"vHJ!wsr',iKRp,l, wr v- i vr"MfS v ."SPT!?' ''V ''rr'' "TPWP; r- rpsp.H -:vf '"'Jc9Pr"p'Tir wjr'-j?f T"-i-P".T5rj n TIIE SCRATSTTOlSr TRIBUTSTE- SATURDAY, JUNE 1G, 1900. -nrf '"HHHWWyy"'' fR'r? I Religious... AT THK Penn Avenue Baptist church the pnntor will lmvo thi annual ilowcr Hcrvlco, which ho Inaugurated when he first cam" to this city. Aside from the beautiful and Impressive lessons of tlu flowers, many Intercstlns facts and .Scriptural applications have made theso net-vices In the past of great ,rollt. Younrj ladles assist the usherr. Tind distribute roses Jo the congrega tion. After the service, bouquets of flow era are sent to the sick, both nt .home and In the hospitals. Persons havlntr roses they would like to con tribute for this service may send them to the church, where the committee? ,lll reeelve'and arrange lliem for dis tribution. ,' The following is the programme for Sunday morning In the Second Pres byterian ehuteh: '6ren rrelii'le Uoiinml tAntl.em, "Jerusalem," ''arker Offertory Duct, "Pence lie to Thin rhcelllnc." (Jfiiinod Mls W.ick awl Mr. Glwil. Orcein I'ostlude r.minnd " Sunday, Juno 17th. is (iounod's birth day, and at the evening session theto .I1I bo a praise service, all of the music lielrtif used from selections by this composer. The s-fivlco will be given by the quartette, choir, choral octet: mid chinch orchestra, with llsj Mabel nennle at the organ. .T. M. Chance, dlrcptor. The piogranimc: Prelude Sanctiis from "Meo Sntennello," OrB.111 anil Orchestra. Anthem, "Praise Yi- tlje Kallier," ; Pull ( liolr ienl Onlicslra. fnlo, "Hook n( Aprs" Mr. Moreran Solo ami Chorus. "While My Watch I Am Keeping" (From the Reileinptlon). IIs U.hal'.hi and Choir. Bclo, Meditations nn l'lral Pi elwlo of rUeh's Arranged for Violin Mr. icniaer Solo a-i'l Chorus, "From Thy Iioc As a Father" (Fiom the Redemption). '. MIs Black anil Choir. Offertnrj "Narairth," Orcan and Orchestra Solo, "Fnreier with the l,onl,"....Mr Williams Duct, "Glory to Thee My God This Meht," Misses Black and (inraiMii. Anthem, "I'nfnld Ve Portals" (From the Re demption) Full Chorus and Orchestra Organ Postluilc, 'Soni? of Faith and Victor' (From Faust) Mr. J. M. Chance a The monthly session of the Homo Mlsslonaty soc!et of the Provldenco Pre.slyti-Ian church was held yester day with Mrs. J. I). Von Storch. Dur ing tho meeting lit" ladies picsentcd Mrs. Von Storch, their honorary pres ident, with a beautiful birthday book in honor of her anniversary and ns a-.i expression of affectionate legavd. The book contains tho signatures of the members of both the Homo nnd Torelgn societies. The Methodist Ministers' association of Sr ronton and vicinity will meet at the Klin Park church on Monday morning, Juno IS, ut 10.30. A paper Will be presented by llev C U. Henry, subjec., "The I'abtot- and His Vaca tion." Oospel meeting In the Young Wo men's Christian association nt 3.13 p. pi. All womei nnd girls uro invited. Oospc! meeting' at tho "West Scranton branch of the Young Women's Chris tian aysi.clatlon at 5. -13 : in. All girls nre rurdlally Invited. The drummer evangelist, Kov. AV. H. Williams, gives three anti-saloon talks In Pitlston tomonow. At 10.30 a. m. in Welsh Congregational church, subject, "Tho First Romp with the T'ger;" 3.30 p. m.. ho addresses a boys' tneetlnj; at the Young Men's Christian association, subject, "Tapping tho Wheels;" 7.30 p, m., Presbyterian church, mibjeet. "Tho Last Itoriip with the Tiger." 's Services Episcopal. St. Luke's Parish Rev. Rogers Israel, rector! Rev. E. J. Ilaughton, senior curate; Rev. M. R. Kash, Junior curate. Sunday alter Trinity, St. Luke's church 7.30 a. m , holy commun ion; 10.30 a. in., morning prajrr and sermon; 7.30 p. m., eenineji,praer and Bcrmon; 0.15 a. m., Sunday school and Bllile classes. St. Mark's, Dunmore 8 a. m., holy commun ion; 10.30 a. ni., sermon and holy communion; 7.30 p. in., evening prajcr and sermon; 0 a. m., Sunday school and llililo classes. East End Mission, Prcscott avenue 3 p. m., Sunday school and Iliblo classes; 7.30 p. m., tveninff prajcr and sermon. South. Side Mission, Fig street 2.30 p. m., Sunday tchool and Bible classes. St. George's, Olj pliant 2.30 p. m., Sunday School and Bible classes; 3.30 p. m., evening prajcr and sermon. Christ's church, corner Washington avenue and Talk stiect llev. 1". S. Dallcntlne, rector. The services will lie conducted by Archdeacon Cox, I am the mother of four children," writes Mrs. Kuphemla Falconer, of Trent, Muskegon Co., Mich. "My first two babies were still-born, and I suiTered every thing: but death. My friends all thought I could never recover. I was reduced to 109 pounds. When I was three months along for my third child I was taken with hemorrhage or flooding and came naar having a miscarriage fronvfemale weakness, 1'or two months I was, nnder the care of our doctor, but was getting weaker all the time until one day I happened to come across one of your little books and I read It through, and the next day I sent and got three bottles of 'Favorite Prescription' and one bottle of ' Pellets.' I improved so fast I continued