THE SCRANTON TlUBUNlfl--TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1899. ' NORTON'S BULLETIN. VlMWMMWWM Deep Cut in Prices ' of tho bnlanco of strictly Holiday Articles, nil this week, Gift Books, Flno Stationery, AtUsses, Globes, Children's Books, Art Calendars, Booklets, Albums, Toilet Cases, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Toys, Dolls, Games, Blackboards, at greatly reduced prices, to clear out "Odds and Ends;" nn excellent chanco to get your Now Year gifts at bargain prices. 1000 Diaries and Ofllco Journals, 1000 Peloubet's Notes on Sabbath Lessons, 1000 Blank Account Books, all sorts. M. NORTON, 322 Lackawanna Ave. Scranton. X -X We Are Headquarters For nrtistic Christmas Goods. Our stock is line and larger than ever before. THE GRIFFIN ART CO. X: :X ooooooooooooooooo 0 MEN'S FURNISHINGS. o FOR CHRISTMAS j Gloves, Canes, S Ladies' t and Men's j Umbrellas, Mufflers. Y OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL A CHRISTMAS. n i 0 109 Wyoming Ave. ooooooooooooooooo ackawanna I -V "TIIC" aundry. ;cS Venn Aventi:. A. B. WARMAN PERSONAL Mr and Mrs Adel Moore s-pent Christ mas in New York J Ci riueh.in. of Philadelphia Dental colleRp, Is hpemlliiK tho hnlld.ivs with his parent on Hickory Ktriet. Ht Itev. lilt-hop lloban went to Ashley estcrcl.n afternoon to preach In tho evening to his former patlt-hlonura, at Ht. Leo's, THEIR ANNUAL BALL. Excelsior 'Athletic Club Entertained in Music Hall. An especially successful nffalr was the annual ball of tho Hxcclsloi Ath letic club, which was conducted last evening In Music hall. About ISO were present und nipped the light f.int.iH tic to tho music furnished by the Star ouhestr.i. The committee In charge weie as follows T. Langan, Anthonv Gojdon, A. Langan. M. Qulnu. J. Qulnn, T. O'Hoio and John Ilonan. All membets of Lackawanna Iodgf, 2P1 I O. u. P. ate lequestcd to meet at the lesldence ot the late brothet, D. S. Fiederlek, HO Madison avenue, at u oVloi k tharp, Tuesday, the 26th. Shoit senico will be held. The lemalns will be conveyed to Luvv isburg on the 10 05 ttaln D L. & V. H II How aid, Noble Giand. CHRISTMAS GIFTS When they come in the form of something useful, are doubly appreciated. Our store is full of pleas ure for those who will re ceive our Shaviug Sets, Carving Sets, Table Cut lery and Skates. THE C21 Lackawanna Avenue. I I At Greatly Eg 1 Reduced Rates S 1 KEMP STUDIO, I 1(13 Wjoinliii: Aic. i CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE CHURCHES SPECIAL SERVICES nELD IN SEVERAL OF THEM. As on Sunday Muslo Was a Promi nent Feature of Theso Exercises. Order Observed at St. Luko's Epis copal Church, St. Peter's Cathedral and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Entertainment of the Sunday School of Elm Park Church Last Night Progrnmmo Rendered. In many of the churches of the city yesterday services appropriate to Christmas day were held nnd, as on Sunday, a ptonilnent feature of thesa services was the music. Last night was devoted In not a few churches to entertainments for the children of the Sunday school. Thiee celebrations of tho holy com munion marked the observance of the Chilstmns festival at St. Luke's Epis copal church. The 6 o'clock service was taken by Hev. E. J. HnuRhton, the senior cuiate, the S o'clock service by Itev. M. iJ Nash, the Junior cur ate, and tho 10 30 o'clock service by th rector, Itev. lingers Israel, rector, as sisted by Hev. Mr. HauRhton Laigc congregations nttended each service. At tho late service the tector preach ed on "The Goodness of God as Spec