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--tp" !" f--m F'jrr"r-f - THE SCKANTOST TK1BUNE -SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 24. 1897. V SCRANTON SOCIAL NEWS AND GOSSIP Dricf Mention of What Is Doing In the Pleasure Way. COUNTRV CLUB'S VAUDEVILLE SHOW (Sood ami Novel Diversion Is Prom ised by the Committee for Tonight. Subscription Dnncc, tho Coursen Wntsoii Wedding unit n Cotillion Among the IJveiit ol tho Wool;. I'crsonnl Pnrngrnphs About Well Kuown People. Over fifty couple, tilt well known married and unmarried people, partici pated In the third subscription dance of the Spinsters last night at tho Scranton Hlcycle club house. The danre was arranged by a committee c tislstlng of the Misses Hose, Miss Torrey and Miss Pettlgrow. Mrs. Ed ward Davis and Miss Julia Pettlgrew received. Music was furnished by the Lawrence orchestra. The Spinsters de vote to charity the surplus money de rived from their dances. The olllcers of the organization are: Mrs. P. S. Godfrey, president; Miss Edith Jones, tieasurer, and Miss Bessie Rice, secre tary. A tea was given yesterday by Mrs. V. II. Gearhart and Miss Oearhart. They were assisted in receiving by Miss Pearson. A subscription dance given at tho Scranton Ulcycle club house Tuesday Might and arranged by Itlclmrd O'Bri en, R J. Maloney, Dr. J. J. Barrett and John A. Collins, was a largely at tended and an extremely enjoyable affair. Mrs. M. E. McDonald, Mrs. John 1. Kelly, Mrs. M. F. Sando, Mrs. P. J. Casey and Mrs. M. J. Walsh were the patronesses. The music was by Lawrence and the catering by llanley. At Thursday night's cotillion at the Country club house there were present: Mr and Mrs. K. M. Scranton, P. J. Piatt, Miss Cole and the Misses Stan ton, of Honesdnle; Miss Kemmerer, of Mauch Chunk; Misses Archbald, Augus ta Archbald, Belln Welles, Hunt, Grace "Williams, Simpson, Frances Winton, and C'leie Key nobis, and Messrs. Kem merer, A. 13. Hunt, jr., A. G. Hunt, J. 31. nnd George Brooks, L. B., P. C. and T. 8. Puller, I.. T. Bliss, II. G. Mer rill and Paul B. Belln. By far tho most unique means of diversion yet arranged for Country club members is the "Vaudeville Show" arranged by the entertainment com mittee for tonight. The most pro nounced features have of course been Assigned to the club's male talent, but the programme as arranged Includes a little of very nearly everything that one would expect to see at such an nmateur entertainment. Yet the "show" may not be wholly amateur if the plans of the committee do not miscarry; there Is something withheld In the nature of a surprise. A party of children, The Merty Hnrnpipers, conducted one of their periodical cbarlty sales Tuesday aftor i.ron at hte home of Mrs. E. S. Moffntt on 'Qulncy avenue The proceeds will go to tl.e California Indian school. Those In charge of. the sale were: Misses Anna McAnulty, Dorothy Bes sell, Alice Knapp, Ethel Clar, Mar garet Belln, Kuth Archbald, Jean Dlmmlck, May Blanchard, Eleanor Moffatt and Cathorlne Stelle. A party of well known young ladles gave a social this afternoon in the conservatories of v Colonel II. M. Boles for the benefit of tlio children now at the Lackawanna Hospital. An ad mission of 5 cents will be charged. Refreshments will be served and there will be an entertainment programme. One of the most notable Scranton weddings within a. long period was ithat of Miss Jessie S. Coursen, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Coursen, of Mulberry street, and Benjamin E. Watson, Wednesday noon at the First Presbyterian church. The maid of honor was Miss Mary B. Coursen, the lride's sister. Theodore C. Fuller at tended the groom. Miss Alice Whately, of Amerlcus, Ga.; Miss Fiances E. 3Iunt and Miss Lucy S. Welles, of this city, and Miss Jessie B. Downing, of Newark, were bridesmaids. The ush ers were L. B. Fuller, J. M. Boles, A. E. Hunt, jr., and James Belln, jr. A reception followed at he home of the bride Mr. and Mrs. Watson will re ceive at their home on Jefferson nve nue, on two Thursday's of next month. There was a lady's game .of whist played nt the Scranton Whist club rooms Thursday night, the games were won by Mr. and Mrs. Jolin Simpson and Mrs. Scranton and Mr. Fuller. Other plus scores were made by Mrs. J H Phelps and J. W. Dusenbury, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Dale, Dr. and Mrs. C. P.. Parke and Mr. and Mrs. T. II. Dale. A birthday party was given Wednes day evening in honor of Sidney Millar at his home on Penn avenue which was attended by a large number of his friends. The evening hours were very pleasantly spent with games and music at 11.30 supper was served. It was early in the morning when the party dispersed. Those who attended the event were: Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Salrfelr, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Smallbrldge, Mr, and Mrs. Cullen, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Burtrum, Mr. and Mrs. Cullis, Mr. and Mrs. Santhorne, the Misses Mamie Norton, B. Ruane. Mag gie Kelley, Sadie Gerrlty, Sarah Ger rity, Mary Nary. Miss Stone, Anna Ruane, Mamie Walsh, Jennie Duffy, Annie Ford, Mary Morne, Dora Davis Badle Welton, Bertha Miller and Sid ney Miller, Albert Millar, William Sa vllle, Theodore Smith, Isaac Savllle, Harry Saylor, Dannie Jones, Edward Young, Joe McDonald. James Walker, James Walsh, James McAndrew, Sam "Waltham. Joe Lathorne. Alfred Gay, Thomas Jones, Kear