The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-06-30
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OAKLAND INSTITUTE e. THE QUARTER CENTURY
GATHERING. The oakland Female Institute, at
NOTristown, under the proprietoIship and direction
close of the last term twenty five years of remark
ably successful existence. The Alumni Association,
which contains, or If all names entitled to member
bership were secured might contain, about three
hundred members took the occasion for regather-
ing, and delightful time they made OF it on last
ment. There was paternal and loving address of
welcome, full also OF words OF wisdom on the prac-
teal relations and duties Of womanhood, by the
The Salutatory was by the graduate Miss Ella T.
Robertson, Of fittston, Pa. Enough might be said
for the neatness of language in which beautiful
thoughts were enclosed, but more for what was said
of her own sex in connection with home The nu-
Ceus Of this part of the paper was woman as the
maker of the home, and making the home to be-
come what she makes herself to be. Rev. DR.. Breed
of this city, made the closing address. The banner
musical performance "Welcsme Chorus"
ONen-hoth for the occasion. The greetings were
tender and hearty. The whole thing was glad
some.
Rev. j. II. Symmes read the report Of the commit
tee which examined the candidates for diplomas. 1t
spoke Of the result of an examination continued
through three days The points revealed were thor
oughness of knowledge Of the principles as well as
the letter OF the sciences, well the rugged as the
pleasant branches, and the committees careful OBJ
servation of the paernal care Of DR.. and Mrs. Raj
ston over their pupils. DR.. Ralson, with address
of congratulation and counsel, made graceful pre-
sentation OF the diplomas and some others, upon
sOr Bower director, fully sustained both his own
reputation and that of the IL stitute.
in the afternoon there was a more general re-
union in the First Presbyterian Church. The staple
OF the entertainment was historical sketch of
Oakland Female Institute, prepared and read by
Of this city, made address on '"The Demands of
the Age for more Thorough Education of Fe-
males," which was both spicy and good
We must not forget to mention that sandwiched
between the literary doings of Tuesday and We'd
nesday was the commencement party given by DR..
and Mrs. Ralston. 1t was scene of rational fes-
tiyity, enjoyed by some four hundred guests, the
Philadelphia element being largely represented.
THE ANIMALs.-The s. p c. A. calls attention to
and recoElmends to drivers, during the present
season, the wet sponge upon the heads of horses,
and asks that little drinking water be furnished
as often as practicable, when not overheated, and at
the same time 10 cool the mouth and face and, as
further means Of refreshing the animal, to throw
water upon the legs and such parts as are liable to
chafe by perspration or otherwise; to drive slowly,
and lessen the load usually imposed in cooler
weather; to loosen the check rein, Or better, dis
pense with it altogether. Slow driving is also re-
commended TO passenger railroad lines. Attention
should ne given to these important suggestions of
this worthy society.
HIGHWAY RoBBERY;-About 1910 this morning
missed the train on the Philadelphia and Whining
ton Railroad was attacked by negro named John
Nixon at Eighth and Pine streets and robbed OF
his shoes and other valuables to the amount of So.
Nixon blacSjacked his victim freely Maloney, on
recovering informed policeman, VINO, from the
description OF the man, arrested Nixon in tavern
at Seventh and ST. Mary streets, where the stolen
shoes obtained. Alderman Kerr committed
the negro to ansWeraF court
MUIIsH--Last night lumber boat ran into the
pier at Poplar street, and, springing Leak soon
went down. On the deck of the vessel were two
mules which animals barely managed to keep their
Dor Police Immediately went to their assistance, and
after four hours hard labor succeeded in rescuing
them. When placed on the dock, the ANIMALS, in
return for the kindness of the officers kicked two
OF them overheard. Fortunately the Officers sus-
tanned no other injuries than wettlng.
FOURTH OF July ExCURsIoNs.-The North Penn
sylVana Railroad will issue excursion tickets from
Philadelphia on the 3D. 3D. and 4tn OF July to Bethle-
hem, Doylestown, Quakertown, Sellersville Easton,
Allentown, and Maueh Chunk, good to return until
July 9Th inclusive. Excursion tickets good for two
weeks will be issued to Williamsport, Wilkesbarre,
and Scranton This arrangement will give our citi-
zens an opportunity to spend few days in the coun-
try at very small expense.
FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRICT.-The Philadel-
phla and Bucks county delegations OF the Republi-
can party OF the Fifth Congressional district met
this morning at the Wetherll House, SAMSON street,
above Sixth, and determined upon the 18th of
August as the time for holding the convention,
and Doylestown as the place. The Bucks county
delegates will be elected ON Saturday, the 18th of
August. The Philadelphia delegates have already
been chosen.
DISHONEST EMPLoYE.-John Cusick, aged nine
teen years. employed by man named Herman, No.
424 North Third street, this morning broke open a
desk and rlfed 1t OF $780, lie then helped himself to
speedily discovered, John was pursued and captured
at St. John and Beaver Streets aud sos of the money
found on him. Alderman Toland held him to
answer.
THE SCIENTIFIC MICRocsoM.-At the Regular meet
ing OF this organization, held yesterday evening
Committees on Meteorology, Astronomy, Geology,
and Chemistry were appointed. After a lecture on
Photography, illustrated by views taken by one OF
the members at Paramount Park, the society ad-
journed until September
TEMPERANCE.-The celebration of the Fourth by
the Temperance Blessing promises to be grand
success. Independence Square has been secured
and number of eminent gentlemen will deliver
addresses. Music will be furnished by Hesslert
Orchestra
COAL OIL AoCIDENT.-About $50 O'Clock las
evening" Emma SllleTy, aged eleven years, suffered
fracture OF one of her arms by the explosion of
coal oil lamp at her parents residence, Gillinghan
street. above CadWalader.
RAILROAD FATALITY.-Owen Cummisky, age,
twenty two years, was run over and killed by Goa
car at Pier No. g. Port Richmond, this morning
Deceased resided at No. 1924 Somerset street ant
Was employed on the pier.
FATAL REsULT.-Phnip Shirk, residing at No. 81
East GlraTd avenue, who was Injured on the NOrti
Pennsylvania Railroad on the 22d instant died a
the Episcopal Hospital yesterday from the effects
said injuries.
BAsKETs.-.John Clark was arrested at Second aut
stealing four baskets from store Market street
John handed over the stolen property, confessed hi
guilt, and was sent TO prison.
SERIOUS AcCIDENT.-Herman Crosely employed a
Ninth and Green Streets this morning suffered
injuries TO one OF his arms by having 1t caugh
between some machines.
THE NEW ORLEANS FIREMEN.-The New Orlean
tremen will be here this afternoon for certainty
Full particulars as to route OF parade, ETC., will b
found on our third page.
DEATH FROM THE HEAT-August Bleckeman wa
yesterday prostrated by sunstIoke, and died in
short time He resided at No. 33l Coates street.