New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-29
PHILA DELPHIA.
ADJUSTMENTS - MUNICIPAL - COMMENCE
MENTS AND EXHIBITIONS.

| ADJUSTMENTS - MUNICIPAL - COMMENCE
MENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
rpRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE TRIBUNE.
PHILADELPHIA, June 2S.-At the Park Sunday
concerts last Sunday the of the series the pieces
were all strictly hymns, thus furnishing solemn
pleasure The public is whether BE grateful
or not Mr. George II. Boxer the member Of the Park
Commission who must judge OF the character OF the
music. himself literally inclined but his position Is ap
parently dangerous one
There is very loud complaint that the outlook shows
lIte Of dramatic novelty for light opera
with the McCau engagements at Havery's the city will
do,well enough. but dramatically, unless something
ours Of which there sign viii have to put up
with the old routine The announcements so far made
promise scarcely anything which Philadelphia will care
to support. At the Academy OF Music, however it ID
understood that Nixon aud Zmmerma OF the Chestnut
Street Opera House and Theatre, will give few weeks
spectacle The controlling powers 81 the Academy
are already evincng their progressive spirit Many
modern ideas are be- introduced. MANAGER his not
yet been chosen. Among those mentioned Is T. \. Hail
OF Walnut street Theatre Nr Hall is popular Is ex
perenced in his business. and would be good man FOR
the position though it is not known. however that his
engagements would permit him to accept the place
offered.
II appears be determined that the seats in the public
squares is pitiiul that should Dec impo,si-
bic allow resting places in these reservations aud sim
have them repcctabc but that to be the sad
The Post-Omce Department has confessed ts mistake
with the helmets OF the etercarcrs and the men ATE
TO wear straw during the summer. The helmets ao
hot aud heavy and give protection against the rays of
the
The building for the Franklin Institute Electrical Ex
hbitiOn is finished and will be turned over to the man
ON Monday 1t is substantial structure no
money has been wasted for ornament. There will
be dedication ceremonies on Monday at 5 p m.
The Academy of Design for Women held its annual ex-
hibition Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday of this
week The Academy is in the house built by Edwin Fo-
and in which he died At the reception Tuesday
evening large and distinguished company we're pres
ent James j. CagnO is the president OF the Academy
The upon perpcious literature in this city TO he
made general and determined. lt Will PROBABLY not take
many weeks to drive the flash Weeklies from '
news-stands.
The Eeenin0 C!H which has been strictly indcrenosn
OF all parties and cques, Is enthusiastically for Blaine
The liquor dealers, account Of the strlctnes. with
which Mayor smith Is enforcing the SUNDAY laws against
them, still threaten 70 demand OF him the literal enforce
ment OF all the Sunday laws They could make great
deal of trouble OF course but they brighten nobody as
they have never yet been able to show united strength
II Is said that OF the lager beer gardens will be com
PEELED To close altogether II they cannot sell on Sunday
business college at the Academy OF Music Thursday
night He was scnsationay interesting usual aud
eYnced that profound knowledge of human nature for
which he Is famous Among other things NJ said: No
man ever committed dishonorablo act-abscOudcd or
forged nOtes-whO had first consulted his wife," This IA
most cre0itdbe TO w0manlnd, but could DIR. Tamage
prove
The Grocers' and Importers Exchange OF PHILADELPHIA
made their annual excursion yesterday going to the
Hotel Kaaterskll. Distinguished guests from other
cities were IN the party
The retail liquor dealers have been brought up standing
With law Of 1898. which they themselves had passed
prohibiting tho sale OF liquor from casks etc. In less
quantities than aquart. The law TO protect them
from the rivalry OF groceries, but II appears that IL
has been violated by many of themselves The Law aud
order Society is pressing the cases.
The Indian children from their Summer Home at Eagle
Station are invited by Mr. c. ". Chds attend his DIN
ner to the newsOOys at Belmont on July 4.
The appointment by the President OF Colonel A. wilson
Norris as Pension Agent closes long contest general
satisfaction. Colonel Norris Is well fitted Tor the post
was brave soldier and Is popular gentleman.