THE SCR ANTON TRIBUNE- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1891?. 10 Sunday-School Lesson for October. 22. Ezra's Jomriniey to Jermisaleinni. - EZRA 111:21-23. I Religious.... BY J. E. GILBERT, D D., LL. D., Secretary of American Society of Religious Education. , ' EV. ItOBEUT F. Y. PIEUCH hns Just prepared for the American Baptist Publication society tlio annual Bible Day service for use In the ftunday schools ami Baptist churches throughout the Unit ed States and Canada. For several years Rev. Mr. Pierce hns been chosen by his denomination to prepare the Bible day and Children's day services for the special occasions and general use throughout the Uaptlst churches of the country. Many thousands of dol lars nre secured by the use of these services for the spread of the Bible work and Sunday school work. The title of the pamphlet Just Issued !s "The Lamp of Life." It wilt be used Nov. 12 In nearly twenty-live thous and Sunday schools. Among the choice musical selections Is one by Prof. Haydn Evans. The autumnal session of the arch deaconry of Scranton and Sunday school Institute-of the Protestant Epls copal church will be held lu St. Clem ent's church, "Wllkes-Barre, on Oct. 2.!, 24 nnd 25. The services nnd business meetings will be found to bo unusually intercs; Ing. At the evening services the vested choir will render special music under the direction of choirmaster AlfreJ Hand. The young men aro especially Invited to attend the opening session on Monday evening, which will be un der the ausplres of the Young Men's club of St. Clement's church. At the roncluslon of this service light refresh ments will be furnished the young men In the parish house. The following is the programme for the sessions: Monday, Oct. 23. 7.30 p. m.: Evening prayer; address to young men, subject, Loyalty," Rev. Horace E. llpyclcn, Wllkcs-Burre. Tuesday, Oct. 21. 9.00 a. m.; business meeting, 10.30 a. in.; morning prayer and holy communion; seimon by Rov. II. G. CI. Vincent, Athens; 12.30 p. m.; lunch In tlio parish house for the clergy. 2.00 p. m.; business meeting, 3.00 p. m.; archdeacon's report, 3.30 p. m.; exegesis: Second Epls tle of St. Peter, chapter i.DO. Rev. W. E. Daw. Towund.i; discussion; 7.30 p. m. ; missionary service; address. Rev. Rogers Israel, Scranton; Rov. F. P. Harrington, West Plttston; Rov. M. B. Nnsh, Scnui loli. Wednesday, Oct. 23. 7.30 a. m., Holy communion; 0.30 u. m., lituny; 10.30 a. in., address. "Teacher's Life u Factor." flow Charles H. Fessenden, Jermyn: dis cission; "A Child's Giving." Rev. K. J. Mrllvury, Scranton; discussion; an op portunity for any delegate to present anything of interest; 12.30 p. in., lunch in parish hoie for clergy and delegates, i() p. m.. addresses, "Adult Class Sub stituting." Rev. John II. OrllTltb. Plym outh; discussion, "Somo Results of Work Among the li. I. A. Roys," Mrs. H. W. Palmer, Wllkes-Barro; discussion, "Aim nnd Spirit of Sunday School Work," Rev. Francis It. natemnn, Plttston; discus sion; question box. The excellent choir of the Providence Presbyterian church will bo assisted tomorrow by Mina Jones the well known singer. Prof. C. F. "Whittemore has arranged the following musical numbers for tho singer.- In that church tomorrow. Miss. Margaret Jones, con tralto, will sing at tho morning service, The Voice of The Father." nnd with the choir, "Let Thine Hnnd Help Me," an arrangement of a celebrated melody oi" Handel's At the evening; service the lollowing will bo heard: Vesper Hymn Miss Smith. Mr. John and choir, Tho Twenty-third Psalm "The Lord Is My Shcpheitl"--Mlss Smith, Mr. John, Mr. Acker nnd choir. "Sweet Sabbath Km-' Miss Smith, Mrs. Frank Norton, Mr. John, Mr. llLbrrllng. The synod of Pennsylvania of the Presbyterian denomination opened its annual sessions on Thursday last at 11 o'clock a. in., lu tho First Presbyter Ian church of.Krl" Tho convocation will conclude on Monday next. Tho most Important duties of the synod in clude the wish of church enlargement nnod sustcntatlon within the borders ot the state. The body is a representative one composed of delegates from the various Presbyteries) throughout tho boundary lines of the synod. Sunday, Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban will formally lay tho enrnerstono of the new chapel at Clark's Summit, which is to be dedicated to "Our Lady at tho Snow." Clark's Summit forms part of the parish of Nicholson, of which Rev. J. J. B. Feeley, formerly of St. Peter's cathedral, Is putor. Rev. n. V. Drlscoll, ot Frlendsvllle, the former pastor of Nicholson, will celebrate the mass. The train leaving hero at 9 