T$E SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1900. 3 J r Religious.,.. THK NOTlTHEASTEtW Central Pennrylvanln division of the Luther dengue of America, rep resenting principally leagues of several Lutheran churches of Scranton, Plttnton and Wllkes-Barre, held Its annual convention Wednesday in Christ Evangelical Lutheran church, corner of Beaumont and Washington treets, Wilkes- Barre. Six churches were represented and twenty-six dele gates were present, besides the visit ing pastors and others, making In all n attendance of about fifty. The del egates from Scranton were: Trinity Church Emma Schuler, Bes sie Schlve, Lydla Huber, Clyde Kress ley, William Lamping. St. Mark's Church A. L. Ramer, ILIlllan Gross, Emma Walthor, George Xrager. Zlon Church Margaret Fetzer, Anna Behllng, William Nagley, John Gohn. Rev. A. L. Ramer, pastor of St. Mark's church, this city, gave an Il lustrated talk on foreign missions. He stated the good results derived from this work and the great need of more s)f this work In foreign lands. A song service will bo conducted by Dlr.ector J. M. Chance In Guernsey's music hall next Sunday afternoon at S.45, to which all men are Invited. The programme will consist of selections by the Young Men's Christian asso ciation orchestra, nnd songs by a male chorus, and henrty singing hy nil. The family meeting at the Railroad iT. M. C. A. will be addressed by Mr. Gus Nlebell at 3:45 p. m. Good music Jed by cornet and piano. Everybody Welcome. Don't forget to hear Rev. Dr. A. B. (Leonard, secretary of the Methodist (Missionary society at Elm Park church next Sabbath morning and evening. Dr. Leonard Is a man of rtblllty and strong convictions. He Is a great traveler and has been In most Df the lands In which the Methodist church has missions. He was at one time a candidate for the governor's chair In the state of Ohio. A regular meeting of the Methodist ministers of Scranton and vicinity will he held Monday morning at 10:30 in the Park church parlors. There will 'he election of officers and a paper on "Work of the Wyoming Confer ence for I he Last Decade; Its Re BUlts," by Rev. F. P. Doty. Mr. Peabody, formerly Y. M. C. A. Becretary for the state of New Jersey, will conduct the gospel services at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday at 3:45. Mrs. Peabody will sin?. AH women and girls are most cordially Invited to at tend this service. o a The Wyoming Conference Missionary convention will be held In Oneida, N. iT., November 7 and S. Tomorrow's Services Methodist Episcopal. Elm Park rhurch Prajer ami praise service at 0.30. Preaching at 10.30 a. m. by the Itev. Dr. A. B. Leonard, leuctary of the MMoniry society. At 12 m. half hour Bible study in Sun day school room. Sunday school at 2 and Kp north league at H.,io p. in. At 7.31) an address by Dr. Leonard. At the Mission, 1610 I'me eticet, Sunday cchool at 0 a. m. and Kpworlh league at Cjtu p. m. Simpson Methodist Kpiscopal rht.rc.li Itcv. J. B. Sweet, t). I)., pastor. Morning prajcis at P.30; preaching sen'cc, sermon by (lie pi'tor. at 10.30; Sunday school, (1. I, l'eil., superin tendent, at 12; Junior Kpworth league, Miss Crawford, superintendent, at 2.45; Kpworth league, address by .Major Moir, nt K.30; preach ing service, sermon by tho pastor, at 7.30. fringing by the Simpson Male quartette and full choir. All sc.it3 are free. Providence Methodist i;pi9ioial c lunch Tho Brotherhood of S"t. Paul meets at 10 a. in. Preachintr by the pastor, lies'. C!. A. due, at 10.30, topic, "Danger Signals"; class meetings follow. Sunday school, I. W. Dawson, esq., superintendent, 2 p. m. ; Kpnorlh league, K. L. Benjamin, president, U. t.", topic, "Arc You Doing Your Besti" Professor Henry Kemincrllug, A. M., leader. Subject of csonlng sermon, "Cam paign Kejs; Who Holds Them?" Ash Street Methodist Kpiscopal clmrc.ii Rev. 3. H. Austin, pastor. Morning preii'hlng service at 10.30 o'clock, subject, "The Secret of a Happy Life1"; class meeting at 11. 10 a. m., .1. 1.'