to take your medicine until baby was born, and be is healthy and all right My health has been good ever since. I now weigh 165 pounds." " Favorlto Prescrip tion" makoa Woak Woman Strong, and Sktk Women Well. IJfltmfOl! EVERY DhNW yMiMJ IS FOUND EWIORITE mBSmsam 1). D., archdeacon ol the archdeaconry of Scran ton, Morning prsjer and sermon, 10.30 a. 111.; Sunday school, 2.30 p. m.t eenlncr prajcr and sermon, 7.30 p. til. All seats free. All welcome. Church of the Good Shepherd, corner of Green Ithhjc street nnd Monsey a.cnuc Rev. Fiancli R. Bateman, rector First 'hunday after Trinity. Holy cmnimnilon at 7.30 a. in.; morning prajcr and sermon at 10.30 a. in. Sunday school at 2 30 p. in. Bcnlng prayer and Eermon at 7.30 p. in. All are welcome. Grace Reformed Fpltcopal Church Wyoming auntie, below Mulberry street. Hew George I Alrlch, pastor. Prayer snd praise sen-Ice at B.30 a, m.. ellxlne worhslp at 10.30 a. m. and 7.f0 p. ni. Preaching by the pastor. Morning, "Redemption by Faith," lleb. xl. Us; e.etilr.c. "The Day of His Coming," Zecli. 111. Sabbath school at 12 m. Voting People's Socletj of Christian Fudeator at 6 30 p. m. Seats arc tree. Strargers cordially Imlted. Union lllble "1js (or lesson study on Thursdaj ocnlng at 7,13 o'clock. AH arc welcome. Evangelical Lutheran. Kxangellcal Lutheran-First Sunday after Trlnltv. Gospel, Luke xvi, 10-31; epistle I John, h. 10-21. M. M.irk', Washburn and Fourteenth streets- Rev. A. L. Ranier, Ph. D , pastor. Sen ires. 10.30 a m.; Luther league, (130 p. m.; Smithy school, U n. Rev. C. B. niethen, of Gouldsboro, will conduct the Keniee In the morning. There will be no preaching sen ice In the evening. Dr. Ramer has not jet returned. Holy Trinity, Adams acnne and Mulbcrrj' street Rtv. C. G. Spieker, pastor. Senices, 7.30 p. in. Luther league, 0.30 p. in.; Sunday school, 12 m. There will Ik- no senlce in the morning. iie. C. i: Rlrthcn will ronduct the service in the eiening. Rei. Spieker is out of town. St. Paul's, Short aienuc Rev. W. C. L. Iaiucr, pastor. Sen ices 10.30 a. in. and 7.30 p. m. Sundaj- school, 2.30 p. m. Zlon's, Mlfllln acnue Rev. P. F. Zitelmann, pastor. Sen ices 10.30 a. m. Sunday school, 3 p. m. f Iirist church. Cedar aicnue and Birch street Rev, .lames Witke, pastor. Senices 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. in. Sunday schoi, 2 p. ill. St. Peter's, Piccott avenue Rev. John Rin doph, putor. Services 10 30 a. ni. and 7.30 p. m. Smithy school. 2 p. m. Grace Fv.iiigclical Lutheran church of the General Sjnod, corner Madison acnue and Mul berry street Rev. Luther lles Waring, pastor. t!0 a. in., Sunday tchool, D. L. Hckes, esq., superintendent; 10 30 a. in., dlilne worship; ser mon bj Rev. .lames T. Kendall, of Reading, Pa.; subject, "Christian Determination." 7 p. in , Y. P. S, C. K.; 7.45 p. m, eliiine worship; preaching by pastor. Hicrj-body welcome. Methodist Episcopal. F.lm Park church Prayer nnd praise service at 0.30. ( hlldren's day senice at 10.30 n. in.; baptism of children at o;enliig of senice. A shoit address bj- the pastor and songs and reci tations bj- the little ones; Kpuortli league at 0 30 p. m. At 7.30 the pastor. C. M. Glffln, I). D-, will give the first of four short discourses on "That Battle In Hi Wilderness." Simpson Methodist Episcopal church .1. II. Sweet, pastor. Moining prajcr meeting at 0 30; preaching service, 10.30 a. ni., s'crmon bj- the pastor; Sundiy school at 12 in.; Junior En worth league. 2.30 p. in; Young Men's meet tug, i p. m.; Epwortli league, 6.30 p. in. ; preaching service, 7..50 p. in. A brief sermon by the pas tor, the fourth on "Jonah." All seats free. welcome to all, Asbury Methodist Episcopal church, corner of Momey .11011110 anil Delaware street llev. W. G. Simpson, D. 1)., pastor. Devotional meeting of tho Brotherhood of St. Paul at 0 .!0 a. in; preaching at 10.30 a. 111.; Sunday school at 2.30 p. m.; Senior Fpvvoitli league at fi.30 p. 111.; preaching nt 7..M1 p. in.; prajcr meeting Vcd-neitlaj- at 7.30 p. m. ; buliicsa meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Paul 011 the second Tuesday evening of each month at 7.30 o'clock. Scats free. Evcrjbody welcome. First German Methodist church, Adams ave nue and Vine street G. Bobllln, pastor. Chil dren's claj- will be celebrated tomoirovv. 'J lie exercises at the church on Adams avenue will begin at 10 a. in. and in the chapel 011 Tavlor avenue, Petersburg, at 7 p. in. A fine programme for both occasions Ins been prepared. Coder Avenue Methodist Episcopal church F. P. Doty, pastor. Preaching, 10.:0 a. in. and 7 M p 111. by the pastor; Sundaj- school. It 15 a. nt ; Junior Epwortli league, 3.30 p. m. ; Senior Ep worth league, 6 30 p. m. Brotherhood of St. Paul meets at 0.45 a. m. Sunday; class meeting, Monday, 7.45 p. m.; prajcr meeting, Wednesday, 7.45 p. m. Court Street Methodist Episcopal church (i. C. Ljman, pastor. Children's day service, 10.30 a. 111.; Brotherhood of St. Paul, 3 p. ni. Junior league, 3 30 p. m. L'pwoith league, fi.S0 p. m ; preaching by pastor, 7.o0. All are welcome. Scats free. Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church Rev. James Benninger, pislor. Preaching at 10 30, subject, 'The Prodigal's Brother; U He .1 M010 Commendable Character Than the Prodi gait" class meeting at 11,30; Sunday school ut 2 p. id. ; Junlois at 3 p. 111.; Epwortli league ,Tt (1.30, Itaeler, Mrs. E. A. Lott; preaching service at 7.30, subject, "Our Inheritance and How Wo Gained It." Seats free. A welcome to all. Providence Methodist Fpisccpal Church Ser mon at 10.30 on "h tcrestlng Disroveiles in Bible Lands." Class meetings follow-. Sundaj nhool nt 2 p. m. Epwortli leaguo ut 6.45. Topic, "Abiding in tluist." Bessie Holmes, leader. Evening sermon at 7.30. Subject, "One Cause of Evil, and tine Remedy." Ash Street Methodist Episcopal church Rev. J, R, Austin, pastor. Sunday school at 0.30 a, in., E. W. Stone, superintendent; preaching nt 10.30 a, in., subject, "The Battlement of tho Home"; Class meeting at 11.30, J. E. Masters, leader; Epwortli leagiw at 6.45 p. ni. At the evening service, commencing at 7.30 p. in., the pastor will pieaeh an object sermon; taking for his sub- Ject, "The Hornet's Nest." Seats free. All wel come Xay Vug Methodist Episcopal church. Sunday school at 2.30 p. 111., W. M. Nhon, superintend ent; preaching at .1.30 p. in.; prajcr and class meeting at 7.30 p. 111., Frank Turner, leader. A cordial welcome to all, Presbyterian. First Piesbjtcrlan church Rev. James McLeod, D. I)., pastor. Services 10.30 a. in. and 7.30 p. in, Sunday school, 12.15 (noon). The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered net Sunday morning, June 24. Service preparatory to communion on next Wednesday evening. Second Presbyterian church Services 10.30 a, m. and 7,30 p. m. The Rev. Harry A. Nje, a member of this church, will preach in the morning. There will be a praise service In the afternoon to commemorate the tilteenth -anniversary of the dedication of this chuuli build ing. The music, rendcieil by 4. quartette, chor us nnd orchestra, will be nil of Gounod's compo sitions, whose birthday comes also on the 17th. All arc welcome. Green Ridge Presbjterian church Rev. I. J. Lansing, pastor; Rev. L. R. Foster, assistant. 10.30 service of worship, with sermon by the pastor; subject, "Knowing God;" li, Bible school; 6.45, Christian Endeavor; 7.45, serviee with sermon by the pastor; subject, "A Splendid Exultation," All are welcome. Sumner Avenue Presbjterian church, corner Sumner avenue and Price street Services at 10.30 a. ni. and 6 p. in. by Rev. Frank J. Mllman. Morning theme, "Christ's Priesthood;" evening, "In Prison, But Still Serving Ood." Sunday school at 2 p. in.; Y. P. H. C. E. after even ing service; subject, "Abiding In Christ," John, v, 1-10. Praj-er meeting Wednesday evening, 7.45 o'clock. All welcome. Washburn Stiect Piesbjtcrlan Church Rev. John P. Moffat, D. 1)., pastor. Bible school tt 12 111,; Christian Endeavor Young People at 6.20 p. m, The sacrament of baptism, infant a.ud adult, ard the Lord's supper will bo administered at the moining service. New members will be liceived. The Individual cups will he Used, Tot-m cards are to be placed on the (dale by all rommunicsnts. C'ardi ran be gotten at the service. The pastor will have charge of the ser vices during the day. Provlilenca Presbyterian Church Pastor, Rev, fieorj.0 E, Guild, P. D. Rev. W. V. Glbboni will occupy the pulpit it the morning service, lie the evenlni; the pastor will pinch the third sermon on the short sajing of Paul, "I nn Ready," Sunday school snd Endeavor meeting at usual, Adunj Avenue t'hapcl New York itreet The Rev, James Hughes, pastor, wilt preach botli, morning and evening at 10,30 and 7.30. Miss North will slnff a solo at tho morning service and Mrs. Davlea will sing a solo at the evening senice. Sunday school at 3 o'clock; Mr. Chandler, superlntenndent. Christian Emlravor it 6.4J. There will me a meeting for praver and praise Wednesday evening at r.43. c shall be clad to ice jou present at these ser vices. Baptist. Penn Avenue Riptlst church, Penn avenue, be tween Spruco and Linden streets. Preaching In the morning at 10.30 nnd evening at 7.30 by the pastor, Rev, Robert F. Y. Pierce, D. 1). Morn ing prajers In the lower temple at 0.45. Topic of morning sermon, "The Church's I'orward Movement, or The Soul of Progress," the second anniversary sermon of the present pastorate, Sunday school at 12 o'clock, lllble, Intermediary and primary departments. During the summer months tho Sunday school services will be held Immediately following the morning sermon, from 12 to 1 o'clock. Young People's meeting at 6.30; Sunday school at the Amrrman mission at 3.30; evening, annual flower sermon, Pastor will use Mowers as an object lesaon, and flowers will be distributed to the sick alter the service. First Baptist church South Main avenue Rev. S. F. Matthews, pastor. The Children's day ser vice will be obsen-ed In the morning Instead of the regular service; singing and recitations by the Sunday school, under the direction of the superintendent, Dr, Heddoe, commencing at 11.30 a. m. The usual service In the evening at 7.30 p. m.; II. Y. P. U. prayer