THE SCllANTOtf TRIBUNE-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1890. 8 EYENTS OP, DAY IN .i... WEST SCRANTON OPENING OF ST. PATRICK'S FAIR, AND FESTIVAL. Attendance- Wib Unusually Large Last Evening, Which Augurs Well for Its Success Thoso In Charge. Cantata In Menrs' Hall by No. 14 PupllB Nomination and Election of Officers New Building and Loan Association Harrls-Orlfflths Wed dingOther Events of Interest. After weeks of preparation and un tiring zonl on the part of Hev. J. II. Whelan and his pailshloners. the fair nnd festival at St. Patrick's church was opened last cvenlnR with an at tendance that bespeaks for the under taking the unlimited success it de serves. The eongiogatlnn turned out en masse and entered Into the spirit of the occasion with much pleasure and enjoyment. The p.itions weie surprised at the transformation made in the Sunday school room and the ar rangement of the booths and tables Is such that incites favorable comment In the center of the large loom the tables are grouped together and pret tily decorated and on either side l.irg roomy booths have been erected by the Globe Warehouse, riaike Biothcis and P. J. McCann foi the exhibition of merchandise. At the exticmu end o the hall a laige stage has been placed for the entertainments each evening. The opening featuic was the musical programme given by the p.uo ohlal school orchestra, which was thoroughly enjoyed. Dining the even ing a choice number of selections wcie given by the musicians. The principal things that attract the visitors ate the piano, stove and side board, which will be chanced olf dur ing the fair. The arlous societies will contest for a safe, and Father Whelun's horse will bo disposed of by chance. Other contests are being arranged, which will bo announcedi later. The wheel of fortune also hart its followers. T, J, Jennings was in charge last evening. Captain P. J. McAndrow Is the door keeper and many others are assisting In vailous ways. The ladles aie In charge of the booths and tables as fol lows: AT THE TABLES. Tablo No. 1-Mrs. Patrick 0Mulley. Mrs. Peter McCann, Misses Annie Mi' ('ami. Jennie C'lutkc, Isabel Clarice. Mumle McCann, Annio Mcl'addcn, Kata I.nrkln, Mary lt.iggerty, Mamie Illcl, Mamie Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Stanton, Kate He airy. Tablo No. 2 Mis. J. J. Carroll, Mrs. James Duffy, Mrs. Hugh I.nrkln, Mrs. Jamei Kearney, Ml-es Margaret Gllrov, Kathrvn I.nrkln, Bridget Mnlroy, Nellie Ctislck, Rose Reese. Julia Moran, 1 1 a t -tie l.unnej Margaret Conor, Mary Miirth.i. Rebecca lJurke, Bridget Mad Uwanta Good cough remedy, take Du urs French Tnr. For Sdle :it GEOKGC W. jr.NIClNS'. ioi & Alain Aveius A Wee Bargain Chapter Hurried Christmas Is Near You're We Won't Prices Are Now Cut On Every Description of Holiday Goods. That's All. f J . . i 1 1 ' ft ( ft a M ' V 1 I-. t r J. . Open Every Evening .At 9 Globe Warehouse den, Kato Hanlcy, Nctilu Tlgue, Agnes l'lynn, Esslo Median, Anna Lavellc. Table No. 3 Mrs. Thomas Jennings, Misses Annie Phtlbln, Mr.rv 12. Qulnnan, Lauretta Mullicrln, Mary Dnrkln, Annlo McUcrmott, Catherine. O'Hara, Mary Hart, Lulu Flnncrty. Itlnn llolten, Knte Conner, Julia O'llrlcn, l.oretta Flanagan, Catherine Fanning, Elizabeth Mullen, Kate L'ugan, Alice Conner, Llla Mtillin, Margaret McCormlck, Margaret Mcllugli. Table No. 1 Mrs. Jnnies O Boyle, Mrs. John aahugan. Misses Kllzabeth Carey, Tesslo Carey, Annlo I.nrkln, Kate Swee ney, Alice Timlin, Annie Fleming, Kato Brown, Mnigaiet Curick, Sarah I'nwi nnugli, Kate (lurrell, ililget .Mutihy, Nelllo 1'gan, Knto Cu'iktu, Mary Durkin. Tablo No. C Mrs. Joseph Donnelly, Misses Mnr McAndrcw, Margin et Mc Cann, Margaret Muiphy, Jane Muipliy, Mary Mclnigli, Winifred llnggcrt. Mary Riddle, Mary Durry, Mat) tlaughiin, Mar Caret Kelt), Agnes Hart, Mm punt Hichc, Nellie Coleman, Rose Cnnavan Table No. H-Mlmcs Filznhcth O'liara, Mary