THE SCR ANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1900. SiIIL " """SsSS'MB??! r DREAMS. HOW THE ALPS In snow splendor Glisten In tlio morning blue! Oli that I might Htlll go roaming, When tho woods are btlKlit with dew. Oh thut 1 with how nntl nrrmv Might Might no hunting ns of yore, Sing my mugs Hi perfect freedom, Chnfu tho stag, tlio Wolf nnd boar, Where tho leafy bough are drooping Would I worn In yon preen dale! And that by my side were walking lrmlngnrd without her veil! . Stlclcr, Trans, by von Hlumberg. IHHP.E aro some songs whoso sub jects lni)(;fatlvi'y demand a male voice, tho sentiment being pitch that tho pleasure of listen ing Is doubled whoti the singer necms a ilttlng Impersonator of the theme. It Is probable that this feeling has never been more emphasized than In tho Song uycie "uiiiann. u i.e.. i " ' . l"1' "" thc Matures of their en- n uit'n nrn !1 fr.lL'mi'll lltlll Wllll'll 111 V ... Its entire beauty has recently been on Easter Monday. Her versatility Is much commented upon wherever she Is heard. A recent performance nt Haverhill, Mass., Is thus mentioned: "Miss Chase's natural gift for acting, her charm of person and manner, her devotion in her art, her versatility and Brace, place her easily In the front rank of monoloi.is'ts nml promises for her nn uniualllled success In her chos en profession." This afternoon, the promised cold wave permitting, the Scranton team will play u return game of hockey with Wllkcs-narri on Scranton lake. The game of last week nt Harvey's lake resulted In one to nothing In favor of Scranton. Our club anil the friends who accompanied It had a delightful time, being honored with u dinner, followed by a dance ul the Oneonta. The visitors will bo given a good time heard In this city as sung by Mr. Frank Eaton, of Morrlstown, .'. J. The little songs, rolling like heads on n silver thread, have an undercurrent of pathos through even the entranc ing dreams of what might have been In thn life of the young monk, whose vows forever lift an Impassable bar rier between himself and humnn love. The Interpretation of the mystical vis ionary theme by Mr. Eaton. Is a reve lation of art united with a maunlll cent voice. The Song Cycle which as yet ins only obtained a shy hold on popularity is Infinitely fascinating. A llttl f-ong may mean much, but con nected with others In. -ibrlef story full of poetry and refined feeling, the charm Is wonderfully deepened. Everyone remembers with delight the exquisite Pong Cycle of the Persian (i.trden, given last April In this clt. Old Om ar's quatrains have llttli correlation in the beginning or end. but through nil runs the silver cord of tin beauty loving, luxurious nature, content to trust In the probabilities of a guiding hand and to enjoy the "Today" since "Tomorrow we may be with Yester day's seven thousand years." In "Uliland" the listener who is fond of tho piose-pocin tales of James Lane Allen could not but see n strong paral lel in the stories of the "The White i Selden Kingsbury and W. J. Torrey. tertalnmont being a dinner at the Speedway club. The Scrnnton team will consist of Messrs. J. H, llrooks, James Ulalr. jr.. F. C. Fuller, F. S. Fuller, Wolfe and C.rllun. The Home for tho Friendless' Is to have a cake-walk benefit, which will be undoubtedly the most Interesting event In tho way of an entertainment which has been given In this city In many a day. Tho young people of Scrnnton have always been good to tin Hume. They freely give their time and their money, their influence and tal ents to nld this charity and their last step is exceptional in Its promise of great returns. This Is a rag-time age, and tho cake walk Is the popular feature of nearly even-thing In the way of amusement for the public. About ten couples, made up of social leaders, will participate in this event, which will be held at the Lyceum on the 23d. Tho list of "walk ers" cannot bo given entire, but It If expected that the entire force will at tend the rehearsal Monday night. Mrs Henrv H. Ura'dy, Jr.. and Mr. J. H. llrooks have been active In securing the participants, among whom will be. Mrs. lieorge U- Hrouks, Miss Arehbatit, Miss Alice Matthews'. Miss Eleanor Reynolds, Mchms. Ulalr, llrooks. A. E. Hunt, Jr.. H. (i. Men 