The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-06-28

been no grounds for picnics or other pleas
ure events in the valley. 1t is true that
there are grounds east of VIM. Penn and
about Girardyille ut which picnics have
been held, but they are in crude state
and there is nothing about them to indicate
a permanency or that makes visit to the
grounds a source of pleasure. They have
platforms for dancing of the most crude de-
sign and here and there are boards laid
upon nprights from which refreshments
are Sold but the surroundings are bare and
dismal and when one wishes seat he or
che must select stump of some long de-
parted trees or squat upon the ground.
These disadvantages did not escape the
wstchful eyes of the enterprising men at
the head of the electric railway and they
realized that a FIRST class pleasure resort
within easy distance of the towns and
patches in the valley would be an excellent
Investment. Now that the railway is in
good running order and the officials have
time to attend to other matters occasionally
they have established new pleasure
grounds.
They are on the mountain south of the
electric railway snd directly opposite
Cleary's hotel. The walking distance from
the main line of the electric railway is
| about ha,f mile. The railway company
will run a branch track to the grounds
from the west end of VIM. Penn and the
distance will be about three-quarters of a
mile.
Tne branch has been surveyed and work
men broke ground for it on Saturday.
They worked all DAY yesterday and will be
kept going as steady as possible with view
to have the road ready for travel in time
for the formal opening of the grounds on
July 4th.
The site selected for the grounds is de-
lig ul one. There is plenty shade and
nice walks, and a spring of excellent water
is near In addition to this the eminence
of the grounds give an excellent oppor-
tunity for sweeping view of the valley.
The dancing pavilion now in course of
erection will be second to none in the
county. 1t is the large platform that af-
forded delight to the patrons of Colum bia
new grounds the company will give the
structure new and first class flooring and a
new roof. One of the features of the
grounds will be illumination by electric
lights and the old time, dirty, oily torches
now in use at such places, will be relegated
to the scrap pile.
What more can be wished for in a
pleasure ground Direct communication
by electric railway, grounds with and
without shade, first class water direct from
an excellent nearby spring, one of the
largest and best dancing platforms in the
county, and the whole under the brilliant
and inspiring lights of an electric plant.
The electric railway will not control the
park. An organization to be known as
the Schuylkil Athletic Association has
been formed and viii control the grounds,
working, Of course in harmony with the
electric railway company, so that whenever
the grounds are occupied there will also be
ample means for travel to and from the
place at all hours.
The Association will spare no mean or
pains to make the grounds first class in all
respects and that the place will eventually
become the most popular resort in the
valley is beyond doubt.
Some people have questioned the advis-
ability Of running the electric branch to |
the grounds. They are parties who are
not acquainted with the plans and who
seem to think there is too much grade for a
safe road.
There need not be the slightest fear in
that connection. The ascent up the noun
tain is easy, less than six per cent. 1t
should also be remembered that the cleo
trio road is one of the best equipped in the
state and there are four means by which |
the motor man eau bring the car under
control in case of mishap on the grade.
He has the front brake If that fails to
work the conductor can apply the rear
brake. If both brakes should fail, the
motor man has his reverse motor lever and
fourthly, the switch above his head. So it
Is clear that there is no chance of A Rerioua