The Scranton tribune. (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, May 27, 1896, Page 6, Image 6
THE SCRANTON TBiBTTNE-'W'jEDS ESDAY- MORNING, MAY 2T, 1896. BIULUANT PAGEANT t j OF SIR KNIGHTS 1 : (Concluded from PK 11 Knlfht. younr or old. but who will re member with pleasure the ball mud re ception ot the conclave of 1SS4. Indeed, the gathering was a most remarkable one. Arrayed In plume and a word ere men whose personal worth, and standing- voiced the hln character of the order whom their membership honored. ... ., Congressmen, mayors of cities ana other high officials standing In groups with men high In professional, military and- business life, presented a scene Impressive and not soon to be forgot ten by the observer. The toilets of the ladles were In keeping with the dignity and impor tance of the occasion. Scranton' la dle enjoyed the advantage over the R. E. SIR JAMBS H. CODDING. ; Of Towanda, Grand Commander, 1893. visitors of being at home where It was possible for them to wear their elegant full dress gowns, wnicn lauies travel lng from a distance would hesitate to entrust to the ruining agencies ot trunk or traveling case. Many of the visitlna- ladles, however, appeared in full -evening dress. A number wore aemi-evening dress, which, from their richness of coloring and material, were fully as attractive as the others ana tended to relieve the monotony of the 1 is titer shades. v "What shall be worn to the Temp lars' ball?" 'has. of course, been the uppermost question In many feminine minds for weeks past. One young lady at present visiting in Scranton. whose home is many hundreds of miles away, has ibeen considerably exercised for several days past over the non-arrival of a gown expected from home, xes terday she made a special trip to U- express office, where she attempted to bribe the accommodating expressman with a view of securing the special de livery of the desired garment. FINE FLORAL DISPLAY. The floral display and decoration were, like all of the other complf ments of the event, suitable, to the ;tme and occasion. As In the decora tions which have converted the main thoroughfares . of the city during the past two days Into a dreamland of variegated colors, the electric lights and figures played a prominent part. A number of these were Masonic em blems, but scores oi red, white and blue Incandescent lights were strung about the boxes und balconies and in tertwined In the floral stringers hang ing from the celling to the balcony, possessing no greater significance than being Indicative of the pleasing art of the decorator. The most artistic pence of the electric tan's and florist's art was used in the interior decorations. From the tori of the proscenium was suspended a huge red cross, the outline of which was emblazoned with red incandescent lamps, and attached to its top was the crown symbol, also electric. About the arch In large white incandescent let tering appeared "4.1'd Annual Con clave. Ked. white and blue lights appeared everywhere, among the strings of laurel which were strung from the top of the proscenium, high above the .dancers heads, and along the front of the bal cony and gallery railings. Roses, car nations, honeysuckle, rhododendrons and snow balls dotted and relieved the arreen laurel, which hung over the rail ings, of balcony, gallery and boxes and enclosed the elevated music stand. The electrical work was done by the Subur ban company, under the direction of C B. Jennings. Clark was the florist. THEY ARRIVED EARLY. As early as 8.1C o'clock the Sir Knights and their fair companions be Ran to arrive. The early birds were nearly all out-of-town parties and they showed their wisdom In entering the theater so soon, as by 9.15 o'clock the main and balcony floors were literally packed with guests. Until 10 o'clock the stream of guests was uninterrupt ed. and Anally the