meeting, 6.30 p. ni., at Ivorltc hall; missionary prajcr meeting Wed nesihy evening, 7.30 p. in. All are cordially In vited. Jackson Street Baptist Chinch Morning prajer meeting at 0.30. Brother Richard Nlcholls, lead er. Preaching by the pastor at 10.30. Topic, "Our Duties Toward One Another." Sundiy school at 2 p. nt. Allrrtl Roberts, superintend ent. Evening service at 7, by request the infant department will repeit their delightful chll- elrrn's day exercises. All aio cordially welcome. Seats arc all free. Green Ridge Baptist c hutch Children's day eveiehes by the Sundav school at 10,'iO a. ni. U 7.30 p. m the pislor will preach a special sermon to ihlhlieu. The regular session of the Sunday school will be omitted. Meeting of tho Junior society at 3.30, Piajcr meeting of the Senior socletj at 6.30. North Miin Avenue Baptist Church-S. G. Reading, pastor. Senices at the Auditorium at 10.30 .1. 111. and 7."0 p. m. ; Sunday school at 11.4 1 a 111, All welcome. Illakely Baptist church Rev. Divld Spencer, D. 1)., will preach nt 10 30 a. m. on "The Pow er of Hit- Printed Page and How- to Utilize It," and at 7.30 p. m. a sermon on the "Driving nt Jehu." Bible school, 11.45 u. 111.; B. Y. P. U. meeting at 6.15 p. in. Evcrjbod.v welcome. First Welsh Iteptist church-Rev. D. D. Hop kins, pastor. Moining service in Welsh at 10 o'clock. Evening In English at 6 o'clock, sub ject, "Jesus Identiljing Himself with His Fol low en," Miscellaneous. First Church of Christ Solnitlt 51H Adams avenue, Sunday services, 10.30 a. in. nnd 70 p. 111. Suitlaj school, 11.15 11. in, subjects, "Is tho Universe Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?" Testimonial meetings Wednesday even ings at 8 o'clock. The church in also open every day during the week, Tho Bible and all Chris- Ian Science literature is kept in its free public reading room. Visitors and letters of Inquiry are welcomed and given couileous attention and Inlormatlon free. All Soul's Unlversallst church. Pine street, between Athms nnd Jefferson av enucs Rev. O. R. Beartlslej, pistnr. Residence, 620 Ad mis ave nue. Morning serviee, 10.30; evening service, 7.30; subject, "The Best Gilt." Sunday school after the morning service, Mrs. S. Benjamin, su perintendent; Y. P. (' C. meeting at (.30tp. 111. sharp; leader, Miss Maud Do rue. Rev. William S. Morgan, Ph. II., of New York citj, will preach at the morning service Calvary Reformed Cln rch Mor.ioe avenue and Gibson street. Rev. Mirit.n L. Firor, past ir. 'erviecs Sur.ehy 10..-.0 a. m. end 7.30 p. 111. Holy communion administered nt both services. Morning subject, "Dillj Bread." Evening sub ject, "Greatest Thing in lb,' World." Sunday school, 11.45 a. m.; Cl1ti-.ti.1r1 Endcaior, 6. 15. p.m. y.lon I nlled Evangelical church, 1120 Capouse avenue Rev. J, W. Messlnger, pastor. Sundiy school, (1.45 11. in.; preaching, 10.15 and 7.30; K, L. C. i:., 6.30 Sundiy evening; Jr. K. L. C. E., 7.30 Momliy evening; pl.iver meeting, 7.30 Wed nesdiy evtuliig. ll scats lice and cvervbody welcome to nil services. Railroad YrnmP Men's Clultlan Astociation Rev. George L. Mrich will addiess the mectlrg Sundav -at 3.13 p. 111. All railroad people wel come, Caponse chipel Preaching by Rev. L. IT. Fos ter at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. 111.; Sunday school, 3 p, 111.; Junior Endeavor, 4 p. 111.; Senior, 6 30 p. 111. The People's Prohibition church Rev. Dr. Blrel, pastor. There will be regular preaching services on Sundaj- morning at 10.. .0 a m. 111 Morell's hall. Breaker street. Green Ridge. Sub ject. "The Convulsions of This Old World and What It Means." All arc wehome. MUSICAL GOSSIP. The annual pupils' recitals ol Mr. .1. T. Wat kins will be givn ai L. II. Powell's music rtore Thursdav evening", June 21 and 2. Admission by invitation cards. The piogiamme (or the flirt recital will be as follows: Pianola Selection, "Yalse de Concert," Wicnlouski Mr. Llew Jones. Part Song, "Tell Me Thou Prcttj Bto," Prolhcroe Studio Club. Song, "Only Once More" Mi. Charles Storm. Songs (a) "The Four-Leaf Clover" . (b) "When Love Is Done".. Miss Anna Buikc. Song, "''When the Heait Is Young' Miss Edith Fowler. Trio, "Lift Thine Eyes" .1'. L. Moir Browuell MacLt-an D. Buck .Mendelssohn (From the Elijah.) Misses Martha Matthews, Mae Muiphy Gruencr. Victoria Pianola, Selection. "I-i Cascade"., Me. Llev Jones. Song, "A Crown of Love" , Miss Jessie Biistle.v. Baritone Song, "If I Weie King" W. Winn Watkins. "Heart's Delight" W. (b) "Spring Son-" , .Emil Paner ,.F. N. Lnhr .Armitaje W. Gllthiist Weil Miss Mary Niland. Trio, "II Navlganti'- Alberto Randegger Miss Matthews, Joshua John anil John W. Jones. Song, "Good-Ilje" Tojtl Miss Mac Murphy. Soprano and Tenor Duct and Chorus Veidl (The Tower Sceic and Miserere fiom "II Trova tore.) MUs Matthews, Mrs. Johns and Chorus. The above will bo neconipanieei by the pipe organ and two grand pianos. Ibo accompanists are Mls Florence II. Richmond. Miss Roue Con-waj-, Mr. Llevv Jones and Mr. A. P. Thomas. The above chorus of seveiitj-fltc voices will also pirtlfipatc at the second recital. It II II The "only