l'ltzglbbnti, M;u. Ran, Mary Jor dan, Mary MiCoy, Mary Walsh, Wini fred Haggerty, Kite MiCaffiey, Annie Nenlls, Mary Relll., Kate Rogati, Mary Mitchell, Kate Cm. in r, Annie Cassldy, Mary Langnn, Fnnnlc MeOie, Sarah (111 ro. Sisters' Table Mrs Kate Kane, Mlnys Parah I'llan, Loruttit Jennings. Mary Johnon, Alice Orant, Marv Brown, Pan nle How ley, Margaret Delmer, Annie Cooper, Josephine Clarke, Mary McDer mtt. Mmy Mora, l.iiuui Nealon, Anna Ansley. Mary Conpell. Refreshment Tible Mrs. Catherlno Dnrkln, Mrs. Patrick Conway, Mrs John Barrett, Misses Bridget Kearney, Mary Dnrkln, Mary Griffin. Candy Table Mrs Joseph Fmbrey, Mles Koto lle.ile), I.Ida Barrett, Fmma Carey, Winifred Pllan, Alice McOarry, Mamo I.arklu, Frances (Inrdon, Mnmt Hurst, Gencico MeDermott, Ljdin Smith. ( Clarge Bios', Booth Misses Kate Gal lagher, Bridget Gibbons, Mav Cooper, Maigaret Murphy, Mary Walsh. mi:mbi:rs or committl'hs. The male members of the church are also serving on committees In the In tetcst of the undertaking. The vnil ous societies are icpicsented as fol lows: P.ither Mathews M J Jennings, J. C. Gallagher, Thomas Donahue. St. Paul's Pioneer Corp Tlmothv A. McCoj, M. J. Coleman, J J. Sweuiey. St Iami's B.ittallon-J. F. Duikln, John Mullen, James Deznal. C. M. B A Soelctj-John R. Barrett, Patrick Carroll, Patrkk McAndrcw. St. Brenden's Couiull M. J. KiUglb bins, Patrick Duffy, Thomas McHugh. Division No. 1, A. O. H.-Rlchard Mc Hale, James Degnal, James Cummings. DUIslon No. 15 John Campbell, James J. Carroll, Thomas Sheridan. I. C. B. V James Brown. John Dona hue, M. J. Jennings Committee on Contests William Par rel!, J. B. Doyle, Thomas Kane, M. J Fltzglbbons, George Clarke. Committee on Music Tlmothv A. Mi Coy, Thomas Hiitst, Dennis O'Hara, J. C. Gallnghei, John R. Bairett. An attractive musical and literary programme Is being arranged for this evening. TRUANT BOY TOUND. Willie Greene, of 3JS North Rebtcci stieet, the 11-year-old boy win) has caused his parents so much trouble and anxiety, was found In Wilkes Barre yesterday nfter an absence from home of four davs The boy has been obtaining merchandise at MoOann'a store on his father's name and dispos ing of It In some unknown maner, an 1 when he was asked to give an account of his misdeeds lie disappeared from home. When found by n Wllkes-Barre pa trolman he was endeavoring to locate Readers, Busy, Detain You. This Week Till 9.30. Ills grandfather's home, lie told a story to the effect that he had walked from Sctanlon and had slept In a bake oven wlthUwo other boys. The parents went to WIIUes-Barre yesterday nnd brought Willie back home. They will endeavor to havn him "Indentured" to some tcforinatory for a few years. NOMINATION AND KLKCTION. The West Side Republican club nominated the following members for oillcers last evening- President, W. Oaylord Thomas and frank B. Reeso; vice president, Chnrles Vi. Daniels: re cording sccrotarv, Tnllesen Phillips; tlnanclnl secretary, David Owens; treasurer, D. Jeremy Davis; trustees, William J. Thomas nnd W. 13 Thayer; marshal, Charles it. Acker and Thomas P. Daniels. The election wlllftbc held the first meeting night In January. Robert Morris Lodge, Order of Amer ican True Ivorltes, elected officers as follows last evening: President. John H. I'dwards; vice president, Charles 13. Daniels; conductor, David Owens; steward, H. O. Dcddoo; tinanclal sccre tniy, L. A. Howell; lecordlng secre tary, David J. Davis; treasurer. L'ly Harris: Inner guard, Thomas J. Math las: outer guard, Tolllc M. Hvans; trustee for three years, David T. Jen kins. NEW BUILDING AND LOAN. The New Trades' Building nnd Loan association, which has just boon grunted a charter, Is now ready for business A meeting of the promoters was held In Co-opeintlve hall last evening and several applications for stock weio received. The association Is catiltnllzed nt $1,000,100, and a series of stock certificates