n. in., will take many Scrantonlana to tho dedication. The following progrummo will be .endored at tho First Presbyterian church tomorrow: Anthem "As Pants the Hart".... Shelley Duet "Love Divine" Small Mrs. Thtole, Mr. Wutklns. . Anthem "Tho Sweet Subbath Culm" . H.irnby Trio "List to tho Prayer'" Costa M Revival services arc being held In the Tripp avenue Christian church, Hun- Cm. T)llfn..s and Kfa....a hl.a.J... ....L f Wind andlP.ln In the Stomach, Sick He.diehe, vjiuuincsa, ru:ncs3anu owcuing nicer meais,ulZ" llneas and Drowslnct J, Cold Chills, Fluthlncs of Heat, Loss ot Appetite, Shortness of Breath.Cos tiveneis. blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, l-'rlfhlful Dreams, and all Nervous andTrcmbl. In S Rn t IniC ( Tha attmnta all aL-a u wmiVM ha .vv niuiviiii an unae j from t disordered or abused condition of the j itomich and liver. ' Oeoaham'm Pills, taken as directed, will 1 quickly rcatore Females to wompleie health, they . f promptly remove any obstruction or Irregularity , f of the system. Fort j wcaK Momacu, impaired Digestion, Sick i Headache, Disordered Liver, etc. . . they act like magic a few doses will work won. 4 svs upon me vital urgans strengthening the Muscular System, restoring tho long-lost Com. . olexlon.brlnstne back the keen edceof Annptli. . and arousing with the Rosebud ot liaalth thawhalopliyalcalancrayoltbthumtn . irame. ror inxowinsnn leverainevaresoeciiiiir 4 rcnowncu. lucao arc tacts " aummca ey inou- annus, in an classes oi society, ana one oi trie best guarantees in the Nervous and Debilitated V Is that Deeeham'm Pllla havo tho Ltttool salo.of any Patent Motif- 4 vtriw sra ariw wwurtu trua nan ucen achieved without tho publication of leBtlmonlalm. tho fact balnu that Bamoham'm Pllla recommend them- licecbam's Pills have (or many yean been the . ropuisr lamuy meaicine vnerevcr the fcngnsh - language is spoicn, ana tncyi now aland without . a rival. 10 cent! tod 25 cents, it all drug stores. A Annual gala 8.000.000 boxes. . AAA1A. --.......,.. .,1, J4. igECHAMj ..P PILLS '!! more by Rov. A. P. Cobb, of Decatur, III. Mr. Cobb Is a line speaker nnd a highly educated gentleman unci the Word of Clod Is being preached In all Its pureness. The Interest Is growing nnd the house Is wejl lllled each night. Mr. Cobb's subject for next Sunday evening wilt be "Power on Earth to Forgive Sin. ' Editions News Notes Rev. Charles Lee, of Carbondale. is intending the synod In Krle. Rev. G. C. Lyman, of Paik Place Methodist Kplscopal church, will snenk at the Rescue mission tonight at S o'clock. It Is expected that the next semi annual meeting of the Presbytery will be held In the Washburn Street church of this city. It will convene In April next. Railroad Young Men's Christian as sociation gospel meetings for railroad men nnd their families at 3.15 o. in. Address by the secretary. All railroad people welcome. Rev. B. F. Hammond, of Olyphai:, preaches In Prlceburg every Sabbith afternoon. The local friends there also sustain nn Interesting Sunday school on Sunday afternoon. The Northeastern Central Luther league will hold its fall convention In St. Mark's Lutheran church on Thurs day, Oct. 20. At the evening session Rev. Dr. F. W. E. Pierce: of Greens burg, will deliver an address on "Pro testantism's Powjr." Mrs. Henry Neimeyer will lead the gospel meeting Sunday afternon at 3.45 o'clock at the West Scranton Young Women's Christian association, corner Main avenue and Scranton street. Sub ject, "Lost Opportunities." A hearty welcome Is extended to nil" young wo men. Rev. J. H. Hell will open up a chapel mission, Sunday at Hulbert's hall, 117 Wyoming avenue. Mr. Bell Is well known In this city from his past la bors. Rev. Dr. F. W. North said, "A missionary work is very much needed In this city." Miss Bell will sing and play a solo for the opening of the mis sion The cause of the "Anti-Saloon League" will bu presented in the Washburn Street Presbyterian church Sabbath morning by the superintendent of tho work. Rev. Edwin C. Dinwid dle, of Harrisburg. In the evening Rev. Dr. MoIIltt will preach the last sermon in the course of three on "Para dise." It will be entitled "Paradise Retained." At the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow evening Prof. Robert Bauer v'M render a violin solo, which will be a musical treat. The pastor will deliver tho sixth sermon of the series of "The Women of the Old Test ament." The subject for tomorrow evening will be "Deborah, tho Courag eous." Large audiences are the rule at this church. The Methodist Ministers' association of Scranton nnd vicinity will meet In Elm Park church Monday morning, Oct. 23, at 10.30. Rov. Joseph Madison, of this city, will read a paper on "High-House Chapel Cullt in 1769 My Early Church Home." Rev. Madison is an Interesting speaker and having had a long and useful career In tho ministry will no doubt have an Inter esting paper. Tomorrow's Services Episcopal. St. Luke's Parish Kev. Bogers Is rael, rector; Rev. K. J. Haughton se nior curate: Hov. M. B. Nash, junior curate. Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity. St. Luke's church 7.30 a. m., holy communion; 10.30 a. m., morning pray er and sermon; 7.30 p. m evening prayer and sermon; 9.1Ii a. m Sunday school and Bible classes. St. Mark's, Dunmore S n. in., holy communion; 10.30 a. m., morning pray er and sermon; 7.30 p. m evening prayer and sermon: 3 p. m., Sunday school and Bible classes. East End Mission, Prescott avenue 3 p. m., Sunday school and Bible classes: 7.30 p. in., evening prayer and sermon. South Side Mission, Fig street 2.30 p. m Sunday school and Bible classes. St. George's, Olyphunt 2.30 p. m., Sunday school and Bible classes; 3.30 p. in., evening prayer nnd sermon. St. David's Parish Edward James McHenry, pastor. Celebration of holy communion, 7.30 a. m.: matins, litany and sermon. 10.30 a. m.; even song, 7.30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2.30 p. m. Evangelical Lutheran. Twenty-llrst Sunday nfter Trinity. Gospel, John, 4:4G-54; epistle, Eph., C:-10-17. Vestment color, green. St. Mnrk's, Washburn nnd Four teenth streets, ltev. A. L. Ramer, Ph. I)., pastor Services nt 10.30 u .111. and 7.30 p. in.: Luther league at 6.30 p. m.; Sunday school at 12 m. Morning sub ject, "Tho Armor of God;" evening subject. "Gathering tho Multitudes for Eternal Life." Holy Trinity, Adams avenue and Mulberry street. Rev. C. G. Spleker. pastor Services at 10.30 a. in. and 7.30 p. 111.: Luther league at C.30 p. in.; Sun day school at 12 m. Holy Communion will be celebrated at morning service. Catechetical class Monday at 7 p. m.; Bible study Wednesday at 7.45 p. in. St. Paul's, Short avenue, ltev. W. C Luuer. nastor Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. in.; Sunduy school nt 2.30 p. in. Eton's, milium avenue, Rev. P. F. Zlzelmnnn, pastor Services at 10.30 a. in.: Sunday school at 2 p. 111. Christ church. Cedar avenue and Hi -I'll street, Rev. James Wltke, pastor - Services at 10.30 n. m. and 7.30 p. in.; Sunday school at 2 p. in. St. Peter's, Prescott avenue. Rev. John Randolph, pastor Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; Sunday school at 2 p. m. Grace Evangelical Luthoran church Of tho General Synod, corner Madison avenue and Mulberry street Rov. Lu ther Hess Waring, pastor. 0.30 a. m., Sunday school and pastor's Bible class; 10.30 a. m divine service; sub ject of sermon, "The Second Coming of Christ;" C.30 p. m Young People's society; 7.30 p. ni., divine service; sub ject of sermon, "The Life and Charac ter of Ruth.1' Everybody welcome. Methodist Episcopal. Elm Park church Prayer and praise meeting, 9.30 a. m. Class meeting, 12 m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; preaching by tho pastor, Rev. Dr. Charles M. aiffln. nt 10.30 n. m. and 7.30 p, m. Evening topic, "The Danger and Doom of Our Cities " All are made welcome. Simpson M.thodlst Episcopal church, Rev, J B. Sweet, pastor Morning prayer meeting at 9.30; preaching ser vice at 10.30 n. m., sermon by tho pas tor, subject, "Divine Imperialism;" THE CONTEXT. In order to enter with proper spirit Into the present study, It 'Is necessary that certain events be llxed In the mind in their true order. In tho fore part of his book Ezra gives nn account of the re turn of the Jews from Babylon under Zerubbnbcl (B. C. M6), by order of Cy rus, of which we studied several weeks ago. In the book of Esther, written also by Ezra, Is shown how an attempt to destroy nil the Jews of the empire (U. C, M0), wns averted through the pleading of Esther resulting In the ele vation of Mordecnl and the wide-spread popularity of the Jews. In the latter part of the book which bears his name Ezra relates a second expedition from Babylon to Jerusalem (H, C. 458). un der his own leadership. He was com manded to appoint and Instruct magis trates and judges over the people who had returned, with authority to pun ish tilt who broke the law of God or of the king. A Jewish scribe, he goes as the representative of the Persian government to restore order among his own people. THE PRAYER. (Verse 21) The ro llgloui side of Ezra's character was early displayed In entering upon the mission entrusted to him. Having as sembled by the