Tlerney, Mart McFldlct. Jerome T. Stocker, of Teetona, and ,-Mlss Lucy li. waiKer, or Hamllnton, were married Wednesday afternoon at the bride's home by Rev. P. S. Ballen tine, of this city. There were two banquets participat ed In by prominent Italians of this city during the week, one Monday night at he lloma hotel In honor of John Uancnettl, the Italian 'consul about to relinquish his post In this city and another Tuesday night at the Bcranton House for Mr. Banchettl and his successor, Fortunato Tlscar. George Qrlfflths, of Dorranceton and Miss Martha Solomon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Solomon, of Jermyn, were married Tuesday evening at the latter's homo by tho rector of St. James Episcopal church, Ilev. C. A. Fessenden. Tho bridesmaid wns Miss Jennie Solomon, nnd the best man was George E, Mcrrltt. The llowcr girls were Nclllo Solomon, of Carbondalc, and Maggie Maxwell, cousins ol tho bride. Tho Nineteenth Century Social club gave a hop Monday evening In Mears' Hall on tho West Side. Among tho week's weddings In Dun more were those of Miss Annie Reagan nnd William Boland, Miss Ellen Ly nott nnd Garret Walsh, of Buffalo; and Miss Ellen O'Hara and Eugene Cunnlon. Jacob Jenkins, of Thirteenth street, and Miss Mary Jane Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Evans, of North Hyde Park avenue, were mar ried Wednesday evening nt tho home of the bride by Ilev. D. P. Jones, pas tor of the Tabernacle Congregational church. Henry Evans, brother of the bride, was best man and Miss Maggie Evans, of Eynon street, was brides maid. The entertainment and reception to the teachers Wednesday night at tho high school by the Teachers' Mutual Benefit association was one of the finest ever undertaken'in the city. The programme Included participants of local distinction nnd a delightful en tertainment was offered. . Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hall, of South Main avenue, entertained a small party of friend . Thursday night. PERSONAL MENTION: Mrs. E. P. Welchcl Is visiting In Brook lyn, N. Y. Mr. ai.d Mrs. Fred Amsdcn are In New York city. F. E. Nettlcton Is at homo from his southern trip. Miss Etta Dunkcrly is In New York city on a visit. Tallio Morgan was calling on irienus hero yesterday. Mrs. II. C. Barker Is visiting friends in Rochester, N. Y. ConfiieEtman-at-iaree Galusha A. Grow was In the city Tuesday. Judge and Mrs. E. N. Wlllard arc nt tho Kenwawr, Pittsburg. Mrs. A. C. Learn, of Delaware street, Is visiting relatives at Kails. Miss Molllo Day, of Wllkes-Barre, vis ited friends hero this week. Attorney John R. Edwards has returned from a trip to New York city. Charles J. Wat kins, of New York city, is vlsltlns friends la tho city. Frank Muglnnls is the guest of E. W. Holland, on Jefferson avenue. Mrs. William Wrlglcy, of Twelfth street, Is visiting nt Locksvllle. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shedd, of South Sumner avenue, are In Philadelphia. Miss Kate Saltry, of West Market street, Is visiting friends In Plttston. Dr. A. J. Connell, O. S. Johnson nnd party are at the Hot Springs, W. Va. Mr. nnd Mrs. Alfred Douse, of Kings ton, have returned after a visit here. Mrs. Frank U. Metz, of Tenth street, has leturned fiom a visit at Honesdale. Mr. nnd Mrs. Myron Knsson have re turned from an extended southern tour. Miss Jcnnlo Altcmus, of Capouso ave nue, is visiting her sister In Philadelphia. The Misses Klleker, of Plymouth, have returned to their homes after a visit here. Ira D. Sankey, the famous singing evan gelist, passed through this city yester day. Mrs. J. C. Wright and son John, ot At lantic City, cro spending a short tlmp here. li. J. O'Horo, of Newport News, West Virginia, Is visiting relatives on the West Side. Hon. G. M. Ward, of Paterson, N. J., Is the guest of his brother, ex-Juds' Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Van Gorder have moved to their summer residence at Hol Usterville. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Price returned on Thursday evening from a trip to Wash ington, D. C. A. B. Holmes, of the llrm of Phillips & Holmes, is quite 111 nt his home on South Main avenue. Mayor James G. Bailey and City Con troller Robinson returned Thursday from New York city. Mrs. M. E, Veglard, of Clay avenue, Dunmore, has returned from a short stay at Gibson, Pa. Miss Laura and Nora Bleaker, of Ply mouth, are visiting Miss Mary Lewis, of West Market street. Mrs. W. F. Everhart and Mr3. H. V. Colvln, of Gieen llldge, have returned from a visit at Wyoming. Miss Mary Foote, of Carbondalc, has returned home after spending several days with friends In this city. Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Evans, of North Sumner avenue are entertaining Mr. nnd Mrs. Gross, of Mauch Chunk, Miss Itennle Archer, of West Plttston, this week visited Mr. and Mrs. William Archer, of North Sumner avenue. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Mason, of Dalton, and Mr. and Mrs. Buckingham, of Elm hurst, were in tho city this week. Rev. George B. Stewart. D. IX. of Har- rlsburg, was the guest of Hon. W. J. Lewis, while In this city this week. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph II. Gunster Intend to spend a portion of tho summer In Eu rope. They will sail early In May. Nelson Gillespie left Thursday for New York city after spending tho Kaster va cation with his parents on Oak street. Philip Jennings, of Blmlra, Is the guest this week of his brother. School Control ler T. J. Jennings, of Falrvlew avenue. Mrs. II. W. Kingsbury returned on Wednesday from Hot Springs, Va.,. where she has been staying for several weeks. Miss Winifred Brennnn, of 31 Orchard street, nnd Edward Farbcr, of Ash street and Irving avenue, will bo married Wed nesday, Lyman M. Smith, of carhondale, guest of Ralph D. Williams, attended the "Spin sters" " dance at the Bicycle club house last evening. Miss Thatcher, of New Canaan, Conn., has returned to school In New York city after spending n week with Miss Finch, of Washington avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sherrcrd, formerly of Scranton, now residing In Philadel phia, havo been the Eastor guests of Rev, and Mrs. Rogers Israel. Dr. James H. Holtham, of North Wash ington avenue, having completed a three years' course at the Philadelphia Dental college, has returned home. Rev. Dr. Lansing, whose sermons nt tho Green Ridge Presbyterian church last Sunday have been so highly commended by thoso who beard them, will be in this city over tomorrow, nnd will preach again at the samo church. Dr. Timothy Dwlght, president of Yale university, was a classmate of Judge Jes. sup. Owing to the latter's absence from the cltv. President Dwlght was .enter tained during his stay hero by J. Benj. Dlmmlck, of Green Rldgo, Among thoso present from out of town at tho post-Intcn dance In tho Bicycle club rooms last Tuesday evening were the Misses Reap, of Plttston; Mr. and Mrs, Wells and Miss Cronln, Archbald, and Miss Barrett, of Carbondalc Miss K. Tlmberman, Miss N, Beamish, Miss E. Hand, Mrs. M, C. Chapman, C. J. Carter und wife, J. B. Pugo and wife, R, O'Brien. T. S. Morgan, George Grif fin, R. G. Proudlock, I. Mulchrone and Miss Allen wero registered at the St. Denis, In New York, during the weik. Mlsa Florence Ham, nelco of Judge Ham, of Honesdalo, Is leading lady for Fredeilck Warde this season, und will bo seen In his company ut tho Frothing ham Wednesday and Thursday even ings of next week. Miss Ham Is a tal ented young woman and was frequently seen In amateur theatrical performances In this part of tho state until this season, when sho joined Mr. Warde's company. Her many friends In this city, Carbondale and Honesdale are organizing theater parties to attend the performances for the purpose of lvlmr Miss Ham a warm 1 welcome. CHURCH DOINGS AND RELIGIOUS TALK Chronlcllngs of Particular Interest to Church-Going People. MR, ALDRICII TO HIS CONGREGATION His Annual Pastoral Delivered nt Mondny Night's Annual Meeting of Grncu Itcformed Episcopal Congro-gnlloii--Aimiinl Election of St. Luke's L'plseopnl Church and of Trinity, or Carboudnlc--Iteliglous Noles-'Scrvlccs Tomorrow. Rev. George L. Aldrlch, tho pastor of Grace Reformed Episcopal church, made tho following annual pastoral nd dress at Monday night's annual busi ness meeting of the congregation: "Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord." I. Tim. 1:2. In presenting to you my pas toral letter, let mo call your attention first to a few statistics. At the last re port there wero upon tho roll SCI commun icant members; slnco that time there havo been added 11 by confirmation and 10 oy letter; while we havo lest 2 by dismissal nnd 4 by death, making the present num ber 37G, of which C3 arc non-resident. On Sunday, Juno 14th, ISM, Lucius Dick inson Powers fell asleep in Jesus. Mr. Powers united with Grnco church on November 6th, 1S93, but was prevented from being very active In church work by nn Illness wldch confined him to his home. He passed away fully trusting In his Savior, mourned by many friends who knew his worth. On Monday, September 7th, 1S, tho Lord saw lit In His allwlse providence to remove another of our members, Jcller son E. Keller, from his earthly to his heavenly home. For some time Mr. Keller had been a sufferer, nnd In a great' and Infinite mercy our Father called him away. Ho had united with the church by letter April 18th, H9i. On Wednesday, September 30th, 1SU0, tho Lord took one of Ills lambs from our midst to his upper fold Miss Salllo Welsenflue. ho had endeared herself Ly her quiet, loving ways to all of U3 In tho church. And shining for Jesus, ns she did always, even in the midst of pro longed suffering nnd pain, her example, like that of many others, Is our heritage. On Sunday, December fith, 1S37, Joseph Taylor, one of our charter members, en tered Into rest, after a pilgrimage of sev enty years. His simple, childlike trust In Jesus has had Its reward In the sight of his Master's face these many days. And so from our membership there havo passed to be with Jesus 1; while absent from tho body, they aro present with tho Lord. "But I would not have you bo Ignorant, brethren, concerning them which aro asleep, that ye sorrow not as others which havo no hope. For If we believe that Jesus died und rose ugaln, even so them also which sleep In Jesus will God bring with Him." I. Thessalon lans, 1:13:11. Thirteen families have been added to the list during the year, making the pres ent number 231. There have been 11 bap tisms, all Infants; li marriages and 13 burials. Of tho services held during tho year there havo been 51 Sunday morning and tho same number of Sunday evening ser vices. During tho week days there have been 3 morning and (Including cottage meetings) 170 evening services, making the total of all services, exclusive of Sab bath morning prayer meetings'. Sabbath