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 City of Buffalo 
 
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 CORRECTIONAL 
 
 INSTITUTIONS 
 
 1888 
 
THE CITY OF BUFFALO. 
 
 HE CITY OF BUFFALO is situated at the eastern 
 end of Lake Erie, at its junction with the Niagara 
 River, in latitude 42 deg. and 15 min. north, and 
 longitude 78 deg. and 55 min. west. It has a popu- 
 lation of *23o,284, and is the third city in size in the State of 
 New-York. Its area is about 42 square miles, and there are 
 within its limits about 600 miles of streets, of which 120 miles are 
 paved with stone and 40 miles with asphalt. A fine water-front 
 with 18 miles of dock ; some 2,500 factories, employing more 
 than 50,000 operatives ; 25 lines of railways, and unexcelled 
 transportation facilities by lake and canal, make the city one 
 of the most important commercial centers of the country. 
 
 A State Normal School, a high school, and 45 common schools, 
 together with numerous private institutions, afford excellent edu- 
 cational facilities. The police and fire-departments are in a high 
 state of efficiency. The water supply is abundant and the re- 
 maining departments of the city government are economically 
 and carefully conducted. The fine residence streets and delight- 
 ful parks of the city are famous for their beauty, and, together 
 
 * Police Enumeration, Fall of 1887. 
 
with an equable climate, make Buffalo a pleasant place for a 
 temporary or a permanent sojourn. 
 
 THE PARK SYSTEM. 
 
 A glance at the map of Buffalo will indicate the comprehen- 
 sive and complete character of its parks. 
 
 Lying to the north, and reached directly from Delaware 
 Avenue, is the main park, consisting of picnic grounds, an exten- 
 sive meadow, winding drives, bridle paths and walks, and an 
 artificial lake. From here, extending to the south and west, a 
 magnificent boulevard leads to the "Front," which is situated 
 on a bluff overlooking the canal, the harbor, and Lake Erie at 
 the point where the waters of the great lakes pour into the 
 swift-flowing Niagara. 
 
 Another boulevard leads from the main park south and east to 
 the " Parade," and from here a drive-way, as yet but partially 
 completed, will connect with another section of the system to 
 be located on the lake shore south of the city. 
 
 The parks and boulevards embrace 609 acres ; the total length 
 of the boulevards and approaches exceeding 15 miles. 
 
 There are, besides, scattered through the city, 29 small parks 
 and squares of varying size, which afford grateful breathing 
 spots for the population. 
 
 The park system was designed by Mr. Frederick Law Olmstead, 
 and cost less than $1,500,000. Its beauty lies chiefly in its sim- 
 plicity and its foliage effect ; broad stretches of meadows, wind- 
 ing drives, and groups of trees and shrubs, with here and there a 
 
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sightly building, serving a useful as well as ornamental purpose, 
 being the main characteristics. 
 
 LIBRARIES. 
 
 Besides a number of smaller collections of books owned by 
 various societies, Buffalo possesses two important libraries. 
 
 The Grosvenor Library, the gift of the late Seth Grosvenor, 
 occupies rooms in the building of the Buffalo Savings Bank at 
 the north-west corner of Washington and Lafayette streets. The 
 collection numbers 32,000 volumes, and is a free reference 
 library. The institution is supported by the income from its 
 book fund and an annual appropriation of ^4,000 made by the 
 city. It possesses, besides, a considerable fund, with which a fine 
 building will be erected before long. 
 
 The Buffalo Library occupies a magnificent fire-proof 
 building of brick and stone located on the irregular plot of land 
 bounded by Washington, Clinton and Ellicott streets and Broad- 
 way, which was completed and occupied in January, 1887. The 
 building cost, with the land, about $350,000. It is owned by the 
 Buffalo Library Association (formerly the Young Men's Associa- 
 tion) founded in 1836. The reading-rooms are free, the circula- 
 tion being open to members of the association only. The library 
 possesses 64,000 volumes and pamphlets. It retains for its use 
 all of the first floor and part of the second floor of the building, 
 which are sub-divided into studies and circulating, book, cata- 
 logue, periodical, chess and lecture rooms. 
 
 The remainder of the building affords accommodations for 
 the Society of Natural Science, the Fine Arts Academy and the 
 
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Historical Society, all of which possess interesting and valuable 
 collections. The libraries and the Natural Science, Fine Arts 
 and Historical Society rooms will be open to delegates during 
 the conference. 
 
 THE CITY AND COUNTY HALL 
 
 occupies the square bounded by Franklin, Eagle, and Church 
 streets and Delaware Avenue. It is a massive building of 
 granite quarried at Clark's Island, Maine, and cost $1,350,000. 
 It accommodates the various courts and offices of the City of Buf- 
 falo and Erie County. It was completed and occupied in March, 
 1876, and is considered one of the handsomest, most convenient 
 and best-appointed public buildings in America. 
 
 MUSIC HALL BUILDING, 
 
 in which the Conference holds its sessions, was erected by the 
 German Young Men's Association. It is situated at the south- 
 west corner of Main and Edward streets. The building is con- 
 structed of brown stone, brick and terra cotta in modern Roman- 
 esque architecture, and cost, with the ground, more than 
 $200,000. It contains music hall, seating capacity 2,354, with a 
 grand entrance, vestibule, corridors, boxes, and one of the largest 
 stages in the country, complete in every detail ; concert hall, 
 seating capacity 1,100 ; society rooms, library, dressing rooms, 
 banquet hall, restaurant, etc. 
 
 THE BUEFALO CREMATORY, 
 
 one of the few temples for the incineration of the dead in America, 
 is located on Delevan Avenue, just off of Delaware Avenue, 
 
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and opposite the beautiful Forest Lawn Cemetery. It is an at- 
 tractive building of brown sandstone, and evidences the aim of 
 its designers to give the process of incineration aesthetic sur- 
 roundings which will meet the most exacting taste. The process 
 used is that of Venini of Milan, Italy. The building is always 
 open to visitors, and can be reached easily by the Main-street 
 horse-cars. 
 
 NIAGARA FALLS. 
 
