V THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1, 1895. "My Fig Cake is" "splendid; in fact," says a young housekeeper, '.'it is almost too good. It seems as though I were making cake all the time for donations or church fairs or some committee. I tell them if they will follt w the recipe in your cook book and use Cleveland's Baking Powder they can make cake just as nice as mine. I am sure I never made such cake before. Thanks both to Cleveland's baking powder and the cook book." The recipe book is sent free on receipt of ctamp and address. CLiVElAND Baking Powder Co.. Si & 83 Fulton St., N. Y. Norrman & Moore FIRE INSURANCE, 120 Wyoming Ave. THE SUBURBAN Arc and incnn- de-K ent Light in nearly nil parti of (he city. OFFICE : Commonwealth Building. Cur Incandescent System Is absolutely sata ALL THE LATEST Improvctneuts used in doing The Wide Renowned Laundry work of THE -:- LACKAWANNA 08 Penn Ave. A. B WARM AN. CARPETS Yon Don't Like to Lay Them, Do You! LET US DO IT It will not cost much. It will bo done right. WILLIAMS &McANULTY 127 WYOMING AVENUE. $5 REWARD! So many complaints of irregular delivery have reached us, which we have traced to stolen papers, that we now offer $5 reward for information that will lead to the conviction of any person caught stealing The Tribune front the doorsteps of regular subscribers. ' CITY NOTES. i ' A new trial was refused In court yester day In tho trespass cose of M. M. Balrd against Walter U. Curtis. The year ISM wound up in good shape at the police court, no prisoners being present and no court being held. Miss Dunbar will address a public meet ing at the Second Presbyterian church to morrow evening on missionary work. Judge It. W. Archbald and T. J. Mat thews, Jury commissioner, yesterday took tho oath of ofllce before Frothonotaiy Pryor. The floral decorations of the Bachelors" ball will remain in the Frothlngham dur ing this afternoon's and evening's per formances. , Th regular meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union will be held at their rooms on Spruce street this after noon at 3.30 o'clock. In the case of William H. Davenport gainst Charles E. Patterson, an opinion was filed In court yesterday, discharging rule to opes judgment. The Woman's Christian Temperance union will Void a members' social at their rooms, Ju3 Spruce street, this aftor noon from 2 until 4 o'clock. A marriage lleense was granted yestor day by the clerk of the courts to Andrew Becktuir, of Dunmore, and Ida May Teal of Sterling, Wayne county. Fellppo Gloso, wbo on Saturday was sentenced to three ears In the Kastern penitentiary, was yesterday taken to that Institution by Sheriff Bahey. There will be a rehearsal of th "Chimes of Normandy" this evening at 8 nUnnlf In l . . 1.' I. .. 11 . . . . - """" " " er aiene & Bee- ley s music store, Wyoming avenue. The regular New Year meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian church this morning from i to 10 o'clock. Dr. McLeod will preside. All are invited. The Woman's Christian Temperance union, of Oreen Ridge, will meet today nt 2.80 p. m. at 615 Oreen Rldire Btnt ah rs welcome. A New Year's grottlng to ill. v The funeral of the late W. W. win ton will be hold at the family 'resi dence, corner of Market street and Church venue, at 1.S0 p. m. on Thursday. Inter ment private. The loges remaining unsold far t), , New York Philharmonic concert at the Frothlngham were yesterday taken by Colonel E. H. Ripple, James Archbald and js. a. Btuiweii. In the list of contributors to the sunnort of the Florence mission published In yes- teruay s i riounu me nume of F. B. Paull, wnu gave a iwemy-pounu turkey, was, through an error, omitted. The officers of the Elmhurst Boulevard company have kindly decided to allow all who desire to do so to speed over the boulevard today free of charge. As the Sleighing on It la partlculary good many wilt no doubt today avail themselves of the ouDortunlty the generosity of the com pany affords. 