river side (Verse IK) those who were to accompany him, a congrgatlon of C,000, he uroclalmed a fust, In Imitation of eminent persons of an earlier time (II Chron. xx, 3). Ab stinence from food has ever been re garded under every system ot reli gion (Jer. xxxvl, Si) as n wholesome preliminary to spiritual exercise (Psalm xxxv, 13). Tho affliction of the body Is an aid or stimulates to nrayer (I Chor. vli, fi). Tlio object of Ezra's prayer meeting was to Invoke God's blessing upon the Journey about to be made. Many dangers must be encoun tered In Ihe way. Then, ns In all the centuries since, the country through which they would pass was occupied by wandering bands of thieves. It was necessary therefore to seek pro tection, nnd he had learned that God was the sure defense of His people (Psalm xlvl, 1). THE REASON. (Verse 22) Ordina rily It would have been eminently proper to usk ot the king a band of soldiers and horsemen for defense. In deed, this was the usual mode of cross ing those deserts. Without doubt the king would have granted such a rea sonable request. But Ezra had de clared that "the hand of God was upon all them for good that seek him," and that His power was against nil them that forsake Him (Psalm xxxlv, 7). He was therefore ashamed to seek an armed esco rt, lest the good ness of Israel's God or the sincerity of Ezra's dependence should be ques tioned. He therefore determined to travel without any guard except that of tho Almighty. Vet. lest former sins should provoke God to leave them unprotected, ho caused the whole com pany to humble themselves In deep repentence and self-nbasement before tho Lord. Thus we see that he was moved to seek Divine guidance as an alternative, and not as a primary consideration. THE ANSWER. (Verso 23). How ever, the course of Ezra was In no wise open to criticism. It Is proper at at nil times to doviso ways and means ,-..aa.a,a. a. A, A. A. A, A. A. A. A, A, A A, A. A. A, A . A A A A, A, A. A. Sunday school at 12 m.; Junior league at 2.50 p. m.; Young Men's meeting nt 4 p. m.; Kpworth league, Mrs. J. It Hughes, leader, at 0.30 p. m.; preach ing service at 7.20. sermon by the pas tor, subject, "Deborah, the Courage ous," the sixth sermon In the series on The Women of the Old Testament. At tho evening service I'rof. Robert Bauer will render a violin solo. All seats free, A welcome to all. Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church, Hov. James Bennlnge:-, pastor Services on Sunday ns usual. Preach ing at 10.:i0. subject, "The Tares and Drag Net," second In the series: class meeting at 11.30 a. m.; Sunday school at 12 m. At this session a vote will be taken as to whether the Sunday school will continue at the same hour or he changed to afternoon. Kpworth league at 6,30 p. m.; preaching at 7.30 p. m. ltev. Kdward Dinwiddle, D. D of Har risburg, superintendent of Anti-Saloon league of Pennsylvania, will speak. Seats free. A cordial welcome to all services. Asbury Methodist Kplscopal church, corner Monsey avenue and Delaware street, ltev. W. G. Simpson, D. D., pas tor Devotional meeting of the Broth erhood of St. Paul at 9.30 a. in.: preach ing at 10.30 a. m.; Sunday school nt 2 30 p. in.: Senior Kpworth league at C.30 p. m.; preaching at 7.30 p. in.: prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.30 p. m.: Brotherhood of St. Paul, Krlday at 710 p. m.: seats free; all are welcome. Court Street Methodist Kplscopal church, Kev. O. C. Lyman, pastor Class, 10 a. m.. led by the pastor: preaching at 10.30 a. in.: Sunday school at 11.43 a. m.; Junior Ieaguo at 3.30 p. m.: preaching at 7 p. m., followed by after service. There will be evangelis tic meetings each evening during the week, to which the public nre earnestly Invited to attend. Cedar Avenue Methodit Kplscopal church, V. P. Doty, past lr-fVi nit r at 10.30 a. m. by the paso A 7.30 p. m. the Yoke Fallows band of Hu Ti.illro.il Young Men's CiMstlan association will have charge of thp snrvlc" Sundi.y school at 11,45 a. in. A welcomo to all. Seats free. Presbyterian. First Presbyterian -iliurch Met vices at 10.30 a. m. and 7.10 n. m. Dr. !!c lA'od will preach. Hubjci, "A Mi-f-sage from flod. Whim All Our People Should Heed." Second Presbyterian church Ser vices 10.30 a. m. nnd 7.30 p. m. Dr. Robinson will nreuch morning and evening. Cireeii Hldgo Presbyterian church. Kev. Isaac J, Lansing, pastor At 10.30 and 7.30. services ot Worship with sor mons by the pastor; 12 m., Bible school; C.30 p. m., Christian Kndcavor. Presbyterian chupe, Adams avenue nnd New York street Tho Rev. James Hughes will preach In the evening nt 7.30 o'clock. All are Invited. Free Hit tings, and hymn books will be supplied to all visitors. Piovhlunce PiWbyierlan church Rev. Clcorgo K. Guild. 