theater contained the largest throng In Its history. Hundreds were unable to obtain seats and scores couldn't get even desirable standing room until late In the evening. The crush was so great that Chief of the Fire Department Hickey, fearing fatal consequences from a possible fire panic, ordered the aisles cleared the draperies tied back from the exits and doorways and everything else done to. facilitate vacating the theater. Six firemen were on duty in all parts of the structure until after it was closed for the night. .. The music was a delightful feature. It was, executed by twenty orchestra ana as many band pieces, forty in all, and was under the direction of Profes sor R. J. Bauer. A running supper was served begin ntng at 10 o'clock in the specially built dinning hall at the rear of the the ater building, and to which entrance was made from the stage. Han ley was - the caterer and was assisted by a corps or ntteen waiters and a large kitchen force. The menu as as follows: Sliced Tongue, Ham fianwichea. Bread and Butter Sandwiches, ' ' Crescents. Pickles. . Olives. . Radishes Angeifood Cake, Layer Cake. , Chocolate Cuke. Cocounut Cake, i Ice Cream, i Fruit. Coffee. . , , Lemonade. - IN THE BwXES. The lower boxes were occupied by the grand, commandery officers and their -wives. For a brief period R. E. Sir Warren L. Thomas, grand master of the United States and R. E. Sir John S, Bartlett, of Buffalo, a past grand com mander of New York, were present. the latter being accompanied by Mrs. . ana Miss Bartlett. Following a half hour Introductory concert the ball was opened by one of the best conducted grand marches ever seen in scranton, especially so consld erlng the great number which partial puated and the groups which occupied the edge of the dancing space. The march wasted by Sir J. Frank Slegel, master of ceremonies, and Mrs. Siecel: E. Sir W. L. Connell, chairman of the general committee on the reception and ball, and Mrs. George F, Barnard. Sir George B. Jermyn and Mrs. Jermyn, and sir Hums j. Foster and Mrs. Nor man Foster.- The dance programme . consisted of thirty-six numbers. Mo one. thing was forgotten which concerned the comfort of dancers and spectators. Two large check rooms were maintained, one on either side of the arcade entrance, while in the thea ter dressing- rooms alert maids attend ed the toilets of the ladle. The gentle men' smoking and dressing room were off the gallery on the third floor. The main lobby was used as a promenade and for the serving of lemonade and frappe. THE BALL COMMITTER The ball committee consisted of E. Sir V. L. Connell. - chairman; Sir J. Frank Hiegel, master of ceremonies, and Eminent Sir Charles R. Derman. sec retary: Eminent Sirs Thomas Barrow man. Charles Dudley Sanderson. Frank S. Baker. II. A. Zimmerman, R. H. Pat terson, A. J.l Colbom. Frederick L. Brown. T. Frank Penmun. and Sirs T. C. Von Storch. John M. Kemmerer. C. L. Hill. C. W. Gunster, Everett Warren. C. 8. Seamans. W. S. Dlehl. A. J. Con nell Frank Phillips. H. W. Hull. W. L. Matthews, J. L. Went. Rufus J. Foster. Walter M. Dickson. S. C. Gernon, W. H. Evans. O. J. Carter. J. W. Kennedy, R. J, Williams, W. 8. Boyd, jr.. H. A. Con nell. A. Kolb. H. t Reynolds, H. C. Sanderson, W. M. Marple, W. C. Squires. U. W. Jenkins, E. E. Teal. H. H. Archer, Willis, A. Kemmerer. Frank P. Christian. Fred. Bleckly, Charles R. Connell. Eugene H. Shifter, Harry N. Dean, T. B. Howe. Walter L. Henwood, O. E. aughn, J. D. Fuller, A. A. Linda bury. ' The Important subordinate commit tees whose work was directly responsi ble for the success ot the ball were as follows: Programmes, printing, etc.. Sir Rufus J. Foster, chairman: E Sir Frederick L. Brown. E. Sir Charles D. Sanderson; decorations and ball. Sir J. Frank Slegel, chairman: Sir W. S. Boyd. Jr.. Sir Frank Phillips: music. E. Sir Charles 11. Derman. chairman; E. Sir