THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, APRIL' 21, 1900. i '4U i ! Religious. NINE organizations for tho defense! of tho Lord's Day liavo nffnln united In inviting nil Chrlstlnns to set ntiart tho week beginning .with tho Lord's Day following Hnster for prayer for a better observ ance of the Sabbath. Their recommen dations are: "First Let us pray God to quicken the conscience of Christians every where that His will, revealed In His Word, In tho law of our belnp, and tn secret counsel with Him, may be our guide as to what wo shall do on tho Lord's Day, "Second Let us, as Christians, for tho sake of the laborer nnd his family, observe the rule laid down In the fol lowing resolution passed at a preat labor convention not long since: " 'We believe all men should have the privilege of this day, that they may spend It with their families, or as they desire In rest or worship: and we ask laboring men everywhere to avoid do ing that which requires others to labor on tho Habbath.' "Third Let us teach that not only was the Sabbath given for worship and rest, but, also, that Christ most em phasized that true Sabbath keeping Is not, doing nothing, but doing good; and most fundamental of all, that tho day Is given to wean us from selfish ness. In order to which selfish pleasure Is to be given up no less than selfish work. Isa., 08:13-14. "Fourth Let every pastor preach on this subject, and make it the theme of the mid-week prayer meeting, during the week designated. "Fifth Let all young people's soci eties, Women's Christian Tempora"neo unions, and Young Men's Christian as sociations use the week for prayer for public meetings, the distribution of lit erature, and for a voluntary closing niovement.by which all business houses shall be Induced to join In closing on tho Lord's Day, Including the cessa tion of advertising in tho Sunday press, and also in the windows, whose cur tains should be drawn to express the perfection of regard for tho day." The fir:t semi-annual convention of the Lackawanna County Christian En deavor union will be held in the Pres byterian church of Carbondale, on Thursday afternoon and evening, May 3. There arc more than forty societies in the county and a large attendance is expected. The afternoon meeting will begin at 2.30 o'clock. It will bo opened by a song service, and tho music for both sessions will be under tho direction of Professor Hnyden Evans. An address of welcome will be given by M. D. Lathrop, of Carbonclale, to be respond ed to by J. W. Browning, of Scranton, president of the union. Miss Carrie Wardell, of Dalevlile, will speak on' missions. Itev. Robert I Y. Pierce, of this city, will deliver an address on "Citizenship," and Hew Luther Hess Waring, of this city, formerly presi dent of the Loudoun county, Va., union, will conduct a parliament on the com mittees and their work. In tho evening at 7.1." o'clock tho devotional exercises will bo led by Uev. II. J. Whelan, of Cai bonda'.e. Tho address of the evening will bo given by Rev. C. E. Ebermati, of Lancaster, president of the state union. Ituv. Mr. Eberman Is a strong speaker, and has many fi lends in this part of the state who will bo glad to greet him. The consecration service will be led by Rev. Charles Lee, of Oarbo:idale. Th" Delaware and Hudson company will sell special rate tickets at the rate if a fare and a third for tho round trip. The societies of Curbondale are prepar ing a pleasant welcome for tho dele gates and those who attend. The following selections of inusio will b" rendered at the services tomorro.v in tho Second Presbyterian church: HOUSING. Organ Prelude Tanclct Anthem, "iteme-mber Now 'I ley Creator," Kmrrson Offertory, Solo. "Conic L'nto Him" (Messiah), Handel Miss lllaik. Organ I'oslliule llacli i;vi:sinc. OiRjn Prelude Dubois Anthem, "Ulcsseil In the Jlon" liarnby Offeilory, Duct, ".lesm the Veiy Thought of Thee" Marstert Mli OarouJn and Mr. Rtpiifl, Organ Pnstludo f Ciuilmant J. M. (hanec Organist and Direetor Bishop Talbot arrived In the city yes terday nnd will make a. visit to the various Ep scopal churches. The sched ule arranged for him is as follows: Saturday evening aj, St. Mark's church, Dunmore. Sunday morning at St. Luke's church; afternoon at St. David's church, West Scranton; evening Good Shepherd church, Green Ridge. On Sunday morning the bishop will confirm at St. Luke's church. In the afternoon a class of twelve will be confirmed at St. David's church. West Scranton. On Tuesday ho will have charge of the confirmation excrcls-M at Christ church, corner of Washing ton aVenue and Park street. Monday evening he will visit Car bondale. tpF.T B!ilon , "Pd Nervous Disorders, such as 1 Sl''1' In the Stom.cn, Sick, lieadache, 1 Giddiness, Fulness nd Swelling ftcrmeals.Dli'l ilness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushing of i Heat, Loss of Appellte, Shortness of Breath.Cos. i 'Jv."l".'l W0,che on ,ne s"" Disturbed &eep, i Frlfihtful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembl. 1 log Sensations, etc. These ailments all arise 1 from a disordered or abused condition of the 1 stomach and liver, Ooocham'a Pill; taken as directed, will qulclly restore Femsles to complete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or Irregularity 1 or the system. For a ' WeakH?n,?Ec.hh!Mp?,rd. DlftMtlon, Sick j Headache, Disordered Liver, etc., J dVr ,!!k.e.,?vi;crMw do,s 'k wi- MnLX," :?,. ' rn Strengthening the Muscular System, restoring the long-lost Com- i plexlon, bringing bsek the keen edge of AppTtlE, and arousing with the ttaacbud of Hoallh frame, tor .throwing off fever, ftfy ,re ,.,01,11, 4 nndIni2'.tTbH!e '""'" admitted by thou- sands, in all classea of eoc ety, and one of the best guaranteea to the Nervoua end Deblll la ed i Is that Dopoham'm Pllla havothoi tarooat Salo of any Pnfoni ' m!ii ! mohhtvfd without tho publioatlon 4 language Is, spoken, and they now stand without 10 cents ts and 25 cents, at all drug stores. 1 Annual sale c ,000,000 boxes. i .ill t , d Tuesday evening at Christ's church, corner of Washington nvenuo and Park street. Wednesday, St. Mark's day, morn ing, St. Mark's church, Dunmore; evening, St. James church, Jcrmyn. A religious and patriotic service will be hold Sunday evening at the Penn Avenue Baptist church, in behalf of tho famine sufferers in India. A heart rending cry comes to us from across the sea of tho millions, numbering as many as tho entire population of Amer ica, who are In extreme need, and thousands are dying every day of star vation. Tho Christian Herald Is now loading two ships with corn, and other food supplies for the starving people, malo and female, old and young, to be distributed In the most needy sections of the famine districts of India. Aside from the effort which the Salvation army people have made, with devoted spirit, to colle.ct some funds for this worthy object, there has been no spe cial effoit to contribute to this cause. Rev. Robert F. Y. Pierce, D. D., of the Penn avenue church, will preach a brief sermon, appropriate to the occa sion, on Sundnv evening from tho topic, "Humanity's Cry for Help, and America's Answer." A special pro gramme of music will be given by the Choral union of tho church and by Lawrence's orchestra. The amount of the collection will bo cabled at once to India for immediate use. Religions News Notes, There will bo a gospel service at the Tripp Avenue Christian church, Sun day evening at 7.S0 o'clock. All wel come. T. D. Yost, freight agent of the Le high Valley railroad, will conduct the Sunday right service at the Rescue mission. Gospel meeting at the Young Wo men's Christian association at X43 p. m. tomorrow. All women and girls in vited. Gospel meeting at the West Scranton branch, at Scranton street and South Main avenue, at 3,45 p. m. All women and girls nrc invited. Evangelist II. L. Peabody, of Tren ton, N. J will address the men's meeting In the Young Men's Christian Association rooms tomorrow afternoon at 3.45 o'clock. Mr. Peabody was for ten years a successful Young Men's Christian association secretary, nnd is a most pleasing speaker. All men are welcome. Tomorrow's Services Episcopal. St. Luke's Parish-Iic-v. Horcm ImmcI, roctor; Rev. i:. ,T. HauRliton, senior lurjlo; llev. M. II. Xadi, Junior curate. I'ifU Sunday after faster. St. Luke's cliurtli 7..10 a. in., holy commun ion; 0.13 a. m., mornlntr prayer; 10.30 a. m., fennon and holy communion; 7.!i0 p. m., even in? prayer and sermon; 0.15 a. nt., Sunday school nnd Bible cl.nc3. ht. Mark's Puiimoic 8 a. 111., holy commun ion; 10.30 a. in., morning prayer and sermon; 7.80 p. m., evening prayer and sermon; 3 p. m., Sunday school and Ilible classes. Last Kiul Mission, I'rescott menuc .1 p. m., Sunday bchool and Ilible clashes; 7.S0 p. in., e cuius prayer and M-rmon. South bide Mission, Kir stieet 2.S0 p. m., Sunday school and Ilible classes. St. (ieorge's, Olyphant 2.30 . m., Sunday school and llihlc classes; 3.30 p. in., evening prajer and bcunon. Christ's Churth Corner Washington and Park avenues. liist Sunday after Laster. Services, lO.SO a .111., 2.r,C p. in. and 7.S0 p. nt. In tho evening there will be adult and infant hiptlsm and an address on the same. Tuesday cicning Hialiop Talbot will be (iiesent and administer the rite of confli mation tu a class of adults and .vounj; people. All peats fiec. All welcome. l S. I!all(ntir.c, lector. St. David's Parish IMnard .1. Mcllenry, rector. Celebrations of Holy Kucharist, 7.30 and 10.30 a. m. : even song, 3 p. m.; no night service, nishop will confirm at 3 o'clock, lister music uill be repeated. (Iraco Reformed Lpiscopal church, Wyoming amiue, below Mulberry street Rev. O. U