1). D., pastor -Morning theme, "Obligation, ll.s TOssing," lust Sabbath's theme riniUuucd' sun day sfhool at 12 m.; Kndeavur meet ing nt C.3.-I p, m.: preaching f-ervlco at 7.30 p. m. Tho Washburn Street rresbyterlan church ltev. JnMi P. Moffat, D. V pastor. Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Ulblo school at 12 m. Christian Kndeavor society, 0.20 p. m. Prayer meotlng Wednesday, 7.30 p. m. In the morning Kev, Edwin C. Dinwiddle, su perintendent of tho Pennsylvania Antl Baloon League, will present tho cause for the accomplishment of ends. Ho Is foolhardy who does not prudently summon nil human support for any undertaking. Presumption Is no evi dence of faith (Matt, lv, C). God's power Is a supplement to man's power, very frequently (Judges vll, 18), but sometimes God works without human agency. The only defect In Ezra's con fidence wns that ho relied upon God, not directly, nor yet because man had failed, but because be was fearful to ask what he would have desired. Still, as often occurs, when the fasting and prayer ended nt Ahnvn. whatever may have been the state of mind nt tho beginning, all felt that they could safely rest themselves upon the Al mighty. The answer had been ob tnlncd. God was Intrented,. It was a great victory when the men were will ing to go forth Into the wilderness, la God's name unil strength. THE TREASURE. (Verses 25, 26. 27) A king never sends nn ngent to do his service empty-handed (Ex. Hi, 21). He always provides an equipment adequate to the fulfillment of the mission. What is provided expresses and measures tho king's favor nnd purpose. And so there had been delivered by Artaxerxos to Kzra the remainder of the vessels that had been taken out of Sanctuary by Ne buchadnezzar (H Kings xxv, 14-iro, nearly n century and a half before, part of them having been returned under Zerubabel (Ezra 1, 7). This was the best evidence of the royal desire to fully restore the Divine service nt Je rusalem. Besides these sacred ves sels, which were very valuable, there was given a large quantity of silver nnd gold, an offering to the house of the Lord, made by the king and his counsellors. This was dealt out by weight, the mode of determining the value of precious metals In those days (Gen xxlll, 16), and is estimated to have been worth at least live hundred thousand dollars In our currency. THE KEEPERS. (Verses 21 nnd 30) Ezra took good care of the treasure which had been committed to him by the pagan king nnd his nobles for the sanctuary. Having asked God's pro tection be did not neglect to select good men as custodians. Twelve priests and twelve Levitcs, two of the latter being mentioned, twenty-four persons In all, were chosen to this trust. There was great appropriate ness in this nppolntment. While some priests might prove unfaithful, for not every man In a holy ofllco hon ors It, yet In the main these men could bo relied on more certainly than those In secular calling. Besides, they were bound by their ofllco to take care ot the things of God, and were In a par ticular manner to have the benefit of those sacred treasures. With much exactness Ezra delivered the gold, sil ver nnd vessels Into their hands he weighed It to them. Implying that ho expected to have It again from them by weight. This was the surest way of preventing misunderstanding, and a very suro method therefore of prompting fidelity. THE CHARGES. (Verses 2S and 29). lTpon tho delivery of these precious tilings, Ezra made a brief address to tho men appointed. He desired them to feel the responsibility and the honor of their position and to bo faithful' to the confidence Imposed In them. He A, A A A A, A, A, A A A A A A. A. A A. A J, A. A A A. A A A A A A A of the league. In the evening the pus tor will preach the third rind Inst In the Paradise series, entitled "Paradise Regained." A cordial Invitation Is ex tended to all. Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church Rev. L. R. Foster, pastor. 