The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-11-10
CITY VANAE LLEGENC &C..
The Annual Reunion of the BridssbarE Pres
byterinn ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Exer-

last evening q series OF interesting exercises was
held in the Sunday school room OF the Presbyterian
cbnIch Brdesburg, the occasion being one OF the
yearly reunions which are PROVIDED lor Ihe e' 49,
falnnent of the scholars and teachers OF the, sr ~
NV Is effcient officers. SN''''
The church to which the s.,nool halsn,s 20 ono or
the finest church hanaags Ia the vicinity and owes
lis origin ana being to the liberality of Colonel
Barton II. Jenks Tne citizens Of Brides6urg are in
every way indebted to this gentleman. He is the
mead OF the large manufacturing establishment, one
Of the largest Of its Kind in the country, which is
situated near the town, and which provides the
means OF living for the majority OF its inhabitants
few years ago the beautiful stone church vas
built to meet the wants OF the place, at cost OF
thirty-ive thousand dollars. 1t has seating
capacity OF seven hundred, and congregation at
present OF about five hundred. Attached to this
church is one Of the largest Sundey-schools to be
found anywhere in Philadelphia. 1t mas over six
hundred scholars; and a large building, separate
from the church, but in the same enclosure supplies
it with ample accommodations.
Every year this Sunday-school is furnished with
pleasing aud instructive entertainment by it's foun-
der and superintendent, Mr.. jerks. For three years
past these entertainments have been somewhat on
the order OF magical soiree by an amateur but
known know dentist Of West Walnut t. street. T
Last evening, in addition to the members OF the
present at such an entertainment, through the Kind
invitation of Colonel jerks Among these were
Brewster Hon. Edward M. Paxson Hon. Joseph
Allison, Hon. Morton McMichael, Colonel William
gerald, Messrs. George Nort6rop, F. Theodore
Walton, and others. 1t was the first Intention to
as time would not permit the exhibition was imme-
diately proceeded with. 1t lasted from half-past
until 10 O'Clock dudng all that time the attention
OF the audience held with the greatest ease the
adult guests being as much Interested as the
children.
The performance was of the highest order of ex-
cellence. Some of the tricks had been performed
before by professional hands, but fully up to
the best standards, while others were entirely new
The entire apparatus used was the handiwork OF
the exhibitor, who has the reputation of being the
best maker OF such knicknacks in the country. The
results attained certainly justified the assertion
Some of the most successful performances were
and the rope-dancer, while those most satisfactory
to the juveniles were the handkerchief and the
magic-box tricks, by which sugar b0nbons were
manufactured wholesale, at least to the extent Of
small barrel full, which bonbons were then deli
vered to the superintendent and his assistants
who distributed them to the children small and
great.
all his performances by Mr.. f. A Berger, who is an
old hand at such work, ana by Walter jerks, son
OF the Colonel.
At the conclusion the children retired, well
pleased by what they had seen and more than ever
devoted to Colonel jerks and his lady, who both
take active interest in the school.
After the audience had dispersed, the invited
dence, where the party partoCk Of his hospitality,
and spent the remainder OF the evening in speech
making, toasting, singing and enjoying themselves
semby broke up, and then all returned to their car
rages aud were driven homewards much pleased
with the entertainment to which they had been
treated.
A SwINDLBR AMONG THE BUSINESS MEN.-Several
days since called at the drug house OF charles
Ellis, Son Co., at Tenth and Market streets, and
gave the name of Dr. John d. Stroud, and the resi-
dence Of Richmond, Indians. He represented that
he about starting drug store at that place. and
had come here for the purpose Of purchasing sup
plies, and wanted no credit He also claimed con-
nection with the Society Of Friends. He succeeded
in having bill packed, but the firm fortunately did
not forward the articles, awaiting payment He
always claimed that he had the money in his pocket
yesterday he represented that he had been boarding
at the St Charles Hotel and had made the acquant-
ance of young gentleman, with whom he had gone
to the Mechanics Bank for the purpose of having
draft cashed. Stroud stated further that he pro-
been robbed by his new-made friend. The firm then
made inquiry at the bank, and found that no such
The proprietor of the hotel was next seen, and he
said that the fellow had dep arted from his establish
We0m e a 6ong with m o eegs@
then forwarded to a firm at Richmond, and the re-
ply was "a discharged convict; not reliable"
PANCoAsT MEDAL--A fine three-inch bronze
medal of Joseph Pancosst, NJ. D., Professor
depRa, has recently by order Of the Director been
struck at the Mint OF the United States. To accom-
mo0ate the friends Of that distinguished physician
and surgeon and medical author, and TO enable
members of the medical profession generally, who
may desire it, to possess themselves of such mo-
mento, copies of the medal now for sale at the
Mint The medal was designed and modelled from
life by William Barber, Esq engrsver of the Mint,
nese, in relief, OF Professor Pancoast and the re-
verse the following inscription
Joseph Pancoast, NJ D.,
Prof. of Anatomy,
Jefferson Medical College
Encircled by wreath of oak and laurel leaves The
drice OF the medal is Nv dollars in currency.
THE CENSUS OF THE EIGHTH WARD.-The civilians
and policemen who have been designated by the
Mayor and the committee OF Councils to retake the
enumeration Of the Eighth ward started out this
morning, armed with all the necessary documents
for the purpose. One policeman and one civilian
were assigned to a division. So much time is con-
sumed in waiting the answers that 1t ia extremely
doubtful whether the work win be completed in the
time specified by the authorities. The census
takers also experience trouble from the nOn-prepa
ration by the citizens for their visit. They state
that If the questions had been earlier promulgated
through the newspapers they would have been
ready on the instant to give all the information re-
qnred.
United States Marshal Gregory will meet the Com
mttee on Census OF Councils on Monday next fol
the purpose OF making arrangements for the re
emu meration OF the entire city.
TENT BLOWN DowN-A NUMBER OF PERSONS IN
IT AT THE TME.-For some weeks past, q tent has
occupied the vacant lot on the northwest corner O
Fifteenth and Coates streets. 1t was devoted to re
presided over 10y Brother Hook. Last evening there
was the usual service, and number OF persons
prevalence OF the high winds, the stakes one side
came out OF the ground suddenly, and in an instant
the tent was lying over the heads OF the people The
greatest CONSERVATION prevailed from the fact tha
the tent lighted up at the time, but fortunately
the canvas was soaked with the rain which haG
fallen during the afternoon: A number Of persons
eXtricating those who were buried beneath the
tent.
THE DEATH OF JOHN p. SLAvIN.-At noon TO-DAY
Coroner Tay.or summoned jury for the purpose o.
investigating the circumstances attending the deatl
of John p Slavin, which occurred at his residence
No 1910 Temple street, on Tuesday afternoon. II
will be remembered that while two rival hre com
panies were racing to fire on last Sunday morning
Mr. Slavin was struck on the head with a blum
instrument whereby his skull was fractured anC
he died from the effects. Owing TO the absence o