ially Illustrated In tho Incarnation," and n chancel choir ot thirty voices, under the direction ot Professor J. Willis Conant, sans the communion otllce. At St. Mat It's mission, In Dunmote, a chlldien's service was conducted In the evening by Hev. Mr. Houghton. Christmas carols and Christmas tree exercises formed the main feature. snnvicEs at the cathhdhal. Everything at St. Peter's cathedral In connection with the observance of the Christmas festival, was of the most elaborate nature. Lavish deco rations of hollj. evetgteen and smllax Intensified the beauty of the vast au ditorium while the sanctuary was made a scene of surpassing splendor with the myriad of tapers and col ored lamps and a vast profusion of smllnv, set off with bunches of caU lilies. "The Stable at Bethlehem," tepro duced In natural size In the recess at tho Blessed Virgin's altar was a pretty L addition to the general attractiveness. The whole reflected much credit on the taste of the Sisters of St. Cecilia'.) convent, who arranged the decora tions. Masses were celebrated at R, 0, 7, S, U and 10.30 o'clock. The first was n. solemn high mass, Ming by Hev. J. A O'Hellly, lector of the cathedral, as sisted by Hev. John J. Loughran, as deacon, and Hev. P. J. Gough, sub deacon. A pontlflclal high mass was cele brated at M.30 o'clock, Rt. Hev. Bishop lloban being celebrant; Hev. J. A. O'Hellly. arch-priest; Hev. I"). J. Mac Goldilek. deacon; Hev. I J. Gough, sub-deacon. Hev. James Y. Malone, of St Paul's, and Hev. Martin Flem ing, of St. John's, deacons of honor; Hev John J. Loughran, master of ceremonies. Ucv Father Loughi.m nlso preached tho sermon. Ills theme wtis "The Restoration of Communion Between Man and His Creator Through the In carnation ' God Is Infinitely distant from us, ho said. Nothing Is more distant than sovereignty and servi tude than omnipotence and Inllrm lty; than eternity, unchangeable, and time ever-changing. All of God's at tributes, except one. separate us 1m measutably fiom Him. That one Is His mercy. WHEN MAN OFFENDED GOD. As long as man lemalned Innocent God spoke to him nnd he spoke to God with a holy familiarity. Having offended God, man sees only, afar off, a lustre which blinds him and a majesty which confounded him. For four thousand years man plain tively prayed for the Messiah: "Come, dear Savior, and have pity on us. Conceal tho majesty w hlch terrifies us; suspend the justice which threat ens us, nnd restore unto us the joy of salvation. Return to us access to jour Father, on whom depends all our happiness." The prayer of man was fulfilled. God Is no longer dis tant fiom us for He becomes man. He Is no longer angiy with us, for His very nature Is a bond of peace. The mercy lepelled by &in returns to us. The child Jesus Is but the visible ex piesslon and embodiment of God's mercy Glory veiled, majesty conceal ed, dignity abased, Justice held In abeyance, descend to us and becomes the son of man that wo may become the sons of God. The music of the mass was In keep- In? r with the other featmes of the observance. An elnborate progiamme, ananged by Professoi Schilling, was lendeied by the choir, abslsted by Bauir's oichestra of twenty pieces. Tho mass was the Me&he Pascale of Pero Louis Lamblllotte At the of feitory the pretty and unique "Adesto ridells," by GIlFen, was rendered. The choir was divided In tin op pirts, one singing tho angel's choius from tho tower, another sang the shepherd's choius from the sanctum y, and the third, fiom the choir loft, sang he chorus of the kings. Another featuie was the singing of a new To Ueum. the woids by Sister Uerinalne, of St. Cecilia's convent, and the music being a le-anangement of Wagner's Elder Pilgrim chorus. The solo paits weie sustained by Mrs. Josephine Walsh, Mrs Leonard, Miss Laura Rafter, Miss Bridget Lavulle, W. It. Bradhury and Peter Snyder. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH. Early motnlng Christmas set vices weie conducted yesterday nt 6 a. w. in the Holy Trinity Lutheran churcn, corner of Adams avenue and Mulber ry stieet. The service was largely at tended nnd n sermon wns delivered by tho Hev. Mr. Spleher, the pastor, who took as his theme, "Tho Coming of the Chi 1st Child." In the pvenlng commencing at 7.30 o'clock the annual Christmas exercises of tho Sunday school were conducted under the direction of Superintendent It. II. Bradcr. Tho chut eh was ueau tlfully decrfed with greens for the oc casion nnd u. large Clulstnias tree was placed near the front. An Interesting programme, consisting of songs, reci tations and tho singing of several Christmas caiols, was rendered, after which tho distribution of gifts took place. Ptobably tho most elaborate Christ mas Sunday school exercises ever con ducted In this city were those held laBt evening In the Elm Park church, beginning at 7 o'clock. The doors were thrown open at 6,30 o'clock an.1 the largo auditorium was soon flllcl with not only children but a largo number of grown persons. Each per son upon entering presented some gift to bo distributed among tho various charitable Institutions of the city. Tho main feature of the extensive decorations wns, of course, tho two large Christmas tiecs laden with gifts and beautifully Illuminated with col ot ed electric lights. A beautiful and npproprlntc programme wns rendered under the direction ot Professor John T. Watklns. This Included un exquis itely rendered duct, "Songs of Pi also the Angels Sang," adapted from one sf Shelley's poems nnd given by Mcs dames Ilcckel nnd Gcnthor. Another feature of tho programme wns Miss Beatrice Moon's rendition of "How Lot Heard tho Messiah," which wns given with speclnl Incidental music nnd which kept the audience In a con tinual roar of laughter. PASTOR GIFFIN'S ADDRESS. A brief address was also delivered by Rev. Dr. vllllln, In which lie urged the scholars present to tnko a lasting lesson of unselfishness from the giving of tho gifts. This last feature, tho giving of the gifts, was then Indulged In under the supervision of R. Ernest Comegys nnd B B. Hicks, and caca child bearing a Sunday school ticket was presented with n gift from tho trees, ladders being necessary to icach those on the highest branches. The annual Christmas tree celebra tion held last evening in Asbury Metho dist Episcopal church was thoroughly enjoyed by an nudlence thaF complete ly Hlled the church. The exercises were conducted under tho directions of the superintendent of the Sabbath school, Mr. E. S. Pratt, nnd consisted of n, selection of Christmas carols andScrip tural readings, entitled "Bethlehem Chimes " The singing wns led by Chor ister W. II. Lanyon, accompanied by the Sabbath school orchestra, composed as follows. First violin, Mr. Arthur Teal nnd Miss Bessie Stackhouse; sec ond violin, Fied Moigan; cornet, Wes ley Kellow; (lute, Mr. Butler; bass viol, J B. Roberts, pianist, Miss Edith Swingle. The tree wns handsomely decorated and presented a very pretty uppearance when lighted. At the close of the programme, each Scholar was presented with n box of candy. MERRY CHRISTMAS, TRULY The Weather Was Good, Even if Snow Was