 Niagara Falls is about one hour by rail from the city of Buf- 
 falo, communication being had by the New-York Central & 
 Hudson River and the New- York, Lake Erie »S: Western rail- 
 ways. 
 
 The land adjacent to the falls on the American bank of the 
 river was purchased by the State of New- York, and dedicated as 
 a free park July 15, 1885. The Canadian Government acquired 
 the land on the opposite bank during the present year, and the 
 Canadian Park was formally opened on May 24th. 
 
 Niagara Falls can be seen best on foot. The principal points 
 of interest in the State Park are Prospect Point, Luna Island, 
 Goat Island, and the three Sister Islands. In Prospect Park an 
 incline railway takes visitors to the foot of the bluff (fee, ten 
 cents), from where a trip can be taken on the steamer '' Maid of 
 the Mist" (fee, fifty cents) around the foot of the Falls, giving a 
 magnificent view of the vast volume of water as it pours over the 
 precipice. The two fees mentioned are the only charges made, 
 
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unless the visitor desires to visit the Cave of the Winds, when a 
 guide and rubber clothing are necessary. 
 
 The Suspension Bridge ( fee, 25 cents each way) leads across 
 the river to the Canadian Park, from where can be had the best 
 view of the Falls as a whole. Passing up the shore on this side of 
 the river into the second division of the park (fee, ten cents), a 
 scene of enchanting beauty presents itself, and Cedar Isle and 
 Dufferin Islands will well repay a visit. 
 
 If time permits, a carriage may be taken to the elevator, which 
 descends to the Whirlpool Rapids ; and on the American side an 
 afternoon may be profitably spent in a trip along the banks of the 
 river to Lewiston, on the New- York Central *Sc Hudson River 
 Railroad, affording a view of the river almost to its mouth, with 
 the historic heights of Queenston on the opposite bank, and 
 scenery almost unrivalled in beauty. 
 
 CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 
 
 The Erie County Penitentiary is an institution for the 
 reformation and detention of convicts not younger than 16 years. 
 It consists of a collection of brick buildings located at the corner 
 of Pennsylvania and Fifth streets. Total number of prisoners 
 in 1887, 5,155 ; daily average 416. 
 
 TRUSTEES. 
 
 Jacob Wurst, William Fisher, 
 
 Albert White, J. H. Mclntyre, 
 
 Fred. Stephan, R. K. Smither. 
 
 Superintendent, Austin N. Stickney. 
 
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Delegates will be welcome on any day of the Conference from 
 7.30 to 11.30 A. M., and 1.30 to 4.30 P. M. Take the Niagara- 
 street cars, at the Main-street junction, to Pennsylvania Street 
 (about ten minutes' ride), then walk three blocks toward the river. 
 
 The Erie County Jail occupies a massive stone building at 
 the north-west corner of Delaware Avenue and Church Street, 
 directly behind the City and County Hall. It is used principally 
 as a place of detention for persons charged with criminal offences 
 who are awaiting trial. Total number of inmates in 1887, 1,517 ; 
 daily average, ^$. 
 
 The institution is under the control of the Board of Super- 
 visors of Erie County, and in charge of Frank T. Gilbert, sheriff, 
 and Frank W. Hess, jailor. Delegates will be admitted, during 
 the conference, from 9 to 12 A. M. and 2 to 4 P. M. 
 
 The Catholic Protectory is maintained by the Society for 
 the Protection of Destitute Catholic Children, in the town of 
 West Seneca, six miles from Main Street, Buffalo. Its objects 
 are the protection of destitute and homeless children and the cor- 
 rection of truant or wayward children, and the teaching to the 
 inmates of some useful trade. Inmates are received on the com- 
 mitment of magistrates, the warrant of the poor authorities, and 
 the application of parents or guardians. Total number of in- 
 mates in 1887, 180 ; daily average, 103. 
 
 OFFICERS. 
 
 President, Rt. Rev. S. V. Ryan. 
 
 Vice-President, . Geo. Sandrock, 
 
 Secretary, Eugene Bertrand. 
 
 Sziperinte7tdent , Rev. N. H. Baker. 
 
 Assistant Superintendent, Rev. P. A. Trauscht. 
 
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Delegates desiring to inspect the Protectory and Asylum are 
 requested to visit it July 9th. 
 
 Take the local trains on Lake Shore &: Michigan Southern 
 Railroad, at the Union depot, to West Seneca Station. 
 
 INSANE ASYLUMS. 
 
 The Buffalo State i\sYLUM for the Insane is a collection 
 of buildings of stone and brick located on extensive grounds on 
 
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 STATE INSAN'E ASYLUM. 
 
 Forest Avenue, near the Park. It is supported by the State Gov- 
 ernment. Its objects are the care and treatment of the acute 
 insane committed to it under the lunacy laws of the State of 
 New- York. Total number of inmates in 1887, 716 ; daily aver- 
 age, 378- 
 
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TRUSTEES. 
 
 John D. Hill, George R. Potter, 
 
 Daniel H. McMillan, Charles G. Curtiss, 
 
 William M. Irish, John Boardman, 
 
 Francis B. Brewer, Charlotte S. WilHams, 
 
 Caroline B. Stoddard. 
 
 Superintendent, Dr. Judson B. Andrews. 
 
 First Assistant, Dr. William D. Granger. 
 
 Second Assistant, Dr. Arthur W. Hurd. 
 
 The Asylum will be open to delegates every day during the 
 Conference, except Sunday, from lo A. M. to 4 P. M. 
 
 Take Main-street car to the park (45 minutes' ride) and a 
 short walk will bring you to the building. 
 
 The Insane Department of the Erie County Almshouse, 
 while under the Almshouse administration, occupies an entirely 
 separate collection of buildings situated on Main Street, six 
 miles from the City and County Hall. It is supported by the 
 County of Erie for the care and treatment of the indigent, 
 chronic insane. Inmates are received on the warrant of the 
 Superintendent of the Poor accompanied by a certificate of in- 
 sanity from two examiners in lunacy approved by the County 
 Judge. Total inmates in 1887, 506 ; daily average, 380. 
 