10.30 a. in. prayer and praise service, led by Mr. Rnymnn French: 2 p. m., Sunday school; G p. in., preaching! by tho pas tor on "Nesting Among the Stars." P. II. Warren will sing a solo at this service. Christian Endeavor 7 p. in.; prayer meeting, 7.15 p. m.. Wednesday. Taylor, Pa., Presbyterian church 10.30 a. m., preaching by the pastor, Rov. L. R. Foster; 11.30. Sunday school. Baptist. Penn Avenue Bantlst church. Penn avenue between Spruce anil Linden streets Preaching morning and even ing by the pastor. Rev. Rob"rt F. Y. Pierce; 11.45, morning prayers In the lower temple: 10.30 n. m., preaching services: sermon topic, "The Secret of Christian Failure;" 2 o'clock, Sundny school; 3.30 p. in., Sunday school at the mission on Prescott nvenue; G.4.r p. in., Young People's Society of Christian Kndcavor meeting; 7.30 p. m., preach ing service: topic of evening sermon, iKscape for Thy Life." This sermon will be Illustrated with crayon sketclvn drawn during the service. First Baptist church, Kev. S. F. Mathews, pastor iThe usual service. morning and evening, 11. "JO and 7.30, In the basement of the Wd.ih Baptist church. .Main avenu". Suiilcct for morning. "The Believers' Blessings:" subject for evening, "The Finn! Judg ment." Sunday school at i.!0 p. in., 'Plymouth church. Dr. Poddoe, super intendent; B. Y. P. V. prcycr meeting at 0.30 p. m. at Ivorlte hall; weekly prayer meeting nt 7.30 p. n. Wednes day; Industrial school .tt i l. iv Sat urday at Ivorlte hall. All are w heme at these services. Jackson Street Baptist church Rev. Thomas de Oruchy, D. D.. pastor. Morning prayer meeting at 9.30, leader, K. K. GrlflHhs. Preaching service at 10.30. The Kev. J. Kills, or Blakely, will preach In eechange with the pas tor. Sunday school at 2 p. m., Alfied Roberts, superintendent. The Rev. James Hughes welcomes nil men In his large Blblo cluss. Kvenlng service nt 7 sharp. Praise and song service led by pastor, assisted by full choir, followed by an address given by Rev. James W. Putnam, D. D.. of New York. You are all welcome. Seats are all free. Green Rldce Bnntl't churrh-At 10.20 tho work of the American Anti-Saloon league will be presented by a represen tative. At 7.30 the pastor will give a report ot the Baptist slate meutlng held lu Wllllamsnoit. Sunday school at 11.13; meeting of .lie Junloi sn'-'ctv at 3.30; meeting of ihr Renlor.i ut " "0. Dudley Street Bantlst church. Dun more Tho ltev. James Hugh b, late of South Africa, will preach In the nnrn Ing nt 10.30 o'clock. A cordial Invltu Hon is glvon to all. North Main Avenu" ' np'-'t church. Rev. S. (1. Iteudlmr. p.iat..r- Services .it 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. in. Theme fir morning, "How to H-mci cbe Muaueii." theme for evening, "A V n:iis Woman's Wise Choice." Young women ospocia'ly Invited. Miscellaneous. Grace Reformed Kptii-opil church, Wyoming nvenue below Mulberry strcot, Rev. George L. A 'rich, pnitor Prayer and praise srvlco nt 9.30 a. n.; divine woishU) at 10.20 a. in. and 7.20 reminded them that they were holy men, thnt Is they had been consecrat ed to holy olllces. Any failure on their part would be 11 reproach, not upon them only, but uion the Insti tutes ot religion. They represented a clnss, nil of whom would suffer If they went astray. Besides, what they had In keeping wns holy, for It be longed to God. Then came the charge, "Watrhyotiand keep" these things that they be not lost, or embezzled, or min gled with other articles; keep them together, keep them safe, until they are weighed Iji the chambers of the good men there. This Inst part must have bad great Influence. The net of an accounting at the end of the Jour ney (t Pet. lv, d) was not unlike the dny of reckoning which will come to nil men at the end of life (Heb. xlll, 17). THE St'CCESS. (Verses 31 and 32) Thus all was made ready. The list of the emigrants had been carefully pre pared. All had spent three days In earnestly seeking the favor of, heaven. Twenty-four men selected out of the sacred ofllco had received the Vesse's and the gifts for the temple. Then the procession formed and moved steadily westward. There Is no rec ord of anything that occurred on the way. The Journey was without dis turbing Incident. No enemy appeared to nttaek and plunder them. The Arnblan hordes that roam ovor those plains, living upon the spoils taken from unprotected caravans, did net molest them. So quiet and nenreful wns the band of Jewish pilgrims that all felt that God had kept Hli nrom ise, that they were under His guidance nnd care. As the children 1 f lsrnl marched from Egypt to Canaan so Ihe returning cnptlves, defended by the Almighty, passed from Babylon co Je rusalem. As the walls or their ances tral home appeared, joy unspeakable must havo filled the hearts tf nil (Psalm cxxll, 1-2). THE REFLECTIONS. The lesson exhibits the principles and methods ot successfully conducting any Important enterprise. 1. Let a wise and com petent leader be chosen, one whose heart Is enlisted, who Incarnates the cause which he Is expected to repre sent, one, who, like Ezra, will com mand the confidence of others. 