1r. Taryuwt Pnn0ttl hflM tlAn Itrant- eii a divorce from William H. Peppard. and lived toRcther until Nov. 4, 1882, when fepparu ciosertea ms wue. rrk& lllnnnl.il Dnnn.aHr.n rif.llnunOA Will tu. munntui fi third rpnriinar at an ad journed meeting of common council to morrow night, and win oe preeemeu 10 me select Drancn inuruuy bvchhib. a a ti,iu is a Inirnl hnllrinv the Delaware. Lackawanna and Western company will not pay any of Its employes. Tomorrow they will dlsburao December wages at the Archbald, Continental nnd Hyde Park mines. f-tt QflFAnfn fltontnn. who Rued the noiownFA nml Unrlann C&nal comoanv for 125,000 damages for Injuries sustained while leaving the station of that company at Jermyn on Aug. 11, lfOO, yesterday with drew the suit. Tufnl. VVf.aaar nf RnAflnff Brook tOWn- .kin anmiii.1 nf Hlmhurst. and Jam'es O'boyle, of Clifton township, tax collectors, yesterday settled their dupli cates for me year urn wun me couiuy commissioners. Tlia .r.n,la In Ilia irptlMful Htnre of 3. Cohen, at Uarbertown, were sold yeater duy by Deputy Shoriff CSrlswold to sat isfy Judgments amounting to $1,263.63 held by H. and R. Cohen. The gtoek was pur- cnaseu Dy is. onen 101- iav. n,uirira T. Vnat vautanlllV tiPtfnn All fiC- Mnn uitultiut r'liarW Plllir.-h tt rintprmlnfl the ownership of certain household goods claimed oy air. yosi, wmen on -ov. o were levied on by Mr. Churcn as mo property of E. J. Longshore. Mrs. Alice A. Khrgood yesterday re piled to the allegation made by her hus K,.n,i n..nr n r;iirfrMnii in tiia suit for divorce. Kho asks the court to compel her husband to provide lor ner nuppun and furnish money for counsel fees. The members of tho Ponn Avenue rtup tist church of this city yesterday peti tioned the court to amend the title 111 Its charter. It reads the Baptist church of a,,rn,it,.n nnH It In desired to have tt read the Penn Avenue Baptist church, of Seranton. Tho rule to set aside service of summons in the ease of Thomus P. O'Malley against tho Wllkes-Barre and Seranton Kailway company was yesterday discharged by the court. This decision rules all of the trespass cases agulnst the company In which objection was made to the service of summons. Last week's report of the board of health shows a marked decrease of new cases and deaths from contagious dis eases. There was one new case of typhoid fever, four new cases and three deaths from Bcarlet fever, two new cases of diph theria and one death from consumption, n tntiii nf uvAn Turn- (nira. and four deaths; twenty-elgiit deaths resulted from all causes. The following ofikers for the New Year have been elected by Division id, Anciem Order of Hlbernluns, of Green Ridge: m .-ti,. T.Wiriiunn nf 1374 Penn avenuo. president: Peter D. Mahon, of 1310 My lert avenue, vice president; Patrick Me lody, or 13611 Washington avenue, record ing secretary; Thomas Gaughan, of Madl BM ouamin flnnnplul Hccretarv. and M. J. McDonnell, of 1340 Washington avenue, treasurer. HE NEVER CAME BACK. L. C. Edwards Works tho City For Two Days and Then Leaves. A very clever swindler came to town last week ami registered at the Vv yorn ing House under the name of E. C. Ed wards. He stopped Thursday and Fri day at the hotel and represented him self as an Insurance man. He went t the office of Monies & Jackson, insur ance agents, and durinfr Mr. Juckson's absence he made himself at home by using the latter'a desk. Further he went to the Seranton Business college and engaged the ser vices of a young lady as stenographer and typewriter. But before that he rented a Kernlngton machine from Man ager Snyder, of the Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict company, at 421 Lackawan na avenue. When he took the ma chine he agreed to pay for It on Satur day and told the agent to call around to his olllce. He gave the address of the office of Monies & Jackson and there fore deceived the typewriter folks Into letitliiKihlm have the machine. On Saturday when tha agent went to collect his pay Edwards was not to be seen and the agent waited around for more than two hours. He saw