Lacking nnd People Gener ally Happy nnd Prosperous. Ono could wish his neighbor, yester day. Indiscriminately, a merry Christ mas nnd feel fairly sine of getting his wish. Not In many yeais ban Scranton experienced such u locallv prosperous holiday season. Every thing conducive to the full enjoyment of the day, from the weather up nnd down, wns nt hand, fceptlnsr, ot coutse, snow, but as pel lection Is not of mortals, this wanted element of completencs is chccifuly over looked. The mines have been work ing to tho fullest capacity, every mlm and factory lias been pushed for months to keep up with tho ordeis, business In consequence wns brisk, and the people generally happy and pros pei ous. And Serantonlans enletod Into the enjoyment of the day with commensur ate zest. Meichants, and especially those dealing In distinctive Clulstmas goods leport an uni aralleil trade. Amusement places were packed to the door nt the double perfotmances tio clnlillty, as formally marked by dances, parties and the like, nnd as informally noted bv general amiability In nbout every one mot with "jelgned supreme." Last, but not loart, the churches all seemed to show an appreciation of thi usual ausplclousncss of the day by ex- ceotlonally elaborate sft vices. If there was nnv 'Little Dick the Doorboy" In "all this vast clt," stand ing over a warmth-cmlttlng grating looking "with hungiy eyes," at a bak ers' display, that lad had Oliver Twlst Ish tendencies. Possibly, never before in the history of oiganlzed charity herenbouts was there seen more thor ough or successful elfin Is at hunting out nnd lellevlng the want of n good Christmas dinner A welt-known lead er In this kind of work, who is prom lnentlv Identified with two of tho larg est public charities In the city, stated Sunday night that he felt falily well convinced thoie would not ho a hun gry mouth In Sornnton or Its suburbs on C'hrft day. It wai the most generally ob served leisure-day the city has seen In eais, all the mines, mills and fac toiles being closed down and when It could be done w lth convenience the railroad companies cut off second class ttalns to give the ctews an oppor tunity of enjoying th day with their families. On the Dclawaio and Hudson load passenger trains only wig. mn. That theso weie Indlspcnsiblo wns evi denced by the crow da that traveled by steam up and d v n the valley, evon with the trollev roads doing inoii? than the usual holiday business. A Card. We. the unilerslKned. do hereby agieo to refund tho inonpy on a M-ccnt hottlo or Orecno's Warranted Sjrup of Tnr If It falls to cure our c ugh or cold We nlno guarantee a 2j-cent bottle to provo satls fietnrj or mmiej relundtd: Matthew Hio P E Chittenden Phelps' Phnrmney V) W Humphrcj McGarrah& Thomas G I'lchel II. C, Sanderson. J P. Donahoe. N M riche Biown's Pharmacy. Smoko tho Potono 5c cigar. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :j. II PACK OF 1899, PEACHES, APRICOTS, EGG PLUnS, GREEN GAGES, LEHON CLING PEACHES. 3-lb Cans Heavy Syrup, 19c. per can; $2.25 doz.; $4.25 case E. G. COURSEN Fancy Groceries, Cigars and Fruits. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO n CONCERT OF THE PRINCETON CLUBS GIVEN LAST NIGHT' IN ST. LUKE'S PARISH HOUSE. nnrry Ridjrewny Lnthrope, of This City, Was the Lender of the Gleo Club Ho Was Given a Royal Re coption In the Afternoon tho Members of the Clubs Attended n Tea nt the Country Club Recep tion Wan Held Aftor Concert at Bicyclo Club. The finest looking body of college men, who were ever in Scmnton, owned this town yesterday from dawn until midnight. They were dined nnd feted until the wonder ot It all wa3 that they could give a concert ot any sort, to say nothing of the splendid cnteitalnment of Inst evening. It wns a Pilnceton day nnd the tiger disported himself with mnny puns of satisfaction. Gicat credit Is due to the local committee, composed of Jnmcj Rlalr, Jr., II. H Brady, jr., J. II. Brcfoks, M. B. Fuller, W. E. Gunster nnd J. SI. Ilnrrls, for the welcome given to the guests. There wns a line nudlence nt St. Luke's Parish hall last evening, nnd the nppearanco presented wos one of great brilliance, as nearly every ono was In evening diess. The programmo was delightful. The popular rag-time flavor was ap parent but the vocal nnd Instrument al work, wns full of rich melody, of spice nnd llngeilng sweetness, not long drawn out but all too brief Tho men were willing to follow the piogramme In order to go over to the dance before midnight, but their mu sical efforts were so thoioughly ap pieclated that It seemed doubtful If such n desire could be attained. LEADER LATIIROPE. Nnturally tcrnnton interest center ed In the OiCO dub, led by Hnrry Ridgeway Lathi ope, son ot W. W. Lathi ope, of this city, nnd without conceit It must be admitted that ne did us credit. The vocal work was of an exceptionally high order. There has been n most judicious selection of material, and the Intelligent concep tion of the leader Is appaient In the results of their united efforts. Mr. Lathrope was given a royal leceptlon by his multitude of friends. The glees were sung with fine shading and ex pression Mr. Marr, who sang tho tenor lulla by, has a caieer with that flexible, beautiful, wide-ianglng voice of his. In the Kipling song "On the Road to Mandelax," he was especially suc cessful In convejlng the sentiment. Mr. Mountain, who Is evidently tho comedian of the company, made the hit of tho occasion with his coon song. He Is also an epeit mandolin player. Tho mandolin sextette from "Lucia" was one of the most pleasing numbers of tho evening. The ensemble Instru mental work was notably good. Tho Banjo club, directed by Thomas Bevler DeWItt, and tho mandolins, led by John William Converse, w lth the vio lins, guitars, mandola and cornet gave an object lesson on what can be done with this combination, when deli cacy of cxpiesslon Is blent with bold ness nnd confidence of touch In un usual smoothness and charm. RECEPTION AFTER CONCERT. At the conclusion of the concert tho Invited guests went to the Blcycl club where a reception and dance fur nished the liveliest Christmas which Scranton society has expeilenced In its short career. Here tho admirable arrangements of the committee were ngaln evident. Everything possible was done for the entertainment of tha company. Many out of town visitors were pies ent. Hanloy catered, and Bauer's or chestra furnished music. Dancing) wns enjoyed until a late hour. Thf patronesses of tho evening were. Mr3. A. P.. Blair. Mis. J. geltlun Blair, Mrs. II. II Brady, jr., Mrs. Reese G. Brooks, Mrs. George G Brooks, Mrs. A M. Decker, Mrs A W. Dickson. Mrs. E. L. miller, Mrs. N. A. Hulbert, Mrs. E B Jermyn. Mrs V. D Ken nedy, Mrs. B. E Watson, Mrs. II. W. Kingsbury, Mrs. W. W. Lathrope, Mrj. J. A. Linen, Mrs, W. G. Parke, Mis. Fredeilck J. Piatt, Mrs. C. D. Simp son, Mrs. A. II. Slorrs. Airs. II. W. Tajlor, Mrs. Arthur Twllchell, Ml?. T. II. Watklns, .Mrs. L. A. "Watres. The tea given In tln afternoon at tho Country club was one of the most enjoyable afternoon functions ever held in this city. Mrs B. E. Wntsjn. Mis. Aithur Twltchcll and Mis. II II. Brady received. Miss Linen and otheis nsslsted nbout the rooms. MEMBERS OF CLUB. The members of the clubs are: Glco Club Harry Rldgnuy Lathrope, 10UO. Peui'fcjlvaiila. Itnder, fit ut tenors, 11 It. I.dthrepi, neu. Pa., R M. Cadwaludu. 