. Mas ters, leader; Sunday school at 2 p. m., E. V, fltone, superintendent; Kpworth league at 0.13 p. m., Miss Cora I.oun, leader; evening pleach ing service at 7.30 p. m., subject, "How Es cape?" Seats free and a cordial welcome to all, Court Street MrthodUt Kpiscopal church lies', O. C. Lyman, pastor. Class, S.45, O. 1). I)c itt, leader; preaching, 10.30 a. m,; Sunday school, 11.45, (I. It. Clark, supciintcndent; Junior league, 3.30 p. in.; Kpworth league, ti.CO p. in.; preaching, 7.30 p, m. Seats free. All welcome. Nay Aug MetliodUt Kplscon.il church llev. J. It. Austin, pastor. Sunday school at 2.30 p. in., W, M. Nixon, superintendent; preaching senlre at 3.30 p. in.; clans meeting at 4 p. in,, 1'ranlc urncV, leader. All welcome. Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Key. James Denninger, pastor. Preaching at 10 a. m.; subject of sermon, "Ananias' Part in the Salvation of Paul;" class meeting at 11.30 a. m.; Sunday .school at 2 p. m.j J, T, Itendle, super intendent; Junior league at '8 p; m.; Senior league at 6.30 p. m.; preaching; service at 7.30 p. m.; subject of sermon, "The Great Lost.' A cordial invitation extended to all. First flcrman Methodist Episcopal church, Adams avenue and Vina street O. Bobllin, pastor. Preaching services, 10.30 a. in. and 7,30 p. m; Sunday school at noon. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday cvtnlnga revival service) svlll be held, which services will be continued lentil Nov. 23, every evening excepting Saturday. The pastor of the congregation and Key. I. Flttinger, ot this city, will be the preachers. The church choir will sing at every service. Howrtd Piece African Methodist Episcopal church 10.80 a. m., general class meeting and praise service; 2.80 p. m., Sunday school; 7,80 p. m., preaching, All are cordially invited to ny or all of theie services. Key, D, 8. Bently, pastor. Baptist. Ftnn Avenue Baptist church, Peon avenue, be. ween Spruce and Linden street. Preaching, morning at 10,80 sad evening at 7.80, by the Mstor, Rev, Robert V. Y, Pierre, D, D, Morn. laf prayers in the lower temple. Topi ol Horsing sermon, "The Call to the Twentieth Cestory Church." Sermon followed by the hand of fellowship to new members and com munion. Sunday school at the home church at I 'clock and at the mission, on Prescott ave nue, at 8.30 p. m. Young People's Society oi Christian Endeavor at 0.80. Topic of evening scr seal, Deliverance from Resetting Sins." This will k followed by a brief evangelliUo service, at which the pastor will us crayon sketches in presenting Scripture truths. Worth Main Avenue Baptltt-S. a. Reading, Ktor. Services at 10.80 a. m. and 7.80 p. m. an tor morning, "The Wonderful Savior;" lor evening, "A Message to Young Men." Bun slay acbeol tt 2 p, m. Communion at the attic I aWMiat (buses, 8outb litia avenue-Her. IV 9, sfliis i fatten ancaag, lilt Bock at, tfc. HWl swices ItbUta, lt80 . m. s4 T.M a. Ms Jb Uli't iupjKf t tbi clatt f of the evening service; Sunday school, 2.30 p. m.i Plymouth church, Dr. Beddot, superinten dent; B. Y. P. U. service, 6.30 p. m. at) Ivorlte hall; prayer and business meeting Wednesday esenlng, 7.30, basement of Welsh Baptist church. All are welcome, Jackson Street Baptist church Morning pray er meeting at 0.30. Leader, Brother deorge Wlddlck. Preaching service at 10.30 by the pastor, Rev. Thomas de Onichy, D. D. Topic, "Tears and Smiles." Sunday school at S, Alfred Roberts, superintendent. Evening service at 7 sharp. A cheerful aervlce made bright by sterling singing, followed by an address, "Pic tures in the Heart." The public Is cordially welcomed to all our services. Green Ridge Baptist church Choir prayer meeting at 10 a. m. ; preaching by the pastor at 10.30 and 7.30. The Lord's Supper will fol low the morning sermon. Subject In the even, ing, "A Genuine Conversion"; Sunday achool at 11.45; meeting of the Juniors at 3.30: prayer meeting of tho Senior society at 6.30. Rev. It. It. Harris, Ph. D., wilt read a paper before the Baptist pastors' conference In the Penn Avenue church