"XT ." (-".fftl THE SCRANTON tfRIBUNE- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. 1898. 0 :a Social g and I Personal The Country club has be,en the scene of much animation during the beauti ful weather of the past fortnight. Much golfing has taken place on the links and rivalry In scoremnklnE has run high. Mr. A. Z. Huntington has lowered the record of the links to a score of 75 which Is bringing him any, amount of congratulations. Today Captain T. H. Watklns. Messrs. A. Z. Huntlngton.J. II. Brooks, H. P. Simpson and Frank Fuller will go t Morrlstown( N. J., to play a raatoh with a team from the Morris County Golf club. At the Country club links today the regular handicap will be played with Mr. Qourlle In charge On Friday next a team from lha Scranton club will go to Blnghamton while a return match will bo played on the home links the following day. Monday evening tho usual directors' meeting will be held to be followed by a dinner. By some Inexplicable error, tho de scription given of the delightful annu al feto at Preston park the other even ing, did not Include the chief feature of the occasion, the presentation of a beautiful gold watch and chain to Mr. O. W. Klrkpatrlck. The watch bore the Inscription "Presented to C W. Klrkpatrlck by the members of the Preston Park association." Tho en joyment afforded the company pres ent by this Incident will not soon be forgotten. Mr. Klrkpatrlck was en tirely surprised and his pleasure at the costly token of affection and re spect was unbounded, Mrs. M. H. Kaya gave a pretty luncheon Tuesday In honor of her guest. Miss Dawson, of Newark, N. J. The other guests were: Mrs. J. Ben Plmlnlck, Mrs. II. C. Shafer, Mrs. H. B. Reynolds. Mrs. George Sturges, Miss Van Cleef, Miss Frances "VY'lnton, Miss Janet Dickson, Miss Mary Linen, Miss Kull. Miss Grace Spencer will sing pre vious to Itev. J. W. Randolph's astron omical lecture Monday evening at the Scranton Conservatory of Music, Mrs. Katherlne Wilcox will give a reception Monday afternoon at her handsome new studios In the Guernsey building. A delightful musical pro gramme will afford much pleasure dur ing the hours of receiving. pleasant surprise party was ten dered to Miss Mame Hetzel, at her home on Gibson street, Wednesday e enlng In honor of her birthday. Mu sic and games were enjoyed until a reasonable hour when refreshments weio served. Those present were: The Misses Mame Lewis, Emma Wilson, Mary Owens, Lena Slssenberger, Ger trude Conner, Dora Haag, and Charles I'ertlne, Sam Lewis, Jr., Fred Wolnss, David Owens, Gus Wolnss, E. O. Pcterj. Dan. Trainor and Mr. and Mis. E. C. Brady. Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis conducted a de lightful social at the Excelsior club, Monday night, which was largely at tended and most thoroughly enjoyed. The club caterer served refreshments. Lawrence orchestra furnished music. Beldleman, the bookman, has a most Interesting window display which Is at tracting great attention. It is from the Pcrlbner's and consists of original drawings and a collection of posters and covers, the same that apepared in the Fifth avenue windows of this great publishing Arm. The covers alone make a brilliant exhibition. Tho Scrlbner's magazine Is In Scranton at an earlier date than usual this month on account of this display. Among the most inter esting features arc the original draw ings from the famous war pictures from life. The folowlng Is the October book list: "As in a Mirror," Pansy; "Hope, the Hermit," Edna Lyall; "A Great Love," Clara Louise Burnham; "The House of the Hidden Treasure," Maxwell Gray; "Friendship and Folly," Marie Louise Pool; "Songs of Action," A. Conan Doyle: "Our Nation's Navy." Charles Morris; "The Boys of Old Monmouth," E. T. Tomllnson; "A Little Maid of Concord Town," Margaret Sidney; "Tekla," Robert Barr; "The Change ling," Walter Bcsant; "Dormlta," Rev. 8. Baring Gould: "The Adventures of Francois," S. Wclr Mitchell; "Good Americans," Mrs. Burton Harrison. Librarian Henrv J. Carr will be in attendance at the Trans-Mississlppl Library Congress at Omaha, Sept. 29 and 30 and Oct. 1. On the 30th he will deliver an address, "The Material Value of the Library to the Commun ity." Few librarians in the country are in a position to more thoroughly dem onstrate this subject than Mr. Carr, the value of whose work In the Scran ton public library Is bo much appreci ated. That he is nlso honored beyond local confines is proved by the Import ant office he holds as secretary of the American Library association. Miss Simpson, Miss Augusta Arch bald and Mr. A. E. Hunt, Jr., are In Harrisburg, where they are being en tertained at a house party. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Connell enter tained a few friends Informally Wed nesday In honor of Professor and Mis. a 77 Tf BHEAKS UP Fall Colds A REMINDER, This fs to remind you of the great service that "Seventy-seven" has rendered in the past. Old and tried friends are the best, and you can rely upon "Seventy-seven" for Grip, Colds, Influenza, Catarrh, Pains and Soreness in the Head and Chest, Cough, Sore Throat and Fever At drurjutt or eat prepaid; price, 25o od l.OO. Special Manual at druggun or Humphreyi' Mod. Co, Cor. William and John 8U, New York. Bo turs to get H-y-M-P-H-Rt-E-Y-S , Daniel Prothcroe, who have left the city for their home In Milwaukee, Wis. A musical programmo of rare merit was enjoyed. Miss Alice L. Florey and Mr. Charles Edward Courscn, son of Colonel and Mrs. H. A. Coursen, wcro married Thursday at tho homo of the bride's mother, Mrs. Gertrude Florey.on Wash ington avenue. Rev. I. J. Lansing per formed the ceremony, which was wit nessed by only the near friends. Mrs. W. H. Ferklns and her daugh ter, Mrs. W. J. Brown, delightfully En tertained the managers of the Home for the Friendless on Wednesday at their country place In Dalton. An Informal reception was given Miss Minerva Sand, at her home on Adams avenue, Wednesday night. On Wednesday afternon a party of young people Journeyed to the Burnt Dam, beyond the falls, and enjoyed a supper there, returning home In the early evening, by moonlight. Those comprising the party were Miss Tread well, Mabel Schlagcr, Emma Bums, Bessie Porter, Lois Schlager, Amy Northup, and Messrs. Charles and Arthur Teal, Isaac Haslam, Ford Pratt, Truman A. Surdam nnd Curtis Powell. Mrs. Judd Woodward, of Glenburn, entertained a number of her lady friends at her pleasant home Thursday. The day was spent In various amuse ments. Mrs. Frank Poole rendered sev eral selections on the piano and Mrs. John Loomls played the violin, nnd a general good time was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Woodward, assisted by her daughter, Laura, served luncheon nt noon and dinner at six. The house was prettily decorated with potted plants of Mr. Woodward's own grow ing. Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Shifter as sisted In receiving. Those present wcro Mrs. Thomas Coleman, Mrs. Edward Hand, Mrs, John Loomls, Mrs. Frank Poole, Mrs. Merrltt Gardner, Mrs. Charles Seeley, Mrs. J. A. Shlffer, Mrs. Edward Swartz, Mrs. Howard Duree, Mrs. Charles Garrlgan, Mrs. J. W. La france, Mrs. W. M. Yohe, Mrs. Roger Cox, Mrs. Wlllard Lannlng, Mrs. J. Whetllng, of Scranton, and Mrs. Van Kcnon, of Hoboken; Mrs. T. II. Miller, of Dalton, and Mrs. Frank Hall, of Glenburn. Ex-Shcrlff Charles Robinson Is at Fire Island. Mrs. R. M. Stratton has returned lrom Southold. Mrs. Eugene Halo has returned Horn Shamokln. David J. Evans, of Virginia, is visiting friends here. Photographer and Mrs. C. L. Grlltln are in New York. Mr. JLirry G. Miner has returned lro.n Wllllamsport. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Penman were in Nc-v Yurk this week. Mr. A. D. Stello is remodeling his Mon roe avenue residence. Morris Goldsmith has returned lrom an extended trip to Europe. Rov. Fr. A. J. Van Cleft has been In Norwich for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas are vlslt lng friends at Bethlehem. Sir. J. P. Dickson and family will oc cupy a town house this winter. Mycr Davldow has returned from a bus iness, trip to New Yoik and Boston. Miss Emma Hanlcy spent yesterday at "Llnalr" is the guest of Miss Linen. Rov. M. D. Puller, of Owego, spent tho past few days with friends In this city. Mrs. W. G. Pulton and daughter re turned from Cottage City on Wednesday. Mlfcs Anna Bue,k will rtturn from a visit with Butfalo fiknds about the lirbt ot (Jc. tober. Mrs. Heiry S. Jacobs, of l.ataette street, is blowly recovering from a long illness. Miss Josephine Medway has returned from a prolonged visit in Chicago and Buffalo. J. C. Zurfllch and family hae icturned to the city from a lengthy stay at Lake Sheridan. Mrs. J. J, Rvman and Mrs. John Hal lock, of Dallas, lsited Scranton friends on Thursday. Mrs. Frank Carey and Mrs. C. S. Smith of Sadlo place, arc visiting lrlends In Wilkes-Barrc. Mrs. G. duB. Dlmmlck Is spending a few wofks at Morrlslown with Mis. Thomas Dl'kson. Misses JtEcphlne Phelps and Bessie Hand went to MIbs Dana's school at Mor ristown this week. Mr. Bojnton, of Atlanta, a Princeton classmate of Mr. Harold Wattes, visited the latter this week. t Mrs. E. B. Hardenbergh and Miss Louise Hardenbergh, of Honesdale, were in the city this week. Misses Cora and Anna Renchlcr, ot North Lincoln avenue, havo leturnea from a Msit at Factory vine. William P. MeAndrow, clarlonetlst of Bauer's band, filled an engagement nt Carbondale jesterda. Mr. and Mrs. D. W Powell and Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Jenkins spent the past few days In New York. Mr. Willis Pratt hus gone to 8chen;j tady