what ap peared to be the typewriter on the stand and when he went to look at It and liCted the cover, he found the ma chine gone. On Investigation he dis covered that the fellow was a fraud and had no standing whatever. It was use less to follow him up as he had skipped the town. Inquiry at the Wyoming House revealed the fact that an unpaid board hill was loft behind, and at the oftlce of Monies & Jackson, an $18 mack intosh, belonging to Mr. Jackson, was missing. The police were notified and have been given a description of Edwards. He Is about medium build, of dark com plexion, and wears a dark heavy mous tache. His features are round and he has a well shaped head. He speaks fluently and has very attractive man ners. The machine has been described and any attempt to sell or dispose of It may lead as a clue to his arrest. MRS. V ATKINS BURIED. Friends Pay the Last Tribute of Kospoct to une vt nose Ufa rnbapplly Ended, Mrs. Thomas J. Watklns, of 2806 North Main avenue, whose untimniv death was reported fully In yesterday's Tribune, was luld at rest In Forest Hill cemetery at 2 o'clock yesterday afte noon. Burial services were held at tho IntA home of the deceased by Rev. George E. Guild, of the Providence Presbyterian church, and by Rev. D. M. Kinter, the North End Christian church. of f Hcopcn Wednesday Night. Remember the night school of Wood' liiislncss College. Professor Caton, of Cleveland; Professor Crumb, of Buffalo Professor Martin, of Bridgeport: Pro' ressor cowman, or Washington, all say the largest and mont successful night school in the united Htates. wood s Col lege of Business and Shorthand. Arrests Will Bo Made. A few citizens have dalayed carrying out their duties In cleaning the sidewalks In front of their premises to such a length mat unlet nimpson win rouuy cause, war rants to be Issued for their arrests. The chief is nono too soon, as some sldu walks are ubBolutcly dangerous. PUIsbtiry's Flour Mills have a capacity ox ai, dw unrrvia uujr. Magnesia and Magnabestos Sectional Coverings. Orders for breakers, housos and steam plants generally, solicited. O. F. REYNOLDS, Successor to Macan & Co. J. S, REYNOLDS, Manager, ' 321 Center street Thn;e 1 There's 1 . No Better 'Queer. S' Dnnnln for the i.-vyjsivj Little Ones i i All parts on sale now at The 1 ribunE business office. ELABORATE SOCIAL EVENT Bachelors'. Ball, at tbe Frothinghuin a Decided Success. CITY'S KX0KX PEOPLE Witnessed tbe Spirited Scene or Danced I'ntll the Early Hours of This Morning-Most Extensive Ball Ever Given in Seranton. Probably the most elaborate ball ever given In Seranton was that of the Bachelors In the Frothlngham theatre last night. In numbers, perfection and financial outlay the event may not be surpassed In several years unless the Bachelors conclude to continue the ex tensive function bo auspiciously begun. At 8 o'clock the guests began to ar rive, and a half hour later was begun the first number of twenty-four dances which lasted well into several hours of the new year. Possibly three hundred persons composed the dancers and spectators, a representative gathering of the best known society folk from all sections of the city. The attendance was quite evenly balanced as to sex and age, and the bull Is said to have been attended by an evener number or young and old than at any previous affair of Its kind In Seranton. No sympathy is due the few who couldn't or didn't participate in ths terpslchorean pleasure of the evenlne; because to them was accorded the de lightful privilege of viewing a scene of kaleidoscopic and live beauty. The many new and handsome gowns nt tested the fact that the ball had been anticipated for a long period, and the observlnir woman who took the oppor tunlty of "getting Ideas" certainly did not find time hanging heavy on her hands. flow tho Interior Looked. The space allotted for dancing ex tended from the hall at the rear of the stage to the railing around the edge of the orchestra circle. In building the theater a plan of construction was fol