School sessions, Y. P. S. C, E. meetings, etc., etc., 275; with all these Included, 591. Thero have been 13 occasions on which tho communion has been celebrated dur ing tho year; the numbers communing I have not been able to learn at times. On Easter Sundaj there were 114 present at tho Lord's table. As to tho Sabbath school, the secretary'sj reiuri snows zm scnoiars on tnc roll; which with tho ten olllcers nnd 23 teachers makes a total of 294. The Sabbath school treasurer teports total collections for tho year J1SS.2I. Tho librarian reports 217 volumes in tho library. Thero aro mnny causes for encourage ment, beloved, to which wo gladly call your attention, and for which we givo God all the glory and ull the praise, be cause to Him alone it Is due. While very many churches have been forced into debts that aro crushing the spiritual life out of them, the Lord has mercifully blessed us; causing us to use Bible meth ods for raising the needed funds, and hon oring us In the doing of it. And while wo havo been compelled to use some of our building fund for the much-needed re furnishing of our church, yet as our treasurer has said, thero is every pros pect of replacing this money during tho coming year. The gradual increase of tho attendance upon all the services of the church is an other cause for encouragement; It points to soil 1 growth, for while It is not as largo as wo hope and pray for, It Is nevertheless a blessing of God In which we see tho promise of more to come. And all tho more encouraging because tho Lord has graciously kept us from the renrehen- slble means so much In vogue among tho churches to-dny, to attract the crowds. Above all, In tho mission work do wo find cause 19 thank God and take cour age. Wo are all living In an ago when men aro beginning to feel that tho church, collectively and Individually, Is doing too much for tho cause of missions; and are applying the remedy in tho shape of largo sums expended upon handsomo buildings and nn ornate service, A lime, too, when many aro asking the Lord to account for every penny expended. Amid this God has blessed us afresh with tho spirit of missions, and has made us feel that In tho llttlo while remaining, every thing should be held In trust for Him. .May the Lord incrccso this blessing upon us more and more In tho coming year should He tarry so lcng. Permit me to put what I havo said to you about missions upon Blblo grounds. Phllllplans 4:17: "Not be cause I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. When wo appear before the judgment seat of Christ, I want to see the hands of every ono of you filled with sheaves from tho harvest Held of missions. Finally, beloved, there Is ono thing touching tho very life and work of our church about which I wish to speak to you. The great need of tho church of Apostolic times, tho great need of the church to-day, the great need of Graco Reformed Episcopal church, yea, the ono great need of us all Individually Is the Holy Spirit, dwelling In our hearts, and ruling over us, using every power nnd possession for tho glory and honor ot God. Said Jesus to tho disciples: "Tatrry ye In the city of Jerusalem till ye bo en dued with power from on high." "Vo shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence." Not that we havo never received tho Holy Ghost, but that we need Him In. grenter fulness for the work our Lord has given us to do. And as your pastor, watching for tho welfare of your souls for tlmo and eternity, I plead with you to wait upon the Lord In tho quiet of your own' closets, nt your family altars, in the prayer meetings and at the Sunday services; yea, wait with In creasing faith and pcrsevernnco until tho Lord makes good Ills promlso of tho full indwelling of His Holy Spirit. "Then shall wo teach transgressors His ways and sinners shall be converted unto Him." I cannot close without a word of heart felt thanks to you all for your co-operation with mo In the work; for your abid ing with mo In tho faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, and for your continued re membrance of mo at the Throne of Graco, Had It not been for this upholding of my hands upon your part as God gave you grace, It would have been Impossible to havo done the work. I ask that you continue thus with me increasing morn and more, that God may use ub to His glory and honor; assuring you that you all aro upon my heart and In my prayers; and that as Ho gives me grace, the lead ing shall be only into green pastures and berido still waters. "Now unto Him that Is able to do ex ceeding abundnr.tly above all that wo .sk or think, according to tho power thnt worketh In us, unto Him be glory In tho church by Jesus Christ throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." Christian Endcavorcrs who propose attending the national convention In San Francisco should note that slnzle cars, either standard or tourist, may be chartered for the round trip ns fol lows: Standard cars, $45 per day; tour ist, $25 per day; on the westward trip cars can be side-tracked over Sunday for twelve to twenty-four hours with out charge. An arrangement will prob ably bo mnde whereby tho twenty-four hours may be divided Into twelve hours each nt two points of Interest, at one of which the Sabbath may bo spent. No charge will be made for cars If unoccupied while at tho terminal at Oakland (San Francisco), nt Raymond lhe end of tho railroad for parties go ing to Yosemlto