Sousa" nnd his superb band are being received In Fiance and Germany with empirical eclat, Ida toncernt tour being one triumphal march. The severo and austere Euro pean critics arc unanimous in their praise. The land bad ucently to respond to twenty-three encores. II II II Mr. J. T. Watkins, musical directors at tho First Presbjterian churih, has prepared the fol lowing music for tomoirovv 's services! Arthrm, "O Lord Thou Art My God" Bach Choir. Trio, "Creation " Haydn S'opraio, Trror and Bass. Anthem, "Praise the Lord" ...Wilson Choir. Duct, "O Saving Victim" Wlegand Soprano and Tenor, II II II Mr. J. W. Jones, basso of the Schubert o,uar. tctte, was badly bruised in a premature explo. slon of gas at the William A Connell mines on Wednesday afternoon, his escape from Instant death Is mlraculoi.). II II II Miss Susan Black, Miss Elira Garagan, Mr. Ralph Williams and Mr. Fredeiiek Widnnyer will she a concert In the Presbjterian church at Nicholson on Thursday evening, June 21, 1000, The programme is as follow 1; Duet, "Merry, Merry Are We' , p. Comes Misses Black and Garagan, Violin Solo Selected Mr, Yvldmij-tr. Vocal Solo "Alme Moi" H. Bemlcrg Miss Black. Duet, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory." Miss lllaik and Mr. Williams. Vocal Salo (a) "The Maiden's Wish" ..', Chopin (b) "At Parting" J. Rogers Miss Garagan, PART SECOND. Sunday-School Lesson for June IT. Feediog tHie Five ThoMsaodL JOHN. VI: 5-14. BY REV. J. E. GILBERT, D. D. LL.D., Secretary of American Society of Religious Education. INTRODUCTION. Wc must place ourselves In the city of Capernaum In the spring of tho J ear A. D. 20. The fame of Jesus had Inereaccd until tho licentious Ilcrod, the murderer ol John the Baptist, began to make! Inquiries concern ing Him. About that time the apostles re turned from their first missionary tour. The re-unlon of the twelve with their Master must have caused much comment In the eltj-, pre venting that conference which was desired con ccrnnlg (he events that had Just transpired and the plans for the future, Accordingly, the whole companj- left Capernaum, 1 tossed tho sea of Galilee, and Sought a retreat In the soli tudes upon the northeast coast. But the people could not be so easily dismissed. Passing around the head of the sea, most of them on foot, they reached tho place even In advance cf our Lord and Ills followers (Mark si: M). After a brief Interview upon the montaln side Jesus and the twelve descended to the valley to And the people waiting, PROPOSAL (Verses 6 and 6). As He looked upon the vast crowd befoie Him and reallrcd their spiritual condition like sheep without . shepherd, Jesus was moved with compassion (Mark vl! 33-34), and Ho began to teach them, assuming that Instruction was their chief need. Thus the daj' wore on and the night approached. The disciples with commenehble forethought suggested that the audience be dismissed (Matt, xlv: 15), tint tliej- might have time to ren-h their homes for (lie evening meal. Turning then to Philip, who was probably the steward of the hand, Jesus cnqiilircl where food for tne compiny might be pure based. The proposal on Its facn was cause for surprise. In that region It would bo Impossible In short time to obtain sufficient foot) for the numbers present. Besides it is doubtful If there was monej- In the tieasury with which to purchase. Still the question was In harmony with the spirit of Christ who regarded not onlv- the souls, but the bodies of men. Behind the question, bow ever, there was a 111010 benevolent purpose which would shortly appear. c RRSPONsi: (Verse 7). Not knowing what was In tho mind of tho Master Philip amwered the question in a plain straight-forward wav For getful of Christ's power to work mirachs, which had been so frequently displayed, he suggested that two hundred pennvworth of bread would not furnish each person even with a small Amount. The penny thru In use was the Roman coin, denarius, worth less than eight pence Engllh money, the whole sum being about thirty-two dollars our eurrencj-. It has been thought that thla was the amount In the treas ury nt the time. The remark was therefore equivalent to thl; If we spend all our avail able money wc cannot give each person a little. That was q-alte the same as to discourage any attempt, nnd so It was an Indirect but respectful argument .In favor of dismissing the people, as had been previously advised. What was im possible ought not to be attempted. So thought this very practical and honest disciple of Beth salda (John I: 41). SUPPLY (Verses S and !). There were two aaaaaaaaa-aaaaaa-a-a---a---a----- The Night L. Mllllottl Misses Black mid Garagan. Vocal Solo Selected Mr. Bond, of Philadelphia. Violin Solo Selected. Mi. VWdm.ijcr. Vocal Solo, "Sancta Maria" Fanre Mr. Williams, with Molii- Obligate, by Mr. Widnittvcr. Trio, "Good Night" From "Mirtha" Miss Bl.uk Miss Gaia.