to aceupy a position with the Ucn eraj Electric company. Mrs. A. C. Brugler spent the past few days as guests In the home of Mrs. L. A. Watres at Mooslc Lake. Hon. William Connell and Hev. Dr. C. M. GlfJln enjoyed a day's fishing at Lake Henry on Thursday. Sirs Allen, of Chestnut street, has as her guests Mrs. S. Schooley and daughter, Mrs. Sherman Broadbent, of Bangor. Pa. Misses Molllo and Maggie Jones, of Cleveland. O , are the guests of M. J. Ruddy, of Plttston avenue and Via Ktirpt Mis. W. G. Fulton nnd daughteis re turned from Contentment island, Conn , last evening, where they spent the sum mer, Mr. William Hamilton, of Somcrville, N. J., hns been the guest of her bister, Mrs. John D. Davenpoit, during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Fulton are guests at the home of Mr. J. S. McAnulty during the process of renovation of their resi dence. Mrs. A. L. Ramer, of South Lincoln avenue, has returned from a two weeks' visit at Allentown, her parents having been ill. Michael Goldon and niece. Julia Golden, of Parsons, and his sister, Mrs. M. J. Ruddy, ot Miner's Mills, are visiting In the city. Mrs. E. B. Reynolds and daughters, of Sanderson avenue, who havo spent the past year In Europe, are expected home In a few da s. Mrs. Lockle Robinson, of Blnghamton, has returned home after spending a few das with Mrs. J. II. JJuseubury, of 4:u Adams avenue. John W. Whltted and Miss Lizzlo Dug. gan, of 326 Dlx court, were married Thursday at tho bride's home. Rev. J. H. Bell ofllclated. Richard O'Brien. Mr. and Mrs. J, H. King, Mrs. O. J. Brown, Mrs. S. C. Sny der, Miss J, V. Conant, A, 8. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. T. F Penman were regis tercd at tho St. Denis, in New York, thU week. Unequal to Exertion. For a time there was no sound except that of two hearts beating as one, Pinal. ly she broke the silence. "I think, George," she said, "that you'd better speak to papa tonight." "nut dearest," he protected, "ha seems exceptionally cross tonight." "True," she admitted, "but he Is alio exceptionally tired." From the standpoint of .safety he real. Ized then that the occasion was oat not to be lcst.-Chlcago Poit. MUSICAL QUESTION BOX. rrofestor J. Alfred Pennington, director of the Scrcnlon Conserva tory of Music and organist of Elm Tark church, has contented to re ply In tho Saturday Trlbrna to questions concerning mutlc and musi cal topics asked by Tribune readers. Every reader interetted In music Is at liberty to ask for Information. Questions may ho addressed to "Musical Qucatlon Box care of Tribune," or they may bo addrctsed to Professor Pennington. Only the writers' Initials will appear In connection with the answers to their questions. They may sign ficti tious Initials It they desire to remain entirely unknown. m a 3 (fM(tMty(fy(tMtMO(fMO(tMO(fMty(fMfys Orpheus Please clearly define the term "classical music." Answer We apply the term "class ical" to anything which, from Its beauty of form or Its treatment of subject matter, appeals to the Imag ination of educated men nnd women of nil ages, and Is loved and treasured by them. The Bible, both In the sub ject matter and Its style of treatment, Is a classic since It Is read nnd loved today by millions, and hns been read and loved by millions for thousands of years. Tho works of the ancient Greek and Latin writers ate classics because they ore now a source of pleasure to those who can read them and have been to every succeeding nge since they were written. Shakespeare and Milton, Bunyan and Dante nrc classics for tho same reason. The an cient statuary of Greece nnd Rome and the paintings of the middle ages, from their beauty of form or coloring, appeal to tho universal love of tho beautiful and hence are tieasurcs ot untold value In the museums of tho world, although they were executed centuries ago. Another definition of classical Is "anything that has stood the test of time." It will now be easy to define classical music since the same tests apply here. Tho works of Bach, Haydn, Handel, Mozart and Beethoven are classical since, although they were written from one to two cen turies ago, they are studied and loved by more musicians and music lovers than at any previous period of their history. In the minds of a great many classical music Is a synonym for mu sic that Is uninteresting and unintelli gible. If this were actually the case It would not be In existence today. On the contrary It Is very much In existence as may bo seen from the fact that leading muslo publishers of the world vie with each other in producing the most beautiful editions of the classics, and that, too, at astonishingly low prices. The term "romantic" is applied to the music of the more mod ern composers, as, for example, Schu bert, Schumann, Chopin and others, In contradistinction to