111, Thomas Dale Cowl" anil "Sister Dolorosa," told of the Tnipptsts of Kentucky and the narration of which caused Mr. Allen no end of notoriety from critics who accused him of a breach of good faith in securing his mnterial and also de clared his pictures to be badly drawn. That these two stories remain as class ics of American literature has long since been admitted. I There will be an exodus of Scrnnton people to the south and westward next j week. On Monday Mr. and Mrs. P.. O. ' Hrooks and Mr. and Mrs. AVlllard j Matthews leave for a two month's ' stay In California. They will take the now most popular route by the way of New Mexico. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. II. P. Simpson will start on a southern tour, to remain away for several weeks. Mr. T. H. Watklns also expects to Join his family at Palm lieach In the course of a few days. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Sander son, Mr. and Mrs. I. 1 Megargel, Mr. nnd Mrs. C. D. Jones, Mrs. M. Norton nnd Miss Helen Jones will leave for California; where they will remain for the next six weeks or two months. t The chief event of the I'ost-Lunten period will be under the auspices of ladies of St. Luke's church, when Miss Ethel Chase, a favorite in monologue, will appear nt the Parish hall. Miss Chare will be doubly 'ntcrcstlng to residents of this region, as she was a Wllkes-Harre girl previous to enter ing upon the professional career for which she has great talent. Miss Chaise will give a varied programme It Is to be hoped that the skirt dance given by four young men last winter in the minstrel show will be repeated on this occasion. Foster, Fred Jenny n. nilbert Edgar, Jack Logan, Carl Lindsay. Will Lind say. Mrs, aeorgo P. Griffith gave u thim ble tea on Thursday, when iimong thi guests were: Mrs. W. W. Scrnnton, Mrs. Uenry Belln, Jr., Mrs. Mchard Matthews, Mrs. Frederick Fuller. Mr. James Archbald, Mrs. H. Q. Powell, Mrs. C 1'. Matthews, Mrs. 11. W. Archbald. Mrs. A. M. Decker. Mrs. William F. Hnllstcad, Mrs. William Matthews, Mrs. J. llenj. t)lmmlck, Miss Sanderson. Mrs. A. E. Hunt. Mrr. C. H.. Welles, .Mrs,E. N. Wlllard and Mlsa Plntt, Mrs. J. A. Scrnnton, Mrs. A. W. Dickson. Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. H. P. Kingsbury nnd Mrs. Alfred Hand. A little maid of Just twelve Is about to send some pretty valentines to cer tain fortunate friends. They consist of a Hembrandt card about four Inches wide by eight Inches long, on one corner of which Is mounted n small oval photo graph of her own laughing face. Across tho card diagonally runs the legend In silver letturs. "Hero I am. I've come to stay. "If you don't want me; send me away." Mrs. E. L. Fuller gave n pretty tea yesterday to the ladles of the commit tee who will servo BUpper next Thurs day night nt the Second Presbyterian church. The affair was a pleasant one and was an Innovation in this branch of church work. The committee Is under the direction of Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. E. (5. Courst'ii. Messrs. F. P. Fuller and II. P.. Mer rill guve a dinner Monday evening at tho Country club to the Phi Alphas. Among the guests were: Messrs. A. (J. Hunt, James Ulalr, Jr., J. H. Urooks. P. 11. Pelln, U. E. Watson. 1-. J. Piatt. F. S. F.ttller. W. J. Torrey and A. E. Hunt. Jr. Misses Esther and Frances Moses gave a pink luncheon of sixteen covers yesterday afternoon In honor of Miss Aline Levy, of New York, and Theresa Bernstein, of Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Mrs. T. J. Foster has Issued invita tions to a reception on Tuesday after noon next, to be assisted by Mrs. H. O. Barker and Mlsa Foster. Mrs. William A. Coleman and Miss Howell will entertain a company of ladles nt cards this afternoon. Mrs. H. (i. Dunham gave a delightful euchre party yesterday afternoon at her home in Green Ridge. Mr. nnd Mrs. H. C. Wallace enter tained at cards last evening at their honis on Madison avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Matthews will give a danclrg party for their daugh ter next Friday evening. Colonel and Mrs. Austin It. Ulalr gave a beautiful dancing party last night ut their elegant home on Jeffer son avenue. In honor