Frank 8. Barker, Sir Eugene Shifter; refreshments, Sir John M. Kemmerer. chairman; Sir Charles S. Seamans. Sir R. J. Williams; floor di rectors, E. Sir Charles D. Sanderson, Sir Frank Phillips. Sir C. L. Hill. Sir J. L. Wentz, Sir W. C. Squires, Sir W. A. Kemmerer, Sir John M. Kemmerer, Sir T. C. von Storch. Sir Charles H. Gunster. Sir C. J. Carter, Sir UufMS J. Foster. Sir William Carr, E. Sir R. H. Patterson, Sir Fred Ueckley, Sir Geo. B. Jermyn, Sir E. H. Lynue, Sir Wal ter L. Henwood, Sir Charles R. Con nell. The ball souvenir was a handsomely. INTERIOR OF engraved programme, which was hand ed each lady as she left the theater. It was an enlarged duplicate of the danc ing cards used, but was encased In an extra-heavy, kid-finished cover, with a heavily engraved ball announcement on the front, and an embossed red cross contained in an engraved banner on the back' cover. The whole was tied with the black and white Templar colors. Some of the gowns worn were as fol lows: Mrs. A. J. Connell Pearl satin trim med with pearls; diamond ornament. Mrs. Frank Jermyn Lavender satin and Chiffon. .- ' Mrs. Ed. Jermyn Pink Dresden silk. Mrs. P. 8. Page White silk, pink lace trimmings. Mrs. George Hallstead Pink Dres den silk, green velvet trimmings. . Mrs. Clarence Schrerer White mulled Miss Bertha Jenkins Pink silk with Chiffon trimmings. Miss Belin White silk. Miss Margaret Glbbs Blue Chiffon, gold trimming. Mrs. T. H. Watkins White satin with pearl trimmings. Mrs. Gomer Price White- Dresden silk, green velvet trimming and dia monds. Miss Florence Seybolt Black satin with gold spangles. Mr. Dr. Leet Lavender moire with point lace trimmings. Mrs. Colonel Ripple Grey silk with white satin trimmings. Mrs. George Benore Blue Chiffon. Mrs. Willis Kemerer Blue Dresden silk; .pearl trimmings; Chiffon. Miss Arja Williams Grey silk trim med with green and Chiffon. Mra. Bert Green White silk trimmed In lace. Miss Mattle Davis, Thomasville, Oa. Light blue silk trimmed with black Chiffon. Mrs. Frank Phillips White mulle and lavander. Mrs. David Morgan Black silk and Jet trimmings. Mrs. Catherine Wilcox Black satin and Chiffon. Mrs. W. L. Carr-Yellow silk, black Velvet and lace trimmings. Mis Nellie Stevens-White silk and Chiffon. x Mis Ada Bone-Vale blue silk and Diack. ' Mr. John FrejMPale blue organdie. Mis Medway Pink organdie. Miss Kiefer White silk, with green velvet trimmings. Mrs. George Mott Cerise and black chiffon. Miss Allle Dale Yellow satin, tur quoise blue velvet trimming and lace. Miss Grace Bailey Pink silk and mulle. Miss Blrdsall American rose crepe. Mrs. George W. Jenkins Black silk and white trimming. Mrs. Sidney Henwood Pink silk and mulle. Mrs. Harry Connell Pearl brocade silk, with pearl trimmings. Mrs. John Mears Green velvet, with spangle trimming. Miss Sterling Pink silk, with chif fon. Miss Grace Norton White silk, with green velvet. Miss Edith Norton Pink silk, with tulle trimming. Mrs. Dr. Hall Pink silk. Miss Anna Robinson Blue silk, with lace trimming. Miss Killam Yt,!low dimity. Miss Farrtes Green silk and organ die. Miss Howe White silk cerise, with velvet trimmings. Mrs. J. Alton Davis Cream satin. Mrs. W. L. Connell Pink satin, with lace U'immlng. Mrs. C. B. Penman White satin cerise, with velvet trimming. Mrs. Aubrey Powell Persian silk and white lace. Miss Anna Cake Duchesse satin and point lace, diamonds. Miss Louise Matthews White silk and violets. Mrs. Dr. O. E. Hill Fancy brocade silk with diamonds. Mrs. Charles S. Seamans Black Bro cade satin with Jeweled trimmings. Miss Annette Henwood Pink silk, diamond ornaments. Mrs. I. F. Everhart Black brocade and scarlet waist, black lace and Jet trimmings. Miss Clara Hughes Dresden Organ die over pink silk. Mrs. Charles R. Connell Pale pink Brocade satin with pearl trimmings. Mrs. George Kansberg, East Strouds Tjurg Mawne silk with pearls. THE