the classical mu sic of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. While this distinction is now more a matter of difference of style, which f shall not stop to explain, It Is true that the music of the composers of the "ro mantic period" Is not yet classical simply from the fact that It Is of too recent date to be termed classical al though It will doubtless eventually be come be. To sum up, no production of art which was produced but yesterday ran be considered classical, however great It may seem to be. Manners and customs nnd ways of thinking change with earh century, I might Fay with each succeeding generation. What is new today Is In a great measure old and out of date tomorrow. But a gen ius has It in his power to put a subtle Fomenting in his art or literary pro ductions which appeals to the univer sal ideals of mankind of all ages. Of those works It rmy be said as Tenny son said of the biook, "men may come and men may go. but they go on for ever." The beauties of things classical do not He on the surface to be com prehended at a single glance. They require to b studied. It Is those peo pie who see and hear works of art and music the oftenest that love them most It Is the one who reads the Plble and Milton and Shakespeare who appreciates them most and declares them to be Inexhaustible treasures. I will conclude by quoting my first definition: "We apply the tetrn 'classical' to anything which from its beauty of form or treatment of sub ject mitter appeals to the imagina tions of e.lurated men and women of nil ages, and is loved and treasured by them." o Novice What Is the difference be tween an alto and a contralto voice? Answer In this country alto and contralto have Identically the same meaning. This Is not the case In Eng land. Theie male singers cultivate a high head voice, or falsetto, and sing the alto part In church music and glees, etc. These singers are called "altos," and female singers who sing the same part are called "contraltos." So far as I am aware England Is the only country on the globe where the male alto voice Is cultivated. The fine cathedral choirs of England are made up entirely of boys and men, but In stead of boys singing the alto part, as In France and Germany, It Is sung ex clusively by men altos. The male alto voice Is, of course, artificial, and the quality of tone differs from that of the contralto to such an extent that It can always be detected. It Is a very carry ing quality and, accordingly, a fewer number of altos Is required for a large choir than any other part. In the Lon don musical Journals something like the following may be frequently seen, referring always to altos (male) and not to contraltos (female): "Alto wanted at mldsummer.for St. Stephen's, Walbrook, E. C." "Alto, shortly leav ing St. Andrew 's, Wells street, W., de sires re-engagement," etc. In a recent London musical Journal a writer re grets tho fact that there are so few altos who make a specialty of teaching the art of singing nlto to others. H. Who Is considered tho greatest musical critic and who the greatest contrapuntist that ever lived? Answer Eduard Hauellck.of Vienna, has In all probability tho gteatest rep utation of any musical critic. He wrote a book on musical aesthetics en tltlsd "Vom Muslkullsch-Schoenen" ("On the Beautiful In Music") which materially contributed to his celebrity. The greatest contrapuntist that ever lived was Johnnn Sebastian. Bach, one of tho greatest geniuses that ever lived. He was born In Eisenach, Ger many, in 1685 and died In Leipzig In 1750. Organist Who Is considered tho greatest American organist? Answer There is much difference of opinion upon that point. The best known American organists ate Mr. George E. Whiting, of Boston, and Mr. Clarence Eddy, of Chicago. An Eng lish organist, Mr. Frederick Archer, who is tho organist at the -Carnegie public library building, Pittsburg, Is one of the leading organists of tho world. He gives free organ recitals each week to audiences niimhrHnir In. I to the thousands upon a magnificent 6 Farrand and Votey organ, also a gift of Mr. AndrevV Carnegie, o H. B.