Monday nt 10.30. Memorial Baptist Church Sen Ices at the usual hours. Preaching both morning and evening by the pastor, llev. W. F. Davies. Bible school at 2 p. in. The service In the evening will be con ducted In (lie English language. Weekly meet ings at the usual time. Young People's meet ing Tuesday evening. Shlloh Baptist church Meets 303 Center street. Rev. J. A. Sinclair will presch for ns and serve the Lord's supper sfter preaching In the even ing. Morning services at 10.30; evening ser vice, 8 o'clock. AH are welcome. Presbyterian. First Presbyterian church Dr. Warflcld, presi dent of Lafayette college, will preach In the morning at 30.30, and Dr. Thompson, secretary of Presbyterian board of home missions, will occupy the pulpit In the evening at 7.30. Strangers welcome. The Second Presbyterian church Charles fc. Robinson, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m., 7.30 p. m. The Rev, C. L. Thompson, D. D. LL. D., secretary of the Presbyterian hoard of home mission of New York city, will preach in the morning. The Rev. B. D. Warflcld, D. D., LL. T.. president of Lafayette college, Easton, Pa., will preach In the evening. All are welcome. Green Ridge Presbyterian church Rev. I. J. I.inslng, pastor; Rev. L. R. Foster, assistant. At 10 30 and 7.30, services of worship, with sermons by the pastor; 12, Bible school; 6.30, Christian Endeavor. A cordial invitation to all. Washburn Street Presbyterian church Rev. John P. Moffat, D. D., pastor. Services at 10.30 a. m., and 7.30 p. m.; HiDie scnooi at iz m.; C. E. Young People at fl.20 p. m.; prajer meet ing, Wednesday, 7.30 p. m. The pastor will preach morning and evening. Special music at each service. All welcome. Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church, corner Sumner avenue and Price street Rev. F. J. Mllman will preach at 10.30 a. m. At 6 p. m. the pastor will begin a series of revival ser vices, and Rev. A. B. Conger, evangelist, will preach. Theme, "Be Not Deceived." Sabbath school at 2 p. m. Revival services each even ing during the week at 7.45 o'clock. The pub lic is invited to come. Adams Avenue chapel, New York street The Rev. James Hughes, pastor, will preach both morning and evening at 10.30 and 7.30. Sub jects, "Ejcaited to Give" and "The Native Kind ness and Religious Creed of Certain Barbar ians." Sunday school at 3 o'clock, Mr. Chand ler, superintendent. The pastor teaches a class of men and cordially invites the men of the neighborhood to attend. Christian Endeavor society will meet at 6.45. The people of the neighborhood are heartily Invited to attend these services. Providence Presbyterian church The pastor, Rev. Georgp E. Guild, D. D., will occupy the pulpit at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday school and Endeavor, meeting at usual hour. The seats of the church are free. Evangolicul Lutheran. Evangelical Lutheran Twenty-first Sunday af ter Trinity. Gospel, John 4: 40-34; epistle, Eph. 6: 10-17. St. Mark's Washburn and Fourteenth streets Rev. A. L. Ramer, Ph. D pastor. Services at 10 30 n, m., 7.30 p. m.; Luther league, 6.30 Sunday School v, T . , 0 , BY Lesson Tile UllJUSt SlCWarfl. J.E.Gilbert,D.D 0l ,i, a t i i Secretary of American Novembers Luke xvl, 1-13. t Religious lXTItOIJUCTIOX.-Man expositors have found uimh diUiuulty in attempting to interpret the Scilptuic appointed for toilay'o lesson. Some of tliim, Ciijct.m for example, liavo declared that tho senss was obscure and luve abandoned all liopo of solution. These scholars fell into one serious mistake they Buppoied that the parable was related by Jesus to set forth something in tho steward which He desired to commend to His disciples. Whereas, Ills object was Just the leversd to exhibit a couise of life from which Ho would deliver them. The passage must be divided into two parts. The first part, Verses 1 to 8, the parable, e.hlblts a man who Is un faithful to his emplojcr. The second part, Veiscs 0 to 13, contuins the practical advice, or instruction of Jesus, suggested by