The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-10
CHURCH EDIFICE.
Germantown Presbyteriaus-They Erect n
New HODse WOrshlp.

The members of the First Presbyterian Church
of Germantown have determined to remove
from their present building, on Main street, to
a new edifce to be erected on Chelten avenue,
above Main street. According to the plans the
new building will be in the Gothic style of archi-
lecture, built of Germantown stone, faced with
granite and surmounted by q handsome spire.
The church proper will front upon Chelten
avenue, the tower being upon the side nearest
Main street. The audience room will be 80 by
SO feet, and will contain 124 pews, capable of
seating 744 persons. The organ and choir will
occupy platform on the Chelten avenue end of
the audience room, while the pulpit will be
placed within a recess upon a similar platform
at the opposite end OF the church On each side
of the pulpit platform doors will lead into a
rear building, which will contain the lecture and
Sunday-school rooms. The whole building will
be thoroughly ventilated, and lighted by several
highly ornamented windows. The roof will be
pierced with a number of small windows, de-
signed for both light and ventilation. The wood
work for the most part will be of walnut,
finished in OIL and the ceiling will be plastered
in panels for frescong and will be divided into
sections by stueco mouldings. The lecture-room
will be upon the first floor of the rear building,
and from this stairways will lead to the school
room situated upon the first floor The lecture
room will be so feet inches by 80 feet. The
school will have two small class rooms divided
from the main apartment by glass partitions
and will have gallery around the room finished
handsomely by an ornamental walnut railing
The whole building when finished Is expected
10 cost not less than $65,OOO.
THE TAXATION OF CEMETERIEs.-The follow
ing communication from the President of the
West Laurel Hill Cemetery Company, explains
itself. Ii may not be impertinent to inquire,
however, of Senator Connell, why the Laurel
Hill Cemeteries are taxed when Mount Moriah
and others are exempt!
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, Is71.-To the Editor OF THE
EVENING TELE6RAPH.-Sir:-In an able editorial
paragraph OF last evening you say that the ceme-
teries Of Philadelphia are exempt from taxation.
pay. Certain it is that the Laurel Hill Cemetery aud
West Laurel Hill both contribute their full share to
holders OF Philadelphia and Montgomery county.
Respectfully, JOHN JAY SMITH, President.
VALUABLE STORES AND LoTs AT PUBLIC
SALE.-Messrs. Thomas 81 Sons auctioneers,
advertise for their SALE Tuesday next, the yaiu,
North Eighth 224 and 226 North Ninth (4O feet
front) 2026 Frankford road, valuable lots
Broad and Coates, Eighth below Vine, Ann,
Indiana, Palm, and Bank streets, Twenty-ffth
ward; railroad, insurance, bank, turnpike, aud
transportation stocks, loans, pews, etc, etc.
See their advertisements.
ARRESTED ON BENCH WARRANT.-Patrick
Bradley, who was arrested upon the charge Of
burglary some time ago, entered bail In court for
his appearance when wanted for trial. The bail
proved to be bogus. bench warrant was
Issued for the arrest of Bradley, and yesterday
he was found by Policeman McGrenigan in West
Philadelphia. This morning he was taken into
conrt for trial.
BEAT AN OFFICRR.-A colored man named
John White was taken into custody at Seventh
and Lombard streets, last night, upon the charge
of a breach of the peace. John resisted Police
man Donohue, and assaulted him. White was
OverpOwered and removed to the station-house,
where, after hearing before Alderman Car
penter, he was committed for trial.
THEFT OF Washington Gryson,
John Jones, and George Lewis were arrested at
an early hoar yesterday morning, by the police
of the Thirteenth district. They are charged
with the theft of chickens from Norristown,
and were sent back to that place for trial.
PAINTINes.-The sale of paintings from Fam
ninR's art rooms will be concluded at Scots
Art Exchange this evening at 715 o'clock. The
catalogue embraces the best gems of the eollec-