Valley) nor at Cinna bar (for parties going Into Yellowstone Park). Cars will accommodate twenty four to forty-eight persons, depending upon the number of persons In n berth. A company of thirty-six, by chartering a car, may make the trip from Chicago, by direct routes, for $8.73 for each per son, ns against tho regular fare for the round trip of $31 for a berth for ono or two persons. If only twenty-four oc cupy a car the cost would be $13.12 for each for the round trip; a party of fif teen could charter a car, each hn.vlnc a berth to himself, at a cost Inside tho regular rates. If, therefore, parties of fifteen or more can be made up In any town or city, a car or cars should be chartered. Cars will not bo chartered for parties of less than fifteen. Trains can be made up of chartered cars for the west-bound trip, leaving each car to return over a different route If de sired. Those chartering cars to return over the northern lines should, In making their calculations, add two days to tho length of trip over direct routes for the lines In the United States nnd three days for the Canadian Pacific. Get particulars In reference to sleejdmi-ctw matters from State Excursion mana gers, who will be fully advised on the subject. J. C. Mnnnlng, of Plttston. Is the transportation agent for this state. The Journal and Messenger, a relig ious paper published In Cincinnati, has this to say of Rev. Warren G. Part ridge, who was formerly pastor of the I'enn Avenue Baptist church of this city: Tho fruits of the Moody meetings do not como rapidly lnlo the Baptist church es, whatever they mav do as to others. The pastors havo been active and earnest In cffoits to n ako tho profiting of the work appear, and thero aro some good results visible. At Ninth street, Rev. Warron O. Partridge has been conducting special meetings, with considerable encourage ment, and lest Sabbath evening the con gregation could not be got Into tho house. At tho close of the service bo baptized eight recent converts. Tho averago at tendance at th various Sunday-schools, during the past three montlH, ha? been as follows: Station A, 197: B, 177; C, 27fi; D, 131; E, 210; F, 211, home school, In tho morning, 502, in the afternoon, 103. Tho average attendance of all the schools was 1,892; tho total contilbutlons amounted to $232.70. 'Die relief department closed Its season last Monday mornlig. During t'o winter It has been engaged every morning, from S to 9 o'clock. It has given out 22,200 loaves of bread; 35 barrels of crackers; 217 bushels of coal; 9M pounds of rorn meal. 13 bushels of nnvy beans; 5 barrels of pota toes and many -groceries and garments. Nino hundred persons bavo been thus as sisted. Every case of destitution has been thoroughly investigated, and a prayer meeting was held every morning in con nection with the distribution. At a meeting of the Epworth league of the Elm Park church Thursday night the following olllcers were elected: J. G. Sheppcrd, president; J. G. McCon nell, first vice president; JilUs Jennie Hnzlett, second vice president; W. M Curry, third vice president; Captain W. A. May, fourth vice president; Truman Suydam, fifth vice president mil secretary; Frank C, DeLonj, sixth vice presl lent and treasurer; (J. P. Whlttemor, chorister; Mbs Alice Griffiths, oianlst; Miss B"K-de Hand, assistant. Car tain May and W. II. Peck wero appointed as auditing rein nflttee. The election of olllcers resulted In part as follows Vestrymen, Thomas E. Lyddon, William McCulloch, Charles F. Hess, E. H. Ripple, W. W. Lathrope, R. II. Frear, J. E. Chandler, G. W. Fritz; accounting warden, C. F. Hess; parish council, R. H. Frear, Awlilam McCulloch; delegates to tho general council In New York In June, G. W. Fritz. W. W. Lathrope, C. P. Hess. E. H. Ripple; alternates, David Hill, James Lawson, W. T. Hackett, Wil liam McCulloch. Last year's officers of St. Luke's EpUcopal church were re-elected on Monday, when 'the polls were open at the rectory. The vestrymen chosen were: John Jermyn, A. D. Holland, J, II. Bessell, George L. Dickson, J. M. Everhart, Samuel nines, F. P. Price, W. T. Smith, Dr. B. H. Throop, Major Everett Warren, Theodore G. Wolf. At the organization later In the day the rector, Rev. Rogers Israel, named Mr. Jermyn as rector's warden, and A. D. Holland was elected church warden; Theodore G. Wolf, secretary, and J. H. Bessell, treasurer. Well known Carbondale men wero on Easter Monday night elected officers of Trinity Episcopal church of that city as follows: C. R. Manvllle, C. E. Ret tew, T. W. Parry, W. R. Morss, E. C, Harnden, J. II. Vandermark, II, O. Watrous, N. L. Moon. It Is quite prolrablo that the recent Prohibition church reform conference In this city will result In the establish ment here of a permanent Prohibition church congregation. Rev. Lhi Bird, of Auburn, N. Y., Is the man sug gested as pastor. He and several fel low reformers, Including J. C. Hogan, of Forest City; W. H. Guy, of Cleve land; J. W. Wells, of Chicago, nnd others have for several days been ad dressing meetings In and about the city with tho hope of winning their hearers over to the belief that the pres ent temperance unions and churches aro too apathetic to cope with tho li quor traffic. About $150 has been pledged for the establishment of the new church. Rev. J. A. Pitch, tho missionary to China, and who has been frequently heard lr Scranton recently, Is sup ported In his work by the First Pres