The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-10
NEKlS SUNMdRY.
Local ANairs.

"A missionary meeting was held last evening,
at st. Stephens p. E. Church, Tenth street, near
Ches1ut. The Rector OF the Church presided,
and the attendance was quite large After the
usual religious services, Bishop Tuttle, OF Mon
tana made an address, during which he de-
scribed tue mission work among the Mormons
at salt Lake City, and stated that he had
parish school which he beld in large hall.
His school numbers about one hundred pupils,
many of whom are the children of Mormons.
He said that in addition ~ the work performed
by the Protestant Episcopal Church, the Metlro-
dist Church had two clergymen there, aud the
Catholic Church has about twelve priests
actively engaged. He concluded by stating that
he required about $4,000 10 erect proper build
ing at Salt Lake City for religious instruction,
and that lie would not commence operations
until the eutlre amount was raised.
The exhibitions at Point Breeze Park still
continue to attract large numbers of visitors.
This weeks races were inaugur9ted yesterday
by contests between Mary aud Harry D., for
purse OF $1,000, best three heats in i've, to har-
ness, owners driving; aud Rette and Young
patChen for $500, on similar conditions.
On the first contest the horses on the first
heat got OIL well together, when Mary took the
lead, and trotting beautifully, maintained 1t
until she crossed the score the winner in 49,.
The second and third beats we're but repetitons
OF the first, by steady trOtting, never missing
her feet winning both heats and the race in
2'39k and 2'37. The second match was well
contested, and, after sharp struggle, was won
by Rettie in 3'02, 1902 800, 306g, Young
Patcheu taking the second heat.
The will OF Anna Fausset, admitted to pro-
bate yesterday, provides that after certain
private bequests are paid the remainder of
her estate, amounting to several thousand
dollars, shall be given to the Hospital of the
Protestant Episcopal Church.
Edward Powell, sailor on board the
schooner Thomas, fell overheard on Friday
last, opposite Wilmington, Del, and was
drowned. The body was not recovered The
deceased was about nineteen years Of age. He
resided at Cedargille, N. j.
-Luby Circle, Fenlau Brotherhood, met last
evening at Passyuuk road and Christian street.
The reports Of such societies Will take part in
the demonstration on the 26h inst. were re-
ceived. A Convention OF Feniaus is to be held
on that day in Philadelphia. Delegates VIII be
present from all parts OF the United States as
well as other countries, and it is proposed to
inaueurate the proceedings with "a grand pro-
cession 1t is estimated that about ten thousand
ndeu will be in line, and oil these fifteen hundred
will be uniformed and armed.
James Lynch had hearing before Recorder
Givin yesterday, on the charge OF burg larry.
The testimony was 10 the eject that defendant
was found about three o'clock yesterday morn
ing asleep on table in the bar-room of Iea-
dore Glade's tavern, No, 2l7 Race street, which
had been entered through back window aud
robbed of six picture frames, bsgatelle balls,
decanters, and quantity OF whisky. Lynch
was committed in default Of $4,000 bail for trial