The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-10-20

nave colleges, though meagrely provided, yet are
doing great good and furnishing the kind of learn
ing needed by the people.
Dr. Peck was Of the opinion that the Methodist
educational institutions are doing much for the
masses in the way or teaching any other schools
He said that If the statistics Of the Wyoming Semi
nary are consulted they Will be found fraught with
the most glorious results In all departments of in
dusIy even in the highest, that seminary has placed
its graduates, and he was convinced that similar in
stitutiOns are precisely adapted to the end in view
The resolutions on the subject OF more enlarged
education were reported from the Committee on
Resolutions and after inserting the words sand
young women after the words "young men in
the ninth resolution they were unanimously
adopted.
TIE convention then adjourned with the benedic-
ton until Pa p NJ.
FUNERAL OF SHAY NoLEN This morning the
funeral OF John c. Noen, who died on Sunday mora
ing from the effect of gunshot wound received at
the meeting OF the return Judges, on Thursday Of
last week, took place from his late residence, NJ,
937 Buttonwood Street. At sn early hour a large
crowd congregated about the house, discussing the
thrown open, and Immediately q line was formed,
and those mbled passed in, viewing the body in
the parlor. There was constant stream until a
quarter of 10 O'Clock, when the lid of the coffin was
put In position. 1he body was dressed in the ordi
cally covered with black cloth and mounted with
silver At 10 o'clock tho funeral corege was formed,
and all being in readiness the body was borne to the
hearse by John Aherp, Alexander J. Diamond, and
Robert thompson. The wife OF the deceased was
Church of The Assumption, at Twelfth and Spring
Garden streets, and in the procession were many OF
oSa @ 9SG os to st frv I'M
and there Solemn High Mass was performed under
the auspices OF Father McElroy. The body was
then replaced in the hearJe ami the family were
escorted to carriages ia waiting, The funeral pro-
cession then proceeded to st. Marys Cemetery,
where the body was inferred,
TIE NUTTING EXCURSION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TO PARAMOUNT PARK.-To-morrow (Friday) is the
day set apart by the Board OF Public Education for
the annual visit to Fsrmount Park of the children
OF the various public schools OF this CITY, In order
| to accommodate the public the steamers will run
| between Fairmount and BelE2ont Cottage grounds
| a hp 0Or1iu up
extra facilities to enjoy pleasant rides the placid
waters OF the Schuylkiil
| conveyance Of the schools of the Seventeenth
| Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-tbird and Twenty
| scholars, parents. and all intending to participate
from the above school sections will take the cars at
| Frankford road and the Reading Railroad at
! o'clock A. NJ, sharp time, and run directly to the
Park, where they will be landed in close proximity
to the location assigned TO each section. Tickets for
| the excursion can be procured from the principal
| teacher Of each school.
| train, and every provision has been made TO make
the affair not only great treat for the children,
| but their parents also, who are kindly invited to
| participate.
| TIE "STAR" COURSE OF LECTURES.-The second
lecture OF the ''Star Course attracted large audi
ence to the Academy of Music last evening. Mr..
George Nandenhon dscour5ed upon ShaSespeares
| two plays of Henry ", and introduced number OF
extracts which were highly enjoyed by the audience,
| the scene.
Tomorrow evening Mr.. Wendell Phillips Will lee
|
OF opinion there may be with regard to the peculiar
| views of Mr.. Phillips upon political, social and
other topics, there is no dispute OF the fact that he
| is graceful and polished writer and rare enter
| tainment may consequently be expected tomorrow
| evening.
| MELANCHOLY ACCIDRNT.-The lad Edward Powell,
| who was shot in the eve while peeping through
fence at the antics Of an nfurated steer at Adrian
| street and Grard avenue, on Monday afternoon
last died at his home, No. 80 nnes street, this morn
ing. Several persons had fired at the animal aad
one OF the shots, intended for the beast, passed
! eye. The wound was not considered dangerous at
first, and but little attention was paid to 1t. Youag
| Poweil grew worse YESTERDAY morning ant con
| tinned to sink until death relieved him Of his suf-
| feTiDgs.
| II. T. HELMBoLD IN TowN.-H. II. Hembod,
| Esq, who has been creating considerable eX-
CiIement T. IN , New forS Guy ior some years past
him his team OF six finland, whicA has been one OF
the most notable attractions at Long Branch In
the afternoon the team was driven through Chesnut
| street. 1t is a most magnificent turnout aud at
tracted the attention OF all pedestrians Mr.. Helm
| bold proposes remaining IN the city for some days.
and will give our citizens daily opportunity OF wit
Messing his elegant equipage.
To BUILDERS, CAPITALISTS, AND THOSE SEEKING
INvEsTMENTs.-We ave been requested to call at
tentiOn to the sales OF several very valuable estates
advertised by the Messrs. Thomas ~ Sons, auc-
toneers, comprising valuable lot northeast corner
Front and Lombard Streets 2l3 by 130 feet; elegant
countryseat, 22 acres, Cheten Hills; the Union Car
Manufacturing Company, Twenty-seventh ward
and ~ dwellings northwest corner Spruce and Aspen
streets. TO be sold without reserve See advertise
ments on page 5.
VERY INTEREsTING.-Ths lecture delivered by
Hon. !. Diehl last evening at the Tabernacle Bap-
tist Church. Chestnut street, west of Eighteenth on
"OTlental and Bible Lands, was not only interesting
but very instructive. Another lecture Will be given
tonight at the same place. and the admission fee
is only 35 cents, and the proceeds devoted TO very
audabe object We advise all our readers TO attend.
| STABLE DESTROYED BY FIBE.-About four O'Clock
this morning stable on Warder street, below Nor.
ris, belong 10 Mr. Otto, pie baker, was set on fire
and totally destroyed. The building was a one-
story frame. horse petished in the names. The
loss sus tanned by Mr. Otto will reach thous and
dollars.
PROVED FATAL.-Patrick Hassett who was Injured
internally by barrel OF molasses rolling upon MIN
in Commerce street few days suce died at the
Pennsylvania Hospital this morning Deceased was
aged twenty-three years, and resided in Stewart
street, below Christian.
! CORNER J. IoUNGERs-The police of the Sixth dis
trict made raid on corner-loungeTs last night and
captured nine men, three at Broad and Race streets
and six at Fifteenth and Wood streets. The prison.
ers were held to bah TO keep the peace.
CLOSE DRIyING-JOhn Bailey was arrested al
Second and Walnut streets yesterday for close
driving, and was he'd in s400 bail by Alderman
Dougherty.
| SUDDEN DEATH.-This morning the Coroner was
notified 10 hold an inquest, at No ll69 s. Tenth
street, upon the body of James Muholland, aged 25
years. who died suddenly.
OWNER WANTED-An owner is wanted at the
wagon found at Twelfth and Fitzwater streets, yes
terday.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-W William Eckes was ar
al fad Inv 10 rnna n