the parable, designed to secure faithfulness in busineai on the part ot His followers. The concrete nega tive Is followed by the abstract positive. The two taken together make an admirable address on u Christian man's obligation to he upright in nil secular matters. Probably tho subject Is treated hero more completely than In any other portion of God's word. DISMISSED (Verses 1 and 2). The tteward ol a rich man was tummarily discharged for dis honesty, Evidently he had been greatly trust ed. As was customary in eastern countries he had general charge- of all things, acting freely wunout direction of his lord (Gen. xll: 40), So great was the confidence imposed that no super vision was exercised, and It was a lung time before his wrong doing became known. ' He had taken advantage of his opportunity and used the property of hta employer in a prodigal way, so that the attention of the servants and friends was attracted. It may be assumed that they wouia not nastily expose the conduct, but at last prompted by a meddlesome spirit, by malice or by sincere love tor justice, they made known what to tntra was a cause of scandal, The proprietor called his faithless employee, openly accused him ol his fault, required a set tlement ol affairs, and announced his dismissal from service. The guilty man had been over taken and punished (Num. xxxils 23), Sin al ways brings a man to grist (Prov.xl; si), RESOLVED (Verses 8 and 0,-Out ot position, deprived ot all means ot support bow khall the steward obtain a livelihood? The question was Involved In much difficulty because of his career, A man's record is a luge part of hia capital. He knew that na one would trust him in a place requiring honesty, and be was aware, that be cause ol his former mode of life he waa un able to engage aa a common laborer, 'where physical etrength waa necessary. The last thing left, that ol begging, was not entertained for a mement be was ashamed to descend to 'that de graded station. He docs not appear to have considered the act ot stealing be was in no danger oi bscemlng.a criminal. But alter eomo reflection be resolved upon his course. He would make friends oi the neighbors round about, those who had business relations with bis old muter, so that their sympathies would be with htm and not with their creditor. In this way he would be able to enter Into their homes and abide for a time at leut. This waa piece ol strategy devised in a time ol great extremity, DEFRAUDED (Venes 6 to 7).-But how Shall the steward make friends with toe eld debtors? p. m.i Sunday achool, 12 m. Preparatory ser vice Saturday, 7.30 p. m. Morning subject, "The Testimony of Luther to Evangelical Faith." The Sunday school will participate In the evening service. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the morning service. Holy Trinity, Adams avenue and Mulberry street Rev. C. 0. Splcker, pastor. Setvlces, 10.30 it, m., 7.30 p. m.j Luther league, 6.30 p. m. Sunday school, 12 ml Both morning and evening sermons wilt be on Reformation themes. The Sunday school will take part In the evening service. Br. "Paul's, Short avenue Rev. W, C; L. tamer, pastor. Services at 10.30 a. m., 7,30 p. m.j Sunday school, 2.30 p. m. The pastor wilt preach on "The Fntlts of the Reformation." The Sunday school will render a suitable Refor mation programme at the evening service. Zlon's, Mifflin avenue Rev. P. F, Kliclmann, pastor. Service at 10.30 a. m.i Sunday school at 3 p. m. The Holy Communion will be cele brated. Christ church, Cedar avenue and Beech street Rev. James Wltke, pastor. Services at 10,30 a. m., 7,30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m. The Reformation festival will lie observed. Holy Communion at Morning service; preparatory ser vice at 10 o'clock. The Young People's society will render a programme In the evening. St. Peter's, Prescott avenue Rev. J, W, Ran dolph, pastor. Services at 10.30 a. m., 7.80 p. m.j Sunday school, 2 p. m. The Lutheran churches will celebrate the Reformation festival at tomorrow's services. Grace English Lutheran church (General Syn od), corner Madison avemie and Mulberry street Rev. Luther Hess Waring, pastor. 