of their daugh tor, Miss Alice. Tho house decorations were by Clark. Hanley catered. Bauer's orchestra furnished music. Among tho guests were: Mises Florence Smith, Louise Smith. Marjorle Piatt, Eliza beth Storrs, Janet Storrs, Mnrtjarctl.i Belln, Helen Boles. Elizabeth Dickson. Margaret Klrkpatrick, Mary Hnllstrad, Helen Council, Margaret Brooks.Emma Barker. Margaret Barker, Elizabeth Blair, Edith Holland, Iluth Archbald. Jessie Connell, Nutulle Council, Wer- trude Uuss, Lorenia LaBar, Mlldtod Marple, Florence Peek, Jean Ilosie, Grace Cooltdge, Margaret Connell, Emellne Tracy, Margaret Mittes, Mat tie Edgar, Grace McLean, Ruth Hand, Ruth Steell, Eva Miller, Helen Connell, Lalla Coston, Lillian Lee, Helen Simp son, Helen Chamberlain, Helen Merrl tield, Helen Jones, Elsie Powell, Mary McLave, Ethel Woolworth, Helen Powell, Nanna Price, Marlon How arth, Grace Hulbert, Masters Philip Piatt. Willie Matthews, Harry Lee, Fred Jones, Donald Hosie, John Hoslo, Gordon Taylor, Douglas Torrey, Jamie Linen, D'Audelot Belln, Sam Barker. Edgar Courscn, Richmond Tracy, Carl Coston, Charlie Mnnness, Harold Con nell, Warner Hayes, Robert Barnard, Robot t McLave, John Duckworth. Ken neth Welles, Arthur Matthews, Taylor Mr. and Mrs. F. D. McGowan will entertain at cards Tuesday evening net. Mrs, R. J. Kennel! gave a charming luncheon yesterday to several friends, M&vemcEte of People We Will Divide with You We were fortunate in buying a large stock of Table Linens And Sheetings Previous to the great advance in prices. We propose to give our customers the benefit of our purchase. We guaran tee piices on Linens quoted to be from ioc to 25c less than their value, and from 5c to -yc less on all Sheetings. LOOK Unbleached. Good Muslin Co Fine Muslin tic bu S'-io 'i'tc lOo , lie , ISO Atlantic. P. Very lino Extra heavy 43-lnch l.ockwood Pillow Cat-es 4i-liich I.ockwoed Pillow Cases 51-lnch l.ockwood Pillow Cases S-l l.ockwood Sheeting ITo '.M Iockwond Hhcetlr.g 19'; 10-4 l.ockwood Wheeling Jlo 42-Inch Utlen Pillow Casing Jla 4J-lncli Vticu Pillow Casing USo fil-lnrh mica Pillow Casing l'o S-l llllci Sheeting V.'o 1-1 Utlcn Sheeting Xlc 10-4 Utlca Sheeting Kio Bleached. 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Soft heavy Bleached, J1.00, J1.25. Jl.W, $1.75, $2.00. J2.W. Reed's Bleached. Flue Satin Pltiliih, $2.00, $3.00, J5.00, $7.50. HEARS & HAGEN, 415-417 Lackawanna Ave. S. S. Jones, of Carbondale, was in the city yesterday. Attorney Richard J. Bourkc has re turned from Pittsburg. Mrs. Charles Fold, of Marshwood, spuit eslculay In the city. Mr. Harry Monker, of Now York, was the KUcst ol Mr. T. K. Jones this week. Mrs. John Robinson, of State collese, Is visiting Scrnnton friends nnd relatives. School Controller John Gibbons was a visitor In Wilkes-Barro yesterday after noon. lOugcno Healey, of Williams & Me Anulty, Is spending a few days in New Yotk. Stlss Grace Salmon, of Honesdale, has been the guest of Scranton friends this week. W. A Moon, II. Z. Russell and D. C. Osborne, of Honesdale, were In town this week. Miss Gretchcn Haskln. of Dalton, who was visiting friends here, has returned home. Dr. F. C. Hull and wife, of North Main avenue, have returned from a trip to Florida. W. E. Thayer, of thc Central Rullroad freight department, went to New York yesterday. Miss Ilattle Brooks, of North Hydu Park avenue, has returned home from Philadelphia. Mrs. T. S. Murray and daughter. Ger trude, of 112J West Locust street, nru in Philadelphia. Police Sergeant Charles Rldgeway has been confined to his homo during tho past week by illness. Mrs. T. K. Davles, of South Main ave. iiue, has returned homo from a visit with relatives in Now York. Mr. and Mrs. George Pryor, of Marlon street, have returned from a few days' visit to Nuw York city. Miss Susan I'.mnvaii, of Pi Ice street, and Miss Margaret Lyons, aro spending this week In Wllkes-Barre. Mrs. R, Cobb, of Harrlslmtg, who has been visiting It. J. Foster's home, yester day morning left for home. Mi's Doia Ray, of South Washington aenue, Is visiting friends In Philadel phia, Washington and Baltimore. Mii-s liui cm lietnstelii, of Mount Ver non, N. V., Is vlsitlnsr at tho home of tho Mlsi-es .Muses, on Mulberry street. Mls-i Bnnna MePlierson, of New Ynik city. Is visiting at tho home of Mrs. J L. L. Travis, on North Sumner avenue. Miss Bertha Snow, of S-'outh Hyde Park nvciHie, who has been In Philadelphia for several months, Is visiting relatives lure. .'