-an, Mr. Williams. Il II II Mr. Herbert St lines, of South Scranton, lias Just completed a course In haimony under Mr. Alfred W'ooler and is now stiidjlug musical com position. Mr. George Martin, of West Sei.ni ton, is studjing counterpoint under the same teacher. II II II Mr. Albert Pilling, who sang the solo, "I Alone the Crow Must Bear" at tho Green Ridge Presbjterian church, Sunday morning last, pos sesses a remarkable bass vobe of extensive com pass, which lie uses most artistically, his tones were full and smooth and his enunciation very distinct. It is a pleasure to hear him sing. II II II Carl E. Siebeeker and Mis, Romalne II. Spruks will icceive medils for selling the most tickets for the "Llllputlans," given in this city 011 May l'i. The medals, which aie solid gold, and are handsomely engraved, arrived in tho citj jes terday and will be presented (u the winners bj Mr. Alfred Wooler jesterdaj-. II II II Mr. Peter D. Niland, assistant manager of the telephone exchange. Is quickly developing a fine bass voice under the tuition of Mr. Allied W'ooler. ll II II The first concert of Hit studio elub, under the leadeishlp of MUs ( oidella Ficeman, will be held at Guernsey lull, Wednesday evening, June 20. SO ANXIOUS TO MEET HIM. An Appeal That Touched tho Heart of tho Railway Station Gatoman. From the Washington Post. A few minutes befoie the afternoon ttaln fiom New York Rot Into the Pennsylvania station tho other day 11 beautiful younp creature In a new spring suit watted heiselt over to the man stationed at tho exit sate and proceeded to hypnotize him. "Will you please let me through''" she- said, nppeallnfily. "Can't do It, miss; It's agalnsttuthc rules," paid tho man nt the gate. "I'ut I do so want to meet him when ho g'.'ts off," said tho Beauteous young thing, looking into tho man's face searchingly with her 'Imploring violet eyes, "And he will bo so disappointed If I am not right at tho car to meet him when tho train gets In." The man at tho gate looked unci lies. Itated. Tlease," said the lovely young creature, rustling her silk skirts ner vously, and seeming to hang on tlw gateman's nod. "Well, maybe I ran take a chance," s.ild the g.Ueman, and he pulled tho Kate opn nnd admitted her. "S'pose. she's only been married a little while," reflected the gatoman. "and her husband's coming back af ter being away the first time since they were spliced, and she wants to hand him out the big hug before ho'3 mortVn landed from the car steps. Well, I guess wo all havo It that bud, once In our lives, anyhow," nnd ho looked thoughtfully down tho siding where the radiant young creature stood, Impatiently tapping her foot. The train pulled in a couple of min utes nfter. Tho young woman ran alongside! the baggage car and tho bag. gagemastor handed her out a miser able little nr)eelmn nf a MuMr.nn 1.1.1. eous-muzzled pug dog, which eho took In her aims and loaded down with dresses. As shu passed nut of the exit gats with tho pug -In her arms, tshe bestow ed a bewildering rmlle upon the gate man. "And I wus come-on enough to pass her through, and to weave pipe-trances about th? 1 canon why tho wunted to get through," said the gate man dls custedly to the Etatlon cop. "Say, I don't belong here. I ought to bo doln' spring ploughln' Bcmewhere!" She Left Him Suort-Handed. "Bulger married hi stenographer to save ex penses." "How did it work!" "It didn't work. Neither did she." Cleve land ritln Dealer, elements In the question under discussion, tho mency with which to purchase and the food that might bo had. Philip had shown that the funds at the disposal of tho generous host vvcro Inadequate for tho purpose, Andrew, one of the two who first followed Jesus (John 1: 40), emholdeneil possibly by his longer ellselpleshlp, Interposed the remaik that, even though there were plenty of monej-, there was nothing that could be purchased. Theie was. Indeed, a boy l-i tho erowel with five barlej' loaves and two flshes, which evidently tho apostles claimed (Luke lie! 13), to meet their own needs, but these would be Inadequate to supply such a great company. This was the second form of the argument to support the original proposition and dismiss the people that they might go and find their own refreshment in the villages round about, an argument even more forcible than the first. Like Philip, Andrew considered not the miraculous power of Jesus. He frit- that it was Impossible for them to do anjthlng for tho hungry multitude. GUESTS (Verse 10). It was at the conclusion of this convocation, between the disciples and Jesus that the real purpose of the latter was .disclosed. His questions were not Intended to show the amount of monej- or the store of pro vision, but to ascertain whether Ills followers had faith in Illm. He designed from the be ginning to care for these who had tarried ro long to bear Illm. All that had transpired was an excellent prcllmlnaty, for It prepared the minds of the twelve for that which was about to occur. At the Sivlour's word the people were seated upon the grass, Ave thousand of them In a hundred groups of fifty each, to be the guests of Illm who had no earthly home or treasure. (Matt. 1 11:20). Matchless dining hall was that, carpeted with nature's grcn, a little way on or,e side the rugged mountain, on the other side the blue