Al rich pastor. Prayer and praise service, 0.30 a. in.; divine worship, 10.30 a. m. nnd 7.30 p. in. Preaching by the pastor, a. in., "Sabbath Obser vanceThe I'irst Day or the Seventh.'Mohn 20:19; p. in,, ".Studies in Zachariah -The Uurdcn of Wealth and Mercy," Zck. 0:1S; Sabbath school, 12 m,; Y. P. S. C. Ji, U.30 p. in. Union Ilible class for lesson study every Thursday at 7.15 p. in. All are welcome. Evangolichl Lutheran. i'irst Sunday alter Easter Dispel, John xx, PI-31; i:P:stle, I John V, 1-12. St. Mark's, Washburn and Fourteenth street- Rev. A. Ij. Rainer, Ph. !., pastor. Sen ices, 10.30 a, in. and 7.30 . ir. ; Luther loajji.i1, 3.30 p in.; Sinday school, 12 m. Moinint subject, "The Peace of the Risen frd " Kvcilng subject, 'TI Word of the Lord L'ndurcth Forever." Holy Trinity, Adams; avenu and Mulb-Mry street-llev. C. H. SfleLer, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. in. and 7.30 p. m, ; Luther league, C.30 p. in. ; Sunday school, 12 m. ; meeting of cate chumens, Monday 7 p. m. : Bible study, Wednes day 7.15 p. m. St. Paul's, Short avenue Itcv. W. C. Lauer, pastor. Services, 1030 a., in. and 7.30 p. m. ; Sunday school, 2.30 p, m. Zion's, Mlfllin aenue Rev. P. F. ZUclmann, pastor. Sen ices, 1C.30 a, m. ; Sunday school, 2 p. m. Christ Church, dar avenue and fllrch street Rev. James Witke, pastor. Services, 10.30 j. ni. and 7.30 p. m, ; Sundty school, 2 p. m. St. Peter's, I'rescott avenue Rev. John Ran dolph, pastor. Services, 10.30 a, m. and 7.30 p. in, ; Sunday school, i p, ni. Methodist Episcopal. Kim Park church Prayer and praise service at 0.30; preaching at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. by Rev. Dr. U. M. Mills, secretary of the twentieth century fund of the Methodist Episcopal church ; Sunday school at 2 and F.pworth league at 6.30 p. m. Asbury Methodist Episcopal church, coiner of Jlonsey avenue and Delaware street Rev. W. O. Simpson, D. I)., pastor. Devotional meeting of the Rrothi'ihooil of St. Paul at U.30 a. in. ; preach ing at 10.30 a. in. by Rev. James Hughes, of Scranton; Sunday school at 2.30 p. in.; Senior Epworth league at 0.30 p. in,; Yoke Fellows' band of the Railroad Young Men's Christian association will conduct tho senice at 7.30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.30 p. m;. busi ness meeting of tho Brotherhood of St. Paul on the second Tuesday evening of each month at 7.30 p. in, Seats free. Everybody welcome. Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church F. P. Doty, pastor. Services Sunday, April 22: Sermon at 10.30 a. in. by the Rev. S, J, Horsey. At 7 o'clock a publio service will be conducted by mem!ers of the Epworth league; Junior league at 3.30 p. in. Hamilton Street Methodist Episcopal church Iter. James Reunlnger, pastor, Preaching at 40.30 liy Rev. II. O. Ilinman; clasa at 11.30; Sunday school at 2; Epworth league at 6.30; preaching service at 7.30 by Rev. William Par sons. Lincoln Heights Methodist Episcopal church. Sunday school at 2. No preaching on Sunday. Howard I'lacs A. M. E. church 10.30 a. m., preaching; 2.80 p. in., Sunday school, 7.15 p, in., special sermon to hotel waiters, who will attend In a body. Rev, .1, M. flllmere, pastor. Presbyterian. First Prcshyttii in Church Services Sundsy at 10.30 a. in and 7.10 p. m. Rev, Dr. Logan will Sunday-School Lesson for The CeotMrioo's Servant Healed. LUKE VII: I -10. BY REV. J. E. GILBERT, D. D. LL.D., Secretary f American Society of Religious Education. lXTRODUCTIOX.-The entire lite of Jestu was marked by abrupt transitions. From the bap. tlsm to the ascension, while lie pursued one great purpose, He was constantly changing the scene of Ills labors, entering Into endless variety of experiences. This frequent change afTordeii opportunity for the display of His many-sided rhsrscttr and the wealth of Ills resources, llo always proved himself adequate to the occasion, He never hesitated concerning the course to be pursued. Without premeditation He laid down one sen Ice and entered instantly upon another. These remarks find Illustration In the passage before us. From teaching Ills disciples lie passed to deal with those who were not directly Inter ested In his cause, from the display of His wis dom to the employment of Ills power. ENTRANCE (Verses 1 and 2). He had been In ...c open fields, where tho phenomena of na ture afforded abundant material, by way of Il lustration and suggestion, tor happy and profit able discourse. This woilc being done He re traced His steps to Capernaum, which had tor some time been His home (Matt. lv:1.1). From city to country, from country to city, this was the order with Him, worthy of Imitation by ministers now. What controlled His movements? It has been suggested that He saw In advance some who needed Hhn and that His Heart prompted the journey. The call upon Ills love