are being pre pared, which will be ready January 1, 1600. The new series will be issued as ieUlied to met tho demands for loans. The legulnr meeting night will be tha last Friday In each month nnd will bo held In Co-opeiatlve hall The officers nie- Piesident, John Fern, vice president, D. D. Hvans; secietary John Hughes, treasuier. T. J. Luce- bonid of directors, I' J. Mc- i-nnn, aonn H. Fellows D. L,. Morgan, Charles H. Olver, A. II. Itetterly, Rob ert Hatton, Hradfoid Sampson, M. O. Dimmlck and J. W. Warnke. A large list of applications have al ready been received for certificates of stock In the new association. CANTATA IN MUAUS HAL.U The pupils of No. 14 school gave a delightful entertainment in Mears hail last evening, which was attended by about 1,000 patrons. The spacious hall was packed to the doors and standing room only was available when Judge Edwards was Introduced as the chair man of the evening by I'rof. Daniel Phillips, principal of the school. Th entertainment was In the nature of a cantata called "Fairy Land." partici pated in by forty pupils, under the di rection of Misses Anna Munson and Itachael Jones. The principal solo parts were sus tained by Blanche Thomas and Gladys Jones, and the choruses were well trained nnd sung with a dash and swing that was very refreshing. Four teen boys, lepresentlng the letters in the phrase, "Meiry Chilstmas." each recited short sentences, and James Kline gave a humorous declamation. The pupils weie costumed In an np propiiate manner nnd made an excel lent appeal. inci. The hall and stage were decoiated with Oi'ergreen and holly. The nioceeds of the affair will be applied to the school piano fund. HAimiS-GRIFFITHS WKDDING. Lewis Hauls, of 111" Hock street, and Miss Margaret Giifliths, of Sha mokln, weie quietly man led last even ing at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Evans, on North Hyde Park avenue, by Ilev. D. D. Hopkins, pastor of the First Welsh Uaptlst church. The couple weie attended by Mr. and Mis. D. B. Thomas, of South Main avenue. After the ceremony a supper nnd reception was enjoyed nt the gioom's home on Hock street. ENTERTAINMENT aND SOCIAL. What promises to bp one of th best entertainments of the season has been provided by the commltte representing Camp No. ITS Patriotic tfons of Amer ica, which will be given in Mears' hall this evening at the twenty-seventh an niversary cclebi ation of the oiganlza tion. Thf- Foster Star Lyceum company, of New York, has been engaged at great expense, ard In addition the American vltagraph will b exhibited. The entertainment will be followed by a social. SANTA CLAUS AT CLAUKE UROS. A real live Santa Clans has located at Clark Brothers' dep-mment store and all this week has been holding In formal receptions for the children. In addition to welcoming and amusing them, he Is distributing coupons for several prizes, which will be given away Saturday evening The children of St. Patilek's Orphan age visited the stores on .Wednesday and had a royal time with the merry old man. He will lematn nt Clarke Brothers until midnight Saturday. MINOR NEWS NOTES Services over the remains of the late Mrs. William Pethrlek will be held at deceased's late home on North Everett avenue this afternoon The remains will be Interred in the Washburn stieet cemeteiy. Mis. William Wheeler, of Scranton street, attended the funeral of her mother at West Plttston yesterday aft ernoon. Eugeno Fellows, of South Main ave nue. Is home from Cornell university for the Chi Istmas holldavs. Arthur Phillips, a student at Buck nell university, is visiting his parents. Hew and Mrs. D C. PhPllps, of South Ilvdc Park avenue. 