. 11. Durkce, of Albany, general ex press iiRint of the Delaware and Hudson railroad, and wlfi, were in town yester day. The engagement Is announced of Mis? lleh n A. Nlemever, of M.idlsou avenue, Duumoie, to A. L. .ellcr, of New Albany, ind. Mr. ami Mrs. A. B. Hazlett. of Mul berry street, left on Monday for New York city in visit relatives for a. fen weeks. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pooro have, re turned from their wedding lour and aro at home to their friends at 1710 Monsoy avenue. Dr. Jacob Helmer. of this city, has been appointed a member of the stain bourd of veterinarians, by Governor W. A. Stone. Mrs. J. Klllott Ross and family, of H10 Sanderson avenue, aro being visited by Mrs. Rose' mother. Mrs. F. M. Hall, of Montrose. Superintendent H. E. Loomls, of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western coal department, left for New York yesterday afternoon, K. S. Godfrey, of tho Hotel Jermyn. left for Now York yesterday afternoon on the 3.30 Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train. Btv. N. J. McManus, of this city, and lit. Rev. Bishop Prcndergast, of Phila delphia, have gone to the Bermuda Islands for a month. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Piorsou, of Phlln delphla. have been at the Jermyn ihla week, Mr, Plersou lb tho auditor of the Scranton Railway company. Mr. and Mrs. T. Walter Ilorton, of Mount Holly, N. J., nro guests of Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Y. Pierce, on Mifflin ave nue. Mr. Ilorton Is it manufnctuier and has largo business interests In New Jer sey, and Is prominently Identllled with the religious Interests of his stale. Ho Is a deacon of the First Baptist church of Mount Holly, N, J., of which parish 4 Rev. Mr. Plcrco was formerly pastor. j HER POINT OF VIEW j SHE WAS A handsome lady not past middle life, nnd s.ho wore her modish costume us one who had Inherited tho attitude und serene un consciousness of taste troin several generations of people who had been accustomed to lino raiment und low toned converse. Just us she was stepping Into her carriage she overheard a remark made by an acquaintance passing which caused her to chut tho door with un usual force. "That Is old Mrs. Blank" had snld the acquaintance. Nownduys If LI Hung Chang's curi osity Is emulated In polite society It is with the question "How young are you?" not "How old aro you'.'" and Mrs, Blank was In no sense old. She had n line, soft complexion, a charm ing figure nnd a. young laugh. She read the new books nnd tho literary reviews, she was the leading member of an up to date reading club. It had never occurred to her that she was old, but she had recently acquired u daughter-in-law. She was n nice daughter-in-law, gentle nnd lovable, and had been a most welcome addition to thn family, but a sudden thrill of hatred rose up In tho elder woman's heart ns she half whispered, while thn most unpleasant snillo which had crossed her lips for years, distorted their curves: "And now I am old Mrs. Blank!" It wasn't a mean Jealousy of the fair girl who was probably now considered by their friends as "Young Sirs. Clank." It wasn't a foolish desire to pose as younger than she was, neither did she so much dread facing th shortening years, but every In stinct rose up ngalnst the term, which she laid heard applied to herself. "I've nl.vuys hated It," she mused. "1 don't recall ever using It In my life even when it might have been In con nection with some very old person in deed. I always think of the senior lady of a family us Mrs. A., the others nre Mrs. George, Mrs. James, Mrs. John etc., but I never wanted to call her "old Mrs. A," because there were younger women of the same surname," The truth is, that this expression Is nil too frequently used In this city. It Is quite common to hear the elder lady of a family name called "old Mrs. So-nnd-So." and It isn't pleasant to sen sitive ears. Wo do not want to be "(Jld Mrs." nnybody. Wo do not so much mind if wo nre no longer