secured response. Whether this be so It is trua that on this occasion there was one In Caper naum who waited anxiously for Ills return a centeurlon whose valuable and esteemed servant was very 111. ELDERS (Verse 3). As an officer in the Roman army the centurion hail no claim upen Jesus, and did not presume to appioach directly in Ills presence. Tic therefore called the elders of the city, the Jewish rulers ami counsellors, and mado them his messengers. These men were In high esteem because of their position. They would lie legarded with as much favor as could be shown to a committee of the hoard of trade in an American city, the representatives of its wealth and social influence. Here, then, Is a noteworthy event. As Jesus, with Ills twclte apostles, are approaching the city after their delightful and confidential interview, these men meet Hhn in the way in behalf of a slave owned by a Roman. It was a strange combina tion of Interests, showing that at times In the ministry of Jesus, bickerings ccaseel, and men gathered about Him without distinction of class. MESSAGE (Verses 4 and 6). Having made known their cirand, the elders besought Jesus to go instantly to the help of the sick man. preach in the morning, and Professor V. E. Pltimley in the evening. Second Presbyterian church Services 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. in. Tho Rev. Dr. I. J. Lansing, pastor of the Green Ridge Presbyterian church, will pleach In the morning in exchange with the pastor. In the evening the pastor will pieacli on the "Sabbath, Labor's Rest, Hope and Life." All are cordially invited to attend. Providence Presbyterian church Rev. George E. Guild, D. P., pastor. Morning theme, "Heaven, the After Easter Truth." Sunday school at noon; Endeavor meeting, 0.33 o'clock. Evening service, with sermon and choir music at 7.30. Washburn Street Presbjteilan church Rev. John P. MofTat, 1). P., pastor. Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. in. Bible school at 12 in. Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor at 0.30 p. in. ; prayer meeting Wcdnesilay evening at 7.30 o'clock. The pastor will preach morning and evening. Special music. All welcome. Adams Avenue Chapel, New York street Rev. James Hughes will preach morning and evening, at 10.30 ami 7.30 o'clock. The lord's supper at the close of the morning service. Sabbath school at 3 p. m, Mr. Chandler, superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 0.13. A hearty welcome will be given to all who may desire to worship here. Sumner Avenue Piesbvtcrian Cnurch Corner Sumner avenue and Pi ice sticct. Rev, F. P. Mllman, supply. Services at 10.30 a. in. and (1 p. m. .Morning theme, "God's Wonderful Love;" evening, "Dissuuslves from Sin." Sun day school at 2 p. in.; Young People's Society of Christian Eiidcainr after evening service. Piayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Everybody welcome. Green Ridge Presbyterian chinch At 10.30 Rev. Charles E. Robinson, 1). 1)., of the Second church will preach; 7.30, the pastor, Itcv. I. J. Lansing will conduct the service and preach. Capouse chapel, Presbyterian Preaching by Uev. L. R. Foster 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday school, 3 p. in.; Junior Endeavor, 1 p. m.; Senior Endeavor, fi.30 p. m. Baptist. Penn Avenue Batist Church Penn avenue, above Spruce street. Pleaching at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. in. by the pastor, Rev. Robert F. Y. Pierce, I). D., Morning prayers in the lower temple at 9.15. Topic of morning sermon, "Way-Marks of Help and Hope." Sunday school, Bible, intcimcdiatc and primary departments at 2 o'clock. Sunday school at the Amerman mis sion at 3.30 p. in. Young People's Society of Chrsltlan Endeavor at 0.30. A special service with choice musical programme, at 7.30. The pastor will speak nit "Humanity's Cry for Help and American's Answer," a themp dealing with the needs of tho stars inj; millions in India. Mr, Lawrence will be present with Ills select orches 'tra and render appropriate music, and the grand choir will sing "Tho Gloria" (from Mozart's Twelfth Mass) and "The Hallelujah Chorus" from the Messiah. An offering will be taken for the starving ones in India, , First Baptist church. South Main avenue S. F. Matthews, paor. The usual seivices morn--ing and criming, 11.30 a. in. and 7.30 p. in., In the basement of the Welsh Baptist church, Main avenue. Sunday school, 2.30 p. m., Ply mouth church, Dr. Beddoe, superintendent; 0. Y. P. I', prayer meeting, 6.30 p. m., Ivorltc hall; prayer meeting, 7.S0 p. in. Wednesday evening; Industrial school 2 p. in. Saturday at Ivorite hall. All are cordially Invited. Jackson Street Baptist church Morning pravcr meeting at 0.C0; leader, Brother Deacon Dawes. Preaching at W.30 by the pastor, Rev. Thomas de Cruchy, D. D. Topic, "And That