10W, Pu. ; C. L Nlebol. 1800. O . G. A at kins, HHtt. N. J., W N. Adams, 2d. UwJ, N. Y.; O. A. llnck, 100J, Ind. Second tenors, 11. Miller, 10U. N. J ; H Audi ens, l'JW. N. J . A. V. Walk, I').', Pa . L. II Cooke. 1002, N. J , P. N. LcRoj, 100J, Pa. Flist bassos, It H Poole, 100, 111 ; II. '.. Grililn, 1000, N. J., A G. Marr, 1001, Pa , A. K. Root, 10i). Pa., O. Sealcj. 1002. Tex , II. Herndon, 1002, Ti. Second bnssos, W. P. Moiirlnln. 1000. N J . C Yeoman's 1000, X J.. L L. Dohm. 1000. N J. , O. K Badglc) , 1001, N. J. , A. W. Hey nohls, 1002, Conn. Banjo Club Louis Bevler DeWItt, 1"00, New Yoik. leader, llanjuerines. L. U. DeWItt. 1000. N. Y.; II. Heald, ll'jO, D C ; E Curtis, 1000. N. Y.: P 11 McCulloeli, 1000. Mont . G. T Brolcuw, 1002, N Y ; F W Clapp, 1002. Mil ; A. S. Phillips. lOul, Pa Guitars, II Ripple, liOO Pa ; C. II. Stuart. 1000, Ind , W. V Thachcr. 1000, Mich ; R. D lairnble, I'Ol, Mont ; AV A Robinson, jr., 1002. Pa ; It L. Cecil, 10i2, Ala Banjos. It Ogle-bj. 10"O. Pa.; C. V lid wards, 1000, Pal. Plicolo binjo, P H. Bradlev. 1002. D. C. Bass banjo, D. A. Reed, 19i. Pa. Mandolin Club Mandolins. J W. Con verse, 1000. Pi.. II I Gisklll. 10U0, R. I.; D A Reed, 1000, Pa ; P 15 Otis, 1000, N. Y ; V V AVilcnx, 1000, NT Y . AV I'. Mountnln. I'M), N . ; L 11 Katzenbach. 1001 N Y O K Bndgley. ln01 N J.: D R Pfplffrr 1002, N J ; J 8 McKnlg, W, HANDSOME CHRISTMAS CALENDARS Q1VEN AWAY FREE. To nil put dinners of TKAS. COKKKKB. BI'ICHS UXTHAt'TS anil IIAKINU VOWDKII l.eRinnlliB SnturiUy. Dee ICth, am' ei ntluulm; tn Dec 30tb I'osl lively no Cilenlf.rs plvcn out after Dec 30th COMIJ DAItLV AND OUT ONU The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. 411 Lackawanna avenue, 123 South Main avenue, '111000 732. Pionvot deliveries. ra.. Violins. II. Andrews ltOO, N. J.i W. K Adams, Id, 3102, N. Y. Violoncello, 1'. O. Ludlow, 1502, N. J. Viola, II. Ogleshy, 1000, Va. riute. E. II. Piper, 1902, Pn. Cornet, P.. S. 1'ursons. 1000, Mn. Mando'.a, J. I Wellington, 1001. Pa. Oultars. II. Ripple, 1000, Pa.; P. H. Stuart. 1100. Ind.j W. 1'. Tncher, 1100, Mich.; R. D. Lnrn ble. 1901, Mont.; W. A. Robinson, Jr., 1WJ, Pa.; R. L. Cecil, 1002, Ala. WESLEYAN GLEE CLUB. Will Give n Concert in Parish House Wednesday Night. Tho AVcsleyan Gleo nnd Mnndolln clubs will give a conceit In St. Lulte'j parish house, on Wcdnpsday night, un der the auspices of tho Guild of St. Hilda, when tho following selections will bo rendered. (a) Ivied Walk Wcslcyan Souks (b) Campus Rally Weslonn Songs March, from tho "Jolly Musketeer," J. Edwards Mandolin Club. Violin Solo Selected Mr. Espy. Tho Toast Ewlsman Oleo Club. Selection from II Trovntore. Mandolin Rextelto Tho New Couple Dan Dore Gleo Club. Song of Iljbryao tho Cretan Elliott Mr. Montgomery. AVnltzes, from "Tho Fortuno Teller," A'letor Herbert Mandolin Club. Creolo Lovo Song Smith Glees Club. "Drink to Mo Only with Thine Eyes," Messrs. Wllletts, Cllne, Mattoon, Mont gomery. The Little Peach Ncldltngo Gleo Club. A Rang TImo Skednddlo Rosey Mandolin Club. Tho Gjpsy i.ovc Song Herbert Mr. Montgomery and Club. The patronesses are' Mrs. Hogen Israel, Mrs. M. E Sancton. Mrs. Harry Kingsbury. Mrs. Everett AVarrcn, Mrs. Mniy Phelps, Mrs. John Sherer, Mrs. F. C. Hand, Mrs. Thoo AV. AVolfe, Mrs. P. D. Jones, Mrs. T. AV. Hnzzard, Mrs. F. B Foote, Mrs. T. F. Megargel, Mrs. George Peck, Mrs. M. K. Keck, Mrs. S. H. Stevens, MrH. M. Noiton, Mrs. AV. E. Thayer, Mrs George Dick son, Mrs. Frank Jeimyn, Mrs. I. J. Lansing, Mrs. George Benoie. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE. Under this heading short letters ot In teiest will bo published when accompa nied, for publication, by tho writor's name The Trlbuno does not assume rc bponslbllltj for opinions hero expressed. Christmas at Home for the Friendless Editor of Tho Tribune. Sir. The Homo for the Friendless was a glad place Saturday ntteruoon. When tho writer was ushered up the first flight of stairs he found in the west hall the old ladles all comfortably seated awaiting developments. In the south hall wcro tho child) en and attendants and at the Intersection was u beautiful Christmas ireo which was very attractive, e'speciull to tho little folks Everything being pio nounccd "reud," tho children sang a Christmas lijmn end nfter which our correspondent led In prnjer Then the littlj folks repeated part of tho bccond chapter ot Matthew and went on with u very good programmo of songs and reci tations which showed Bleat pnlns Ind been taken by tho kind matron, and her irislstant In the tialnlng of the childien. The w liter being caked for an address talked for about thiee minutes, then nf tcr tho singing ot "Jolly Old Santa ' ' us," which was done most lustll, the trlbutlon of presents began, and I tell j It vns fun. I only wished that all tho friends who cortrlbuted so liberally to make hui h a happy Umo for old and oung could have been there to see Tho old ladlcs were well remembued bj the friends of "Tho Home" nnd all were hap py, though ono oi two are quito feeble. But tho childien. It Is Impossible to tell their pleasuto! As tho bags ant candy and the tos and picture boiks wero dis tributed sorno laughed aloud and others wero quietly glad. But tho dolls were the attraction. Every llttlo girl received a lov oly dolly In a box alone, some of the dolls closed their eyes when they were laid down. It was "Oh, my dolly goes to sleep" nnd "so docs mine." Soon the boys began to ask for dolls, too, for thtro wcro enough to go round. Of two llttlo broth ers, tho oungcr one nbout seven, thought his brother's doll the prettier and t-o tho older brother of nlno ex changed with htm. The bwect llttlo maiden about three and a half or four, as hern as the doll was given her didn't want any candy or any thing else, but just sat nnd rocked her dolly and sang to It regardless ot what was going on nround her. It has been nn privilege to bo present nt "Tho Home ' I'nrlstmas treo for several cais nnu u seems each time to glvo mo moro pleas ure. Tho lady manageis nro all so kind and tako much pains to Insure a happj time for nil the Inmates, old and oung Tho kind matron and her nslstnnt were well remembered by tho managers and friends, ns they deserve to be, for thc - pers Reduced to Men's Seal Goat Tan Slippers 3Icn's Seal Goat AVinc " Men's Chocolate anil Mack t Slippers. Men's Brown Goat Slippers Have always sold for 2. Ladies' Felt Romeo. Fur Trimmed, two color, $1.00, Any size to tie had. fi 410 SPBtJCE STREET. STORE OPEN EVENINOS. ! Holi ay j Jill) C. F. BECKWITH & CO., Mine and Mill Supplies, Machinery, Etc. Ol'TlCE-Dlnic Hunk HttUdlng. certainly nro tho right ones for tho plnce. To tho old Indies Mrs. AValker In tender ns a drnr daughter might be, while to the little ones sho Is like a loving mother. "Tho Home" Is all thnt the word Implies, ns ncai ly as It Is pesslbla fur u publlo