 Trustees, The Board of Supervisors. 
 
 Keeper, Henry Moest. 
 
 Deputy, C. W. Winspear. 
 
 Medical Superintendent, .... Dr. Charles A. Ring. 
 
 Assistant Stiperintendent, .... Henry A. Moest. 
 
 The institution will be open to delegates on all of the days 
 of the Conference from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. 
 
Take the New-York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad, Niagara 
 Falls or Lockport branch, at depot, corner of Exchange and 
 Michigan streets, to Main Street, from where the institution is 
 about a half-mile walk. 
 
 The Providence Lunatic Asylum is located at the corner 
 of Main Street and Humbolt Parkway. It is maintained by the 
 Sisters of Charity for the care and treatment of the insane and 
 inebriate. Inmates are committed under the lunacy laws of the 
 State. Total inmates in 1887, 199 ; daily average, 132. 
 
 Supenor, Sister Mary Thomas. 
 
 Attending Physicians, -; ' ^ "• *> ' 
 
 ^ ^ ' ^ Dr. Wm. G. Ring, Jr. 
 
 The asylum will be open to delegates on July 5th, 6th, 9th, 
 and loth from 9 to 12 A. M., and from 3 to 5 P. M. 
 
 Take the Main-street cars to the end of route (about 30 min- 
 utes' ride) and walk out Main Street one-half mile. 
 
 REFORMATORIES FOR H^OMEN. 
 
 The Ingleside Home for Reclaiming the Erring is located 
 at No. 1652 Michigan Street, just off of Main Street. Its object is 
 to provide a pleasant home for unfortunate females, in order that 
 they may be led back to the right path and become useful mem- 
 bers of society. Inmates are committed by the Police Justice of 
 the city and are sent, also, by the Superintendent of the Poor. 
 Besides, all who come voluntarily and wish to reform are re- 
 ceived. Total inmates in 1887, no ; daily average, 15. 
 
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TRUSTEES. 
 
 Mrs. G. C, Stearns, Mrs. L. L. Lewis, 
 
 Mrs. E. Haines, Mrs. W. A. Wilkes, 
 
 Mrs. H. H. Otis, Mrs. C. E. Walbridge. 
 
 Matron, Mrs. Florence Winslow. 
 
 Assistant, Mrs. Hale. 
 
 Delegates will be received any day of the Conference, except- 
 ing Sunday, from 2 to 7 P. M. 
 
 Take Main^street cars to Michigan Street. 
 
 The Asylum of Our Lady of Refuge occupies a stone 
 building at No. 485 Best Street. Its object is to reform wayward 
 girls. Inmates are sent by parents or guardians, some enter 
 voluntarily, and some are committed by magistrates. Total in- 
 mates in 1887, 212 ; daily average, 134. 
 
 The institution is in charge of the Sisters of the Asylum of 
 Our Lady of Refuge ; the administrative officers being : 
 
 President, Sister Mary B. Kelly. 
 
 Treasurer . Sister Mary A. Kelly. 
 
 Secretary Sister Mary C. Byrne. 
 
 Delegates will be welcome at any time during the conference. 
 Take Genesee-street cars to Johnson Street and walk three 
 squares north. 
 
 HOSPITALS. 
 
 Erie County Almshouse, Hospital Department. Located 
 on Main Street, six miles from the City and County Hall. Objects: 
 The support, care and treatment of the indigent sick, who are 
 received upon the warrant of the Superintendent of the Poor of 
 
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Erie County, the Overseer of the Poor of the City of Buffalo, 
 town overseers of the poor, and magistrates. Total patients in 
 1887, 854; daily average, 112. The institution is under the 
 charge of the Erie County Board of Supervisors, 
 
 Superintendent, Henry Moest. 
 
 Deptity, C. W. Winspear. 
 
 Attending Physician, Dr. J. H. Pryor. 
 
 Resident Physician, Dr. J. G. Meidenbauer. 
 
 Delegates will be received, during the Conference, from 9 A. M. 
 to 5 P. M. Take New- York, Lake Erie &: Western Railroad, 
 Niagara Falls or Lockport branch, at depot corner of Exchange 
 and Michigan streets to Main Street, from where the institu- 
 tion is about a half-mile walk. 
 
 The Buffalo General Hospital occupies brick buildings 
 on spacious grounds at No. 100 High Street. Its object is to 
 furnish medical and surgical relief to indigent and other patients. 
 Total number of patients in 1887, 1,230 ; daily average, 79.42. 
 
 TRUSTEES. 
 
 R. J. Sherman, A Altman, 
 
 R. P. Wilson, P. Becker, 
 
 G. L. Williams, C. A. Sweet, 
 
 W. H. Walker, S. M. Clement, 
 
 F. Sidway, P. Ilouck. 
 
 J. F. Schoellkopf, J. LetchAorth, 
 
 R. Keating, T. G. Avery, 
 
 J. N. Scatcherd. O. P. Ramsdell, 
 
 G. H. Lewis, S. S. Rogers, 
 C. Gary, E. T. Evans, 
 
 C. W. Pardee. 
 
 Warden, Mrs. Helen C. Stc.ic. 
 
 Superintendent of Nurses , .... Miss Margaret E. Frai:c:':. 
 
Delegates will be received on July 5th, 6th, 9th and nth, from 
 10 A. M. to 4 P. M. Take Main-street cars to High Street and 
 walk three squares east. 
 
 The Buffalo Hospital of the Sisters of Charity 
 occupies buildings located on extensive grounds on Main Street, 
 between Delevan Avenue and Florida Street. Its objects are the 
 care and treatment of the sick and injured. Total number of 
 patients in 1887, 1,345 ; daily average, 160. 
 
 The institution is under the management of seven Sisters of 
 Charity, Sister Mary Florence, Superior. 
 
 Delegates will be received July 6th, 7th, 9th and loth, from 10 
 to 11.30 A. M., and 3 to 5 P. M. 
 
 The Main-street cars run to the door. 
 