Rock Was Christ." Sunday school at 2 p. m., Alfred Rob eits, superintendent. Evening service at 7 sharp. Special address to the young. Topic, "The True Elements for Success In Lite." The pastor's choir will repeat their Easter music. All are cordially welcome .to theso popular evening services. Green Ridge Baptist church. Preaching by the pastor at 10.30 and 7.30. Subject In the morning, "Paul Prisoner of Chris., ' In the evening, "Saved Now. Sunday school at 11.13; Junior meeting at 3.30; prayer meeting of the Senior society at 0.30. Shlloh Baptist rhurcli rreaclilng 10.30 a. in.; 2 p. m., Bible reading; 7 p. in., Young Peo ple's union; s p, m., preaching by Rev. S. S. McKinney. Memorial Baptist Cliurtli Rev. W. F. Dalles, pastor. Sen ires Sunday at the usual hours. Bible school at 2 p. in. Rev. S. G. Readlnr, of tic Noitli Main Avenue Baptist church, will occupy t 77 99 Breaks up" Spring Colds, Grip-Inilucnzn. Manual of all Diseases sent trie. Humphreys' Homeopalhlo Medicine Co., Cor. William & John Sts., N, Y. De sure to get HUMPHREYS' They urged their request by tho consideration that the centurion was worthy as evidence of this he loved the Jewish nation and had built a synagogue. This showed that they recognlted the ability of Jesus, but misunderstood His method and motives. They supposed that He would have regard to the rich and influential, thai Ills ministries could be purchased in return for the good deeds of others (Acts vtll:20). They did not know that all the blowings of the gocpel were without price (Isa. lltl), that Jesus came not to the well, but to tho sick (Luke IvilS), that He needed no persuasion to move Him to service; that, tn fact, He delighted to do good. Those ciders were poor messengers. Upon their statements Jesus might properly have turned away. But He saw what was of 'the ut most Importance the heart of him whom the elders misrepresented and for that reason He went forayurd. HP.VIl.iry. (Verse 6). Jesus had not I lathed the; dwelling when He met friends of the em ti.iien They came prepared to sp'.ak lot tho Roriiu officer, and they did speak to gjo-l pur pose. There was nona of the eulogistic meth od which the ecclesiastics bad adopted. lliey urged Jesus not to procerd any further, declar ing that they had been instructed to bear words of humiliation tiom the centurion, who deemed himself unworthy to receive such a distinguished Person under his room. This most praise worthy quality of the man was much In his favor. He who cornel for any blessing either fio.ii God or man, is mor: likely to secure what he seels If he asks t as a pure gratuity than If he claims it is due to him In return for merit. There is but one proper attitude for a suppliant he must cat mmscli and his cause upon the generosity of the one approached, CONFIDENCE (Vcises 7 and 8). The filends presented an additional statement which they iiad been charged to deliver from the centurion, which still further exhinitcd his excellent f,ual. ity it was unnecessary for Jesus to visit the sick man. In the Roman army an officer gave an order which was instantly obeyed, affecting results at a distance without personal presence. In like manner It was believed that Jesus with out seeing the patient could command and tho disease would be removed. This puts the case in its best light. An unmerited blessing is so licited from one whose ability and goodness aie recognized, who needed not to put forth any effort, to repair to another place, who could work instantly wllhout agency. Those friends were faithful exponents and good helpers. It was fortunate that they came when they did. A1TROVAL (Verso 0). Duiing the entire ca the pulpit in th" evening, Piayer meeting Mon day evening. Young People's meeting Tuesday evening. Ulakely Baptist church Rev. David Spencer, D. D., will preach at 10.30 a. ni. on "Impossi bilities Made Possible," and at 7.30 p. m. on "The Healing Touch." Everybody welcome. Miscellaneous. First Church (Christ Scientist), 519 Adams avenue. Sunday services, 10.30 a. in., 7.30 p. p.mj Sunday school, 11.15 a. in., subject, "Ever lasting Punishment." Testimonial meetings Wed nesday evenings at 8 o'clock. The church Is also open every day during the week. The Bible and all Christian Science Literature is kept in its free publio reading room. Visitors and let ters of inquiry are welcomed and given courteous attention and information free. All Souls' Universallst church, on Pine street, between Adams and Jefferson avenues Rev. O. R. Beardsley, pastor. Residence, 029 Adams ave nue. Morning service, 10.30, subject, "What Life Is and What It Is Not;" evening 6ervicc, 7.30, subject. "Walking with God." Sunday school after the morning service, .irs. S. Benja min, superintendent. Miss Ida Smith will lead the Y. P. C. .. meeting at 6.30 p. tn subject, "Sunday; Its .'urpose; Aids