0.30 a, m., Sunday school: 10.30 a. m.. divine wor ship. Topic of sermon, "What the Church Owes the World." 6.48 p. m., Young People's Society ot Christian Endeavor; 7,30 p. m., di vine worship; evening topic, "Mark, the Man and the Gospel Writer." Everjbody welcome. Episcopal. ' St. David's Parish Rev, Edward James Henry, rector. Celebrations of Holy Eucharist, 7.30 and 10.30; evensong and sermon, 7.30; Sunday school, 2.30. Chrlst'a Church, corner Washington avenue and Tark street Rev. F. S. Ballcntlne, rector. Ser vices, 10.30 a. m. ; 2.30 p. m.; 7.30 p. m. All scats free; all welcome. Reformsd Episcopal. Grace church (Reformed Episcopal) Services at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. ro. Bishop Nicholson will preach at both 'services and administer the rite ot confirmation. Sunday school at noon. Miscellaneous. Calvary Reformed church, Monroe avenue and Gibson street Rev. M. L. Firor, pastor. Scr- vico Sunday morning, 10.80 p. m.; evening, 7.80 p. m. Morning services conducted by Rev. George 0. Sanborn, of the Rescue mission. Even ing service, praise service; Sunday school, 11.45; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. All Soul's Unlveraallst church, Pine street, between Adams and Jefferson avenue Rev. O. R. Beardsley, pastor. Residence, 620 Adams avenue. Morning service, 10.30; subject, "From the Shadows Into the Light;" evening service, 7.30, subject, "The Complete Life;" Sunday school at 11.80, Mrs. S. Benjamin, superintend ent. You will find a welcome to all our ser vices. MUSICAL GOSSIP. Miss Fanchon Thompson made her American debut as Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera house on Tuesday evening. The raising ot the curtain was delayed until 8.30 o'clock, as she was said to be suffering from a nervous chill, but she showed no evidence of nervousness in her performance. She did not, however, appear as announced in the same opera on Thursday night, her place being taken by Selma Kronold. On Wednesday "Faust" was sung, with Lloyd D'Aublgne as Faust, Miss Estey as Marguerite, Clarence Whitehill as Mcphistopheles, and Will iam P.mll as Valentine. This was much the best representation this opera has had by this company. Next week the "Mikado" will be sung every evening and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinees, a double cast alternating during the week. The "three little maids from school" will be Zelle De Lutsan, Grace Golden and Louise Moissllnger, and for the part of Koko Dlgby Bell has been specially engaged, II II II Professor Bausr Is fast filling up his book for work for his band and orchestra found the holiday season. Those who desiro his services during the next two months will have to book him carl'. He has had few open dates In the last two months. II II II Mr. H. P. Dreyer, baritone, who left thLs city August last for Europe to further his musical studies under most eminent teachers, is now in Florence, Italy. In a letter to Mr. Alfred Wool er, of this city, his former teacher in voice culture, Mr. Dreyer speaks very entertainingly By a sharp practice that appealed to their lovo of gain. While yet in position, and therefore clothed with the necessary authority to act for hia principal, he called the men to him and reduced their indebtedness by a single stroke of the pen. Two of the cases are cited, probably us illustrations of others. The bill of the drat man was discounted 59 per cent.; that of the second man 20 per cent. This waa a fraud ulent transaction, quite in harmony with all hia former extravagance and recklessness. It was all the more offensive, because it was done solely In his own interest. He robbed his muter, whose goods he had squandered, and did this in the very moment of leaving the service, that he might thereby gain for himself some con sideration in the minds of the mtn whom he had favored. That the plan would work there could