The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-06-14

way, and Wilson, and chief Engineer Kings.
land. They were then escorted to the steamer
City of Lawrence whereon they embarked
Previous to the movement Chief Engineer Lyle
expressed his thanks, in behalf of the visitors,
in feeling terms
ST. LUKE's CHURCH, GERMANTowN.-A con-
cert of vocal and Instrumental music was given
last evening in the upper Sunday School room
fthe new parish building of the above church
The proceeds are to be devoted towards furnish
ing the rooms of the latter structure. The con-
cert was under the able direction of Mr.. A. g.
members Of the congregation, and ali amateurs
In music, assisted. The chOruses were beautt-
he eTens Tbe az audence
quite large, and appreciated the entertainment
in a very enthusiastic manner. The building
is one that has recently been erected for the
use of the schools connected with the parish, at
cost Of $4,000, exclusive of the furniture. 1t
is two stories in height, built OF rubbe-worked
grey stone, and is adjacent to the church The
first floor is divided into two large rooms, one
for the Infant Sunday School, and the other for
the parish day school. On the side is q wing
containing two other rooms for Bible-casses.
The second floor is fitted up for the Sunday
School proper The dimensions are 63 by 80,
with Bible-class room of q by IA connecting,
giving ample space for the purposes of large
school. The appliances for lighting, ventila-
tion, etc, are perfect throughout, and Its gene
raj arrangement make it one of the best con-
that on Friday next, 2lst inst, the dedication
will take place, Bishop Stevens and other
clergymen officiating with appropriate services.
ARRIVAL OF THE ATALANTA CLUB OF New
IORK.-Jhe crew of this club In their eight
cared barge Excelsior, arrived at Smiths
Island this morning at l0l% o'clock. They
were received by committee consisting OF
Charles Vein, Esq, Commodore, and j, d,
Mckee, ESQ, Vice Commodore Schuylkill
Navy, and Messrs; Huggard and Latta, If the
Bachelors Club. The visitors will be taken to
the Schuylkill on a steamer this afternoon,
and will witness the regatta tomorrow. On
a supper by the Navy.
A GRAND STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, given by
n Razn nj fl1p
elegant residence and grounds of A. M. East
wick, Esq, known as the "Bartram Garden"
will be open for visitors this afternoon and
pected. The "a o'clock train, from Brcad s i and
trains will stop at the Garden In the evening
The Darby Road and Spruce and Pine streets
railroad cars run Within short distance of the
place.
AT THE ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-The Tabernacle
Baptist Church Sunday School will hold their
anniversary and give grand musical enter
tain ment at the Academy OF Music on Thurs
to our advertising columns that this will be
most attractive occasion. Miss Blackburne and
Mrs. Schimpf will both assist in the vocal de-
partment. The tickets are selling very rapidly,
and may be had at Trumpler's, corner OF
B1ERsTADT's DoNEs OF THE GREAT Yo-SEMrTEi is
cleanng quite an excitement In this city The
southeast gallery Of the Academy of Fine ArtI
is daily thronged with hppreciative visitors.
as the most successful work OF landscape paint
ing ever produced In this country, and as the
admission is but twenty-five cents, we wonld
advise oil who can to avail themselves of the
opportunity of beholding IT., as IL Will remain
on exhibition but short time.
AID FOR THE SUFFERERs.-The match game
of ball arranged by the Kevstones in aid of the
sufferers by the late disaster in SAMSON street.
will take place tomorrow afternoon, on the
grounds of the Quaker city Base Ball Club. The
players have been selected from the following
clubs-Ke eystone, Quaker City, Bachelor, Com
monwealth, CamGen, Hamilton, Harry Clay,
Geary, and West Philadelphia.
THE MERCANTILE TAx.-The City Treasurer,
Mr.. Henry Bumm, is now engaged in securing
the Mercantile tax. and those Interested should
understand that all bills unpaid on and after
the 25th inst will have the costs of collestion
added. Our merchants should not wait until
the close of the time, but attend to the matter
at once, while the clerks in the Office can walt
upon them without much delay.
A PAINFUL ACCIDENTAL little girl named
Mary Keer, aged three years, had an ankle
streets. She was playing at the side of a rail-
road track, when "a, Ieatn street car So coming ming
rating the flesh and crushing the bone She
was taken to her parents residence, No. 9lO
Coates street.
CRUETY.-Thomas Irwin, residing at Eighth
| and Carpenter streets, yesterday loaded his
large cart until 1t was heSping with stones, and
then beat and cruelty used his horse-a lame
equine, sadly deficient @ In flesh, but prominent pro
| load. Irwin was arrested and held by Alder
man Massey, In default OF $500 bail, to answer
at court
RUNAwAY.-Yesterday afternoon horse at
| tached to a wagon, while being driven through
| the Monument Cemetery, became frightened
| and ran away. Several raiings and tombstones
| were torn down, and the wagon was smashed
! TO pieces.
DROWNED MAN.-Yesterday afternoon the
| body of colored man named Charles.Cork was
| found in the Schuylkill, near the Almshouse.
The Coroner held an inquest, and verdict of
accidental drowning was rendered.
SLIGHT FIRE.-A slight fire occurred early
| this morning at No. l7l5 Market street, caused
| by some one throwing a lighted cigar among
| some paper Loss immateriaI.
FACTS FOR THE PUBLIO-
| That we have unequaled facilities for con-
| ducting business To the advantage both OF our
| selves and our patrons, we submit the following
TRUTHs-well known as such the entire bust
i. We have abundant capital--therefore,
| q WE BUY FOR DASH EXCLUSIVELY.
| g. We sell for cash exclusively.
| A. We have a business experience OF quarter
| of a century, having been longer established
| than any house in our trade in Philadelphia.
| 8. Our business is thoroughly systemattzed,
| The result of long experience.
| 6. We employ the best talent In all depart.
| ments: our garments are therefore unsurpassed
| In style, fit or workmanship.
| 7. Our business Is large and constantly In
s. We have and constantly keep the largest
| stock and best assortment Of Mems, Youths,
| and Boys Clothing In Philadelphia, which, for
| reasons already mentioned,
o. Ne sell at prices IN all eases guaranteed totOeT
t,qn the lOlreSt eLseOhere; also, JttU Sdtdcton IN
every purchase made Of US, oTte safe cancelled ana
"'0''.g HaJ sooy betgeen) BENNETT q Co.,
Sirth Sts No. SIS MARKET ST.,
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