FROTHINOHAH DURING THE KNIGHT'S TEHPLAR BALL. Mrs. John Burke Black Chiffon, with diamonds. Miss Lillian M. Bird Pink silk. Miss Knltner Swiss and luce. Mrs. George Watson Gray silk With diamonds. Miss Frances Falkenburg Yellow silk trimmed with violet velvet. ' Mrs. Walter L. Henwood French or gandie trimmed over pink silk. Mrs. Dr. Lewis Alexander White and pink organdie over white ilk. Miss Mary E. Monies White Chiffon. Mrs. A. G. Thomason Robins egg blue Bat in with black velvet trimmings and duchess lace. SOME OF THOSE PRESENT. Folowlng are the names of many who were among the Scranton people pres ent: E. Sir Arja Williams and wife, Mrs. Powell, Sir W. 8: Millar. Sir Frank Phillips. Sir W. C. Squires, Miss Hughes, Sir R. J. Foster and wife, Miss -Sterling, Miss Foster, Sir E. T. Wheaton and wife. Sir Frederick Beckley and lady, Sir James G. Bailey and wife, Sir G. A. Mnler, Mrs. Rob ert Schlmpff, E. Sir R. A. Zimmerman and wife, Sir John Horn, Mrs. Fahren heit, Miss Fahrenholt, E. Sir F. L. Brown, Mrs. P. S. Page, Sir Myron Kasson and wife, Sir J. S. Swisher and wife, E. Sir E. L. Buck and wife, Sir C. S. Seamans and wife, R. E. Sir Joseph Alexander, Jr., and wife, Mrs. C. B. Scott, E. Sir Joseph Danner, Sir Thomas M. Flltcroft and wife, Mrs. W. C. Vanflacor, Sir H. N. Dean, Miss Nor ton, Miss Mercercau, Sir Robert Will lams and wife. Miss Leah Heath, Mra. C. L. Frey, Sir F. W. Mason, Miss An na Mason, Miss Howell, Sir George M. WatBon and wife. Sir Richard Nape and wife, Mrs. Newton Johnson, Sir Frank Barker and wife, Miss Alice Barker, Miss Jeanne McKenna, Sir J. F. Zerfass, Sir A. L. Francois and wife, Sir Frank Beavers, Sir A. B. Stevens, Sir C. W. Gunster, Sir Frederick War ner and wife, Sir Charles L. Hill and wife. E. Sir A. J. Colbom. jr.. E: Sir 'John G. McAskle, Sir John J. Marshall, Sir F. R. White and wife, Sir George A. Jessup and wife, Mra Frederick Kingsbury, Sir- Robert, M. D., Sir James Ellis, Mis Lucy Ellis, Miss Minnie Richard. Mr, W, B'. . Cul ver, Sir J. Jame Taylor and wife, Sir C. R. Acker and wife, Mr. J. P. Acker, Mrs. Dr. Hall. Mrs. a C. Green. Sir William Darling. Miss Carrie Darling. Mra Charles Griffin. Sir L. V. Rausch and wife. Sir W. H. Brutsman. Mrs. William Blume, Miss 'Carolina R. Bloom. E. Sir William L. Connell and wife. Mra Barnard. Miss Connell. K. Sir A. B. Holmes. Sir George B. Hone and wife. E. Sir E. H. Ripple and wife. Mis Florence Richmond. Sir E. A. Hart I and wife. Miss Kunecuy. Miss Woeeher. Mrs. Joseph Danner, Mrs. D. T. Swarts, Miss Agnes Nichols. Mrs. John McCracken, Sir Schuyler Gernon and wife.Miss Minnie Gernon. Sir 8. E. Davis.M. D.. and wtfe.the Misses Davis. Sir Frank T. Martin. Mrs. Livy 8. Richards. Miss Martin. E. Sir F. L. Amsden and wife. Mies McComb Mrs. J. H. Phelps. Mrs. Kay. Miss Josie Phelps, Miss Hand. Sir Ralph H.Grant and wife, Mrs. Arthur Thomas, Mrs. Beldon. Miss Bennett. Sir Luther Keller. Sir Charles Miller and wife. Mrs. George Mott. Sir G. W. Jenkins and wife. Mrs. O. Eshel man. Mrs J. II. Eshelman. Miss Bertha Jenkins, Miss Anna Wells, Miss Alice Evans. Mrs. Gomer Price, Mrs. Frank lin Powell. E. Sir R. A. Zimmerman and wife. Mrs. M. C. Bertalett. Mrs. E. F. Chamberlain. Mrs. F. W. Hatzard, Mrs. E. D. SUllman. Miss Mabel Ross. Miss Madeline Hazzard. Mrs. Arthur Frothingham, Miss Frothtngham, Sir Frank M. Moyer. Sir J. D. Fer ber. Sir E. E. Teal, Sir F. D. Brewster, M. I., Sir Willis Kemmerer and wife. Sir F. L. Christian, Sir E. C. Kinsley and wife. Sir C. Lynde and wife, Mrs. Clara Sinker. Miss Mae K. Keifer, Mrs. W. C. Van Klarcom. Miss Anna R. Brick. Mrs. Will Carr. Miss Mary E. Monies. Miss Emaline Killam, Mrs. A. G. Thomason. Sir W. S. Boyd Jr., and wife. Miss Gertrude Zurfliet. Miss Ella Boyd, Miss Anna Boyd. Kir Frank H. Jermyn and wife. Sir George B. Ji;rmyn and wife. Sir Walter M. Jermyn and wife. Miss Jermyn. Mrs. N. Y. Leet, Miss