-We have a little girl 12 years old and we want her to study muslo some. We got a big reed organ I've earH ago and she can piny the notes on that. What we want to know is how much can she leatn on that he fore she learns pKno. Wo don't want to get a piano until we have to but we want her to learn as fast as she. can. What do you tlink In the best Instruction book for tho reed organ Answer If you expect your daugh ter to study piano nt all I would recom mend purchasing a piano nt once. Tho piano touch differs so materially from that of tho reed organ that In order to make good progress and have nothing to unlearn It Is better to begin with tho piano Immediately. Landon's Reed Or gan Instructor, published by Theodore Pressor, Philadelphia, Is one of the best Instruction books for the reed organ. o Baritone What Is tho proper pro nunciation for b-a-p-sV Answer B-a-s-s Is pronounced base when It refers to the lowest part In music. I am here reminded that I have heard a bass singer refened to as a "baser," which Is utterly Incorrect. "Basso" is the proper word. MUSICAL GOSSIP. A full rehearsal of the Soldi concert chorus will take place at the Scianton Conservatory of Music on Mondayeven- Ing next, Sept. 26. Every member Is requested to be present at a quarter before S o'clock. ! II II Mis. Katharine Wilcox will give a reception at her studio in the Guern sey building on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Pupils, members of the press, and the public generally are cordially Invited. An Interesting programme will be rendered. !! II II Two lectures will be delivered at the rooms of the Symphony orchestra, on Lackawanna avenuc.on Thuisday even ing, Sept. 29. Mr. House will lecture on the history and gymnastics of the violin, and Prof. Carl Seller will talk of acoustics. !! II II Madame Catreno on her American tour this season will be under the man agement of Mr. Harry Sanford, well known In this city, and Miss Annie Millar, of Boston. Powell & Co. an nounce that Madame Carreno will use the Chlckerlng piano at her concerts. I II II The opening of Guernsey's new build ing on Washington avenue has been hailed with delight by many musicians of the city. The Guernsey building. In addition to the spacious warerooms for musical instruments, contains many pleasantly-appointed studios und re ception rooms and is in every way fitted to become the headquarters of the large number of Scranton musical people, who may be found there dally. 1! il II Another male voice party has been organized In West Scianton, with the Intention of competing at the eistedd fod which is to be held there soon. The conductor is William John Davis, and he w ill be supported by a good number of voices. ii ii r The following well-known soloists. Miss Elizabeth Thomas, Dave Stephens and Philip H. Warren, are selected to take part In the creation and assist the choir of one hundred voices which will present the oratorio on the 29th of this month at Sellng's grove. II II II Mr. T. J. nvder, the Tlnghamton correspondent of the Musical Courier, speaks as follows of Bauer's band of this city "Bauer s band, from Scranton, Pa., deserves a great deal of credit for tak ing second prize in the contest held In Blnghamton recently. Mr. Bauer and his band members only contested against the Ithaca band, consisting of professional musicians from New York, and most of them being Sousa's men. Mr. Bauer and his band can feel proud that they only were beaten by two points for first prize. One of the fea tures of the band was the bass section, and they deserve special mention. Headed by Mr. Shlffer. who has a world-wide reputation, and Is one ot the best bass players In the world, gives the band one of the best founda tions that can be had. Mr. Bauer can congratulate himself on having In Mr. Shlffer a musician who, by his correct plavlng and precise manner in follow ing a leader, has made himself famous throughout the world. The success of the band depends a great deal on Mr. Shlffer. We hope to hear more from Mr. Bauer and his band In the future." II II II Bauer's orchestra will be at Hotel Jermyn Sunday evening, during the dinner hour and will render a pro gramme as follows1 March, "On Review" . ..Sllverberg Overture. "Die Entfuhrung aiiB den Serall" Mozart Selection. "The Widcllng Day" . Uuwarcu Waltz, "Cupld'b Dream" Crosby "The Nightingale and the Frogs" (fluto bo1o l.'llenberg Medley Overture, "A Cluster or Peaches" Ueyr Selection from "The Idol's Eve 'Herbert March, "The Stars and Stripes Forevor, Hoiiba l II M Miss S, Louise Hardenbergh has withdrawn from the Scranton Conser vatory of Music and has opened a studio lnthe same building, at corner of Adams avenue and Linden street, and will be jeady to receive pupils on Monday. Mr. Perlee V. Jervis, of New York, a well known Instructor, will bo arsociated with Miss Hardenbergh during the present season. I l II Bauer's band will give a concert at Laurel Hill park on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and the orchestra will play at Hotel Jermyn In the evening during the dinner hours, Conservatory Chat. The opera of the "Gondoliers," by Sir Arthur Sullivan, will be given In the Lyceum about Thanksgiving time under the auspices of the Scranton Conservatory of Music. Rehearsals have already begun, the first one tak ing place last evening. The staging of the opera will be under the manage ment of Mr. Henry F. Dixie, an ex perienced operatic manage who .will JONAS LONG'S, SONS. Important News Today Concerning