termed "Young Mrs. Homebody," for perhap-i the gently ndded years have brought with their illght a recompense whleh even the silvering head and thc dim ming eyes cannot quite outweigh. Perhaps the Impetuous, violent na ture has been softened, the swift anger blurred, tho hasty Judgment tempered. Perhaps now we speak more kindly of the absent, think more tenderly of the foolish, weak ones In our way, have time for more merciful deeds, have more pity for the sadness of the groat world. Cur losses may be great. In tho cas kct were fair illusions that are now shuttered, the mirror In Its lid once reflected a face tinted with tho rosj and hair of glossy beauty. Sometimes, as In n vision, we catch a faint glimpse of that portrait, but ns we bend closer we see instead the wrinkles on tho brow mid the gray locks above. We treasured hemtttdil frlfnflfi1-ilnq in Hint casket, but there remains of their grace only a little heap of ashes. We had beliefs that were glorious in their sincerity, but their pallid ghosts are all that are left. We have still the with ered roses from many n coffin, and the false picture of many a hope, but yet there may be some treasures In an other casket which somehow console us for our deprivations, nut we do not want to be called old. Wo must still wince when the minister speaks of the feeble steps of nge, tottering on the verge of the grave, for that Is what age means the grave. To the healthy, normal mind there is ever a shrinking from death, no matter how bright may be the hope of that which lies beyond. Kmerson said: "We do not count a man's years until he has. nothing else to count," and no truer sentiment was ever expressed. That is why we continue to wave, our hair and spend our patrimony on facial massage. So we do not want to bo called old. It is more the tendency of the time to speak thus of women than of men. If u man has a grown up son It Is not the signal for the father to bo termed "Old .Mr. X." but if tho son takes a. wife, the mother-in-law may bo ton wimble sure that whether she know It or not, some of her acquaintances speak of her as "Old Mrs. X." Tho ttately New England fashion, In thc south some time ago. He de clares that tho mental picture raited up by that expression Is something ukln to "Mother Goose" or "Old Moth er Hubbard" and such appellations he considers vulgarisms and not to bo tolerated In good society. It was Disraeli who snld, "Youth Is a blun der: manhood a struggle; old age n regret," und while to some extent this Is true since with tilt Its compensa tions wo do not long to hasten toward old age, neither should wc thoughtless ly hurry others forward to thnt period. SAUCY HESS. musicaiTgossip. ft. Thc choir of the First Welsh Congre gational church, under the loadcrshlD of William J. Davles, is nrooarlng n rich feast for alt lovers of music on the 14th nnd 15th of February nt Meats' hall, West Side, when thb can tata, "Saint Peter," will be rendered. Tho author of this book is Dan Protheroe. Mus. Bnc. (.Tor.), now of Milwaukee. Wis., but formerly of this city. This Is the first opportunity given his numerous friends to boar this production. Wo have heard songs, glees, and a fine mass that were writ ten by him many year ago, and the pleasure wo experienced when listen ing to these is an omen of tho delight that nwults us the above evenings. His old acquaintances wit! bo delighted to flock to the hall to hear this per formance. But apart from mere friendship the merits of the composi tion should secure a full bouse bulb evenings. It is rot my intention to uneak of this work as a critic were I able to do so. but rather to glva a very brief nnalysls of It. so ns to lulp the nudltor to understand it. Thn I book hn been rendered by largo choirs in England. Wales nnd Canada, nnd It has been well received by audiences nnd critics on both sides of the ocean. The libretto is founded on the twelfth chapter In the book of Acts whero It is said that Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. It Is divided into three parts: First part describing tho condition of the persecuted Christians, and the ovatl-m given tho king by the unbeliev ing Jews. Thc second rart is the prison scene, where Peter is cast into it, nnd