Alice Dale. Miss Edith Norton. Miss Olive Macintosh. Mrs. M. R. Wal ter, Mrs. F. T. Schoen. Mrs. Jacob Lota. Mrs. Dr. Alexander, Mrs. I. F. Everhart. Mrs. Katharine E. Wilcox, Sir O. E. Hill and wife. Miss Louise Matthews, Sir W. L. Henwood and wife. Sir S. W. Finn and wife. Miss Hattle Brown. Sir C. L. Van Busklrk and wife, Sir C. R. Connell and wife. Mrs. Cath arine Cobb, Miss LUlle M. Cobb, Mrs. Sidney Henwood. Miss Annetta Hen wood. Mrs. William Connell, Miss Agnes L. Nlcol, Mrs. W. B. Kellum, Mrs. John Burke, Mrs. Frances Falken bury. Miss Jennie Mae Ziegler. Ml?s Alice Ziegler, MIsh Mary A. Davles, Sir J. D. Hackett and wife. Miss Minnie Cowan. Sir A. J. Connell. M. D.. and wife, Sir Jacob Hetzel and wife, Sir C. J. Carter and wife. Sir Charles Heus ton and wife, Mrs. Weins, Sir T. H. Dale. Miss Dale. NIGHT'S RECEPTION. One In the i . .11. C. A. Furlors and the Other in Hotel Jermyn. One of the most elaborate receptions tendered by any commandery since the arrival of the Knights In the city was the one held by the Clay commandery. No. SB. of Philadelphia, In the left par lor of the Young Men's Christian Asso ciation hall last evening. The recep tion was to all Knights and was in charge of the Ladies' auxiliary of the commandery, an organization number ing more than ninety members. The ladles who are present In the city and presided over the function of laEt evening are: Mrs. CUppard P. Al len, president; Mrs. John Dye. vice president; Mrs. William McCoach, sec ond vice president; Mrs. Edgar Mc Dowell, treasurer; Miss Mary McCune, secretary; Mrs. M. Harmer Brooks, Mrs. David L. Laird, Mrs. George Eiler, Jr., Mrs. Fred Munch, Mrs. Samuel Y. Tomson, Mrs. Louis C. Scheuehle, Mrs. Reuben A. Shetzllne, Mrs. Charles W. Miller, - Mrs. Samuel T. Evans, Mrs. George Kessler, Mrs. Janf?s A. Connel ly, Mrs. Daniel Sutter, Mrs. Theodore Drake, Mr. J. Addison Eberly. Mrs. James W. Baird. Mrs. John W. Martin, Mrs. Harry L. Hlnckle, Mrs. Thomas W. Evans, Mrs. Joseph Polllt. Mrs. A. K. Gregory, Mrs. William Mclntyre, Mrs. E. V. McCawley, Mrs. Robert McNeil, Mra James Henry. Mrs. John G. Vog ler, Mrs. Thomas Holt, Mrs. Frank H. Herst, Mrs. A. Y. Hanna, Mrs. Jame ,W. Howard, Jr., and. Mrs. Edward A. Parker. ..... :' .. BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS. The left parlor, front and rear, which had been courteously extended the commandery ae a headquarter, were handsomely decorated with palms, plants, Australian pine and creeping plants. The rear porlor was reserved for the refreshment tables which were tastefully ornamented with a number of large jardenieres filled with assorted cut owera During the hours of the reception, which lasted from t o'clock until U o'clock, the Sunbury Military band which the commandery brought with It to the city, discoursed music from the main reading room. The ladies of the auxiliary were beau tifully gowned and graciously received the calling Sir Knights and ladles who attended during the evening to the number of several hundred. The visit ing ladles were presented with a sou venir paper cutter in the design of a Templar sword and the gentlemen re ceived bouienlers. The Corinthian Chasseurs command ery. No. M. of Philadelphia, kept open house in their headquarters at room 2MI at the Jermyn last evening until It o'clock. Refreshments were served dur ing the evening to visiting Knights and ladles. The commandery Is the well- known mounted organization from Quaker City, which attracted consider able attention In the parade yesterday. The Sir Knights with their ladles who welcomed their visitors were: Gener alissimo H. J. Zelgler. Captain General Henry G. Bruner. P. K. C. Edward Parry; P. E. C. John H. Crankshaw, Sir Edward Taggert. Sir Louis Phil lips. Sir Seymour Ingals and Sir John a. Storey. PROGRAMME FOR TODAY. (rand Conimanucry's Morning Secret 8rion aad Afternoon