Shoes, Boys' Clothing, Men's Furnishings, Hosiery and Books. Every item an intense bargain made possible by our immense purchases. We have never of fered greater values, and to miss them will be to miss an opportunity for making tho dollar go twice as far as ordinarily. These Prices for Today Only. MondayA Holy Day Our Stores Will Be Closed All Day. Do not forget this fact, and attend to your Monday wants today. All the Great Bargains in Domestics, Dress Goods, etc., usually on sale that day will be ready for you tgiry and we can faithfully promise some interesting ones. kAAN- Shoe News We keep right on talking about the excellence of our Shoes and we keen right on sell- ing them. No wonder at such prices. fr") Art for Men's Hox Calf I.aee .nj.llll Hboes, made on the new You. S''""" kon last, hand welt, perfect fitting KverhereoldRt $1 00 Same price for Genuine Cnlf Patent I.ether l.aee Shoes, hand welt, In the new Klon dike, Coin, Youkon and Kngllsh hints. 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Important Thlnys to Remember: Our Grand Showing of Dress Goods and Silks the finest collection ever displayed in Scranton. Our Big Millinery Opening, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next. Unusual showing of Beauty and Fashion. Our Big Food Show opens Saturday, October, i, at 2.30. Music by Bauer's. Nearly fifty Big Glittering Exhibits. Our Unexcelled Dinner, ready to serve every day at 1 1.30 for 25 cents. Best in the city, wiihout a doubt. Jonas Long's Sons furnish the costumes and scenery. The opera Is unquestionably one of tho best of Sullivan's productions, and Is, In deed, given the first place by many. The entire east of principals and chor us will consist of local talent. On next Monday Rev. J. W. Ran dolph, Conservatory professor of the German language, will deliver the first of n. series of free lectures In Gorman on "Astionomy." Miss Grace Spencer will sing a selection in German. Proffcsor V, Lamaze, of the Conserv atory French department, will begin his lecture course In French the first Thursday In October. Piofessor Pennington will give an organ recital in the Providence Pres byterian ehuich next Tuesday evening, assisted by members of tho Conserva tory faculty: Miss Katharine Timber man, contralto. Miss Caiollne T. Conk llng, elocutionist: Mr. Alfred Wooler, tenor, and the Elm Park church quar tette, Misses Thomas and Jones, Messrs. Wooler and Thomas. Next Thursday evening will occur the first of a series of lectures on muslo given by Mrs. J. A. Pennington, Illus trated by drawings and music. Tho subject of the first lecture is "Primitive Music," illustrated with drawings by Miss Worthlngton, and vocal and In strumental selections, by Conservatory talent. PLAYS AND PLAYERS. The stage Is to be adorned by a Dewey. Miss Ida K. Dewey, of Brookbn, a cousin of the hero of Manila, and dauchtor of Rev. Edward F. Dewey, of Walton, W. Y., has signed to appear next year In sup port of Charles Leonard Fletcher. Mr. Crane's tour this season will not take him further west than Bt. Louis. More than one-half ol his tour will be confined to Boston, Philadelphia. Chicago and New York, and the principal play that ho will offer will bo "A Virginia Courtship." Albert Chevalier's new play, "Tho Land of Ned," was produced in tho "provinces" of England some time ago, and slnco re vised, Is very likely to bn seen In this country during the coming season. Uhe play deals with the humorous side of oc cultism and Is distinctly a dream piece, or, rather, a fantasia. Harry n. Smith, author of "Robin Hood," "Tho Highwayman," etc, has onded his vacation and Is in New York attending rehenrfcals of two of his new operas, which are to be produced ncrobs tho street from each other. One fs "Li ixlr," written In collaboration with Edgar Smith for Weber & Fields, and the other Is "Tho Fortune Teller," which he has written blnglo handed for Alice Nielsen Albert Chevalier, tho king of coster bong hlngers, was once asked what was the most unpleasant experience of his stage life. "Well." he bald, "1 will tell ou. It happened in a very handsome hall In tho Midlands. The whole of tne back und Hides vvero coveted with Im mense plate glass mirrors. I knew noth ing about it until I walked on the stage, and then, for the first tlmo In my tire, 1 saw myself aR others, as my audience, sees me. Tho effect was weird In the ex treme. It unnerved me. It was positive ly terrifying. Insteadlng of concentrating my attention upon my work, I found my self watching, studying Chevalier! Never again. No, thank you. I avoid halls that are glittering masses of plate suss inlr rois!" The New York Mall and Express says: Undoubtedly "The Charlatan" Is the best thing Sousa. has done in tho operatic Hue. Instead of tho flambovant, bin-bang stylo of "Tho Drlde-Elect," ho has struck an easy, graceful style, roprtbsed almost throughout, nnd even In tho Inevitable march, 'which brines down the second curtain, fits In so nicely that Itn btialns sets your foot a tapping before you tear, ly realize what Is coming. It is a good march, too, nnd whlln not bo noisy as Its predecessors, has the Sousa stamp all over It, and Is sure to bo Immensely popu. lar. Other really delightful musical num. bers vvero "Orange Blossoms, "Beventn Son of a Seventh Son," and "Meditation." Tho words of tho latter also being ex ceedingly clever. Indeed. Mr. Klein has written a very atceptablo llbrettb, the chief merit being Its clearness, while It Is lacklnu, p.erjup?, In jvitt Uncs, THE GREAT STORE. 