byterlun church, of Carbondale, Ho Is In this country on account of his health, but will return soon to China. He and Mrs. Fitch were on Tuesday evening tendered a reception at the manse of tho Carbondale Presbyterian church, by the pastor, Ilev. Charles Lee, and Mrs. Lee. RELIQIOUS NEWS NOTES. Rev. Dr. Joseph K. Dixon lectured In the Dalton Baptist church Tues day evening on "The Great Monu ments of tho World." Rev. J. W, Randolph, of St. Peter's Lutheran church, left yesterday on a PAINE S CELERY COMPOUNB Best Spring Remedy in the World It Makes People Well, Thero Is ono true specific for diseases arising from a debilitated nervous syMcm, nnd that Is Pnlno'H celery compound, so generally prescribed by l'hysli'lnns. It Is probably tho most remarkable remedy that the scientific research of tills country has produced. 1'rof. Edward E. Phelps, M. P., LL. D., of Dartmouth college first prescribed what Is now known tho world over as l'ulno's celery compound, a positive cure for dyspepsia, biliousness, liver complaint, neuralgia, rheumatism, all nervous diseases and kidney troubles. Tor the latter Paluo's celery compound has succeeded again and ugaln where everything else bus failed. trip to Europe. A farewell reception was tendered him Thursday night. Tin. twenty-fifth nnnlversary of Rev. Dr. R. S. Jones as pastor of the Welsh Congregational church was celebrated Wednesday afternoon and evening. The choir boys of St. Luke's Epis copal church were given a supper Thursday evening by Misses Bissoll and Mott In tho parish rooms on Wash ington avenue. The final and necessary acceptance of tho resignation of Rev. Thomas Bell as pastor of Plymouth Congregational church took place at a meeting of the congregation Monday evening. Rt. Rev. N. S. Rullson, bishop of the central Pennsylvania diocese of tho Protestant Episcopal church, will to morrow administer tho rites of con firmation to a large class in St. Luke's Episcopal church. The Methodist Ministerial associa tion, of Scranton and vicinity, will iiold their next session Monday, April 20, at 10 a. m. in Elm Park church. Tho Rev. J. B. Santee will read a pa per on "Pastoral Visiting." An "Initial" supper and reception was given for Rev. J. B. Sweet and family Thursday evening In the lec ture room of Simpson Methodist church by ladles whose names begin with any of the letters from L to R Inclusive. The Luther league of the Northeast ern Pennsylvania district will assem ble in semi-annual convention In Wllkes-Barre Tuesday, April 27. The convention opens at 10 a.m. in Christ Lutheran church, Rev. II. P. Senker, pastor. The Rev. A. A. Magnusson, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church, con ducted a Swedish service In St. Mark's Lutheran church last night. The holy communion was administered in the Swedish language. There was a large attendance. The Rev. P. P. Zlzelman will ad minister the rite of confirmation to lburteen catechumens on Sunday morning In ZIon Lutheran church. Tho Woman's guild of St. Mark's Lutheran church will give a plain sup per at tho home of Mrs. Milton Houtz, 1510 Jackson street, on Friday evening, May 7. The fifth anniversary of the conver sion of 'William Prynn by the Rescue mission was celebrated at a special service for converts and their families at the mission rooms on Franklin ave nue Tuesday evening. Prynn is now the janitor of the Coal Exchange building. He led the service last night. Rev. G. L. Aldrlch made the closing address. After the meeting refresh ments were served by Superintendent and Mrs. Sanborn. The field and staff, and resident companies of the Thirteenth regiment, will attend divine services at the Penn Avenue Baptist church tomorrow even ing, when services will be held in com memoration of the dedication of Gen eral Grant's tomb at Riverside Park, N. Y., which occurs on Tuesday, and which the regiment will attend. Dr. Dixon will preach tomorrow evening upon "The Hero of Appomattox," and the services will be full of Inspiration and patriotism. TOMORROWS SERVICES. Graco Lutheran church, corner Madl3on avenuo and Mulberry street, Rev. Foster U. Gift, pastor Preaching by tho pastor at 10:30 a. m. and at 7:30 p. m.; Sabbath school at 9:30 a. m. and Y. P. S. C. E. at 0:30 p. m. First Church of Christ (Scientist), No. 519 Adams avenuo Service at 10:30 a. m. Testimonial meeting Friday evening at 8 o'clock. All welcome; seats free. Free Methodists, Beers' hall, Main ave nue and Lafayetto street, Rev. John Cavanaugh, pastor Preaching at 3 p. m. All welcome. Elm Park church Prayer and pralso service at 9:30; preaching at 10:30 a. m and 7:30 p. m. by the pastor, C. M. Gltlln, D. D. Sunday school at 2 and Epworth League at 0:30 p. m. Green Ridge Presbyterian church Usual services at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sermon ly Rev, Isauo J. Lansing, D. D., of Boston, Morning theme: "Gratitude Necessary to Answered Prayer." Even ing theme, "The Heavens Declaro tho Glory of Gcd.'' Blblo school at 12 o'clock. Meeting of tho Endeavor society ut 0:30 p. m. All Souls' Unlvcrsallst church, Rev. F, . . . .. , . - -. -.uina,.,,; .,ujeel, "Why the Doctrluo of Endless I'unUh ment Must Go;" evening subject "Bhud dlsm and Christianity." Shlloh Baptist church, 529'3 Linden street, has set apart Sunday as a grand rally day of the church. All are cordially Invited to come and help them. Services 10.30 a. m., preaching by Rev, J. Russell, pastor, subject, "Counterfeit