Insinuation. At 9 o'clock this morning and at 3 o clock this afternoon the Grand com mandery members will convene at the Frothingham theater. The mornlnn session is to be secret and will Include the election ot officers; the afternoon session will witness the semi-public In stallation ot newly elected officers, to which admission may be secured by ticket or Templar emblem. The first business of the morning, at least that which there ban hcen no effort to llSfjJ 3tcret, will be the report of the representative to the Masonic Home of Pennsylvania and the reports of twelve standing committees. The annual election ot grand officers takes place at 10 o'clock and In accordance with the Templar constitution, only members of the Grand commandery can be present, except by consent of the Grand commandery. This exludes all Sir Knights who are not command ers or grand commanders. The installation which begins at 3 o'clock Is a most Impressive ceremony The music will be by the boy choir o? St. Luke's church, under the direction of Professor J. Willis Conunt and E. Sir Charles B. Derman; and by the Courturler Concert band of Kaston. A number of delightful pleasure Jaunts have been arranged for the ladles and their escorts. There will be an excursion to the Scranton Lace Cur tain Manufacturing company's works under escort of the president, Sir John M. Kemmerer. All ladies wishing to go will assemble at the Delaware. Lack awanna and Western station at 9 a. m., where, by courtesy of Oeneral Man ager W. F. Hallstead, a special train will be ready to take them to the fac tory, a distance of two miles. A drive over the city for visiting ladies and escorts Is another pleasure arrange ment Carriages will be at Hotel Jer myn at 2 o'clock. There will also be visits to the mines, steel mills and other points of Interest. Parties desiring to visit the mines will assemble at the executive committee headquarters, Frothingham' arcade, 2 p. m., from whence they will be conducted to the Pine Brook Colliery of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company, at the foot of Penn avenue. Parties will be taken to the steel mill and other points as de sired. " Executive committee headquarters at Frothingham' arcade Is designated as a bureau of Information, where all visitors may apply for Information con cerning the above mentioned entertain ment and all such matters a may be desired. CONCLAVE NOTES. It lll be R. E. Sir Yohe after today. Grand Commander. Spencer is unmar ried. Mrs. William F. Hallstead was ten- dered a serenade yesterday afternoon by me eogart nana or nausieaa. K. Sir Frank H. Piatt, of Tunkhaanock, is one of the important committee on charters and dispensations. K. Sir and Rev. Charles M. Stock, of Hanover, the grand prelate, la one of th committee on grievances and appeal. The member of Kadosh commandery of Philadelphia, distributed over l.vti) sou venirs since their arrival Monday night. Georae W. West, of PhilliDabursr N J.. a 8lr Knight of Hugh de Pay lies comtniuJ- ery. Kaston, Is In the job printing busi ness. The national flag of "Free Cuba" U dis played by Williams Bros., Lackawanna avenue. Many will be Interested to see the patriot's emblem. Robert U Barker, of Hospitaler com mandery. Lock Haven Is six feet seven and one-half Inches tall. lie is the tallest Sir Knight in the state. The Tribune office acknowledges with pleasure the serenades tendered it by the Ninth Regiment band of Wllkes-Barre and the Lawrence band of this city yesterday afternoon. After the parade the Bogart band of Hallstead marched to Adams avenue and tendered Garrett Bogart. superintendent of the Delaware. Lackawanna and West ern railroad, a serenade. Scranton Is well represented on the "next place of meeting" committee. R. K. Sir Joseph Alexander, Jr., la its chair. E. SIR JAMES B. YOUNGSON, Of Pittsburg, Grand Senior Warden. man, and E. Sir