30RANT0N. PA.. HOSiery we were NeWS icy mentioned IICIC UCIUIC you instead of this advertisement, you'd . come for them in a rush. We know that. Tc Pair or pairs for 25 cents, for Children's Hlhhed Vast Dlack Hose, all sizes, seamless, worth IOC IOC For Children's Donblo Knee, Fast niacit, Seamless Ribbed Hose, all sizes, positively worth 13o a pair. i T . Vor Extra Vino Quality rtlb 1 Z " G bfd, Seamless, Vast Hlnck Hose, forchlldrcn, worth 15a a pair, all sizes. 1n or n "peelnl lot or Children's SI! Knst Black Bibbed Hose.senmlcss, w Th In, Mn.1.1. nf lliw a C!,tinl 1 Hnso. Misses' Vine Ounce Hosp.Vomo with split soles, others with white feet nnd self i colored. Positively worth 35o and 50c. '25c For special lot of Women's Fancy Drop Stitch, guaranteed fast blnck und seamless. Value per pair Hoc. itn Vor Men's Maco Foot Half I i II Hose nnd absolutely fast " black, tho reeular nrlco of which Is 10 cents. MAfft AISLE-LACKA. AVE. HER POINT OF VIEW. Tve taken to following the Bible Injunction with regard to servants" remarked one of the brightest and most cultured ladles of this city, the other dav. "Dear me! have ou?' exclaimed all her listeners Interested at once. "Do tell w how jou manage. Is It a success? "We all want to try It." "Oh, It's this vvav," she replied. "I say In the morning to one 'come!1 and she cometh. At night I say to her 'go!' and she goetli. The next day I say to another 'come' and she com eth. At night she goeth likewise. The same Is repeatrd with variations in tho personnel of the girls through the week. I cup't exactly recommend it, but simply call attention to the meth od as having an orthodox precedent." The others laughed at the descrip tion and looked sympathetic as If they could relate experiences too. Then they fell to wondering why it is that, generally speaking, It Is so difficult to secure competent help In this city. Everyone recalled visits made to friends in other towns where so smoothly ran the wheels of tho domes tic machinery that nobody could &eo thorn go tound, much less feel the vi bration. There vvero housemaids who stayed for many years. Thcro were cooks whose long 1 esideuce gave them an enviable position of honor and re spect In the household "although that signifies little" exclaimed a vivacious youns woman who had tioublcs of her own. "Don't wo always offer adula tion to our cook. Don't wo all meta phorically fall down In her presence and bump our heads on the floor thrice, after the manner of the heathen Chi nee, In older to appease her inexplic able temper, and doesn't she vvdlk off some day when a dinner party Is on hand, or doesn't she choose to bury a mythical grandmother every few weeks Just the s.imo? Years and years In tho family Indeed!" "People In Scranton do not pay enough wages, to their domestics," au thoritatively declaied nn opulent el detly listener. "Don't thev, though!" ejaculated a llttlo peron In the cor ner of the veranda. "I have a neigh bor who pays entirely too much. What ever I give my waitress, she goei two dollars better and gets her. The num ber of girls I've trained for that wo man! comes right In my kitchen, too, and makes the bargain, but It Is al ways a satisfaction to me to know that Mrs. h. across the street will raise her nnd secure the maid In tho end." It Is an odd thing that women who are really good conscientious creatures and who go to church twice on Sunday and always put their heads down a Ion? while when they first enter tho pow, have llttlo scruples about em ploying underhand means to lure de sirable servants from the homes of other women who are not infrequently their friends or oven relatives. They seem to go on tho principle that actu ates them In giving references of maids who have left their employ. It ap pears to bo unusual to have tho exact truth told In theso matters. A cook who had excellent references was re cently engaged by a lady who kept her four days, during which time she was found threo times In a condition described by the head of tho house ns "roaring drunk " Really the orly ref enco worth a row of pins is that of honesty when It may be depended up on, which often It may not. When one comes to consider the J .Question, however, It isn't sp, mush JONAS LONG'S SONS. SATURDAY. SEPT, 84. WQB. hnilS S We can keep S 3 iU I A lAlr Clothes ips flne .wlth nine cost to vou. Come ' here and learn howto buy Rood . clothing cheap.