Institution to be, nnd I hope that tho time Is nenr, when by tho liberality of tho iltl 7cns of Scranton, It will bo entirely free from debt. Yours truly, Rlchnrd Illorns. Scranton, Pa., Christmas, IMjO. Cnrd of Thanks. Editor of Tho Tribune. Sir: I dcslro to return thanks to somn of tho missionary ladles of tho l'enu Ave nuo Baptist church for n line turkey sent me for ChrlMmni nnd for a variety of other good things. Rev J II Bell. Scrnnton, Tn., Bee 2 Smokers' Specialties. Meerschaum nnd Brier Pipes In all styles and nt nil prices nt O'Hnra's cigar store, 431 Spruce stteot Stenm Heatlnfr nnd Plumbing. P. F. & M. T. TIowley.2.11 Wyoming aVe. Finest wines nnd cigars at Lano's, S20 Spruce street The best ot nil pills arc Beechnm's. Bring the Children to seo tho Llvinrr Santn Clnus now on exhibition in our largo Dry Goods room. Every child who is accompanied by a grown person gets a ticket on the following beautiful prizes which aio given away free to the children; i2 Grand - Christinas Prizes Six for the Girls ns follows: First Prize Beautiful Large Doll, Dressed in Pink. Second Prize Beautiful Large Doll, Dressed in Blue. Third Prize Beautiful Largo Doll, Dressed in Yellow. Fourth Prize Handsome Doll Car riage, Rubber Tires. Fifth Prize Elegant Doll Go Cait. Sixth Prize Large Toy Piano. Also Six Handsome Prizes for (lie IJojs. First Large Patent Swing Hobby Horse. Second Largo Silver Drum. Third Handsome New Patent Sled. Fourth Elegant Large Sleigh. Fifth Complete Set of Tools in Chest Sixth White Enamel Toy Dresser. You do not have to buy goods. The chances are absolutely free. Tho moro times you come hero tho more chances you will get. Fancy York State Turkeys 14c Per Pound. KNOCK Their knuckles sore that is what your friends do wlieu your ELECTRIC BELLS Are out of Repair. WE REPAIR THEM. Chas. B. Scott 119 Franklin Ave. TELEPHONE 222. Pierce's flarket P.ecelvlnB dally - Turkeys, rnwH SprlnRcrc, Duc!:s nnd Fqunbs; '1U3 Rods away, Maurice Illver and Hluo l'olnt Ou ters; Lverythlnc tho maiket affords In fruits and vegetables. Your orders will bo filled promptly with best goods at rcnsonablo prices. GE'S MARKET uo.ii2.u4 im:nn avi:nul r JkAAAAA Full Dress Fixings for Men Pearl Gloves, While Gloves, While Uesis, White Ties, Black Ties, While Studs, Collars and Cliffs HAND &AYNE "On the Square." 203 Washington Avenue. i3,vli:ks in AVAKUHOUSL'-Grccn Kldsc. The quality of the oils ued In mlxlna colors determines tho durability of thr paints. Oils such as wo offer will make paint of great emoothncss nnd durability. A large sur face enn bo covered nnd the coating will not peel, crack or wear off until It has doho Its full duty. Theso pi Ices will show that good oils aro not expensive. MATTHEWS BROS,, 30 Ajr"' Gift Time is Coming. See our lino ot Umbrellas, Suit Cases, Neckwear, Glcvc, Mulllcrs, Bath Robes, etc BELL & SKINNER, Motel Jermyn UulMlnz. Fine Cutlery Scissor and , Manicure Sets, Ice Skates and Flobert Rifles, FELTON'S UWKffif ENN What Will He Ptif In each stocking is the all im portant question now. Whatever Santa Claus gives, no more appro priate gift can be found than one of our specialties a LEATHER SUIT CASE NIGHT ROBE, PAJAMA, MUFFLER, ELEGANT TIE, UMBRELLA. DENT CR FOUNDS GLOVES, SILK SUSPENDERS, ETC., ETC. CONRAD'S, 305 Lackawanna Avenue. OPEN EVENINGS NOW. f -f - -f-t-r 4- rssisfias Now In Progress. This Means the Clearance of All holiday Novelties. We j WOMY t 221-223-225-227 Wyoming AT8 t ImnP ffrtfV,' 'afc,": Cram ale 4 4 i . - - f 1 , 9
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