to Devotion." Choir practice Saturday evening at 7.30. Invite your friends to come with you, Zion Fulled Evangelical cliurch, 1120 Capouse avenue. Sunday school, 9.13; preaching, 10.15 by the pastor. Rev. .1. W. Messenger, subject, "Christ's lessons on Trust;" and 7.30, subject, "Love to Jesus;" K. L. C. E., 0.30 Sunday even ing; prayer meeting, 7.30 Wednesday evening. All scats free and cveijbody welcome to all ser v ices. People's Prohibition church Rev. Dr. Bird, pastor. There will lie no regular preaching ser vice on Sabbath evening in Moreil hall, Green Ridge, as Sir. Bird expects to preach on Sunday in Wyoming county. Calvary Reformed church, Monroe avenue and Gibson street Rev. Marion L. FIror, pastor. Ser vices Sunday at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. in.; Sun day school, 11,15 a. in.; Christian Endeavor, 0,13 p. m. Subject for morning, "The Christian Sab bath ns Its Proper Observance;" evening, "Christ and -nomas." Free Mcthcdist Church-Services Sunday in the Finn chapel, Penn avenue. Mrs. Mary E. Sant- mier wlil speak at 10.3G a. m. and 7.30 p. m. All welcome. Railroael Young Men's Christian Association The gospel meeting on Sunday at 3.13 will he In charge of the Sivartz family. B. M. Svvartz, of Elmlra, and C. E. Svvartz, of Hallstead, will give talks. Other members of the family will give testimonies. The male chorus from Ply mouth church will sing. All are welcome. MUSICAL GOSSIP. The pupils of Miss Wagcnhurit's class in muslo gave their clglit recital jesterday at the home of Mrs. J. A. Hodges, of Mulberry street. The rooms weie crowded with parents and fi lends of the participants. The successful rendition of tho programme was interesting and enjoyable to all. The programme: PART FIST. Solo, "The WoodiulT," Smallwood Elsie Molr. Solo, "The Violet's Story," Evarts Master Herbert Clarke. Solo, "Valse," Evarts Ruth Hull, Blakely. Duet, "La Petit Carnival," Streabbog Misses Molr, Solo, "Little Feet," Evarts Vlda Edwards, Blakely. Duet, "Cradle Song," Joseph Low Misses Edwards, Solo, "The Forest. Lullaby," Llchncr rtehej Simpson, Blakely. Trio, "Schuceglockchen," Gustar Illasser Misses Hull, Edwards and Simpson, SECOND PART. Solo. "The Parade of the Guard," Behr Margaict Is'calon. Duet, "Gallop," Hoist Misses Lees and Hodges. Solo, "Valse." Low Nina Thomas, Blakely. Solo, "Vesper Chimes," Waldman Elizabeth Lees. Duet, "The Merry Skater," Zltterbart Misses Mason and Thomas. Solo, "Under the Blossoms," Llchner MllieenU Molr. Solo, "The Brouk in the Wood," Wtnzel Nellie Scblagcr. Solo, "Breath of Spring," '. Bendel Nettle Mason, Blakely. Solo (a) "A Sad Story," Becker (b) "Hunting Song," Becker Trio, "Air de Chaise," Crerny Misses Mason, Edwards and Thomas. II II II The artists who will support Mine. Nordics In her concert at Wilkes-Barre on May 7 will be Mme. Mantelll, contralto, and Signer Pcrottt, tenor. Mme. Mantelll hat been one of the most admired members of tho Metropolitan Opera House company during the past winter, and has been especially successful as Slebel in "Fault," Ortrud In "Lohengrin," and Amnerts in "Aldj." She is a handsome woman of the dark brunette type. Slgnor Perotti, though not a member of the Metropolitan Opera House company was called in at the latter end of the season to fill vacancies caused by the indisposition of some of other tenon, snd filled several pirts accept ably. Mme. isordlca has been with the company for several seasons, but will not be with them next year. She has been singing several Wag nerian rolea the past winter besides others. S. Romeyn Simmons will be the accompanist. II II II Mr. II. K. Zerbe, who is connected with the Finn music store, on Wyoming ivcnue, has In reer of Jesus nothing was more displeasing to Him than unbelief (Matt, sit 30)1 nothing more acceptable than faith (Matt, xvi 23), The first Indicated spiritual death and the tatter was the roof of spiritual life. Aeconllngly He al ways rewarded faith, whenever and wherever dis played (Matt. Ixi 22); and afterward He made it the one condition of obtaining Divine favor (Malt vls 16). To secure It was the grand aim of the apostolic ministry (Rom. Ivt &-1G). When, therefore, the friends of the centurion ceased their rcmatks, other subjects weie at once dismissed, Including even the sick servant, white Jesus, turning tu those about Him, com mended the humble faith which He declared to bo superior to any seen among the Jews. What rebuke to the elders, whose mission had been a failure, whose pleading had been false. RECOVERY (Verse 10). Jcsuj did not pro ceed further. The friends who had come to Him with the message returned to the centurion, evidently satlasfled in some way that their er land had been successful, and on arrhal they found the cervant well. That is the whole of the record, so brief as to lease room for con