The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-13

park 1t is the most picturesque street
in the city and upon it are some of
Savannahs handsomest residences and
gardens and most imposing public
buildings.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Among its historically interesting
public buildings are the old theatre,
built in the early part of the last CEN
tury and now the oldest play house
in America, the Telfair Academy of
Arts and Sciences, called "the art
gallery of the South" Christ church.
the oldest church in the city, the Cathe-
dral of st. John the Baptist; and the
Independent Presbyterian church that
dates back nearly century and
half ago.
1t was our privilege to spend Sunday
in Savannah and attend services in the
above named churches. The lndepend-
ent Presbyterian church that dates
back to 1755 is a large imposing and
double spired edfice built of marble
and Georgia granite--a marvel of ar
chitecture for building las years old.
1t will seat nearly 1000 persons. The
interior is finished in mahogany. The
high back roomy pews, lofty pulpit,
massive choir gallery, the spacious side
galleries and vestibule are of ancient
design. The aisles are nearly Is feet
wide with marble floors and the pulpit
stands at an elevation of Is feet, the
| sounding board having been removed.
The rotunda with it's powerful re-
Electors is about so feet from the floor.
The acoustic properties of the building
are surprisingly perfect. There seems
to be no reverberation. The most sub
dued and plaintive utteranCes of the
pastor, with a Southern accent cven
could he distinctly heard in any part
of the large edifiCc--quitc rcmndful in
its acoustics of the Mormon Tabernacle
at Salt Lake City. The pastor. Rev.
James, Y. Fair. ID. D., preached
powerful and comprehensive sermon
| to a large and attentive audience. The
| assemblages in the other churches were
also indicative of church going people.
Christ church, the oldest church in
the city, dates from the founding of
the colony. John Wesley having been
| its rector long before he espousod the
doctrines of Methodism. 1t was in
Christ church that the first Sunday
| school was established by Wesley, half
| a century before Robert Raikes, who is
| hOnored as the founder of Sunday
schools, originated the scheme of Sum
day instruction in England
| Wesley Monumental church. although
of modern architecture, is, strange as
ii may seem. the only known monu-
| mcnt to the founder of Methodism. and
| stands within short distance of the
| great preachers first pulpit in America.
| II was an inspiration and an honor,
| to stand upon the very spot where
this great divine gave forth utterances
that moved the world.
\ HOSPITABLE CITY.
| Savannah is hospitable city. The
citizens lend every effort to make the
stay of the visitor of generous enter
tainmcnt and pleasure. The churches,
libraries, social and military clubs and
yacht clubs are attractions that tour
lists will find awaiting them. to shorten
the hours and leave pleasant and fond
recolectiOns of Savannah and it's at
tentivc people.
A generous education at the public
expense is afforded whites and blacks
alike. School buildings arc well locat-
ed and well ventilated; the departments
are thoroughly organized: the most cf-
ficient teachers are employed and the
general system is kept apace with the
progress of the age.
| The entire city is Illuminated by
electricity supplied from lamps erected
on high towers located in the squares
and streets at proper distances. There
are four street car lines traversing the
main avenues and streets, and to the
| remotest part of the city. The water
supply is furnished from the Savannah
| river which is thoroughly filtered. and
| by the latest improved methods stood
the test as chemically pure, and is
used for all purposes throughout the
city.
Living in Savannah in the winter is
! a continued realization of happiness
Bright sunshine and refreshing sea
breezcs daily enticc every body out of
doors. Whether driving or walking
green vcrdure and sweet scented flow
ers are on every hand, like May and
June in the Northern states.
Game abounds in great abundance
Deer, bear, wild turkey, wild ducks
and small game are found by sports
men within two hours ride. The salt
water and fresh water fishing is un-
eXceled in the coast.
HOTEL DE SOTO.
OF the hotels in Savannah. the DC
Soto is the tourists faVOri resort
1t needs no introduction to t.urists
travelling Southwark. 1t was designed
and built for them, and it has met
their every expectation. 1t is new
modern model hotel in every respect
a massive structure covering an entire
block in the most quiet and desirable
residential quarter of the Forest city
1t is bounded by four asphalt bOule,
wards and prOmenadcs and is famous
! for the beauty of its architecture
Within it is richly furnished, lighted by
electricity, heated by steam, has by
draulic elevators, artcSian water anC
altogether possesses the comforts anC
COnvenienccs of a luxurious, palace. W.
found ii restful and homelilie with al
that the sweet word home" implies
There is freedom from restraint her,
and ladies with or without escorts will
find in the drawing room, parlors, sol
: arium and verandas an air of hom,
restfulness SO welcome to the tota
. stranger even To us all. The hotel ha
: 500 rooms and can accommodate guest
of greater number The rates are $50
per day each and upwards, The menl
: has no superior North or South. Th
: De Soto has always catered to thos
who expect the best and conscQuentl,
: attracted the most eminent people o
. the country in every profession in life
The De Soto has been made famou
by the brilliant receptions given within
: IT'S walls by Savannahans to eminen