 The Buffalo Homceopathic Hospital is situated at No. 
 74 College Street. Its object is the maintenance of a Homoeo- 
 pathic medical, surgical and lying-in hospital. Total number of 
 patients in 1887, 300 ; daily average, 40. 
 
 TRUSTEES. 
 
 S. V. Parsons, John Satterfield, 
 
 Mrs. David Shirrell, W. W. Brown, 
 
 Mrs. Levi Lewis, Geo. W. Turner, 
 
 W. C. Francis, Mrs. J. F. Ernst, 
 
 Mrs. Geo. Drullard, Geo. F. Southard, 
 
 Norris Morey, Mrs. C. J. Hamilton, 
 
 Mrs. A. C. Hoxsie, Geo. W. Townsend, 
 
 M. H. Birge. 
 
 Matron, Mrs. Elizabeth Brainard, 
 
 Superiyttendent of Ntirses Miss M. A. Hutchinson, 
 
 The institution will be open to delegates, during the Confer- 
 ence, Sunday excepted, from 2 to 5 P. M. Take Virginia-street 
 
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cars on Main Street to Elmwood Avenue, walk two squares west 
 on Virginia Street to Cottage, and two squares west on Cottage. 
 
 The Buffalo Maternity Hospital, 334 Seventh Street. 
 
 St. Mary's Lying-In Hospital and Asylum for Widows 
 and Infants occupies a spacious building at No. 126 Edward 
 Street. Its object is to provide an asylum for indigent widows, 
 lying-in women and infants, who are received on the warrant of the 
 poor authorities, or on personal application. Total number of 
 inmates in 1887, 288 ; daily average, no. 
 
 The institution is in charge of the Sisters of Charity. Dele- 
 gates will be received on July 7th, from i to 4 P. M. Take Main- 
 street cars to Edward Street, and walk three squares west. 
 
 The Emergency Hospital is the surgical branch of the 
 Hospital of the Sisters of Charity. It is situated at the north- 
 west corner of South Division and Michigan streets. It is in 
 charge of the Sisters of Charity. 
 
 The hospital will be open to delegates on July 6th, 7th, 9th 
 and loth, from 10 to 11.30 A. M., and 3 to 5 P. M. The yellow 
 cars running on Main Street marked " Michigan Street " pass the 
 hospital. 
 
 The Fitch Accident Hospital occupies quarters in the 
 Fitch Institute building at the southwest corner of Swan and 
 Michigan streets. Its object is the temporary care and treat- 
 ment of persons injured. It is under the management of the fol- 
 lowing committee of the Charity Organization Society : 
 
 T. Guilford Smith, James Crate, 
 
 J. J. McWilliams, Dr. Rosweli Park, 
 
 Dr. Charles Cary. 
 
 Manager, N. S. Rosenau. 
 
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Delegates will be welcome at any time during the Conference. 
 The yellow cars running on Main Street marked " Michigan 
 Street " pass the door of the hospital. 
 
 INSTITUTIONS FOR ADULTS. 
 
 The Erie County Almshouse is situated on a large farm on 
 Main Street, six miles from the City and County Hall. It re- 
 ceives indigent adults on the warrant of the Superintendent of 
 the Poor of Erie County, the Overseer of the Poor of the City of 
 Buffalo, and the Town Overseers of the Poor, and, also, on the 
 warrant of magistrates. Total number of inmates in 1887, 886 ; 
 daily average, 231. 
 
 The Almshouse is under the management of the Erie County 
 Board of Supervisors. 
 
 Keeper, Henry Moest, 
 
 Deputy, C. W. Winspear. 
 
 Delegates will be received on all days during the Conference 
 from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. 
 
 Take the New-York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad, Niagara 
 Falls or Lockport branch, at depot, corner of Exchange and 
 Michigan streets, to Main Street, from where the institution is 
 about a half-mile walk. 
 
 The Home for the Friendless is situated at No. 1,500 Main 
 Street. Its object is to provide a home, temporary or permanent, 
 to women, friendless, and unable to care for themselves. 
 Transients are accepted on recommendation of anyone interested 
 
in the home ; permanent inmates, on examination and payment 
 of $250. Total number of inmates in 1887, 148 ; daily average, 
 
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 President Mrs. F. H. Root. 
 
 iMrs. J. C. Bryant. 
 Mrs. E. L. Hedstrom. 
 Mrs. C. C. Wycoff. 
 
 Treastirer, Miss E. V. F. Sawyer. 
 
 Assistant Treastirer, Mrs. Adams. 
 
 Secretary, Miss G. E. Bird. 
 
 Matron, Mrs. Taintor. 
 
 The Main-Street cars pass the Institution. 
 
 The Charity Foundation of the Protestant Episcopal 
 Church in the City of Buffalo maintains, in the building No. 
 24 Rhode Island Street, a home for relief, shelter, support, edu- 
 cation, and protection of indigent, sick, or infirm persons, includ- 
 ing indigent orphan and half-orphan and destitute children. 
 Total number of beneficiaries in 1887, 98 ; daily average, 70. 
 
 BOARD OV MANAGERS. 
 
 Rev. L. B. Van Dyke, Thomas Lothrop, M. D., 
 
 Rev. F. Lobdell, 1). D., James V. White, 
 
 Rev. W. A. Hitchcock, D. U., James R. Smith, 
 
 James E. Ford, John L. Kimberly, 
 
 W. H. U. Barr. 
 
 T^ ■ r-1 \ Sister Louise. 
 
 Deaconesses in Lnars^e, •< 
 
 ( Sister Mary. 
 
 Delegates will be welcome, during the Conference, from 10 to 
 12 A. M. and from 2 to 5 P. M. 
 
 Take the Niagara-street cars to Rhode Island Street and walk 
 two squares toward the river. 
 
The St. Francis Asylum is situated at No. 337 Pine Street. 
 Its object is the care of the aged and infirm of both sexes with- 
 out distinction of nationality or religion. Inmates are received 
 on the warrant of the poor authorities of the city and county, and 
 also on personal application, for fees according to the means of 
 the applicant. Total number of inmates in 1887, 337 ; daily 
 average, 234. 
 