- ??; Kor "Brownie" a- piece Suits of all wool grnv mixed Uievlot, t"" nlcelv trimmed with braid. inn nircs.ftoii, wonn iimio, ' tf" A O For Double-BrpHsted Coat and JS.tlfS Knee runts, navy, brown or H" v crcv. sins 8 to 15. Positively worth $H 50 I d A no I'or tho New Mlntnry Pnps for n4.Vo llovKiuiiintfls.Mo ill jenrs, , V v ,nH(teorallwoolf;liW'Iot,llne(t throughout with led llunnel, deep storm rollni nnd itllt buttons, They'ie bold nil over at 7.00. SECOND FLOOR. Tor Men 39C Ei'ioHf Shirts and Draw, ers that nie fleece lined and poM- i tlvely worth 50 cents, 49c torspecinl lotofMedlum Weight Shirts and Draw ers, In line white nnd natural proy. Worth 05c. For special lot of Flue bllk'Ncck. wear, uon est patterns. 25c :$i fC For Best Muslin White Shirts, UU perlcctttttlng and equal to nny ci.oii i-iipium umciu fimrt on the market. WrOMINQ AVE. wonder that women don't tell each other the truth, the whole truth and nothing hut tho truth about servants who have left their employ. How can you expect another housemlstress to tell you that the maid of whom you are miking Inquiry is apt to have din ner parties and dances in your homo during your absence, when there is a reasonable certainty that you will tell the applicant her exact words and that she may be boycotted or suffer some other dire retribution for her trouble. Tho tendency to tell scivants about them Is rather likely to render futile tho much demanded reference. Unless we are very wroth Indeed we aro prono to say nice, ooft, svvet sounding things of people w horn we are conv Inced w ill hear our sentiments in the couisc of an hour and a half. There Is one thing that the house mistresses of this city have rather gen. erally managed to escape In their com bats with bervants. They have had troubles of their own In seeing their treasures many and have suffered dlf ferent grades of pain In beholijlng certain other treasures smashed flno by the divinity of the kitchen. They have endured tho pangs of outraged feeling and Jealous rage superinduced by having their cooks hired away from them by a dear friend, a sister-in-law or some other near 1 elatlv e. They havo had cai.es of drunkenness and similar Irregularities In the kitchen, but as yet they havo had llttlo experience with that acme of aggravation, the maid tervant who tides a wheel. In not a few- cities familiar to our resi dents tills form of misery has seriously Imperiled the domestic economy of many formerly happy homes. Tho cook rides, the house maid rides and occasionally even tho laundress, sup posed to be a widow with beven small children, Is seen gaily speeding away on her wheel. Said a bright young matron the ottn er night: "The first question I ask an applicant is whether she has a wheel or knows how to ride; If she has or does, that settles It, I simply won't engago a maid servant who is likely to go off nights on bicycle expeditions. She will be good for nothing, and you never can tell whether or not she'll get Into the house In time to servo breakfast." Then she sprang lightly onto her own wheel and sped merrily off to the millinery opening. Engnsmnent presents seem to bd falling from favor, not so much from a dearth of engagements as from an uncomfortably suspicious feeling which appears to Intrude Itself Into boclety to the effect that they aio a fast and loose arrangement not warranted to btay. A young man of this city almost tumbled ovor In a t the other day when he received a 1 te little box done up In tissue raper and somehow bear ing a strangely familiar look, nnd which, upon Investigation, proved to contain a sort of glorified pie knife which ho had sent some months befora with his good wishes to a young lady whose engagement had Just been an nounced. With the teturned gift camo a chilly little note, not nt nil liko tho effusion vvhleh had gieeted Its receipt, the purpoit of which was that tho en gagement was off. "Never had such a shock In my life!" declared tho youne man whose testimonial of affection was thus bent back with haughty, If dila tory scorn. "Why I've had to blow In my Income on lots of engagement pres ents for girls whose engagements didn't stick three months. Never sent back the things either and expected others when they temporarily accepted a new man, I drew the lino at tho or iginal tribute however. I3ut all the same" he added with the air of one who has made a high and virtuous re solvs, "Sho'Il get that ple-knlfo again tho next time,".. - .. Saucy, Bess. I
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