2. Per mit this leader to arrange details ac cording to his own good judgment, so that ho may feel both free and respon sible, able nnd anxious to do his full duty. 3. Lot this leader gather Jiis as sociates together that they may all Im bibe his spirit and commit themselves unhesitatingly, as the congregation at Ahava did to the mission before them. 4. Let God's blessing be Invoked upon tho enterprise, not merely In form, but In faith until the answer comes to the satisfaction of all. 5. Let good and re liable subordinates be chosen from among the best of men to perform the most delicate and responsible parts ot tho measure, Inasmuch ns upon their faithfulness all tho Issues depend. P. Let those subordinates be instructed until they feel that what they have to do Is a most weighty obligation for which they will bo held to 11 strict ac count. Under these rules Ezra led the second company of Jewish captives to their home. Under the same rules may work bo done that shall glorify God and bless mankind In every age. A A A, A, A, A, A A A A A. A A AAA A A A A A. . A. A, A A. A. A A p. m., preaching by the pastor at both services; morning. "Come," Uvelnticn, 22:17; evening, studies in Matthew, "The Parable of the Musc.iJ Seed," Matt., 13:31-32; Sabbith school at 12 m.; Young People's Society of Chris Jan Kndcavor at C.30 3. m. ieats ar all free. Strangers corlinlly wrkomt'. Union Bible class on Thursday even ing, Nov. 2. All wd.'oui'". United Evangelical church, Capon'. avenue. Rev. C. D. Moore, pastor Sab bath school at 9.45 1, m.; preaching at 10.43 a. m. and 7.30 p. in,; Keyst-vie League Christian Endeavor a 0 30 p. m.; Junior Christian Endeavor Monda" nt 7 p .m.; prayer meeting Wednsii,iy at 7.30 i). m. A cordial Invitation Is extended to the public to atmnd Uvi'i services. Seventh Day Adventlsts Elder W. II. Smith, of Hurrlsburg, has returned to Scranton, his old field of labor, for a few days, nnd will hold preaching ser vices In D. D. Evans' hall, corner of South Main avenue and Hampton street, Saturday, Oct. 21, at 10 a. in, and 2.30 p. m., and Sunday evening at 7.30; subject for Sunday at 7.30, "Signs of tho Times." First Church of Christ (Scientist), 319 Adnms avenue. Sunday services 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; subject, "Ever lasting Punishment." Wednesday eve ning meeting at S o'clock. All wel come. All Soul's Unlversallst church Rev. O. R. Beardsley, pastor. Services 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday scliooljaf tcr morning service, Mrs. S. Benjamin, superintendent: Y. P. C. U. meeting at 0.30 p. m.. Miss Emma Kldrldge, presi dent: subject. "Chnrlty and Justice." In the morning the pnstor will speak on "Religion and Doctrine, or the Story of Bartlmeus;" In the evening his subject will be "The Beauty of the Lord's Prayer In Prose nnd Poetry." First Christian church. North Main avenue. It. W. Clymer, pastor--10 a. m . Sundny school: 11 a. in,, preaching by Rev. A. I". Cobb, of Decatur, 111., sub ject, "The iProfound Spiritual Slgnlll wince of Christian Baptism;" serin.)!) nt 7.30 p. 111., by the pastor, subject. "Building with Untenipered Mortar:" Young People's Society of Christian Kndonvor nt 0.20 p. m. All are wel come. MUSICAL NOTES. The series of artists' recital to ). given this season under tho auspice of the Scranton Conservatory of Murlo Villi open on Thursday. Nnvomlur .3. with a recital by tho greit Russian 'riti1ui l.pnnnlil rlrwlmvflkv. uil.l Is tills- of the leading pianists now bofor.- tho nubile. Wherever he has nppenrcii 111 Europe or America his playing lias cuIIpiI forth thf highest encomium. The. New Voik Muflcnl Courier aay-i the following of Ciodowsky: "Ondow uky's art is Infllnlto, his mtrnory iv murkablc. ln. le.i.ni i.ie u tu..np . i nnd his adaptability to the musical characters of tin- different coinpo-erH and their portraval has not b-en es cdled, Mr. rjinlowkv bus b-en en raged lu olght fciicerts ot the Thommi cue hesttii this seas' n. It will b- icinenibeivd that It wan under the auspice of the Conservatory tbut Rosenthal HPiared last year to one of his largeit nudlenres of tlio sea son outside of Nw York city. This concert was remnrknhlo In tho annals of the citv for tho larso attendance Tlio Kind You Havo Always Bought, and whlcli lia Veen In use for over 30 years, lias borno tlio signature- of nnd hns been mado uudor bis pcr- Lz jC&'ffl'f-r son111 supervision sinco its infancy. wzryy, J-ettcJUK Allow 110 ono to deceive you in this. 