At another point, a portion of the water in its upward way to the reservoir, is permitted to spring forth in a perpetual _jet d'eau_, that returns in a silver shower upon the head of a marble _naiad_ of snowy whiteness.

The statue is not the work of Phidias, but its dark, rocky background, the flowery catalpas which shadow it, and the bright shower through which it shows itself, altogether make the scene one of singular beauty; add to which, the evening on which I saw it was very sultry, and the contrast of this cool spot to all besides certainly enhanced its attraction; it was impossible not to envy the nymph her eternal shower-bath.
On returning from this excursion we saw handbills in all parts of the city announcing that Miss Wright was on that evening to deliver her parting address to the citizens of Philadelphia, at the Arch Street theatre, previous to her departure for Europe.
I immediately determined to hear her, and did so, though not without some difficulty, from the crowds who went thither with the same intention.

The house, which is a very pretty one, was filled in every part, including the stage, with a well dressed and most attentive audience.

There was a larger proportion of ladies present than I ever saw on any other occasion in an American theatre.

One reason for this might be, perhaps, that they were admitted gratis.
Miss Wright came on the stage surrounded by a body guard of Quaker ladies, in the full costume of their sect.