Life;" 2 p. tn., Sunday school; 7,30 p. in., preaching, subject, "Prayer." First Baptist church, Scranton street, Rev. 8, F. Mathews, puetor Prayer meet ing at 10 a. m., led by C. P. Ashelman. Theme for Sabbath morning, "Tongue and Lips," Ps. 34:14; theme for Sabbath evening, "Love's Noblest WUh." 3d E. John Sd, The evening service will be preceded: by a eong and pralso service, Bible sctool 2 p. m., Dr. Beddoe, super intendent. Industrial school and mission band for children will meet Saturday 2:30 p. m., Miss Anno Morgan, superintend ent. Young people's prayer meeting 0:30 p. m led by pastor. All aro cordially in vited. Jackson Street Baptist church. Rev. Thomas Do Gruchy, pastor Preaching at 10:30 a, m. by the pastor; topic, "Mary at tho Tomb." Baptism immediately after tho morning service. At 2 p. m., Bible school. Evening service at 7 prompt. By request tho Easter service will bo re peated, as last Sabbath evening, assist ed by William H. Stanton, cometlst, nnd William Allen, violinist. An opportun ity Is given to hear our Suntiny school sing music which was highly appreciated by thoso who heard It. Tho doors will be opened at 0:13. Children must bo ac companied by their parents. A silver offering will be taken. You nro welcomo to all tho privileges our church can afford. Providence Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. William Edgar, pastor Tho usual services will bo held. Tho pastor will preach. Morning subject; "Church Prosperity, and How to Ensure It;" even ing subject, "Solomon's Conception ot Life." Sunday Fchool at 2 p. m.; Epworth Leaguo at 0:43 p. m., led by . u. Aim strong. All are welcome. Washburn Street Presbyterlnn church Rev. John P. Moffat, pastor. Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.: Blblo school at 12 m.; Junior Christian Endeavor nt 3.30 p. m.; Senior Christian Endeavor at 0.30 p. m. The pastor will exchange with Rev. C. E. Robinson. D. D of tho Second Pres byterian church in tho morning. In tho afternoon the pastor will preach to the Junior Christian Endeavorers nnd nlso at tho evening church service. All welcome nt all of these services. Sumner Avenue Presnytcrlan church Rev. L. R. Foster, pastor-elect, will preach In tho morning at Taylor and In the evening nt tho Sumner Avenue church. Second Presbyterian church Rev. Chas. E. Robinson, D. D., pastor. Services 10.30 a. in. und 7.30 p. in. The pastor will exchange In tho morning with the Rev. Mr. Moffat, pastor of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church. In the even ing tho pastor will preach on "Tho Things to Come." All seats free at night. All wecomo at nn services. St. Paul Lutheran church. Short ave nue, Park Place Rev. John Kownlu. Services 7.30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2.30 p. m. All cordially Invited. Green Rldgo Baptist church Rev. W. J. Ford, pastor. Services at 10.30 a. in. and 7.30 p. in. Subject In tho morning, "Saved by Hope;" In tho evening, "Bless ings Delayed." Praise scrvico before tho evening sermon. First Presbyterian church, Washington avenuo Preaching morning and evening by tho Rev. N. G. Pnritc, D. D. Penn Avenuo Baptist church Rev. Jo seph K. Dixon, D. D., pastor. Services ut 10.30 and 7.30 o'clock. Rev. F. B. Will iams will preach In tho morning: theme. "Christ In Glory." In tho evening tho Held, stnff and non-commlssloned staff nnd resident companies of tho Thirteenth regiment will, by Invitation, attend In a body, when services will bo hold In com memoration of tho dedication of General Grant's tomb at Riverside Park, N. Y. Dr. Dixon will deliver a patriotic address upon "Tho Hero of Appomattox." Tho entlro service will bo full of inspiration. Blblo school at 2 o'clock. Young people's meeting nt 0.30. You will bo cordially welcomed at all tho services. Seventh Day Adventlsts D. D. Evan's' hall, corner of South Main nvenuo and Hampton streot. At 7.30 Sunday evening tho subject will be: "Is Sunday tho Mark of the Beast of Revelations, xlil?" All welcome. Presbyterian chapel, corner Adams avenuo and New York streot Prof. W. A. Plumley will preach at 10.30 In tho morn ing. Rev. Fred Williams, tho evangelist, will occupy tho pulpit In tho evening. Holy Trinity Lutheran church, Adams avenuo nnd Mulberry street Services at 10.30 and 7.30 o'clock, conducted by tho Rev. George C. Loos, of Philadelphia. Seats free and tho public cordially wel comed, ounany scnool at 12 m. Calvary Reformed church, corner Gib son street and Monroe nvenue Rev. Geo. W. Welsh, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m., subject, "Moses;" 11.43, Sunday school; 5.15, Junior Christian Endeavor; 0.30, Senior Christian Endeavor; 7.30. evening service, subject, "Tho Resurrection; What It Means." Seats free. Graco Reformed Episcopal church, Wy oming avenue, below Mulberry street Dlvino worship, 10.30 n. m. and 7.30 p. m. ; prenchlng by tho pastor at both services: morning, "Like Christ," I John, il, B; evening, "Tho River and Tree of Life." Revelations, xxll, 1-3; Sabbath school, 12 m.; Young Peoplo's Society of Christian Endeavor, 0.30 p. m, Seats all freo at all services. Strangers nlways welcome. The pastor conducts a union Blblo class for tho study of tho lesson on Thursday evening at 7.15 o'clock. AH welcome. Bring your Bibles. St. David's Church Corner Jackson street and Bromley avenue. Rov. M. 11. Mill, rector. Sunday after Easter. 