 The institution is in charge of the Sisters of St. Francis. 
 
 Delegates will be received during the Conference between the 
 hours of 9 A. M. and 4 P. M. 
 
 Take the Broadway cars to Pine Street and walk two squares 
 north. 
 
 St. Mary's Asylum for Widows. See St. Mary's Lying-in 
 Hospital. 
 
 The Evangelical Church Home is located at the junction 
 of Genesee Street and Broadway. Its object is to receive old, 
 infirm and indigent persons, and also orphan children, and pro- 
 vide for their physical, mental and spiritual wants. Total num- 
 ber of inmates in 1887, 17 ; daily average, 14. 
 
 The admission is free of expense to regular members of the 
 Evangelical churches who are without means. Others are ad- 
 mitted on payment of $92 per annum, or on the warrant of the 
 poor authorities. 
 
 TRUSTEES. 
 
 John N. Smith, J. Henry Peters, 
 
 Wm. Sinsel. 
 
 OFFICERS IN CHARGE. 
 
 President, Rev. F. Schelle. 
 
 Treasurer, Phillip Debus. 
 
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Delegates will be received at any time during the Conference. 
 Take local train on New-York Central & Hudson River Rail- 
 road to Forks Station. 
 
 INSTITUTIONS FOR CHILDREN. 
 
 The Le Couteulx St. Mary's Benevolent Society for 
 THE Deaf and Dumb devotes a large building at No. 125 Ed- 
 ward Street to the education of the unfortunate class for whose 
 benefit it was established. It also operates a branch at the corner 
 of Main Street and Forest Avenue. The institution is purely 
 educational. Pupils under twelve years of age are nominated by 
 the Superintendents of the Poor for the towns, and by the ward 
 supervisors in cities. Those over that age are appointed by the 
 Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of New-York. 
 
 TRUSTEES. 
 
 ^Rev. p. S. Dunne, Mary Ann Burke, 
 
 Philip Hatwell, Isidore Gernon, 
 
 Thomas M. Ryan, Rose M. Hynes, 
 
 Alphonsius Durschwordie. 
 
 President, Rev. P. S. Dunne. 
 
 Principal, Sister Mary Ann Burke. 
 
 Assistant, Philip Hatwell. 
 
 Delegates will be welcome during the Conference, from 9 
 A. M. to 5 P. M. 
 
 Take Main-street cars to Edward Street and walk three 
 squares west. 
 
 The Buffalo Orphan Asylum occupies extensive buildings 
 at No. 403 Virginia Street. It was established for the purpose 
 
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of protecting, relieving and educating orphan, friendless and 
 destitute children, and receives this class of unfortunates on per- 
 sonal application, or the warrant of the Superintendent of the 
 Poor. Total number of inmates in 1887, 147 ; daily average, 70. 
 
 TRUSTEES. 
 
 Jos. 15. Sweet, President, F. H. Root, 
 
 S. M. Clement, W. H. Gratwick, 
 
 T. C. White, H. H. Otis, 
 
 T. G. Avery, W. H. Johnson, 
 
 P. P. Pratt, S. G. Kennedy, 
 
 James Crate, R. E. Windsor. 
 
 Matron, Mrs. M. L. Hopkins. 
 
 Delegates will be received during the Conference, except July 
 7th and 8th, from 2 to 5 P. M., and they are especially invited 
 June 9th and loth. 
 
 The "Belt Line" cars running on Main Street pass the insti- 
 tution. 
 
 The Church Home. See The Charity Foundation of the 
 Protestant Episcopal Church in the City of Buffalo. 
 
 St. Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum is located at West 
 Seneca, Erie County, New- York. Total inmates in 1887, 137 ; 
 daily average, 100. 
 
 The institution is in charge of Sister M. Elizabeth and assist- 
 ants. The Asylum can be visited in connection with the Catholic 
 Protectory. 
 
 St. Vincent's Female Orphan Asylum was founded for the 
 moral and physical training of orphans and destitute children. 
 An Industrial school is a feature of the institution, which is 
 
located at the south-east corner of Main and Riley streets. 
 Total number of inmates in 1887, 153 ; daily average, 120. 
 
 The Asylum is managed by seven Sisters of Charity. 
 
 Delegates will be received, during the Conference, from 9 A. M. 
 to 5 P. M., excepting July 6th, 7th, and 8th. 
 
 The Main-street cars pass the institution. 
 
 The German Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum is situated 
 at 530 Best Street. Its object is to provide for, support and edu- 
 cate German Roman Catholic orphan and destitute children of 
 both sexes. Total number of inmates in 1887, 234 ; daily aver- 
 age, 138. 
 
 TRUSTEES. 
 
 President, Very Rev. Jos. M. Sorg. 
 
 Geo. Baldus, John Wilt. 
 
 Anthony Neupert, Casper J. Drescher, 
 
 Adam Wick, Geo. Kleber, 
 
 Peter Paul, Geo. Miller, 
 
 Stephen Reiman, Jos. Ailinger. 
 
 Officers in Charge, The Sisters of St. Francis. 
 
 Delegates will be received, during the Conference, except July 
 7th and nth. Take the Genesee-street cars to Sherman Street 
 and walk three squares north. 
 
 St. Mary's Asylum for Infants. See St. Mary's Lying-in 
 Hospital. 
 
 Evangelical Church Home. See above under Institutions 
 for Adults. 
 
 The Evangelical Lutheran St. John's Orphan Home is 
 located at No. 280 Hickory Street, and at Sulphur Springs, four 
 miles from the city. The former institution is for girls, and the 
 latter for boys. 
 
Total number of inmates in 1887, boys 29, girls 30 ; daily aver- 
 age, 59- 
 
 TRUSTEES. 
 
 Jacob Reiman, Ch. Sauer 
 
 Chr. Klink, A. Grass, 
 
 A. Degenf elder, C. Machemer, 
 
 H. Zipp. Frank Beer. 
 
 Director, Rev. J. Brezing. 
 
 Delegates will be received from 2 to 4 P. M. on July 5th 
 and 8th. 
 