'Mrs. It. J. Hughes nnd niece. Miss Elizabeth Jones, of North Bromley avenue, will visit friends In Plttston today. The Young Ladles' Aid society or the Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church held a meeting last evening at the, home of Miss Annie Evans, on South Filmore nvcrue A pennnnent organi zation was effected. The funeral of Lestpr, the two-year-old child of Mr. nnd Mis. John Hoban, of 42' Fourth street, will be conducted at 1 30 o'clock this afternoon. Inter ment will bo ninde In the. cathedral cemetery. TRYGW-01TRYGRVN.0! Auk your Grocer toduy to show you a paikage of GltAlN-O. the new food drink that takes tho pluco of coffte. The chil dren may drink It without Injury as well an the adult All who try It, llko It. OltAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but It Ik made from puro 1,-riilnH and tho most delicate stomurn re ceives it without illHlrina i4 the price of coffee. l.c. nnd 20 cib. per paukau-e, Hold by nil grocers. rr. JatntV Headacbo Powders. BE CAREFUL. When the druggist of fers you a substitute for Dr. James Headache Powders refuse it. Demand Dr. James' if you want your headache cured. Dr. James' Headache Powders ore perfectly safe and reliable. At all Drug Stores. 4 dosos 10 conts. Cure Whero Others Fall. NORTH SCRAN ION NOTES. Caucus of Second Ward Democrats Held Last Night Candidates Nominated Other Notes. The Democrats of thr Second ward held their caucus for the nomination of ward officers at O'Donnell's hall on Oak street last night. The meeting was more largely atterded than any held by that party In the ward In ic cent years, and was n enthusiastic one despite the fact that theie was no lush of candidates for the offices to be filled. Martin Gcrilty was rhosen chairman of the caucus by acclama tion, and James Golden acted as secre tary. For the office of alderman, P. S. Bo land was nominated without opposi tion. Neither was there an opposing candidate to P. J. Mulherln for com mon council nor to A. L. Francois, the present school controller, for renoml nntlon, and both were named unani mously. All the candidates were pres ent and brlellv thanked the csnventlon for the honor corfencl upon them, ench pledging himself to endeavor to bring success to th pat ty. In all up wards of 200 Democratle voters at tended the caucus, and there was much jubilation at the harmony dis played. TOLD IN SHOHT ITEMS. Tho cantata, "A Trip to Old Chris," tlm first of the Christmas season fes tivities in this p-jrt of the city, will bo rendered this evening at the auditor ium by the choir o the Memoilal Bap tist church Tho Chinese maids and the fairies will be gorgeously cos tumed nnd Old Chris will have one of his best turnouts. The singing and drilling will be a treat, and theie will be some Christhins gifts to bestow- on the audience. The programme, as published In this column on Wednes day, will be carried out in lull. Martin Devannev Is out for the Democratic nomination for select council in the Third waid With Ilenrv O'Mallev, school conn oiler, and Com mon Councilman Grier also in the con test, politics will be lively In that part of the city until the dav of the primar ies, and for some days after. Christmns tree exercises for the Sun day school children will be held at the Flist Welsh Baptist church and th" Memorial Baptist chinch tomorrow evening, and nt both Interesting pio grammes will be rendered, besides the distribution of presents nnd the gooJ things of the season. The Sunday school of the Providence Methodist Episcopal church will hold Its Christ mas exercises on Monday evening next. During the present week the chlldien have been preparing fo- th" event, and It will certainly be a pleas ing one. Th" funeral of the late Mrs. Brldrvt O'Donnell took place yesterday mo-n-Ing fiom Holv Hosary c' urch, Hev. J. J. O'Tonle ofllclatlng at the hirh iass of requiem. Interment was at Dun more Catholic emetei y. PEVISONALS. Miss Mary Protheroe Davis, daughter of Hev. W. F. Davis, of Summit ave nue, is home from Hucknell university to enioy her Christmas vacation. Miss Jennie Heading, of Williams port, nnd Miss Mary Ebersole, of Sun