bound with two, chains to the keeper, and the nngel npoearlng to release him. The third part Is the prayer meeting cene where the Christians had as sembled to pray for Peter, nnd Mary with fear opening the door to welcome him. The book opens with a chorus of Christians praying for protection, and while they offer their petitions an ungel's voice la heard singing. "Blessed are all they that mourn," and being encouraged by the promise thev close the chorus with great confidence, Then coinia n tine duet song by James" pa rents, though mourning tho loss of their son who was killed by order of the king, they say that "There Is an other" loft if need be, for a martyr. In tho third number the king Is gieoted by a majestic chorus song by the Jews. After this greeting the king sings ii baritone solo, "Who Are This Misguided Crew?" nnd offering his service and authority to scatter thn remaining Christians when the chorus reolv that Peter was still free, ho slns3 and orders the soldiers to Im prison him, and the choir leads the chorus by bailing and wishing hltn to live for aye. Then there Is an Instrumental oart of fiftv-three measures of music. Number six, one of Peter's children, sings, "Why Father Tell Us," why they did not observe the Passover as usual then Peter sings In reply that Christ and Him crucified was their Pawsover and while ho sintrs a band of soldiers enter his home and one of them sings "In Herod's Name," nnd he Is taken prisoner, and the whole band of soldiers sing a male chorus, "If once ho raised) the lame." After Peter Is taken away, his wife sings " 'Tls by Night," nnd a chorale Is sung by the Christians, "Lord God of Our Salva tion," and this ends tho first part. The second part opens with a male chorus sung by Roman soldiers, "Grant to the Jews Their Own Stat utes." Then Peter sings In prison, "Tho Cross," and the warders follow with a duet. "The Last Night," and after satisfying .themselves that their prisoner was safe they go to sleep. In tho stillness of night three angels appear and sing a trio, "Wo Who Watched by Jesus," and another angel who has come to release Peter sings "O Peaceful Scene Enchanting," awakens him nnd leads him to tho streets of tho city and when he fullv realized what had happened he sine. "Now I Know that God Almlchtv" and the whole chorus representing Jews, soldiers, warders and Inhabit ants tilled with consternation close the second net bv singing "Thc Fisher man Hath Fled." The thlid part opens with a chorua A RESOURCE OF STRENGTH AND ENERGY which was Imlcd gener.il in colonial t representing the Christians assembled times of calling tho senior lady of thn j In a prayer meeting, singing. "O Re famllv "Madame," was cno that should : dcemer. Lord of Zlon." When this vet prevail. The dignity, respect and ' ihnrus Is through a knock is heard at indescribable charm it conveys can b-J , "e door and Mary's son slnga "Some mnveved bv no other term. 'Wtndame. i ,j0('' Is Knocking" Rhoda, tho scrv .Tones" may menu n milliner or u dresi- ' ant girl, is sent to tlio door to in- inaker, but applied to n lady who rep- I resents tin seniority of the women of , the family it is almost iv title of no bility. ' Harry Thurston Peck, in his volume of essays recently published under tho title of "Good English," comments strongly on the American tendency to deslsnate an elderly lady us "Mother So-and-So," Incidentally deprecating i President McKlnley's reference to "Mother Hobson" In a Epecch made WMVWV 'cfl Perfect Food" '"Preserves Health" "TrotongsLifc" BAKER'S BREAKFAST COCOA " Known the world over. . . . Keceived the highest in dorsement, from the ir-edicil practitioner, Hie nurse, and tlm Intelligent housekeeper and caterer." Oittttis atul Myelinic Oautti. WalterBaker&Co.ud. DORCHESTER, MASS. KtUbllihcd 1780. TnJl-Mlrk on Every Pickagt quire who Is there and Peter sings outside, and she returns to inform tho ChrUtlunu that Peter Is at the door. They Incredulously sing "Dear mnlden thy wlt3 are wandering, but she In sists that it is Peter; then they said it is his spirit. At last Mary, the hos tess. Interferes and sings, "Whom It be that knoeketh," and opens tho door, and to their great surprise they sen Peter and the whole meeting burse out