The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
THIRD EDITION.
nrandywlne sprlhgs.

AtfnnugHiht SpfttlSs.
Although there was large exeur-
sion at Brandywine Springs last Sat
urday, the formal opening did not
take place until yesterday afternoon,
when quito number of invited guests
were present from Philadelphia, Balti-
more and this city. Since last season
there have been many improvements
and the grounds, which were always
the finest within easy reach OF this
city, are now also the best fitted up.
The toboggan slide has been rebuilt,
and Is now one OF the safest and best
In the country. II has been leased by
James II. Havern. of Lincoln Park,
who will personally superintend 1t.
The improvements made TO the slide
render accidents impossible. Last Sat
urday over 800 persons went flying
over It, and all were delighted with the
way 1t Is now operated. A new theatre
has been built, and performances will
be given by first class company every
evening except Sunday. There is also
q hne merry-go-around, which will
prove a source of amusement, not only
TO the children, but also to those of
larger growth. The grounds have been
cleared up and improved, and no finer
place to take an excursion, or for fam
flies to spend day can be found. A
stream Of water, which ilows.through
the grounds, affords abundant oppor-
tnnity for bathing, fishing and boating,
tho facilities for the latter having been
greatly increased since last season.
A new station Is being built neat
TO the groundo, at cost of 81, 500,
whieh will prove great aecommo-
dhtion to visitors. As the grounds are
covered with trees, there is an abun-
dance of shade, and comfortable seats
arc placed at convenient points. There
are also number of mineral springs
on the grounds, the waters of which
enjoy "A high reputation for alleyia-
ting the ills that flesh is heir to-
There are already number of excur-
sions booked from Philadelphia and
this city. The grounds will lie occu-
pted July % by the st. Charles Il. A,
b. Society OF Philadelphia, who ex-
pect to bring not less than $500 per-
sons, The first Saturday in August,
the American Order of Steam Engi-
necrs, also Of Philadelphia, will have
their excursion to the Springs, and
expect to have 1000 persons.
As Manager Crooks is booking ex-
cursions almost every day, it will be
well for those from this city especially
who wish to secure them for a Sunday
school, lodge or other organ iZation,
not to delay OF they may be disappoin-
ted in securing them. The nearness
of these grounds to this city make
them very desirable for excursions, as
persons cln be taken there via the B.
q o. railroad in Is minutes. In this
connection 1t may DO said that this
company are Offering extra induce
ments to eXcursionsts in the way OF
quick time and low rates, to visit the
grounds. A train Is now run every
evening from the foot OF Market street
at Ills O'Clock, leaving the Springs to
return at II o'clock, aflording every
one the opportunity of spending u
most delightful evening, at nominal
cost.
Among those present yesterday
from Philadelphia was Mr.. S. G. Mil
bourne q passenger agent of the Balti-
mure and Ohio Railroad Company,
who informed q representative of the
REPUBLICAN that the Springs aresheld
tn such high repute In that city, that
he has almost daily applications fol
dates and terms. He has already
booked number OF large excursions
and every Thursday during the season
Is engaged, After viewing the grounds
of which there are go acres the guests
were escorted to the hotel by MIR. II.
W. Crook
This large and fine building
conducted on temperance princi.
pies. 1t has in nddtionto the parlofs.
Sitting and dlnnlng rooms, 60 fine bed
rooms handsomely furnished cool and
pleasant During the summer many
PERSONS from this city and elsewhere
make it their home. and with theh
families escape the heated bricks and
mortar OF tho cities. Many of the
rooms are already engaged for the sea-
son, and those VINO wish to secure ac
oommodat!ons should applyat once.
After everything about the place
had been fully inspected, the guests
were invited into tho dining room
where grand supper was served, at
tho conclusion OF which u vote ol
thanks was rendered Manager Crooks
for his courtesy, and the handsome
his guests.