Edward P. Kingsbury Is one ot the Ave members. The Ninth Keaiment band of Wilkes. Barre played for a half hour In front of the spruce street entrance to the Jermyn yes terday afternoon. The abtdause accorded their selections demonstrated the ability or me organisation to maintain Its old time reputation as one of the first-rate ileal aggregations of the state. A large number of visiting Knights with their ladies were taken about the city by a court of Knlshts delegated for that our- pose. According to pre-arranged plans inose aesirmg a signi-seeing tour assem. bled at the Jermvn shortly after the noon hour. From there about ino .carrhiKes were driven to the various polntR of Inter est about the city. Four different parties were shown through the mysteries of a coal mine at the Pine Brook shaft, under direction of Sir Arja Williams, other parties were shown about the different mills and factories by Sir H.. H. Archer. A number of carriages enjoyed the bcauti- iui oouicvara drive to Elmhurst. THE CANDID BOY. Scene on a North Carolina Railroad, Where Lads Scrambled for Coppers. From Harper's Magazine. The train drew into a station on the Atlantic Coast line, en route for Jack sonville, and the rear car was Immedi ately besieged by small darkles, clad In rags, and clamoring for a. nickel. "Why don't you boys go to work in stead ot begging?" asked one of the travelers. "We ain't a beggln'." returned one of tne laaa; "we s workln . " "Oh and what Is your buslnesss?" "Scramblln"," replied the spokesman, showing a set of teeth beside which the, ivory keys of a piano would have seemca liKe amber. "Scramblln'.? And what Is that?" asked the tourist. "Shoot up a nickel an' you'll see." re plied the spokesman, and the nickel was tossed, and the tourist at once perceived two minus nrst, wnat scrambling was, and, second, why the rags of a South ern darky seems to be the raggedest rags In creation. After the struggle for the possession of the nickel was over, one of the small er boys, who looked tired and as pale as a negro can be asked tor another to "Bumpln C eat." "Something to eat! Why don't you go home and get It?" "Ain't got no home," he replied, his eyes growing wide. "What? No home? Why, where do you sleep?" "Donf never sleeep," was the answer. The boy received a quarter for his candor. HERMANN'S CAREER. The Missing Minister Was Known in in Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minn., May 20. Rev. Fran ces Hermann, who Is so badly wanted !n Salt Lake City on suspicion of having caused the death of Henrietta Clawson and Annie Samuelson, Is not unknown In Minneapolis. He came here in 181U und presided over a charge for about six months, after which he removed to West Superior. Meanwhile Hermann, who claimed to have been a widower while in Scotland, had married a Miss Bertha Wa-i-gan, of Minneapolis. Shortly afterword Mrs. Hermann proved of unsound minl and It was necessary to send her to an insane asylum. A few hours previous to the time set for her removal there, she suddenly died. Although circumstances In connection with her death were somewhat suspicious, no action was taken in the mutter. A year after this, Hermann wooed and won the hand of Miss Lowen, of Iowa, the cere mony being performed in Minneapolis. During this time he was still a resident of West Superior, where he resided until the fall of 1SH3, a few months after his second marriage. From West Superior he re moved to Salt Lake City. Utuh, where his second wife died shortly after his re moval there. ' Chronic Rheumatism Cured. Dr. B. H. Hettinger. Indianapolis. Intl., says: "For several months after sprain ing my ankle I was severely afflicted with Rheumatism. I finally tried Det ehon's 'Mystic Cure' for Rheumatism, and In 4 days could walk without my cane; two bottles cured me sound and well. 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