rejoicing and clng "Praise to God, J 'tis Peter's self," and this is a mng , nlflcent end to a lino work. 1 The choir Is well trained thc solo- ists are experienced slngcts, and tho whole will be assisted by Miss Norma I Williams at the piano and Bauer's or- I ollCiVt ll . n ii i: Henry P. Dreyer, who left Scranton some time ago to further his studies In music and singing at the New Eng land Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass., is meeting with much success. Mr. Drever Is now teaching In the normal department of that Institu tion, and is engaged as bass soloist In a prominent church In Franklin. II II II "There aro many good voices that never como Into prominence, slmnlv Lecnusa the possessors are not awaro of the fact, therefore do not have them cultivated." Alfred Wooler tests voices free of charge at hlH studio, 316 Washington avenue. II II II Each child who enters the beginners' class in music and singing, which com mences this morning at 10 o'clock, at tho Hardenbergh school of music and art, Carter building. AdomH avenue and Linden street, will receive free a 25-rent copy of sheet music, a song which will be taught the children. Thu same will bo given to tho advanced children's class which commences at 11 o'clock. 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I ,' 1 The first of tho series of concerts to be given bv the students of the .Scran ton Conservatory of Music will occur in Guernsey hall next Tuesday liven ing. Never before In the history of the conservatory has the Interest In tho musical department been so jtreat Lyceum. Tho evidence of a musical spirit in Scrnnton is best attested bv the existence, and the enthusiasm of lllla society, the Increasing facility nt Its renditions and Its actual populariz ing In tills city of the world's' beat music. Although the programme has not lluallv been selected it U certain that Evan Williams, whoso magnificent voice whs heard at tho society's 1'ist ns at tho present time. It Is a maxim I concert, will be tho soloist: that Bee- of tho director. Prof. Pennington. 1 thovcnV Eighth Symphony, thr- oer- warmly seconded by tho faculty, that a piece of music, whether vocal or In strumental, Is not actually learned lure from Aubers mythological "Bronze Horse," and nn intermezzo for strings by that sterling musician, that can not stand the lest of a publics 1 nnd former Scrantonlan, Dan Proth Derformnnce. Tho question as to ' eroe, are among the nrobabllltes. Tlw- whethtr or not a student Is to adopt j odoro Hemberger, tho conductor of tho society, iia done a world ,pi jbwq for music In Scranton. To so good pur. M,,cl nu n nrnfflblnn li'.u nn hiinrliif ' upon tho matter. Helf control and polso are most Important factors In human affairs; besides, students work with greater enthusiasm and are trac table under tho severest polishing pro cess when they know that their work Is converging to the end of actual per formance. That there i an nbtindanco of truth In this theory Is tdiown by tho fact that the conservatory students have already prepared objections more than sutllclcnt to (111 the programme of the four concerts as, planned. II II II A recital under tho direction of J. T. Watklns will be given at th" Hlcyclo club house February 27. A chorus of forty voices and tho Schubert quar tette will also participate. II I1 II Tho tenth concert of tho Scrnnton Symphony Orchestra society Is tho musical event of the mouth. It will occur on thc evening of tho Slid at the pose has he worked that thts month's concert will yield a greater harvest ot practical appreciation than any or its predecessors. ; II 11 II The faculty of the Routhwnrth studios Is to bu congratulated mrmn tho success of tho "Composers. after noons." Last month thc subject was Uach, and on Saturday Inst, Humid wna the subject chosen. Miss Allen read original sketches of thu great masters, and violin, voice and plana IllustrntlonH of tholr works' were 'given by pupil of Miss Allen, Miss Freeman and Mr. Southworth. II II II Miss Cordelia Freeman has assumed direction of a chorus of ladies' voice In Carbondale, whero she has also 's lurgu number of pupils In voice culture, i!Mw. n-SSr ..J,
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