be no doubt. Such is the w-lflshness of men that they readily take advantage of such pecuniary gains. It my be that the steward made a definite bargain by which to secure his end. COMMENDED (Verse 8). Now conies Into the narrative a surprising element, over which some have atumbled. The lord, that is the rich roan who had been wronged (not Jesusvvho was relsting the incident, as some suppose), on learning what the steward had done, commended the act, and Jesus adds that the children of this world are wiser than the children ol light. The asns would be better expressed if the word wiser were translated more cunning. The rich man acknowledged that his unfaithful steward was prudent and able to adjust himself to un fortunate circumstances, and Jesus declared that that trait was more common among men ol the world than among righteous people, that I J, among Christians. And so we shall all confess. One who lives a wayward life must exercise his Ingenuity and resort to tricks of various kinds, devising mischief co avert tho result of other mischief (Pior, vii It), The commendation of the rich man was not approval ol the fraud, but an admiration oi tue oesire to be friendly with debtors and a recognition of the shrewd method by which this was accomplished. Tbla only ehovrs the unjust steward in a worse light, as compelled to retort to bad methods to gain a worthy object. ADVISED (Verse 0).-We are now done with the parable in which a man, recreant to hi trust, reaps the consequences dismissed from service, forced to llva upon those who have been partakers of hta wrong doing, It is a dark and forbidding picture, enough to turn any away from dishonest practices. Jesus next give ad vice to Ills disciples that they may not tall Into this mode ot life. He sasures them, bow. ever, that it is proper to make friend with the 'mammon of unrighteousnes," that is, with worldly or irreligious rich people. He does not mean that His disciples, in order to gain such friendship, ahould lower their atandards ol right, or (all into ways that aro bad certainly He doea not mean that they shall resort to trickery or fraud. He urges merely that they shall culti vate the good will of people who are not church members, which they can do In no better way than by proving themselves thorough Christians. A man of the world admires a good man, honor him. And Jesus gitcs a reason (or Hi advice that when the believer is unfortunate be may be received into the abiding home ot the ricb; that if, b mxy be cared Isr, of hit travels and studies. Mr, Dreyer Is a dili gent student, taking on an arcrago thirteen lessons each week, as follows! Sit language (Italian), six vocal, one piano. Ills teachers are Signor Vannucclnl, In volcol Professor Cava, lan guage! Professor Blmbonl, piano. II II II The following anthems will be glvtn at the First Presbjterian church services tomorrow: Anthem, "My Heavenly Home" ..Protherne Duet, "0 Saving Host" ,,,Vlcgand Soprano and Tenor. Anthem, "Come Holy Spirit" Schnecker Tenor Solo and Quartette. Anthem, "Rock of Ages" i,,,.. ,...,,., VoRtlch Mrs. Kathryn Thlcle, soprano; Miss May Kings bury, contralto; Mr. David Stephens, tenor; Mr. J. T, Watklns, musical director; Miss Florence Richmond, organist. II II II A Sir Arthur Sullivan is engaged upon the music of a new operetta called "The Emerald Isle." II H II Eduard Strauss Is attracting great audiences wherever lie goes and his programmes are en cored over and over again. In Canada he hid to play the complrto programme twice over and "The Beautiful Blue Danube" four times. Tim lilt of the dreamy waits and the swing ot the be witching polka has fairly dispelled the reign of the horrible ragtime that has extended so imper iously over the Isnd. No one living can Interpret Eduard Strauss has a charm and a diablerie alt hit own. II II II The following programme wilt be observed In the Second Presbyterian church tomorrow: MORNINO. Organ Prelude In A Flat Gullmar.t Anthem, "0 Saviour of the World" Sir John Gosi Quartette and