jecture, which has been abundant and in some instances amusing. It has been said that tho sick man recosered of his own accord, that there was probably a sudden change in the ells ease, that the visit to Jesus had nothing to do with it. Some have affirmed that the mind has great' Influence upon the body anj the expecta tion of .cure produced a salutary effect. Hut these speculations are puerile. It i the evi dent purpose of the passage, 09 any child might know, to show that by some mysterious Influence Jesus caused the restoration to health. The centurion's faith was rewarded. CONCLUSION. There are two views to be taken of the miracles of Jesus. They may be regarded as His credentials (John xivi 11), the proofs of Ills dislnlty. That was the chief use made of them by Ills contemporaries (John ill: 2). Theologians In all centuries have referred to them for the same purpose (Acts ii: 22). It is equally legitimate to hold that His acts were prompted by gooelness, and were, therefore, reve lations of Ills character. Being In n world of suffering He used His power for the benefit of those about Him. This was certainly the se ciet of His doing in the case before us. Put t he two ideas together and we have a most comforting thought. Tho miracles of Jesus were the results of His power controlled by His goodness. Is it any wonder that men trusted In Him? Is It any wonder that the world lias gone after Him? (John xil: 10). What man ever seeks is wisdom, power, love, and these were combined in Jesus. troduced a new piano to Scranton musicians In form of the StlctT piano, which is manufactured at Baltimore. Although one ot the standard makes, the Sued piano has never been sold in Scranton before, but -ir. Zerbe expects to fami liarize the patrons of the Finn music store with its excellent qualities. II II II The concert at St. Peter's Lutheran church, at corner of Prescott avenue and Ash street, on Monday evening will lie one of the most plcaspu.' musical events of the week. The programme will be rendered by some of the best musical talent of the city, including Mr. Krlcg, Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Randolph. Miss Spencer, Mr. Harvey Blackwood, Messrs. Williams, Doersam and others. II II II The Electric City Wheelmen will surprise the public on May 3 at Meats' Hall with their min strel show. The opening and finale of the first part was arranged and rehearsed by Professor W. C Ott, who will also have charge of the musical part of the programme. After the performance they will have a hop and Lawrence's orchestra win furnish the music. II II II The Lawrence Band Brass quartette was a novel feature last Sunday at the Elm Park church. The quartette was stationed at tho opposite end of the church from tho organ and piano. The quartette consisted of Messrs. Allan Lawrence and W. C. Ott, first and second cornets; John Jay and J. Edward Ott, first anil second trombone. II II II Professor Haydn Evans, director of the Scran ton College of Music and organist In the Penn Avenue Bapi.st church, has recently purchased for his home in Carbondale, Pa a fine Knabc Grand piano, as did also J. Copcland, prothono tary of Lackawanna county. MOOSIC. Evangelist W. II. Williams will occupy the pulpit in the Methodist cliurch Sunday morning and Presbyterian church in the evening. In the absence of the pastor, Judson N. Bailey, the Epworth leagui of the Methodist Episcopal cliurch will have charge of the evening services. The Junior league will assist. Mrs. Frank Haden and children are visiting Mrs. Haden's parents at Stroudsburg. Lawrence, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Reid, of Mlnooka avenue, is'tcricusly ill, Mrs. Wesley Stanton has been confined to the house the past winter with rheumatism Is now able to be out and ia spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Stanton. The teachers and pupils of the public schools spent the afternoon yesterday in the woods gath ering arbutus. The afternoon was perfect and all enjoyed the outing. The fishing craze seems to have struck some of our townspeople. F. J. Schoonover and John Broadhcad arc tr.ving their luck up Spring Brook today, ROSE BUSHES GIVEN AWAY. For paitlculars see our advertisement on sixth page of this paper. Mears ek Hagen. PECKVILLE. Services in the Presbyterian church Sunday at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Rev. B. II. Moon, D. D., pastor. Morning subject, "Christians to Do More Thau Others." Evening subject, "Put. ting New Wino Into Old Bottles." All welcome. IVckville Baptist Church Rev. J. S. Thomas, pastor. Services tomorrow at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. in. Morning subject, "The Right and Wiong Use of the Means of Grace." Evening subject. "Tho Posslbllitcs of Little Things." Sabbath school at 10,30 a, m. and 7.30 p. m. All are