 Take Broadway cars to Hickory Street and walk north. 
 The Buffalo Children's Aid Society has for its object the 
 protection, care, shelter, and saving of friendless and vagrant 
 children, furnishing them with food and raiment and lodging ; 
 aiding them and administering to their wants ; providing them 
 with suitable occupation ; instructing them in moral and religious 
 truths, and in the rudiments of education, etc. 
 
 It conducts the Newsboys' and Bootblacks' Home at No. 29 
 Franklin Street, three squares east of Main Street, between Sen- 
 eca and Swan streets. 
 
 Total boarders in 1887, about 300 ; daily average, 26. 
 
 OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE SOCIETY. 
 
 S. S. Guthrie, President, S. C. Adams, 
 
 F. L. Danforth, Vice-President, Geo. N. Pierce, 
 
 D. E. Brown. Treasurer, P. J. Ferris, 
 Hon. E. C. Sprague, Chas. Pardee, 
 
 E. A. Rockwood, O. P. Letchworth, 
 John P. Irish, Geo. W. Townsend, 
 Robert Keating, Robert S. Donaldson. 
 
 Millard S. Burns, Secretary. 
 
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BOARD OF DIRECTRESSES. 
 
 Mrs. T. C. White, President, 
 
 Mrs. P. Emslie, ist Vice-Pres., 
 
 Mrs. J. M. Bemis, 2d Vice-Pres., 
 
 Mrs. Charles Utley, Cor. Sec, 
 
 Miss B. B. Bird, Pec. Secretary, 
 
 Miss Morris, Ass't Treasuirr, 
 
 Miss Julia Beals, 
 
 Mrs. G. C. Bell, 
 
 Mrs. M. A. Brush, 
 
 Mrs. Aspinwall, 
 
 Mrs. H. D. Blakeslee, 
 
 Mrs. G. W. Cutter, 
 
 Mrs. E. B. Guthrie, 
 
 Miss Grosvenor, 
 
 Miss F. E. Hubbell, 
 
 Miss Horton, 
 
 Miss Hatch, 
 
 Miss Belle Hamlin, 
 Mrs. G. W. Miller, 
 Mrs. P. A. Porter, 
 Miss Frances Sears, 
 Mrs. Lily Lord Tifft, 
 Miss Thayer, 
 Mrs. S. P. Bliss, 
 Mrs. Horace Utley, 
 Mrs. H. Conover, 
 Mrs. S. M. Clement, 
 Mrs. A. P. Wright, 
 Mrs. McMichael, 
 Miss Gertrude Watson. 
 Mrs. A. P. Mead, 
 Mrs. J. B. Manning, 
 Mrs. Wm. B. Hoyt, 
 Mrs. Humburch. 
 
 Mrs. Wm. Marcy. 
 Matron, Mrs. W. H. Coke. 
 
 Delegates will be received during' the Conference after 10 A.M. 
 
 The Fitch Creche, a day nursery for tlie children of work- 
 ing women, occupies the building, No. 159 Swan Street, five 
 squares east of Main Street. It is conducted by the Charity 
 Organization Society. Total number of admissions in 1887, 
 6,676 ; daily average, 21. 
 
 Dr. Chas. Gary, 
 H. R. Howland, 
 
 coM^^^TEK in charcie. 
 
 E. C. Townsend, 
 
 Geo. L. Williams, 
 
 R. R. Hefford. 
 Matron, Theresa F. Watt. 
 
 Delegates will be received at any time during the Conference. 
 
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MISCELLANEOUS INSTITUTIONS. 
 
 The Charity Organization Society. 
 
 Objects, t. To bring into harmonious co-operation with 
 each other, and with the Overseer of the Poor, the various 
 churches, charitable agencies and individuals in the city, and 
 thus, among other things, to check the evils of the overlapping 
 of relief. 
 
 2. To investigate thoroughly, and without charge, the cases of 
 all applicants to the Overseer of the Poor for official relief, and 
 of all other applicants for charity which are referred to the 
 Society for inquiry, and to send the persons having a legitimate 
 interest in such cases full reports of the results of investigation. 
 
 3. To obtain from the proper charities and from charitable 
 individuals suitable and adequate relief for deserving cases ; to 
 provide visitors who shall personally attend cases needing coun- 
 sel and help, and to procure work for poor persons who are 
 capable of being wholly or partially self-supporting. 
 
 4. To assist from its own funds, as far as possible, in the form 
 of loans, all suitable cases for which adequate assistance cannot 
 be obtained from other sources. 
 
 5. To repress mendicity by the above means, and by the pros- 
 ecution of impostors. 
 
 6. To promote the general welfare of the poor by social and 
 sanitary reforms, and by the inculcation of habits of providence 
 
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and self-dependence, and to these ends to establish and main- 
 tain, in whole or in part, the following provident institutions, 
 viz. : One or more Creches ; some practical means of encourag- 
 ing the saving of small sums of money by the poor ; one or more 
 provident dispensaries, which may include arrangements for the 
 temporary treatment of persons injured in the neighborhood, and 
 unable to be carried to the general hospitals ; and such other 
 provident institutions as shall tend to the physical, moral or intel- 
 lectual improvement of the poor, and as shall be within the cor- 
 porate powers of the Society. 
 
 The society owns the Fitch Institute at the southwest corner 
 of Swan and Michigan streets, five squares east of Main, a mag- 
 nificent fire-proof building, in which it maintains its central and 
 one district offices, an accident hospital, a provident dispensary, 
 drawing classes, etc., etc. 
 
 It also maintains a branch office at No. lo Court Street. 
 
 OFFICERS. 
 
 President T. Guilford Smith. 
 
 Vice-President, Sherman S. Rogers. 
 
 Secretary and Treasurer, Nathaniel S. Rosenau. 
 
 One Year. 
 
 John H. Cowing. 
 Josephus N. Lamed. 
 Jewett M. Richmond. 
 Solomon Scheu. 
 Sheldon T. Viele. 
 
 TRUSTEES. 
 
 Ttvo Years. 
 
