The generous liberality of Philadelphia is becoming proverbial. Without a dollar from the taxpayers the citizens subscribed over a million dollars towards making the centennial anniversary a success. Recently it was desirable to make a success of the national festival for the centennial anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, which the other States thought proper to be held there; and without a draft on the taxpayers again they subscribed among themselves $70,000. A banquet was to be given to the distinguished guests, and again 300 citizens came forward with $7,000 for the purpose.

The florists were determined not to be outdone in this generous spirit, and wholly at their own cost took charge of the floral decorations of the President's suite of rooms at the Lafayette Hotel. Though they had been paid thousands of dollars for the work, it could not have been better done. Yet they appreciate the card of thanks Mrs. Cleveland sent to them as highly as if it had largely increased their several bank accounts.