bury, are visiting with the former's parents, Hev. and Mrs. S. G. Heading, on Church avonuo They will remain here over Christmas. OBITUARY Mrs. Ida Morris, wife of William W. Morris, of Wllkes-Barre, died Wednes day morning after several weeks Ill ness. Deceased was well known In West Scranton and was a daughter of the late Thomas Escott. She Is survived by her husband and one child, who reside In Wllkes-Barre; her mother, Mrs. William R. Thomas, and two sisters, all of West Scranton. The funeral will be conducted In Wllkes Barre at 2 o'clock this afternoon and interment will be mado In that city. Hugh Moran, of 513 Oak street, died at his home at noon yesterday, after a four days Illness of pneumonia. Mr. Moran was for years an employe of the Scranton Gas and Water company and an old resident of the North End. He was about 56 years old and Is sur vived by a wife and three children. The funeral will take place from the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and from the Holy Hosary church at 3 o'clock. Interment will bo In the Ca thedral cemeterv. Mrs. Edward Acker died at the homo of her husband, 201 Linden street, yesterday afternoon. She was 28 years of age, and is survived by he- hus band, Mrs. Shoemaker, her .outlier, and the following sisters: Mrs. Fred erick Tuess, Mrs. Philip Broser, Mrs. Isaac Mirsh. of Peckvllle; Mrs. David Edwards and Mrs. Joseph Snyder. The funeral will take place Saturday after noon at 2 o'clock, with services at St. Peter's Cathedral, and Intel ment In the Cathedral cemetery. Mrs, Catharine Hornn, aged 63 years, expired at her homo on Stanton stteet shortly befoie midnight Wednesday, after a hi let Illness. She Is survived by three daughtcis and two sons, Mrs. James u'Nclll, Mrs. Patrick Mulherln. Mrs. Michael Padden, Thomas Horun and Patrick Hnran. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning. In terment at UatheJral cemetery. DAY'S DOINGS IN DUMiORE BOROUGH MABRIAGE OF ANNIE CONWAY AND ANTHONY DOUQHEKTY. Solemnized on Wednesday Afternoon . In St. Mary's Church A Wedding Supper and Reception Followed tho Happy Event Christmas Exercises of the Methodist Episcopal Sundny School Preparations for Christmas Progressing In Other Churches. Other Notes and Personals. Tho marriage of Miss Annlo Conway, of East Drinker street, nnd Anthony Dougherty, In St. Mary's Catholic church, Wednesday afternoon, made a pietty spectacle, and wns witnessed by a large church full of fi lends und rel atives. In the procession down the center aisle of the church, the bride was at tended by Miss Margaret Melvln, while Martin Ginley perfoimed the duties of best man. At the altar Hev. M. B. Donlan performed the ceremony unit ing the young couple as husband and wife, Immediately after which the hap py couple wont for a short drive. A little later a icceptlon was held nt tho home of tho bride, where a boun teous wedding supper was served, and congratulations given. The young couple are well known In the borough and stand high in the es timation of their friends. A large cir cle of friends wish them an abundance of success In their matilmonlal life. chhistmas uxi:hcisi:s. Hxtensivo prepaiatlons have been made by the members of the Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Sunday school for their Christmas exercises to be held in the main auditorium of the church Christmas night. The church will bo handsomely decorated with trees and garlands of evergreen, while potted plants and palms will be banked around the platfoim. After the opening exercises a cantata which has been In rehearsal for the past two weeks will be given. The complete programme "follows: Anthem, chorus; prayer, Rev, A. J. Van Cleft; Christmas greeting, Irene Bums Christmas carol, L'dna Kellam: motion song, Infant class, class exercise, I Blanche Cummlngs, Grace Graves, j Bertha Davis, HIsle Secor, Beulah Ives , Lulah Malnes, Lydla