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The second concert of tho series to ba given by the Conservatory will be given by Mr. Ernest Oamble, basso, and Miss Maud Rihel, pianist. Mr. Gamble possesses a phenomenal volco In compass, volume and quality. He has sung In connection with the Wnl-dorf-Astoria concerts, New York, tlve Italian Opera, Covert t Garden, Lon don, the Seldel orchestra, and many other notable organizations. Mr. Gamble sailed on Wednesday from London, where he has spent the sum mer In preparing a new repertoire. Miss Maude Rihel, the planUt, Is a pupil ot Leschtltzky, nnd was recently on tour with Madame Pattl. Il II I! Tile following selections will be rend ered at the morning and evening ser vices at Elm Park church tomorrow: MOllNING. Organ Prelude lu F Martin Choir "The Bird Let Loose In East ern Skies" Mnrston Otgan Offertory in C Lemmrns Choir "My Father's llouso" Macy Organ Postludo in D Minor ..liuxtchudu EVENING. Organ Prcludo In A Flat West Choir "And It Shall Come to Pass".Caso Organ Offertory lu C Whiting Choir, "Great Redeemer" Gluck Tenor Solo "The Heavenly Dream" Trohamc Organ Postludo In F Whiting II I! II The Scranton Conservatory of Music announces a now nditlon to Its faculty In tho person of Signer Rudolph Uutl, who will teach Italian in the depart ment of modern languages Slgnor Butl Is a polished gentleman and fine schol ar, being a graduate of the University of Rome, Italv, from which he rerclved the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Since coming to this country, Slgnoi Butl has taught one year In the Pea body Conservatory cf AIuslc In Balti more, and three years In tho Berlitz School of Languages In the same city. ,i 'i ; Bauer's band will glw their annual concrt at the Lyceum this year on the 21st of November. Tnoy expect to give a programme this season that will surpass all previous efforts. Bauer1 band Is probably the oldest and most musical organization in this section of tho state and has a following of ad mirers of which any baud might feel proud. It Is needlces to predict that tbs coming concert wld be n success financially as well as In a musical way. II ii il Alfred Wooler's popular song ,"Mol lle, I Love You," Is meeting with con tinued success. It Is now published lu a medley for bund and orchestra by tilt! well known publisher, Carl Fis cher, of New York. II II il Calve is to sing Juliet this winter at the Metropolitan Opera house for tho first time. Tho Musical Courier says she will make some of tho $1,500 prima donnas "look llko 30 cents." II II I1 Tho muscal season In New York opened up this week with full swing. Tho second concert of the prelimin ary season wns given last hunday c cu ing at the Metropolitan opera housii with Zelllo DeLussaii.Joscphlno Jncoby and M. Sallgnac as s.-iolsts, and Emll Paur us conductor. On the runic ev ening Franz Kaltenborn. who was formerly concert-mask r of the Boston Symphony orchestra, gavo the lust of his summer nights' concerts at St. Nicholas Gaidcn, with nn excellent pro gramme, mostly orchestral. Mr. Kal tenborn with his orchestra or fonv five pieces, has made these concerts very attractive during the uinnir rn.a7"fl will be continued every Sundny evening ut CnrneRl'J hail, baglniilng Nov. 5. At the first one tho young Sv1fs 'cellist, Elsa llncEr. will mnio ncr niai up pfuuinco in New York. Vladimir du P'icliinaiiii played at the Mendelssohn fjlec" club hall Tuefcclay nlurht for tho (list time In several years In New York, niul rendered si's pumbers by Chopin, ot whos-o music h" Is one of the great eft lIVlll'J "XpOIl"PtS. i'l',. Boston Symphony I'lvhema. Wllll'tm Uerlike, conductor. niiiiui"tM flv irntlnees and llv evening coneertH nt cnrnegle hall. 'I'll" Philharmonic secloiy will give clttht public rehearsals ami eight conceits at tb' sriine ball, and the National Conrvntiry orches tra, Emll Paur. conductor, will givo four public conceits in Mndlson Square 1 Garden concert hall during the v.int- er and spring, by purils of the cow uervotoro'. Signature of mmimx READY REFERENCE CUIDE OF Scranton Representative Firms Altr MAll'.ltLlI, FR AMINO AND PHO TO sipi'i.ir.s. Tho Grinin Art Studio, 20D Wyoming;. HANKS. Scranton Savings Bank, 122 Wyoming. Merchants' & Mechanics1 Bank, 420 Lack, TMrd National Hank, US Wyoming. West Side Bank. 109 N. Main. Lack. Trust & Safe Dep. Co.. 404 Lack. Traders' Nat. Bank, Wyom. & Spruce. Dime. DIs. and Dep., Wyom. & Spruce hoots and siions-W!ioi.nsAi.n. Goldsmith Bros., 301 Lackawanna. t:0TF.CTIONfHY AND ICE CREAM WIIOI.r.SAi.U. Williams, J. D. .4 Bro., 312 Lacka-wann rKiiTs-wiioi.KSAi,n. Wcfemau Fruit Co.. 11 Lackawanna. (iROCr.RS WUOMISALB. Kelly, T. J. & Co., 14 Lackawanna. 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