 Edward Bennett. 
 Thomas Gary. 
 Sherman S. Rogers. 
 George P. Sawyer. 
 E. Carlton Sprague. 
 
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 Three Years. 
 
 Edwin T. Evans. 
 Josiah G. Munro. 
 Peter Paul. 
 T. Guilford Smith. 
 Ansley Wilcox. 
 
COUNCIL. 
 
 I. — The Board of Trustees. 
 
 II. — Representatives from District Committees : 
 
 Wm. W. Hammond, Chairman District i. 
 Henry C. Fiske, Secretary District i. 
 Thomas Gary, Chairman District 3. 
 Frank F. Williams, Secretary District 3. 
 Julius Ehrlich, District 3. 
 Charles B. Hill, District 3. 
 
 III. — Members Ex-officio. — The Mayor of the City, one Member of Board of 
 Police Commissioners, Superintendent of Police, Overseer of the Poor, City 
 Physician, Chairman of the Board of Health, County Superintendent of the 
 Poor, Keeper of County Almshouse. 
 
 IV. — Members Specially Elected : 
 Sidney E. Adams, R. R. Hefford, 
 
 D. 
 
 Frank M. HoUister, 
 Henry R. Plowland, 
 Henry M. Kent, 
 Rev. Herbert G. Lord, 
 George E. Matthews, 
 T. J. Mc Williams, 
 D. R. Morse, 
 
 Roswell Park, M. D. 
 P. P. Pratt, 
 J. H. Pryor, M. D. 
 Henry A. Richmond, 
 Henry W. Sprague, 
 E. Corning Townsend, 
 C. M. Underhill, 
 George L. Williams. 
 
 D. C. Beard, 
 Louis M. Brock, 
 Charles Gary, M, 
 James Crate, 
 Wm. H. Glenny, 
 James F. Gluck, 
 Wm. H. Gratwick, 
 George S. Hazard. 
 
 Delegates will be welcome at any time during the Conference. 
 
 The Women's Educational and Industrial Union occu- 
 pies a large brick building at No. 25 Niagara Square, three 
 squares west of Main Street. 
 
 Its object is to increase fellowship among women, in order to 
 promote the best practical methods for securing their educational, 
 industrial, and social advancement. 
 
A women's gymnasium, cooking classes, a kitchen garden, and 
 a library and reading room for women are maintained amono- 
 
 other things. 
 
 Mrs. A. Altman, 
 Mrs. D. S. Austin, 
 Mrs. Emmet Austin, 
 Mrs. L. A. Bull, 
 Mrs. Geo. Clinton, 
 Mrs. I. O. Crissy, 
 Mrs. P. V. Carroll, 
 Miss Hattie Caldwell, 
 Mrs. Robt. Codd, 
 Mrs. E. PI. Dutton, 
 Mrs. Chas. Daniels, 
 Mrs. H. iMske, 
 Mrs Rich'd I-lach, 
 Mrs. E. P. Hollisler, 
 .Mrs L. M Kenyon, 
 Mrs. Jas. Mooney, 
 .Mrs. (]eo. .Merchant, 
 
 DIRECTORS. 
 
 Mrs. Porter Norton 
 Mrs. Dan. O'Day, 
 Mrs. Leroy S. Oatman, 
 Miss Nora Pettibone, 
 Mrs. D. S. Rosenau, 
 Mrs. Henry Rumiill, 
 Mrs. C. H. Rathbone, 
 Mrs. E. 1. Shepherd, 
 Mrs. Geo. W. lOwnsend, 
 Mrs. Lily Lord Tifft, 
 Mrs. Horace Utley, 
 Mrs. Benj. Williams, 
 Mrs. F. A, Wade, 
 Miss Abbie Cirosvenor, 
 Mrs. (jeo. Bleislein, 
 Mrs. A. W. Austin, 
 
 Mrs. N. G. Benedict, 
 Mrs. J. P. Cooke. 
 ^itpcrintcndcnt, Miss Ada L. Hudson. 
 
 Delegates will be welcome, during the Conference, from lo 
 A. M. to 6 P. M. 
 
 The Womens' Christian Association occupies the building 
 on the south-east corner of Eagle and Ellicott streets, three 
 squares east of Main Street. Its objects are to aid women and 
 children in their attendance upon church and school and to fur- 
 nish board to girls at rates within their means. Daily average 
 of boarders, in 1887, 22. 
 
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ADVISORY BOARD. 
 
 E. Haines, C. A. Bloomer, 
 
 E. A. Spencer, John Gowans, 
 
 Geo. Wadsworth, A. W. Hickman, 
 
 S. W. Warren, E. C. Hawks. 
 
 J. H. Dawes, W. C. Cornwell, 
 
 S. L. Mason, Frank Lee, 
 
 J. J. McWilliams, W. H. Gratwick, 
 
 W. H. Johnson, Edw'd Holmes. 
 
 OFFICERS. 
 
 President, Mrs. E. Haines. 
 
 Mrs. Chas. Towsend. 
 
 Vice-Presiden ts, 
 
 i Mrs. W. H. Gratwick. 
 
 Corresponding Secretajy, Mrs. Geo. Wadsworth. 
 
 Recording Secretary, Miss Mary E. Chichester. 
 
 Treasurer, Mrs. H. S. Cunningham. 
 
 Matron of the Boarding Home, . . . . Mrs. James Carson. 
 
 Delegates will be welcome any afternoon of the Conference, 
 from 2 to 5 o'clock. 
 
 The Young Men's Christian Association occupies a 
 spacious building at No. 19 W. Mohawk Street, one block west 
 from Main. It maintains a reading-room and library, a gymna- 
 sium, educational classes, etc., etc It also operates a railroad 
 branch at the north-west corner of Exchange and Wells streets, 
 and a branch at East Buffalo, corner Broadway and Bailey 
 Avenue. It has 3,300 members in all its departments. 
 
 OFFICERS. 
 
 President, William H. Gratwick. 
 
 ist Vice-President, , . J. J. McWilliams. 
 
 2d Vice-President, . . , S. S. Kingsley. 
 
 jd Vice-President, Ray T. Spencer. 
 
