Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-19
BArHINe PLACES Fok BOYS.

sob VI. Jackson Generously OFFERS
40 tsund Ooe in siic brandy WAne,
Near IIirK wood ParHs
That the boys OF Wilmington will soon
have ut least one place where they can 20
in swimming unmolested aud under care
full surveillance was guaranteed last even
ing wien, OF meeting called to consider
the subject, Job q. jackson generously
offered to build public bath house IN
the BrandyWine near the Kirkvood Park.
The meeting for the purpose OF con-
sidering some feasible plan to secure
proper bathing facilities for the boys Of
this city, held in Y. NJ. O. A. hall Monday
evening, was quits we'll attended and WAS
presided over by Mayor Harrington, with
8. W. Hilies, Esq, secretary. Mayor Hsr-
rtnRton, in his opening address, gave the
project his earnest favor, aud the Rev. L.
Gardner Littell slso endorsed it. re
thought there should be at least halt a.
dozen floating baths-ihree in the Bran
DIVINE and three in the Ohristians.
Officer Raymond. who engineered the
movement TO the point of public meet
ing, suggested as good place the old
Lee race, on the north eide Of the Bran
DIVINE, extending from the first dam to
Market street bridge, which he thought
would furnish ample water. A space AGO
| to GOO feet in length, capable Of accom-
modgting 400 or 500 OF s. time, could be
onclosed, he thought, at an expense of
| IL 900 or ST 200.
W. 8. HiIles, Esq. suggested as prac-
teal move the appointment OF commit
tee TO consider the question OF sites and
ways and means and report at future
meeting to be held soon.
After further discussion Charles g.
GaWthrop gave the meeting the result Of
his recent inspection OF the public baths
Of Philadelphia. They comprised float
ing baths In the Delaware and Sohuylkin
hut OF those placed in the former river
only one remained, ct South street. The
trouble was this. the swell of the passing
sieambonrs sron destroyed them. Bath
in the Sehuylkin were impracticable OF
account of the dirty winter, and TIT
authorities are now constructing public
na.atoTiuins in various parts Of the city
The discussion came to a very agree
able and conclusive point when Job 81
jackson arose. Ho said have though
for the past two yeRra about putting NJ
bathing house in the Brandywine ant
would have done SO but for the troubl
of attending TO it after it was built.
the committee to be appointed by thi
meeting will formulate some means o
giving proper care and attention to
floating bathing house, will at one
build one and turn 1t over to the associn
ton. II the committee arrive at favor
able conclusion and let me know to-moI
row or next day, I'll pitch right in AM
make one. had thought of the Bran
DIVINE in front of Kirkwood Park as
/ favorable location.
Hearty applause greeted Mr.. jackson
, generous proposition and on behalf Q
the meeting Mayor Harrington warml
, thanked him.
, 10 view of this practical turn taken b
: the meeting it was decided best to forI
permanent organization, aud E. /
Rice, Jr., John O. Farra and George A
! Elliott, Eco, were appointed committe
to nominate offiosra. They reported th
following President, Job Il. jackson
| Secretary, W. S. Hilles Treasurer, Get
: A. Elliott. The nominations were 81
4 proved.
, The following board of directors wa
| appointed Mayor Harrington, 0ffict
George Il. Raymond, Charles s. Cav
9 throp, W. 8. hilles and John O. Fsrri
: The meeting felt so assured, from II
7 spoEseB already made 10 appeals In AID
. the project, that enough assistance wi
. be secured to make the bathing houses
| guccess, tnat the directors were instruote
' 10 al once inform Job Fl. jackson IL
| his kind offor was accepted and that b
Q bathing house, when constructed, will
Il properly cared for.
Z The meeting adjourned subject 10 Il
/, call of tbs directors. Treasurer Ellio
0 is now ready to accept contributions fIo
o all who wiah to aid in the good work
r furnishing bathing places for the boys
9 Wilmington. The City Council will
s asked to make an appropriation in aid
o the project.
n At meeting Tuesday morning, OF the
|, rectors OF the Free Baths Associate
!. treasurer George A, Elliott, Esq,, and Il
II directors were authorized TO receive a.
. solicit subscriptions. 1! was also deoiG,
u to ask financial aid Ut City Council and q
y Park Commission. Another meeting W
d be held on Friday evening to perfect q
organization. The names of the dtrecto
appear elsewhere. TIE secretary was al
Z Instructed to notify Mr.. Jackson OF 1
organization which lie practically form
acceptance OF his generous otferto erec'
x bath house for the association.