The Washington herald., 1908-08-16

Philadelphia. Aug I5.-A roof garden
for cats Is TIE very newest luxury Phila-
delphia civilization OF 1905 has 70 offer-la
the way OF roof gardens.
Simultaneously with announcements by
the big hotels that these attractive mod
ern-day retreats have been thrown open
for the enjoyment OF men and women
obliged 10 remain in town during the
sweltering season, the Norris Refuge As
ISOLATION. al I2z2 Lombard street reports
the opening Of a cat roof garden 1t was
completed last week. and the cool brezzes
were enjoyed by Tom and Pussy for the
frst time on Friday evening.
This humane cat luxury. 50 far as. known.
the first to be provided anywhere. Is con-
Quoted along certain lines. vnich many
persons, doubtless, would Ike the pro
prietors Of other hotels 70 emulate. Most
conspicuous among these Is that the roof
garden IS enjoyed by the elect and ths
no. polloi cats on alternate evenings. In
other words there Is no chance for the
arlstocratic Maltese or Aug5ra 10 rub
against the common tabby-
Elect Have Best Quarters.
On evenings when the pecred. pampered
pets Of the social eIscr vhlsoer. The lirria
secrets of their own set high I'd on the
roof, the less favored Of the common herd
gable their troubles in cat language IN
their quarters On the second floor Of The
building But they make merry the next
night, when the exclusive ones retire 10
their private boud0irs on the third floor.
+ This novel acquisition TO the refuge for
Z homeless and suffering animals is not the
( Only comfort provided for the season OF
1865
I Organized in ISIS. largely through the
efforts and love FOR animals Of Mss
/ Elizabeth Morris, whose death occurred
early in 1871. the association has conduct
. ID its humane work in c-amped quarters
[ ~ the Lombard street house
Supported by Private Donations.
/ Always supported by private donations.
{ the various committees. through enter
/ tainnents ard solicited subscriptions last
I year, obtained sufficient funds 70 remodel
and erect entirely new quarters Last
F week these were made ready for Cc-u-
pancy. and a present this reflEe-.t might
/ even be called hoteI-sor cats Is perfectly
! arranged, both from the standpoint Of
+ comfort and hygiene
Z The second story. which has tiled floors.
wire screens, plenty OF sleeping booths.
with light and air. is given over 20 pub
lie boarders- All 1--we together u a happy
family after examination has been made
as 20 health and disposition. Private
] apartments are arranged for exclusive
/ boarders On the third hoor- The cost Is
regulated. naturally. BY the character %
+ apartments obtained Al are apparently
I well-behaved cats. and seem perfectly
/ Contented with their sumner homes.
I The question OF boarding is. however.
Z the least important mission Of the Norris
Refuge Association It's scope takes II
the entire city. and its purpose IS 10 sup
ply a necessity, which. for some peculiar
reason, the city has all along rlslec-e5
/ In few words. Il IS % put 70 death .- q
humane manner such cats AID dogs as
are injured. sick. and have become q
menace 10 public health or safety.
Gathering Them In.
I To carry cut the work. the association
wagons and automobiles make regular
visits twice a week throughout the CITY.
which has been divided into districts. On
I these visits 20 gather II wounded. danger
Gus. OF worthless animals 10 charge IS
made taltEoUgh offerings viii be accept
ed. but where the motor ambulance IS
sent on special trips q nominal charge Of
81 cents Is made.
Numerous rooms and compartments for
the reception Of cats and DOGS are pro
vidsd on the ground floor OF the Lombard
street property. in which a large recep-
tacle IS convenient for the application OF
charcoal gas. Under application % this.
death results pai1lessly III thirty seconds