 Recording Secretary, J. L. Slater. 
 
 Treasurer W. H. D. Barr. 
 
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 
 Term of Office expiring Oct. , i88g. 
 
 Sidney E. Adams, Nathan G. Benedict, 
 
 S. M, Clement, Jr., William H. Johnson. 
 
 S. S. Kingsley, James C. Pollock, 
 
 J. L. Slater, Ray T. Spencer. 
 
 Term of Office expiring Oct., i8S8. 
 
 W. H. D. Barr, H. D. Blakeslee, 
 
 W. H. Gratwick, F. A. Seabert, 
 
 John G. Seeger, Frank E. Sickles, . 
 
 J. J. McWilliams. C. H. Woodworth. 
 
 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. 
 
 General Secretary, John B. Squires. 
 
 I W. C. Nichols. 
 Assistant Secretaries, -I Fred. A. Mohr. 
 
 ' Henry D. Dickson. 
 Gymnasiiun Instnictor, ....... Adolph Mier. 
 
 Stipt. Junior Department, Ellen 15rown. 
 
 Secretary A\ R. Branch Frank Thatcher. 
 
 Assistant Secretary, Edward Donegan. 
 
 Secretary East Buffalo Branch, H.E.Rhodes. 
 
 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 
 
 President, Pascal P. Pratt. 
 
 Treastirer, Seth L. Mason. 
 
 Recording Secretary, Jno. B. Squires. 
 
 R, B. Adam, Eric L. Fledstrom, 
 
 Seth L. Mason, William II. Walker, 
 
 Fred'k W. Taylor, Pascal P. Pratt, 
 
 Wm. H. Gratwick, Nathan G. Benedict. 
 
 Delegates will be welcome, during the Conference, from 9 A. M. 
 
 to 10 P. M. 
 
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The Guard of Honor Library and Christian Institute 
 occupies its own building at Nos. 620 and 622 Washington 
 Street, one block east of Main Street, between Chippewa and 
 Tupper streets. Its objects are the moral and intellectual in- 
 struction of all those who shall avail themselves of its privileges ; 
 to furnish lodgings to worthy young men from October ist to 
 May ist free of charge, and to maintain a Free Public Library. 
 
 In 1887 1,295 nights lodgings were furnished to 185 men. 
 
 OFFICERS. 
 
 Director, Miss Charlotte Mulligan. 
 
 President, Louis F. lulg. 
 
 Vice-President, . . . , . . . . R. H. Thompson. 
 
 Recording Secretary, Wm. Paget, Jr. 
 
 Financial Secretary, Miss Kate A. Bowen. 
 
 Corresponding Secretary, Ira A. Rud. 
 
 Treasiirer, W. H. Cuddeback. 
 
 Superintendent, Wm. W. Stewart. 
 
 Delegates will be received Sunday, July 8th, after 2 P. M. 
 
 The Young Men's Catholic Association occupies the 
 building known as St. Stephen's Hall, at the corner of Swan and 
 Franklin streets. Its object is the advancement of young men 
 in religion, literature, and social culture. 
 
 TRUSTEES. 
 
 Chas. F. McKay, Francis Kelly, 
 
 Joseph Fitzpatrick, Francis Bird, 
 
 Wm. C. Callanan. 
 Libra) ia7i, John Ellis. 
 
 Library and gymnasium open daily from 7.30 to 10 P. M. 
 
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The Buffalo Catholic Institute is organized for the estab- 
 lishment and maintenance of a library and reading-room, liter- 
 ary and scientific lectures, and other means for promoting moral 
 and intellectual improvement. 
 
 It occupies the building on the north-east corner of Main and 
 Chippewa streets. 
 
 OFFICERS. 
 
 President, " . . Charles Lautz 
 
 Vice-President, F. W. Domedion. 
 
 Recoi-ding Secretary, F. J. Stephen. 
 
 Financial Secretary F. X. Wanemaclier. 
 
 Treasurer, Peler Metzen. 
 
 DIRECTORS. 
 
 Wm. H. Bork, J no. L. Schwartz, 
 
 Jos. Krumholz, T. F. Dwyer, M. 1)., 
 
 G. Strootman, F. A. Bensler, 
 
 A. E. Schweigert. G. J. Meyer. 
 
 John Feist, L. Ginther. 
 
 Delegates will be welcome, during the Conference, excepting 
 July 8th, from 3 to 9 P. M. 
 
 Note : The foregoing information concerning the institutions of Buffalo has 
 been taken from statements furnished by their officers. — Editor. 
 
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CARRIAGE DRIVES. 
 
 Delegates desiring to obtain a glimpse of Buffalo will use their 
 time to the best advantage by following the subjoined routes : 
 
 1. DRIVE OF ABOUT ONE HOUR. 
 
 From the Genesee or Tifft House through Huron Street into 
 Delaware Avenue, to Ferry Street, to Linwood Avenue, to North 
 Street, to Main Street, to starting point. 
 
 2. DRIVE OF ABOUT TWO HOURS. 
 
 From the Tifft House or Genesee through Huron Street into 
 Delaware Avenue, to North Street, to Porter Avenue, to " The 
 Front " Around the Front and Fort Porter drive to Front Ave- 
 nue, to Vermont Street, to Richmond Avenue, to Summer Street, 
 to Delaware Avenue, to Ferry Street, to Linwood Avenue, to 
 North Street, to Main Street, to starting point. 
 
 3. DRIVE OF ABOUT THREE HOURS. 
 
 From the Tifft House or Genesee through Huron Street into 
 Delaware Avenue, to North Street, to Porter Avenue, to " The 
 Front." Around the Front and Fort Porter drive to Front Ave- 
 nue, to Vermont Street, to Richmond Avenue, to Summer Street, 
 
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to Delaware Avenue, to Chapin Parkway, to Lincoln Parkwav, 
 to the Park Lake, around the " Meadow " to Lincoln Parkway, 
 to Chapin Parkway, to Delaware Avenue, to Ferry Street, to 
 Linwood Avenue, to North Street, to Main Street, to starting- 
 point. 
 
 
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