It is on the south side, and is fitted I with four alleys, in the most approved modern style. I This room, although below the surface of the ground, is most admirable lighted by a row of windows in j amber-colored cathedral glass, in circular form and set in lead. On the opposite side of the building are the dressing-rooms, fitted up with lockers and all suitable modern conveniences. Beyond these are the boiler and fuel-rooms. A handsome iron fence surrounds the building in front. The entire sidewalk is flagged and curbed in a style equal to that of any of the public buildings in the large cities. The gym- I nasium occupies a central position at the corner of I two of the principal streets of the village. The intention of its founder is to have it a perfect gymnasiiun. It will be furnished with everything required to make it so, and a competent professor will be appointed to superintend and direct the exercises." On the whole, it may be safely pronounced to be

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one of the finest institutions of the kind in the United States, and it is lioped and believed that it will be practically free for the physical training and education of the people.

The donor of these important gifts is one who does not covet notoriety. He is too modest to approve of any extended eulogy on account of the good he has done. Let him, therefore, enjoy the consciousness of having tried to benefit his fellow-men ; and let these two solid and useful structures stand in the midst of our village as the enduring memorials of his benevolence.