waters of Galilee, the wl.olo scene lighted up by the declining ravs of the setting sun Overhead spread the blue vault of beavrn In which will shortly ap pear the silent sentinels of the night. This Is to be the kind of Lord's Supper, given In live to the hutigrj-. SUPPER (Veise 11). We shall now- see the mode and measure of the Sivlour's hospitality. Hungry Israel wni feel by Moses, (Numb. xl:U,23) and starving Samaria by Ellshi, (2 Kings 11:2) but Jesus will exceed both the law-giver nnd the prophet. He will be the source of supplies and not mcrclj the agency to procure them. (Psilra cvll:31, 33, 38) when the men were seated on trie grass, that all might proceed In order, (1 Cor. vlv:10,) the provisions were brought. Then came a looking up to heaven for a blessing, (1 Sim. IxslS; Acts xvil: G3; Rom. xlviO) then a breaking of the loaves, a giving to the apostles, (Matt.Mv.n) a dis tribution to the guests. All nte and all were satisfied. How nnd where was the multiplica tion? In the hands of Jesus? In the hinds of the apostles? In tho hands of the people r We do not know. The above fads, delivered to us by twelve witnesses, ale enough to know. That miracle of Jesus was a shert cut to the daily miracle by which a billion souls lire feel, (Fsaltii SSASAAA..AfttA STARVING When photographs such as seem superfluous. THE INDIAN FAMINE. An Appeal to All to Assist in Feeding tho Starving. The following appeal from tho com mittee on Famine Itellef Is one that should meet genenius response every where. A small amount of money will go a great way in assisting In this woik unci none need feel that a con tilbutlon, howevot slight, will be in eifectlve. Contributions should bo sent to Brown Hiothcts & company, 59 Wall strcJt, New Yoik, or they may be sent to tho Scranton Tiuth of this city, whose publlshets have kindly consented to forward all funds contributed to the nublo woik of re lief or other collections, as follows: The Young Men's Chilstlan associa tion, tho Young Women's Chilstlan association, the pastois of city churches, nnd Mayor Molr. INDIA'S APPF.AL. Famine, fiom lick of rain, is now smiting slity millions of our fellow -beingH. At this mo ment, death by sheer hunger aid thirst threat ens one-slxtli of that number. Thousands arc stalling each tvvintj-four hours. In that stricken land, the hcavjns arc as Iron and the earth as blurs, Ilirds ol the air drop lifeless from the burn ing skj-. Hundreds of thousands of cattle have already perished. In the absence of food and water, fiercest animals let go their hatreds and helpless lie down and die. Tho decajlng bodies of men and beasts pollute both plains and rivers. And the woe has not jet reached its vvortst. Face to faco with even such borrow still sltnd countless little children, and women, and men, whom food will save. Thank find, relief may almost Instantly pass, by cable, from this Ian I of plenty to tint India of s'arvalton. Acccid. Ingly, only gilts of money are solicited. What, then, shall wc dot What will jou do! For our answer wo are clearly responsible to Clod and man. Ought not Aineiiea to send quickly at least a million dollais? In the famine dis tricts are efficient, devoted men and women, not only Aircrlcan hut also l'uropeau, who arc al ready engaged In the actual rescue, but who are pleading for larger supplies Surely such supplies can be provided, and Jet the customary gifts to long-establlsled agencies for tho up lifting of the people of India need not be at all lessened. Meanwhile the government ol India l organiz ing relief on a scale unapproached In the history of the world. Both treasure and life are given without sllnt in the saving work, On May If, the number of starving aided officially was 3, 7113,01X1. That olllclal daily aid will be stead fastly continued and increased, vet It will be unable to keep pace with the awful need. The death-rato Is by fir the greatest In the native provinces, where the government lias least in fluence and control. Only the united efforts of all the liurrane, the co-operating good-ivlll of all the nations will suffice. In this emergency, the committee of one bun lsv:0) an acted psrable of the spiritual (ceding of tho race. (John vl:32), SURPLUS (Verses 12 and 13). Supper endetj, hunger satisfied, the fragments were gathered at Christ's command. Twelve baskets were filled, a basket for each apostle. This shows that the supply had been aelequalc, because 10 0110 would have ceased while hungry. It proves also that a miracle had been wrought, for rnich a quantity of food could not have been smuggled In. Each bearer of a basket was pre pared to testify. Moreover It exhibited the bountiful liberality of Jesus. ( John 1:10; 1 Tim. vl:17). But tho motive assigned for gathering the fragments, was "that nothing be lost." A lesson In economj- was given, needed to avoid a pernicious prodigality Into which the apostles might bo led bv this wonderful display of the Lord's power, (loci's care In our time of need must not .be taken as encouragement to waste fulness .Men must make the most of every gUt that comes from Ills hand. Use