lowed which permits of the main audi torlum, or orchestra, being lowered Into the cellar by means of Jack screws. This was done to make possible the lay Ing of the dancing floor, which was used for the first time last night. The 1,600 square feet of floor space was cov ered with one large piece of heavy crash, cut and laid by S. J. Fuhrman & Co., of this city. To give an Idea of th. extent of the dancing floor may be noted the fact that If the square feet of the Wyoming House dining room were laid on the stage the latter would only be three-fourths covered. The dancing space in the auditorium contained double as many square feet as that of the stage. The stringers of running pine and potted palms and ferns used In decorating were furnished and arranged by Florist Clark. Nearly a score of running pine ropes were Btrung from the .proscenium and celling and twined about the balcony pillars and railings. Pulms and ferns were ar ranged in the boxes and niches about the floor and In a wood scene set with the theater scenery on the west side of the stage. The foyer of the theater and ofllce was furnished with handsome rugs and furniture supplied from the exquisite furniture used on the Frothlngham stage, and this portion of the house was used during the evening as a promen ade and parlor and a delightful place to sip cooling lemonade during the In termissions. Reception of Guests. Guests were received in front of the boxes on the Penn avenue side of the auditorium by the following patron esses: Mrs. James Archbald. Mrs. R W. Archbald, Mrs. H. J. Anderson Mrs. Henry Berlin, Jr., Mrs. H. M. Boles, Mrs. W. T. Smith, Mrs. James P. Dick son, Mrs. A. M. Decker and Mrs. E. N, WMllard. It was after formal greetings had been exchanged and when music, dancers and spectators seemed to be in full sympathy that the scene was best observed in its complete beauty, The hundreds of electric and gas lights, the freshness of green floral trimmings and plants, the natural mirth of the dancers, the handsome gowns, the hum and laughter of conversation, all were blended by melodious music and furu lshed a picture which will be romem bered In the hlBtory of the Bnchelors. The upper boxes on the west and east side of the theatre were occupied re spectively by Buuer's orchestra and bund, which furnished music without Intermission from the hour the ball opened until it closed. The orchestra played for twenty-four dance numbers, and during the Intervals two-step music was furnished by the band. Fifteen musicians comprised each body, but their united efforts were unequal to suppress the fact that the Seranton girl or matron loves dancing and lots of It and that the Seranton beau Is perfectly willing to guide her through any amount of delightful mazes. All the band Intermissions of spirited two-step dance music Inveigled large numbers upon the floor. Was a Commendable Feature. A feature which contributed largely to the success and pleasure of the eve nlng was the catering. Last week's New York papers contutned mention of Carl Berger, who has recently made himself prominent through his artistic and excellent providing at several swell social events. His success Is explained In the exquisite Bervlce he rendered last night. Mr. Berger came to Scran. ton yesterday with a chef, assistant chefs, and a dozen waiters and a sub. stantlal financial guarantee to provide the Bachelors' ball menu. The supper was prepared on the upper floor of the theatre and was served from an elaborately arranged table In the room over the lobby and In the balcony from 11 o'clock until the ball was ended, Bronze candelabra and candlesticks. shaded, bronze standards and a fine display of silver banquet service and cblnaware, Intermingled with Jack roses and carnations, were arranged with delicate taste upon the long table over the lobby. The supper was served run. nlng and from the following menu: Consomme In Cups. Fried Oysters. Oysters a la Maryland. Sweetbread Patties. Chicken Croquettes with French Peas Lobster Salad. Chicken Salad. Boned Turkey. Bread Rolls. Chicken, Ham and Tongue Sandwiches. Fancy Ices and Bisque Glaces. Merrlncues, Favors, Cakes. Confectionery, Fruits. s .,' Cafe Glace. 