THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, APRIL' 21, 1900. i
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! 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
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Manual of all Diseases sent trie.
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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.
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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.
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