Hrhart, Minnie Webber: cantata, "Tho Wise Men from tho East," characters, "The Three Wise Men." Uduin Auguin, Arthur Spencer, Harry Spencer; the old prophet, Thos. Henwood, the scribe, Chailes Shaffer, the wife of Ezrn, Sallle Price; daugh ters of Ezra, Annie Powell, Clara Col lins; Margery Eden, Annie Young; small chlldien of Ezia, Bessie Powell, 1 Hope Plnell; the nurse, Eva Mont gomery; chlldien, Lillian Webbr,Irene Burns, Katie HIchards; a ft lend, Gar field Anguln; song, "Santa Claus Is Coming," Infant class. LITTLE BITS OF NEWS. The committee arranging for the decoration of the Presbyterian church and Sabbath school will meet this evening In the church. Next Tuesday evening the membeis of the Sunday school of the First Pres byterian church will hold their annual Christmas exercises In the church par lors. The piogramme will be Issued later. The Palis Dancing class held a verv successful social In the Odd Fellows' hall last evening. The Young Men's Institute of St Mary's Catholic chuich held a business meeting last evening. James McCarthy is suffering at his home on Butler street from a painful wound, caused by an accident In which a rusty nail pierced deeply Into his left hand and It is thought that blood poisoning will lesult. PERSONAL NOTES. Miss Jeannette MacMlllan. of West Plttston, was the "ruest of Miss Marion Biyuen, Wednesday. Mls Mary McCue, of Butler street, returned home yesterday from n three weeks' visit with friends In Plttston. Frank Manley and Thomas O'Mal'ev are spending the holidays with their parents In town. Miss Lucele Smith and Mottle Lewis, of Plttston, are the guests of friends in tow n. Pea Coal S1.25 a Ton Delivered to South Side, central city and central Hyde Park. Addiess orders to C. B. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. 'Phone 66S3. SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES. C. Lopotyner Arrested at the Intance of Rev. Dr. A. M. Dyma The Charga Against Him. C. Lopotyner, a saloon-keeper on Washington avenue, was yesterday ar raigned before Alderman John J. Rud dy on three chatges, larceny of books valued at $300. selling liquor without a license nnd assault and battery. Hev. Dr. A. M. Dyma figured as prosecutor. It appears that this clergyman ar rived In Scranton a stranger, but was recommended to Hev rather Hodur, pastor of the Polish Catholic church, on whom he called and received a lot of books which he was to sell. Among the persons he called on with his books was the defendant, and Hev. Dr. Dyma claims that Loyotyner took the books from him by force and also assaulted him, hence the suit. After hearing the evidence Alderman Ruddy held the defendant under $300 ball on the charge of assault and battery and $500 for larceny. The charge of selling liquor without n license was dropped, ns no evidence was forthcoming. FRED PILGER ARRESTED. Wednesday evening 1'red Pllger, of Throop. was arraigned before Alder man Lentes on charges of disorderly conduct, assault nnd battery and cruel and barbarous ticatment, preferred by his wife, Catherine Pllger. Mrs. Pll ger stated at the hearing that her hus band lll-tieated her and made life so burdens 'hat she was obliged to leave him The evidence wns so overwhelming that Aldeiman Lentes Imposed a fine of $10 and costs of prosecution on the first named charge. On tho Inst two named charges Pllger was asked to furnish $700 ball for his appearance at court. In default of which he was com mitted to the county Jail, NUBS OF NEWS. The funeral of the late Mrs. James Rogers will be held this morning from the family residence, corner Trospect 4STAln)ATAA!0 VS FOR the: Diamonds, Diamonds ."5 We are now showing the l.irgest and most brilliant selec- $ tion of Fine Cut Stone ever exhibited outside of the large A cities. Having bougrt heavy befoie the rise, I am prepared isl to give my patrons real bargains, from the finest Cj BLUE WHITE, JAOCfl'S, TOP CAPES AND FINE MELEE. ?, AN INSPECTION SOLICITED. :! Watches, Watches. ;s; Wc are offering the best in the world tor the money. Gold CS Filled 15 Jeweled. Warranted Twenty Years, for $10. In r$ Hunting or Open Face. -S CALL AND LOOK AT OUR BEAUTIFUL LINE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS, IE. SCHIMPPF, Jeweler! 