1 Lemonade and Coffee. Names of the Guests. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Vandllng, Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Shaffer, George O, Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Wlllard Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. A., D. Holland, Thomas Moore, W, J. Hamilton, Miss Eva Kays, E. B. Frank lin, Mr. and Mrs. W. 1. Finch, Miss Finch, Lymer Smith, Carbondale; H. D. Merrltt, Mrs. R. J. Bennell, Miss Bi-ssle Sherer, T. C. Tra.sk Mr. nnd Mrs. W. T. Smith, E. II. Connell, Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Sander son, Miss Mabel Stebblns, Miss Jean Lind say, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Jermyn, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lans ing, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wade, Miss Har rington, D. R, Halght, Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Connell, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Hand. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Price, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Reynolds. Harry W. Boles, J. W. Chit tenden, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Connell, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Connell, Miss Ball, Hones dale; C. T. Bentley, Honesdale; Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Ware, Miss Mabel Dlckerson, Brooklyn, N. Y.; E. E. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spencer, Miss Bradley, Miss Belln, T. C. Clark, Paul Belin. John H. Blackwood, H. G. Dunham, Mrs. J. W. Peck, MIsb Worrall, Mlsa Chnpln, New York: Norman Parke. W. L. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Parke, Mr. Worrall, Dr. J. L. Wentz, F. B. Whitney. Honesdale; Miss Durland, Honesdale; Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Marple, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kem mcrer, Miss Anita Bell, E. S. Moffat, Seranton Wolf, T. F. Archbald, . T. S. Thompson, Honesdale; R. C. Haldeman, Harrlsburg; T. C. Jones, Miss Louise Bey bolt, George Weston, Honesdale: Miss Rose, Honesdale: Misses Stanton, Hones dale; T. S. Fuller, B. E. Watson, Claude Walker, Dr. and Airs. C. L. Frey, Robert L. Frey, Miss Flora Matthews, Miss Clara Reynolds, Mrs. S. U. Hayes, O. 8. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Williams. Miss Will lams, Miss Eleanor Anderson, Miss Chase, G. O. Sheldon. Carl Welles, G. B. David son, Miss Davidson, James Archbald, Jr., George Cooir, Miss Seybolt, Miss Ro malne Seybolt, Miss Evelyn Gllmore, E. A. Gllmore, Miss Amy Gerecke, Clarence B. Sturges, Mr. Boyer, Miss Dule, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Catlln. Mr. and Mrs. Mott Barnard, Ralph Hull, Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Kingsbury, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Brooks, F. R. Drake. Easton; H. F. Houser. .Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Weston, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Jermyn, Mr. and Mrs. James Archbaia, S. M. Smith, Miss Richardson, Miss Ululr, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Simpson, Misses Updegrnff, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Belln, Miss lienn. Henry Belln, Jr., Miss Broadwell, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hallstead, Judge and Mrs. It. W. Archbald, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dickson, Mr. and Mrs. 4. M. Hallstead, Mis Carrie Harding, Mr. and Mrs. A. Frothlngham, Miss Frothlngham, Mr. and Mis. T. E. Jones, Miss Stebblns, Ithaca; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Rose, Mr. and Mrs. A, G. Gllmore, Miss Gllmore, Charles S. Williams. Miss Phelps, Miss Pratt, Charles Gearhart, Mr. Thompson, New- York; Miss Archbald, Miss Augustu Arch bald, Miss Catharine Nettleton, Edward Nettleton, Miss Nettleton, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kem merer, Miss Clara Scott, Mlsa May Tor- ley. R. M. Seranton, Dr. T. u. Murray, Miss Simpson, John UrooKs, n;. J. L,ynue, Dr. and Airs. N. Y. Leet. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Watklns. Mr. Harmond. M. B. Fuller, Erniv; Hyle, F. C. Whltmorc, Mr. and Mrs. C, P. Davidson, P. S. Page, Mr. ana Mrs. J. T. HIJon. Miss Hunt, Mr. Ritchie, Miss Thompson, C. M. Learned, v niter Dann, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Piatt, Miss Skin ner. Mrs. House. Miss Ayres. J. r . Torrcy, 1r.. Miss Stunton. Mr. and Mrs. Ij. u Labar, Sir. and Mrs. Dr. rarae, air. McMullen, R. P. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Connell, L. B. Fuller, John M. Har ris. Miss Harding, Mr. McVoy, Miss Jer myn, Miss Mott, Percy Mott, w. A. f ul ler, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Barker. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hosle. Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Rob ertson. W. Torrey, Miss Mury A. Welles, Miss Peck, Miss Parke, Miss Davidson, L. Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Wlllard, Charles Orchard, Mrs. J. P. Runyan, F. M. Koons, F. C. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Jermyn. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Jermyn, F. P. Fuller, Miss Gould, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. St urges, George Sturges, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Von Storch, Miss Pennypacker, Miss Mabel Stebblns, Miss Gearhart, R. 8. Norman, J. M. Boles, Mr. and Mrs. John Jermyn, A. E. Hunt, Jr., Miss Anna Rob inson, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Dlmmlck, Miss Dlmmlck, :Charles Post, Mr. Gillespie, Miss Jessie Coursen. Miss Williams. A l ew of the Exquisite Gowns. Some of the gowns were as follows: Mrs. E. N. Wlllard Black satin, lace trimmed. Mrs. James Archbald White silk, black chiffon trimmings. .Mrs. R. W. Archbald White silk and chiffon. Mrs. II. M. Boies-Yellow silk, chiffon trimmings. Mrs. Henry Belln Blue and mauvo silk gown with passementerie trimmings. Mrs. Henry Anderson White tlgured satin, lace trimmings. Mrs. Weston Imported French gown of green and tan striped silk, pink trimmed. Mrs. Charles Parke Black satin, yel low and black pleating. Mrs. N. G. Robertson Lemon silk, white lnce trimmed. Mrs. E. L. Fuller Rose satin, neck trimmings of black, white lace. Miss Bell, of Kentucky Pink silk nnd chiffon. Miss Knox, of New York Blue satin and white chiffon, violets. Mrs. H. P. Simpson Blue and Bilver silk, pluln blue chiffon and white lace trimmings. Mrs. Ed Jermyn Pink chiffon, red vel vet trimmed. Miss Sue Jermyn White silk moire skirt, green waist and green velvet bos covered with white chiffon. Miss Alice Belln French gown, cream satin, charmingly trimmed. Miss Archbald White silk and chiffon With blue velvet trimmings. Miss Simpson Dotted white chiffon. Mrs. C. L. Frey Black velvet train, mauve Bilk front. Miss Anderson Yellow silk, accordion pleats, white roses. Mrs. Frank Piatt Changeable moire, waist ruflles of chiffon, edged with Val enciennes lace. Miss Dlckerson, Brooklyn, N. Y. Black satin, waist trimmed with black chiffon. Mrs. Harry Reynolds Yellow and white silk, white pleated chiffon and yellow satin sash. MIbs Hunt Pink and blue striped silk, waist trimmed with light blue chiffon. Mrs. George Catlln White silk and chiffon. The list of the Bachelors under whose auspices the ball was given, Is as fol lows: J. Archbald, Jr., T. F. Archbald, M. Barnard, James Blair, Jr., E. E. Chase, J. M. Chittenden, Jr., J. W. Decker, Wr. M. Dickson, W. I. Finch, O. P. Griffiths, Jr., A. E. Hunt, Jr., A. G Hunt, a. B. Jermyn, W. H. Jessup, Jr., H. W. Kingsbury, J. H. S. Lynde, F. D McGowan, Thomas Moore, J. W. Oak- ford, C. R. Parke, F. E. Piatt, F. J. Piatt, A. T. Post, H. B. Reynolds, Is. 8. Sanderson, H. P. Simpson, H. B. Ware, Everett Warren, B. E. Watson. Fine skating at the Driving Park today and tonight. Happy New Year To All And thanks for y6ur inost