The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-24
PARAMOUNT PARK.

by his Honor.
PARAMOUNT PARK.
The Garden SPOT of philadelphia Within Its
Bound,aIE;es.rne ., I; WissnnlGTSn Drive Pre-
The Wssahickon valley, including the famous
stream OF that name, at least six miles OF It's sur
face, is now within the limits of Fairmount Park.
men were seen planting the sign6oards containing
the rules and regulations of the Park Commission
along the banks. This has been the subject OF con-
siderable discussion in the commission ever since
the formation of that body, with a view to obtain
and lay out park for the health, comfort and plea
sure OF the present and future residents of Phadel
phia- The advocates of obtaining this romantic and
beautiful spot passed their arguments upon two
grounds-frs that it would insure the purity OF the
water Of that stream; ana second, that it would
most beautiful drive possessed by any city in the
Union. The commission were brought hastily to
conclusion from the fact that along the banks OF the
creek stand thousands of noble poplar trees which
were being hewn down and sold to those who manu-
Gacture paper from wood.
pike which skirts the stream had TO be obtained,
and an agreement has been entered into by which
the city has the entire control OF this roadway until
1t reaches the Reading pike. But the commission
have only taken possession of the stream up to a
situated about six miles from the Schuylkill. This
action preserves forever to the city of Philadelphia
this delightful and romantic valley, which must
otherwise have been inevitably botted out by the pro-
gress of trade. The Wssahickon, for natural
beauty, is not eXceled by any valley in this country,
and its celebrity is worldwide. Views of many Of
the romantic spots along the banks Of the steam
of the world. SO grand is its scenery that such
artists as Hamilton, the Morans, Lewis W. Il.
Richards and Bonfled have selected it as nject
for sketches, which have served to incite them to
their noblest efforts and win for them high posi-
ton In their profession.
of having not only the largest park which is to be
devoted to their health, comfort and pleasure, but
also the most romantic suburban drive in the coun-
try. While New York has been compelled to lay out
millions to make the Central Park Philadelphia has
had the decided advantage OF natural scenery
which needs but slight architectural improvement
LOCAL ODDS AND ENDs-The little ones will sleep
but little tonight
Happy Christmas.
--Stokley presided yesterday.
Look out for the light-fngered gentry.
BE merciful unto your stomach this festive time.
-Chesnut street will he crowded with beauty to-
There are sixteen peculiar and distinct points
Temperance meeting tonight at Fifth and But
ton wood streets
-Short-sightedness- withdrawal OF the item
of $500 for a safe for the Receiver of Taxes
"A proposition is on foot to speedily abolish the
volunteer Fire Department.
1t remained for member OF Select Council TO
startle the world with the assertion that vault
exist four feet above the surface OF the earth.
OBITUARY.-We are panied to record the death Of
Bellvile Machette, ESQ.,, who died at his residence
in this city on Tuesday evening last. Mr. Machette
was formerly commission merchant of this city,
arton ~ Moore Co For several Years he has
occupied the responsible position OF Chief Clerk in
the Custom House OF this city. He fully enjoyed
the respect and confidence not only OF his associates
but of all merchants who had business there.
Ills place cannot easily be filled. His loss is severe
to his numerous friends as well as to the public
at large His funeral takes place to-day, from his
late residence.
ROBBERY AND CAPTURE-The residence OF a Mrs.
Crow corner OF Gay ana Mood streets tMSsnsyank
of the family, and robbed OF $31 in cash and 500
worth OF jewelry. Mrs. Crow, on returning, dseoy-
cred her loss. and at once sent word to the Thr-
teenth District Station House. Lieutenant Kelley
gave special instructions to his men, and he also
1fo rfaHn thn yUh npn Qafn N
The thief, who gives his name as George Lewis, was
found in tavern at the corner OF Grape and Cresson
streets, with the jewelry in his possession. The
cash he had disposed OF. He will have a hearing at
the Central Station to-day
ALDERMAN CAsEs.-Anton Auer was charged be-
fore Alderman Delaney this morning with perjury,
he having falsely sworn before Judge Stroud that
ne Ras the owner OF valuable real estate which was
shown to be worthless. He was held in $1,000 bail TO
Daniel Blyler, conductor on the North Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, was before the same Alderman,
James Kelly. The conductor attempted to force
Kelly from passenger train on the line OF the
North Pennsylvania Railroad. Held in $500 bail to
answer
OLD STAGERs.-Two old jai-birds, but recently re-
leased from Cherry Ill., named Robert Ford and
James Farley last night forced an entrance to the
private room OF Mr.. Schank, at Eighth and Spring
Garden Streets for the purpose OF robbery. Their
movements attracted the attention OF Ofiicers NC
Laughlin and Flanigen, who at once took them into
custody. They Will have hearing at the central
to-day.
ST. AUGUsTINEs CHURCH.--The music at the High
Mass Tomorrow morning at 1917 O'Clock, in this
church, promises to be OF unusual interest A Mass
by ChorOn, French dramatic composer, is TO be
performed by numerous choir, with the aid OF the
grand organ row completed by Standbridge Bros
and p0eticai rendering of the Christmas Anthem
by Mr.. Thunder, with ''cheur angelique' in the
distance, will be sung at the Onertory.
THE RESULT OF A YoTE.-The double set OF har-
which being ballOtted for at the fair in aid
OF st. Theresa Church has been handed over to the
Harmony Engine Company, they having received
the highest number OF votes. The vote was as fol-
lows:-For the Harmony Engine Company, 3l76
kniekerboc1er Ice Company, 26t4; and Hugh Hal
pin, e23.
VERY POPULAR DIyNB.--Rey Theodore L.
Cuylef, OF Brooklyn VIII preach In Philadelphia next
Sunday morning and evening" and his fame is
abundant in all denominations, doubtless our
readers viii be glad to know they will have an op-
porunity OF listening to him at the Tabernacle Bap-
tist Church, Chestnut aud Eighteenth streets.
MAsoEIc.--Lodge No. 81, A. Y. M, held its annual
ele ton for 0f1cers last evening, when the following
ma ntd gentlemen were chosen to serve for the
snsuing Masonic year r:-William j. Barr, w. M.
John [. Thomson, $. W.; b. X. Jamison, j. W.
William L Marshall, Secretary and X. Jarvis C.
alkeT, Treasurer,