317 Lsckawnnna Avenue. I Our Building I Destroyed by i But a p Has Been Raised. g We have Passenger Elevator Ser- vice to every floor of our establishment. I Our Collection of Dolls ; Is a wonder to behold. Toys of 2 every variety. Come and see the I Menagerie and Santa Claus. We I invite you to examine us thoroughly H n UL Wholesale JsSnnday Schools and GRAND SPECIAL SALE OF Oriental Rugs and Carpets 124 Washington Avenue. The Only Rag Store in Town For Christmas Gifts. Fifty fine Oriental Rugs selected especially for Christmas Gifts, Come and see our fine stock before purchasing your rugs. Why pay more? Michaelian Bros., 124 Washington Avenue. avenue nnd FlK stteet. A requiem mass will be celebrated In St. John's church, on Fig street, at 9.30, and In tel ment will follow In the Cathedial cemetery. Chailes S. Gelbert, veterinary sur geon, 520 Spruce street. Telephone 6904. Two small children of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Ketrlck, of Piospect avenue, aie seriously 111. A pocketbook was yesterday found on Cedar avenue, by Jacob Souk, who left It at Alderman Ruddy's onice, where the owner can get It by piovlng property. James Murray, son of Coal Operator Murray, of Crown avenue, and Miss Mnrgaret Murray, of Heech street, were married at St. John's church on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. V. J. Mellev. GREEN RIDGE. Miss Caroline Paterson, a student at Cuckncll university, called upon Green Rldgo friends yesterday, on her way home to Fleetvllle, Pa. Robert Hull, of Marlon street, Is spending his Christmns vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hull. John Pooie, of Capouse avenue, re turned home from a business trip to Boston yesterday on the midnight train. The business men of Dickson ave nue, have Issued a very neat little holiday paper called "The Green Ridge I, R ij.D. WILLIAMS MRO. 5c HOLIDAYS. Was Fire Finer One !! and Retail. Gbnrches at Special Prices AMUSEMENTS. I YCEUIYl THEATRE - BURaUNDP.R & KEIS. L3:t. It. K. UQ, Manager. Chrlstma" Matinee and Night "One for All and All for One " The Realiza tion of Romance MR. JAMES O'NEILL. In Llebler & Co "s stupendously stun ning spectacular and fcenlc pioductlon of Sjdr.ey Grundy's version of Alexander Dumas' stoty, The "Musketeers" As placd for one jear In London and New Ynik by liccrbohm Tree and James O'Neill. Ten t.ile-telling tableaux tlv.ob blng with thrilling adventures An army on stage Tons upon tons of s-ceneiy. Largist dran itlc organisation en tour. l'lbih-i:entng. $l.".i), $1, ".", M, 2e. Matliee, $1, 73, DO, fflc. One Night only. Thursday, Dec 16. MB. DAVID HIGGINS. and MISS GEORGIA WALDRON. Supported by a powirful company of playeis in tho romantic Southern Play, Produced undpr tho personal direction of the author. Mr HlBBins. Prlccs-Jl.OO. To. SO, Wc. ACADEHY OF HUS1C, IIUKOUNDHR & BOIS, Leasees. II. K. l.ONU, Manager. Ono Week and Dally Matinees Com mencing MONDAY, DECEMBER. 25. llolldav Attraction THE ELROY STOCK COMPANY Presenting XN1AS PTiNFF, FRIENDS XMAS NIGHT, LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN Admissions 10, 20 nnd 30 cents Seats now on salo at Academy box otilco Matinees Daily, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday December 25, 20 and 27, Anlci Gil! GUIs hlespis Extra Midnight Matinee Christmas Night, Gorgeous Christmas Tree nnd Oriental Dances. Kxchange," live thousand copies of which will be distributed In tho North End. Mrs, C. P. Slack, of Penn avenue, died yesterday morning, after a long and painful Illness, II I At Piney Ridge .