welcome. S. B. Thorpe is the guest of his son, A. U. Thorpe, ot North Main 6treet. Mrs. R. K. Benjamin is entertaining as her guest, Mrs. Stewart Thomas, of West Nicholson. Mrs. David LeVis, is convalescent after a severe illness. The residence of C. II. Beatty is being im proved by a coat of paint. Mis. Hannah Brown continues seriously ill. ROSE BUSHES GIVEN AWAY. For particulars see our advertisement on sixtli page ot till paper. Mears k Hagen. GRAINO J THE FOOD DRINK sr Coffee injures growing children, even when it is weakened. Grain-O gives them brighter eyes, firmer flesh, quicker intelligence and happier dispositions. They can drink all they want of Grain-O the more the better and it tastes like coffee. All grocers j 19c, sad Ua CriticalTiraes for Girls. The first critical period in a woman's life comes at the pass ing of her girlhood. In nine cases out of ten where disease' fastens itself upon her it docs so at the line of demarcation be tween girlhood and womanhood. How to preserve the daugh ter's health how to ward off disease at this crisis is the prob lem that confronts every mother of girls. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are the best remedy to use at this critical period. Read this sworn statement of Mrs. J. M. Riggs, of Carterville, Mo. "My daughter Josio during tho winter of 1897-1)8 cuflored a complete break-down tn health. Sho was thin nnd pnle, had no appotlte in fact, some days barely tasting her food. Those who kuavr her condition said she was golnc Into a decline. "On ttiondvlceof n neighbor, wo began giving her Dr. Williams' rink Pills for I'ale People. The effect on her condition was marvelous. Before he had taken hnlf n box her condition was Improved, and sho kept on gain lng appetite, strength nnd flesh until she was entirely well. Bhe took thres boxes of the pills and to-day there Is not n healthier, moro robust looking; girl In Carterville. Hho is fleshier and healthier than over beforo in her life." Mils. J. M. Ittaas. Subscribed nnl sworn to before me a Notary Public, this 15th day of October, 1808. WttMAJt Woi.cott, Notary Public. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are an unfailing specific for such diseases as locomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, St.Vitus' Dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous headache, the after-effects of the grip, palpitation of the heart, pale and sallow complexions, all forms of weakness, in either male or female. Dr. Williams' rink Pills for Palei People are sold by all dealers, or will be sent, postpaid, on receipt of price, 50c. a box or six boxes for $2.50 (they are never sold in bulk or by the 100) by addressing Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y. rCrJ5!xSJxXXSJ5)54i GEORGE W. FINN. An Underlying Principle In our piano Business there is a purpose be yond that of merely exchanging OUR. pianos for YOUR money; an underlying principle, the ob ject of which is to give you the very best for your money, No Effort Spared With this object in view we have spared no effort to secure a line of instrumenss noted spec ially for their superior mechanism and fine tone qualities. Your interests, as well as ours", center in the line of pianos that represent the greatest possible value. At the head of this line stands tho V With a certain "goodness" that makes them dis tinctive. Not alone their beauty of tone full, sweet and resonant nor their beauty of case unique as well as artistic, but they have individ uality a direct appeal to the musical and aesthet ic tastes of the player. Pre-eminently the piano tor the buyer who believes in the best being the cheapest. Remember, however, you do not have to pay a "fancy" price for a Stieff. Its price is such as to insure best materials and workman ship and to arrest the attention of the most care ful buyer. Pianos of Other Makes At prices to suit the. most economical so far as our standard ot unquestionable durability will admit. Visits ol inspection are esteemed, and visitors not quite ready to buy are cordially wel come to our quotations for comparison. Cata logue and book of sugges ions cheerfully fur nished. We cover every point. George W. Finn. 138 WYOMING AVE. H. K. ZERBE. MANAGER. Moving, Tuning and Repairing solicited. Also Pianos to rent. Turn to our bargain advertisement upon another page of this paper entitled "An oppor tunity for Piano Purchasers." OPEN EVENINGS. )QCtfO The UptoDate Clothing Store... Is what we aim to keep. Always the newest crea tions in style and fabric as well as patterns, and put together so firmly that our guarantee goes with every sale. One purchase makes a regular customer of you. Boyle & Mucklow, 416 Lackawanna Ave. ,riafftfnjrx'TXXM.rXi .aTiivRatltljriu'nT1aj'tlrKaTSI la I t . , w r-nal e.ii.- -. 1
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