freely up to the limit of necessity and save the remainder. (Prov. vl: 6): Strictly speaking what remains af ter needs arc met belongs not to us but is In our hanels as stewards. CONFESSION (Verse II). This demonstration of power on tin part of Jesus produced a pro found Impression upon those who witnessed It. They had heard unmoved Ills wonderful words, spoken just before, but were unable to see their deep meaning. Iiiith, had appealed to the intellect and heart, was less eatcmed than a miracle, which appealed to tho senses. Hence they exclaimed that this must be the Prophet that had been promised, cvldentlj referring to the prediction made by Moses, (Deut. xl(:lf) which for fifteen hundred jears had been (he Insplratoln nnd hope of Israel. The confession might have been most gratifying to Jesus and profitable to those who made It, tor In reality it uttered the prrcise truth. But unfortunately lliese men intended to express what was not true, that Jesus had come to be a temporal prince, according to the Messianic view of the nation, a deliverer from the Roman rule. Hence, as we learn In the verse folowing the lesson, (verse 13) they attempted to make Illm a king. REFLECTIONS.-Chrlstlan people are entitled to seasons o( retirement anil rest, but they should never exclude those who are in neeel. Service Is the supreme law of life. (2 11m. iv:2; Gnllvi:10; 1 John 111:10). An attractive and useful ministry and a seeking multitude arc correlates. The people will run alter the men of wisdom and power, who rise above the dead level of commonplace service. (1 Cor. 11:1) When men seek the minister his highest func tion is teaching. (II01. Iv:6; Jer. ill! 15.) Af ter that, and sometimes before, the bodily needs should be supplied. (1 John 111: 17). The Christ Ian man's resources exceed those of other men. In taking account of stock he should have this formula worldly good plus Divine blessing equals man's need. Human folly leaves out cne iiiantity nnd spoils tho equitlon. Loaves and fishes are not to he ilNplsed or wasted. Human treasure ill Christ's hands multiplies. A lad mav be a connecting link betwee ni Divine purpose and its fulfilment. ...S.SA.SAA.AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAm HINDOOS. the above aicsecn, words somehow dled gladlj puts Itself at juur.scivice, the ser vice eif the cause. Messrs. Iliiinn llrcthcrs i Co., the well known banker, .Vl Wall street, have fie'cly consented to receive ami acknowledge all gifs sent to them, Kvirj expressed wish of donors will be faithfully cairied out, and the imi'inlttcc, on its own part, will earnestly seek the best, most fitment, most rronmiili.il agencies (or the dlstiibutlou of un designated funds. 'IVgether ami at mice let us move to the res cue. We can feed the starving. Then is not a minute to be lost. Fiom two to Hvti cents a cy will save a life. William ll. Dodge, Chairman. L. T. Chamberlain, CI1.1i1l11.111 llveeutive Committee. John Crosby Blown, Tic asm cr. T3 Dlblo House, New York. NEWS NUGGETS. Over S5 per cent, of the housewives of this country do without a servant. Ninety per cent, of American women spend less than W0 a jear for clothing It is not genrally kiown that clippings from masculine heads of hair are used ,for making strainers through which sirups are clarlflcd. Adcola, III., is the richst town in the world in proportion to its population. It has 2,000 Inhabitants, and absolutely controls the broom corn market. The Itiissian minister of lailuaju has prepared a time table showing that when tho Trans-Siberian railway Is finished tho Journey around the world can be made in thirty-three elajs. Jinrikshas, pulled by Zulus, are tho common public conveyances in Durban, Natal, while cars drawn by horses and mules arc employed In Klmherley, East London and Johannesburg. A retired Mississippi steam boat captain in tends to make his will by talking Into a phono graph, and having the receiving cj Under pre served so that in raso ol contest It can be pro duced in court. At Paris theie will be SM barrels of choice American apples In cold storage, small lota le. Ing taken from tho supply from time to time as needed to keep up a continuous fresh fruit ex hibit. Orauges will be treated In the same man ner. 1 German has patented a process for the pre servation of eggs, consisting in Immersing them in an acid solution ol proto sulphate of Iron containing tannin, thus closing ip the orcs in the shell and preventing the action of air on the contents. The deposit of sapor end hoar frost on window panes Is prevented by coating the window with a composition recently patented by a Delglan, consisting of water, glycerine, sugar and co marin, tho resulting compound being transparent and rendering the window dear at all times. One of the latest triumphs In the engineering world ccrslsts In the construction, shipment by steamer and subsequent transfer io railway transportation of a steamer of 4,200 tons dis placement, which was Anally put afloat in Lake Pallkal, Siberia, not less than 9,000 miles from &t. 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