10.30 a .tn morning prayor and sermon; 3 p. in., condrmatlon. No evening service. Friday, 7.43 p. m., evening prayer and ad dress. All persons welcomo at all ser vices. St. Mark's Lutheran Church Four teenth and Washburn streets. Rov. A. L. Ramer, Ph, D pastor, tjuaslmodogonltl Sunday. Services, 10.30 n. m. and 7.Sti p. m, Morning subject, "Tho Victory That Overcometh tho World;" evening, "Tho Price of Our Rcdtmptlon," St. Peter's Lutheran Church-Rev. J. V. Randolph, pastor. Supply, Rev. G, M, Scheldy, Services, 10.30 a. m.: Bunduy sohool, 3 .p. m. Quaslmodogenltl Sunday. Christ Lutheran Church Rev. II. LIjso, pastor. Quaslmodogenltl Sunday. Ser vices, 10.30 a. m, and 7.30 p. m.j Sunday schdol, 2 p. tn, Zlon's Lutheran Church Rev. P. P. IE 124-126 Wyoming Ave. SPECIAL VALUES SILKS. 23 pieces Molro Vtlour silks. thl9 is the latest stylo fabric In tho market; prices range from !Sc. to ,y2.oi a Yard Spcclnl sale of 13 pieces black hrocadeil silk, S3c. grade wo aro olferlng same nt M)c. a Yard DRESS GOODS. 10 pieces black all-wool serge, 50 Inches wide, regular C9c. grade, A(Sn Our Prlco , IVw 15 pieces black ilgurcd mohair. Just tho thing for skirt, 59c. lCf grade. Our Prlco ' 75 pieces wool spring dress goods, our 75;. and I5e. grade. Our 4 c Prlco tuu 10 pieces fancy weave spring dress A Qn goods, real value C9c. Our Prlco V LADIES' SUITS. 23 ladles' tallor-mado suits closed reefer coats, tan, navy und Q QO bluck, worth $0.00. Our Price.. vpOidO 35 ladlti' tnllor-nui.de suits eaton nnd closed reefer coats, navy, black and mixed cheviot, braid &A QO trimmed, worth $7.00. Our Price (Jit, 00 LADIES' CAPES. 40 ladles' and children's cloth tapes, braid trimmed, worth (M OR J2.00. Our Price $it&J 75 ludles' cloth cupes, single und double, braid and button 70r trimmed, worth $1.50. Our Prlco -" LADIES' JACKETS. 50 ladles' tallor-mado jackets, navy, black nnd mixed cheviots ( Q QO worth $I.U0. Our Price $iUU 75 misses' und children's reefers, empires, rallor collars, braid trimmed, sizes 2 to 12, worth QRr 1.50. Our Price yow MILLINERY. Our policy in this department may be summed up as follows: Reproductions of the Finest Novelties in Trimmed Hillinery At .S1.9S, S2.9S, S3.DS .Select your own material, anil that together with a nominal charge for trimming, will give you a hat equal in every respect to one tint could cost you twice the money elsewhere. No fancy prices here. LEBECK&CORIN Zizelmann, pastor. Quaslmodogenltl Sun. day. Services, 10.30 a. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m. Tho tile ot continuation will bo administered to fourteen catechumens. TRIBUTES IN VERSE. Pnid to tho Rev. It. S. Jones on Ills Twenty-Till h Anniversary. These lines, written by "Morfudd," were dedicated by the author to Rev. It. S. Jones, of Providence, who Wed nesday evening celebrated tho twenty. Ilfth anniversary of his pastorate at thnt place: How shall I sing to thee, my friend, Upon this gient occasion; Shall I be sad, or joyful be, To mo It Is a Question. It Is Just llvo nnd twenty years Sinco thou didst tako thev statloi As shepherd of a llttlo flock And thus this celebration. Methlnks I see of thnt llttlo flock Some old familiar' faces, Stepping nsldo so gracefully, Whllo others tako their places. Some havo returned to film who gave; Others have departed , To make their homes In distant lands Slnco thou with them hast started. Thoso who remain have faithful been. Thy Joy nnd sorrow sharing; Whllo thou for precious souls did strive. They helped thco In preparing, Tho frost of many winter dnys v Upon they head havo rested; And trials sore of various kinds Thy faithfulness havo tested. Hut now tho closing years hnvo come, Tho race nlmost comploted; The promlso Is a crown of life. And Satan's work defeated. The following poem, the composition of Oeorge W. Ilowen, was read by tho author at the anniversary exercises; Tls sweet to think of days gouo by, wnen youth nr.ii pride, their beauty bore, Lo! many a tear bedims the eye, When friendship scans tho distant shore, Beloved Sir! tho years havo flown; A fruitful few, nnd lleelng past, Unequnled; nnd each boro a oivn,v Adorn tho valleys of tho pa&t, "Flvo and Twenty," Oh, how long When mirrored on tho face of tlmo; How short? A soulful, soothing song When tilled with God-llko deeds, subllmo. Such aro Thine a summer fair, Hedecked with roses, pure nnd true; Which fills Life's verdant, evening air, With Love's eternal, fadeless hue. Oh! tho friends thnt stood beside thee, Twenty-five long years ngo, Some are present here to greot thec Somo dear ones are laying low. Tho denthlesH ties, uncovered, golden; Which, now, bind them all to thee; Oh! how btrong! Yea, still unbroken; Kmblems of llternlty. Golden sermons! Oh, how sweetly. Prom thy lips Clod's procopts fall; Like tho pearly dow, that nightly Palls to blest-, and blessing all. Thy church; tho congregation dear In sweet communion, nobly stand; Increasing, with each passing year, Upheld, by thy God-helping hand. Oft, whon tribulations drear, O'er Life's pathway, scattering, fell; Thou dld'st soothe euch sigh, ouch tear; And of Christ, tho Savior, tell; How Ho boro tho crot.s, tho scourglnsrj How, on sunlees Calvary, Ho hung, tho sacrifice, our ansom; Lying for humanity. Tonight wo moot, with one accord, To greet our pastor dear, And wishing, hope, that tho dear Lord Will keep him with us here, Mny God, who guides him on through llfBj Again His blessings pour On him and his beloved wlfo, Whllo jaserlng on this shoroj ' v i.c