The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-08-22
Philadelphia Letter.
PHILADELPHIA, August Is. 1

After several weeks of pleasant wea-
ther, the thermometer has again gone
up among the nineties, and our citizens
experience much discomfort from the
intense heat. Each departing train and
boat carries away with them sweltering
humanity, who 60 to join the thousands
who are rusticating in the mountains
and valleys.
THE GEOLOGICAL GARDEN
in our Park has, since it opened, receiy-
ed number Of con5ignments of animals
from different parts of the world. Six
giraffes were recently added to the COL
lection. These animals were captured
in the interior of africa, by band of
hunters, composed of upwards of one
hundred men, who make speciality of
securing these animals. The giraffes
arrived in good condition, and average
from six to twelve feet in height. They
are from one to two years of age, and
cost 5000.
The success of the Geological Garden
has exceeded the expectations of its most
sanguine protector. Over fifty thous-
and persons visited it last month, and
the society contemplate making exten.
slve improvements at an early day.
THE CHILDREN's EXCURSIONS
are still being carried on, ard are pro-
ductive of much good. On Wednesday
last, the largest excursion of the season
took place. No less than 1888 persons.
inclndiug 400 babies. went out to Rock
land and spent the day. AS on previous
occasions, there was band of music,
which played frequently during the
day, and appreciative audiences were
delighted by three punch and Judy"
performances A larger amount of re-
freshments were issued than at any of
the other excursions, the report show
ing the issue to have been as follows:
1928 buttered buns, 1926 sandwiches, 175
pounds of sponge cake, 240 pounds Of
ginger cake, 2S0 quarts ice cream, and
1928 bags nickneoks. Also, large
quantity of milk.
THE PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
has been "new departure" in that
construction of hospital buildings, 1t
was found, during the war, that patients,
who were under the surgeons care.
were more likely to recover when treat
ed in hospital tent, than when treat
ed in closed building. Their recovery
was attributed, In great degree, to
their having perfect ventilation and the
patients not being crowded together.
The trustees of the Presbyterian Hospi-
tai are building one.story pavilion
ward upon their grounds. They have
contracted for building which will ac-
commodate from % to 32 beds, giving
to each bed 1900 cubic feet of space,
with window on one side. The build
ing will be of brick, l43 feet in length,
and with the first floor five feet above
the ground. There are at present about
fifty patients in the hospital.
This hospital, although carried on by
the Presbyterian denomination, is open
for the reception Of patients of any
race, creed or color, from any portion
of the State.
THE JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE
has been neatly fitted up and repaired,
preparatory to the opening of the Fall
session which commences on the 7th of
september. The dissecting room has
also received a number ofimprovements
In consequence of the recent election
of DR.. William Pancoast to the chair of
anatomy, this department of instruction
will devolve upon DR.. Thomas Ii. An.
drews.
The University of Penna. (Medlcai
Department. has completed their new
buildings in West Philadelphia, which
are imposing structures, and are quite
an ornament to that portion of our city.
Preparations are being made for large
class of students, and the indications
thus far are very favorable in that
direction.
BASE BALL IN ENGLAND.
The Athletic and Boston base ball
clubs have created quite an excitement
In England among the sporting classes.
Base ball, although much played in this
country, is little known in Europe, and
the game being novelty, has drawn
large crowds. The Englishmen, very
generously have given the visiting clubs
all the gate money which has been re-
celyed, and there is no doubt but that
our clubs will find their visit a paying
one, The London newspapers speak
very highly of our ball players, and
take great interest in the matches which
they are playing. The Athletics return
nome about September 1st.
CENTESNIAL NOTES.
The Centennial Committee Of the In
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