Daily Republican., 1884-02-22

men to carry out the plans to the letter
and they have completed cOntraC
that will ever remain credit TO them a
builders. During the absence of MI
Button, while the buildings were beinl
CONSTRUCTED, Gardiner l.. Jemison acte,
as assistant and performed his labor
well, and all having anything TO d.
with the erection Of the imposin,
structures were highly commended 70
the excellent work done and material
furnished. The following Is q list 0
those who aided In its construction, IL
addition to those already mentioned
u. +. Perkins, stone and brickwork
J. H. Beggs & Co., brick Lindley C
Kent, lumber Springer, Morely &
Cause, mill work A. l.. johnson, plas
tering Kent Iron and Hard ware Com
pany, and j. V. Carlisle & Co., hard
ware ; George l. Speer, slate roofing
+ Geis-nger. galvanized iron cornices
j. +. Wood K Co., timers John T.
Davis, iron railing James NJ. Bryan
painting and glazing PhTnix Iron
Company aud Bellah & Co. iron girders
The Harlan & Hollipgsw0rth Com pany,
castings ; Stephen DowEey, stairs
Patrick Carberry, excavatiug; The
jackson Lime Il Coal Company, and
Charles Warner 4 Co., lime and sand
James Bradford, glass Jacob Il Tice,
Hyatt lights; Cleveland Company, Ohio,
cresting; Hughes & Walker and viii.
liam II. Cullis. cut stone McClanahan
& Brother, building stone; Sweeney
Il Bro, tagging.
As the visitors passed through the
various departments it was generally
remarked that the plastering, executed
by A. l.. johnson, was one of the finest
pieces of workmanship ever noticed.
The walls were all perfect, smooth, and
presented pleasing sight. Mr. John.
son was highly complimented on his
good work.
The stairWays were another special
feature in the buildings, and are deserv.
ing of special mention. Stephen Dow
ney, Of this city, furnished them, and no
better were ever placed in q building.
He should feel proud of his part of the
contract.
The buildings will be heated through.
out by steam, a large boiler being pla.
csh in the cellar Of each for that pur-
pose in addition to the smaller boilers
to supply the laundry and culinary
The location of the
IL superior one, being easv
of access to the city, while the Delaware
passes within short dis
lance.
1t took upwards of 4,5O0, 900 bricks to
erect the buildings, all of which were
promptly by Messrs. Beggs
& Almond. IT Is thought the building
will be ready for occupancy by July or
August, In which event they will prob
ably be opened by the first of Septen-
Der with about 100 patients. The pre-.
sent number OF inmates now in the old
including some 20 hoarders is
~, while the State Is paying board for
about lS patients In various asyluns
outside the State. Many private patients
are sent to Kirkbride's and other places
who will no doubt come here when
such cOnfortabl" quarters are offered.
After the inspection was over the guests
repaired to the farm house, where they
we're handsomely entertained by the
c ntrarto;s. While waiting for dinner
A lunch was served, and she time was
passed in social con versa,ion and smok-
ng some of j. V. Cbristy & Sons, OF
No. 9 East Second street, pure Havana
Key West cigars, which were pronounc-
I'd No. and highly enjoyed.
Announcement beirg made that din
ner was ready, the guests repaired TO
The spacious dining roems, where a
bounteous repast had been spread which
would do scredit to some of the best ca
terers Of the land This part of the pro.
gram was carried ont by Mr.. Jason
Davis, who was assisted by his wife
and NUM- er OF ladies' and gentlemen,
" no saw to 1t that everyone was abnn.
lantly supplied. The bill of fare includ.
ID all Itbe delicacies of the season and
heir number was legion. Those who
ia this part of the program
were truly surprised at the extent Of
he i'll of fare, and showed their appre.
2iation of the same by doing ample jus.
ice to the tempting viaDds.
After the covers had been removed,
Mr.. Williams, Chairman Of the Build
ny Committee, made a few remarks,
Turing which be stated that the lntm-
hers Of the building Committee had
Examined and inspected the new build
ngs and were highly pleased with the
work of the contractors, who, they
honght, had given fair and honest
ob OF work in every particular and in a
manner.
The party took their departure short
Y after ; O'Clock, all well pleased with
heir visit, and the contractors received
numerous congratulations.