gen- erous patronage E. Q. Coursen 429 LACKAWANNA AVENUE. EXIT 1894. ENTER 1895 atthnlyht Services Last Niijht in t Many City Churches. NEW YEAR'S DAY FESTIVALS Today's Programme Will Include Special Services in the Churches and Enter tainments in Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. Buildings. Scranton's streets were scenes of gay- ety and good feeling at midnight and every Individual out was possessed of a tin horn or some Instrument equally calculated to fill the atr with sound. All seemed to be waiting for the last hour of the. old year to fade away and when the last second had passed and the season for 1894 lapsed Injjj history, the new year was greeted with a recep tion that must have gladdened the heart of old Father Time. A hundred flteam whistles sounded the death knell of the old year and the hills resounded with the differently toned keynotes of escaping steam. Bells rang out upon the frosty air and few regrets W"ere passed upon the corpse of 1SM4; It was a year that swept the coun try with more failures and panics than any other since the early days of the country. The Tribune this morning Is pleased to extend wishes of Happy New Year to Us great nrmy of intelligent readers. Watchnlght in the Churches. At the Elm Park church the spacious lecture room was crowded from 9.30 p m. until midnight. The several ad dresses Included one by "Father" Jones the oldest member of the church, and Messrs. Davy, Carr and Bradbury. At 11.30 the meeting was converted Into a consecration service under the auspices of the Epworth league. wniiam uonnen, in the course or a brief address, remarked that the watch night was an old institution and one which he remembered with the tender- est feelings. The testimony meeting which was Included was also a meeting of great power, and after the pleasure of listening to the addresses given that evening he was more than ever con vinced that the testimony meeting was or special value to the vouncer mem bers who were Just starting out full of nopes and aspirations, and secondly to those who had traveled most of the Journey. The testimony meeting had been called an old fashioned religion. but he believed It was a practical and thorough religion. Rev. W. H. Pearce made a stirring address and soon after midnight the services ended. In the North End. A large number attended the' watch night services at the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church, which opened at 8 o clock with an enthusiastic temper ance meeting held under the auspices of Uie mercy and help department of tne kpworth league. Miss Flora Dony conducted the exercises. The remain Ing services were conducted by Kev A. V. Chaffee, and an eloquent ser mon was preached by Rev. J. V. Now ell, of Throop, on "The Close of the Year and Its Purposes for the Future, West and South Sides. At the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church services commenced at U p. m., when short addresses were delivered by members of the church, after which an appropriate address was given by the pastor. Rev. Dr. Floyd. A consecra tion meeting concluded the services as the new year was ushered In. Rev. T. J. Collins conducted the watchnlght services at the Seranton Street Huptlst church. The early part of the services were devoted to prayers and general thanksgiving. As th? bells pealed out the birth of the new year, a few moments were devoted to silent prayer, after which mutual good wishes were heartily Indulged in. Worshippers at the Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church held watchnlght services and began at 10.30 p. m. with an entertainment, partlcl pated in by all the young folks of the congregation. When the entertainment closed, the entire congregation Joined In silent prayer and remained so until midnight. After the old year died away the pastor, Rev. E. L. Santee offered prayer. A praise service was sung and tho folks departed for their homes, having made resolutions of perseverence In the tight path for the ensuing year. Doings