARBLE six feet In length ana AT
the height of about five feet having slight inclina-
ton towards the foot. Each slab is provided with an
means Of which steady stream Of water can be Kept
I'm this way they can be preserved in a recognizable
condition tor from twenty.four hours to three weeks
bodies are when found The clothing Of the unknown
deceased aids to their Identification are to be hung
pS e sSS a qsa
every other accessory that Will tend towards render
ing the establishment in all respects adapted TO the
end In view"
INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS AT NATIONAL HALL.
"A grand combination entertainment was
given by the Young Mems Religious Union
Association last evening at National Hall.
The hall, though not crowded, was comfortably
filled by most select and respectable audi
ence. The meeting was opened with prayer by
by the choir.
The President, Mr.. James Mcknight. then
after which MIR, John Church, the Secretary,
was called on for a few remarks. The Viola
Glee Club was then announced, and they &C
quilted themselves with great credit
Professor Vanhorn, by special request recited
piece entitled, "Eulogy on Laughing" being
loudly encored, he agaiA made his appearance
Professor John MCGOWAN was then an
nounced, and sang a solo entitled "The Maid
of Langwellen," which was much applauded.
He then reappeared and sang another solo,
much to the entertainment of the audience.
Professor Schultz then played piano solo,
after which Mr.. Culliss and Mrs, Parker sang a
duett-"Larboard Watch" The intermission n
was then announced, and at this stage refresh
ments were served, during which time several
humorous pieces were both sung and read. DIR.
n. f. Church read "The Bachelors Sale.n
After the refreshments were served, Mrs.
Parker sang solo, "Five O'Clock in the Morn
ing" The Viola Glee again favored tue audi
ence with some vOcalism, after which Mr. John
Church recited 1.-The Downfall of Poland" Dr..
Thomas then sang solo entitled "Rocked in
the Cradle of the Deep."- -.--
A laughing trio was next sung by Mr.. Hall,
Mr.. Lilly, and Miss Conn. There were several
other exercises engaged IN, among which a bass
solo was sung by Mr.. W.Fells, entitled "The Old
Sexton" which was greatly applauded. And
al1fR &c rrlNf,
the audience was dismissed with lifelong IN etre
doxology, praise God" etc. The benediction
was pronounced by the Rev. Mr.. Church.
II must here be stated that great credit was
due to all VINO participated in the exercises.
They all seemed TO combine their efforts to
make the evening one of great pleasantness to
all present.
Nor would we forget the committee of ladies
on this occasion, VINO discharged their arduous
duties in an exceedingly creditable manner.