for Today. Elaborate preparations have been made In every part of the city for ap. propria te festivals on the first day ol 1895. At the Young Men's Christian association the proceedings will com mence at 2.30 o'clock In the afternoon and continue until 10 p. m. A genernl reception of members and friends will open the proceedings and music will be discoursed by Conrad s orchestra Miss Gertrude Holyoke French, the oe compllshed harpist, and Miss Ella Mau sar, the vlolinst, who have won well deserved honors In the city. Fred Emerson Brooks will also assist In the entertainment of the guests. From 3.30 to 4.30 the following per formances will be given in the gymna lum: Ward drill, club race, graded work on apparatus, fancy club swing. Ing by George Russ, orange race and an Interesting- new game, "Roll Ball.' Proceedings will be continued nt 7 CZARINA BUCKLES THE LATEST FAD. Now Is tbe Time to Look for Your W. W. Berry THE JEWELER, Has a larger stock of Novelties than ever before. RIGHT LP TO DATE, with everything new P STORE Lackawanna Ays OFTEHH. II Including the plnlM Mtraotlng of tMth by m entirely new proceia. 8. C. SNYDER, D. D. S., IM WYOMING AVE, Hi o'clock, .when another reception will be held, followed by a grand concert In the auditorium from 8 to 9 p. m., conclud- ng the evening with a splendid pro gramme by the accomplished athletes n the gymnasium. At the Young Women's Christian as sociation preparations are being made for a reception and entertainment, commencing at 4 p. m. and concluding at 8 p, in, Miss MaoCurdy, the ener getic secretary, has worked Industri ously with other ladles In decorating the rooms and preparing an excellent programme to entertain the crowds of guests who will gladly avail themselves of the dnvltatlon to spend a pleasant evening. The committee will throw the cheerful rooms open for all ladles who may wish to participate. Professor Carter's Organ Hccltal. At 4 p. m. a twilight organ recital will be held at the Elm Park church when Professor Carter will be assisted by Mrs. Cecilia Neles, the soprano soloist of the English Lutheran church of New York city, who will sing the "Scena and Alia" from Weber's "Der Frelschutz," 'The Butterfly" (waltz song), Gelb; "The Lord Is My Light," Marsh. Mr. Car ter's seleutlons will Include: Rheln- berger's "pastoral Sonata;" overture, Blla; adagio, Merkel; song without words, Schubert; overture, Rossini. An offering will be made toward the fund for the relief of the poor. The doors will be opened at 4 p. m. sharp. Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's cathedral at C a. m., 7 a. m. and at 8 m., and solemn high mass will be sung at 9 o'clock. Fine skating at the Driving Park today and tonight. Let's talk about useful household articles such as lilel Boils, 0 0, II let '.1 Dover h Mera. I CoalHods, Etc. We are headquarters on all these goods. CS.W00LW0RTH 319 LACKAWANNA AVENUE, Green and Gold Store Front THE OILEBftATID El IM PIANOS it tt rrcMnt th Mori Pepnlar nd rrchm by Leading Ariuu. Wareroams: Opposite Columbus Monument, whlnirton Av Seranton. Pa, Bl HATS AT Dunn's Will be open evenings until S o'clock. COME IN We can suit you in Shoes and will deal lightly with your pocketbook. BANISTER'S, 11 Cloaks and Furs in price down so that Ladies, this is or" Fur. 'S BROWN 224 LACKAWANNA AVE. At last; sleighing has begun. If you need a fine SEAL CAP, We have the largest and finest in the city. Prices are the lowest, at J. BOLZ 138 Wyoming Ave. Have your Furs repaired by the only Practical Furrier in the city. House Coats and Smoking Jackets OR Fine Tricot Cloths In Colors Brown, Blue and Garnet SSv.$4, $5 AHD $6 BETTER ONES AT $8, $10 AND $12, And as High as $20. ASK TO SEE THEM 128 WYOMING AVENUE. GLOVES At Greatly Reduced Prices v.o make room for entirely new stock of FALL Ai'D - WINTER GOODS during the month of December Corner of Lackawanna and stock. We have chopped the we won't have to carry any over. your chance for a cheap Cloak BEE HIVE, Clothiers. MeralFupsfers OSLAND'S ' '