Choir. Orfcrtorv Solo, "By the Waters of Bab.vlon" Mr. Ralph Williams Organ Postlude Joseph Frost EVENING. Organ Prelude Oscar Klein Choir Response. "I Will Arise" Cecil Quartette, "I Will Call Upon Thee" Dudley Buck Misses Black and Garagan. Messrs. Glppel and Morgan. Offertory Duet, "Glory to Thee, My God," Gounod Misses Blsck and Garscan. Organ Postlude Bach J. M. Chance, Orginlst and Director. II ll u . Mr. Lawrence Is keeping up his record of the last thirteen weeks by keeping right to the front. Monday night he had out thirty-five men in the band for the Republican parade and also furnished music for a party at Guern sey hall. Tuesday evening the band was out again for the Democrats, n parly at Dnnmoro and a ball at Muslo Hall, seven men. Wednesday night the bind parade and ball at Music Hall for the Warm Babies. Thursday evening at Music Hall again for the Swiss society, seven men, and four men in the Gaiety for three days. This season Mr. Lawrence furnishes the orches tra at the Academy of Music, sW men, Gaiety, four men, and also at Muslo Hall four to six men each show. So far this season Mr. Law rence bad had about thirty nights at Pittston. II l II The Scranton Recital club, pupils of Mme, Timberman'Randolph, will give an operatic con cert at the Lyceum on tho evening of Dec. 3, under the direction of Mrs. Harry Dixie. II II II The Schubert quartette, under the direction of Mr. J. T. Wntkins, were given a rousing re ception ot the Republican rally at Dalton last Saturday, and last evening at Clark's Summit they had to respond to numerous encores. The quartette entertained the teachers during the institute and made a big hit. II II II Probably the most interesting topic before the instrumental musicians of Scranton and vicinity is the organizing of Local No. 120 of the Ameri can Federation of Musicians, wlilch Is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. For many years the band and orchestra musicians have talked of getting into the union, in order to protect themselves from the competition of unfair men, but until a few woeks ago it had been only, talk. Now, however, they are rapidly organizing and In a few days tho charter will be closed. The cost of Joining has been set at the nominal sum of 81, so that every one desirous of Joining could have the privilege. II II II A very nice two-step was played at the Lyceum last evening by Bauer's orchestra from the pen of Clarence E. Knowles, the leading clarinetist of Bauer's band. Mr. Knowles has lately writ ten a fine march for military band. He Is the popular piano tuner connected with J. W. Guernsey. He Had Been Caught. From the Philadelphia Tress. Willie (glancing up from his book) Pa, what is a "man-trap!" Pa Well, my son, the most effective man-trap I know of is an old-fashioned rocking chair in a dark room1. ENTRUSTED (VerseB 10 to 12). That the fore, going is the true meaning ot Jesus in Verso 9 will appear more clearly in what he tui in Verses 10, 11 and 12. He comes out here in the plainest terras and commends faithfulness by several allusions. First, one must he careful of little things. It one learns to he untrue there he will -be untrue In great things. Here is advice touching the secret of mast tempta tions. Second, these earthly or temporal thins bear a direct relation to heavenly and eternal things, ratling in the handling of the former prevents the securing of the latter. Man's con dltlon Is such that he blunts those power that look upward when ho wrongly uses those that look downward. Who will be ablo to correct tin Injury thus effctcd? Third, faithlessness in regard to what belongs to another man pre vents a due estlmato of what belongs to one's self, and therefore diminishes the value of one's possessions. Who will be oble to ovcrromc this law In human nature? All tlvese three directions strike at the very secret springs of sctlon, and suggest what Is ot supremo importance in all in tercourse with men. The elaboration of the instruction would be attended with much profit. DIVIDED (Verse IS). Now comes one of thofo remarkable sentences In which Jesus shows hi insight Into human nature and his acquaintance with tho philosophy of right living. "No man can serve two masters," etc. Of course he can not. The sssertion is a truism. Here it has two purposes. The unjust steward could not serve the rich man who employed him and tho mammon which he loved. Ills divided heart caused him to break down. So every man wio attempts to work for another must remember that be must regard the other's Interest, and su truly serve him, If he does not he will fall, end sooner or later he will come into trouble. Here is the law for all wage-earners. In liko manner the Christian must remember that he is to serve Christ alone (I Cor, x:31). That consideration will be a uniform corrective. No man will go astray in any relation ot life who endeavors always to serve God. And be who goes with a supremo desire to accumulate prop erty (I Tim. viiO) is certain to lorget Ood, (all Into sin, and end in trouble. An undivided heart, loyal to its lawful master, is the safe regulator and gutdo ol human conduct, CONCLUSION, Our lesson pertains to tho every day life of a follower of Christ. It en Joins faithfulness to worldly trust and honesty In money transactions. It commends the earn est seeking of friendship among the ungodly by swh noble character and innocent conduct as will win approval. It asserts that danger lies In disregarding little things, snd that the earthly and temporal inrolv the heavenly and eternal. It shows that the heart is the sett and source ol the outwsrd life snd must be single in it aims and purposes, and (hat a di vided heart, resulting in an atempt at double service, will bring disaster. Hereafter let no one say, sa some bave said, that ths religion ol Jesus has little or no reference to the duties snd relations that lie all about us in this world. Jesus came to set up here a kingdom ol right eousness snd be invites men to become his disci pies that they may know how to liro among their (allow men. His words are lull ol wisdom, and, it applied, human society would be speedily re constructed and -men would become good aid blessed. AS VIEWED IN WASHIirOTOlff. An Estimate of the Services of Con gressman .Oonnell, The Mowing-, personal lottor, received by tho editor of this paper from a well-known correspondent nt the na tional capital, not being; Intended for publication, sheds all tho more Unlit upon tho subject of which It treats: Washington, D. C, Oct. 29. To people In Washington who know Representative Connell, his defeat In the pending election, happily not regarded possible, would seem little short ot political madness. From every standpoint he la entitled to the earnest support of every Re publican voter and every other voter, inde pendently of party affiliation, In the Eleventh district. As man, clllrcn, representative, he Is tntltted to their confidence and respect. Ills private and public life In Washington has bran above re proach. Charitable and Just as a man, public spirited M a citizen, conscientious, faithful, loy al as a representative, he has been diligent, un tiring, prompt In the discharge of hit official duties. The most esactlng committee work at ways found him, whether alck or well, at hit post. He was Indefatigable In thlt aphere of useful ncss. He was always at work, and people ought to understand that committee work, when con scientiously performed, Is the most arduous and vexatious of all congressional work. It Is an obligation that very few rrpresentatlvea In con gress respect, because It does not count with the people. The average member of congress wants to make a speech and he wants to make several speeches. Ho seeks fame through the broad columns of c Congressional Record. Ha rrny spend his days and nights In riotous living. He may be an examplar in everything that dis credits private or public life, but n speech In tho Record covers s multitude of flagrant trans gressions. Mr. Connell was not of this sort. Ills days and nlghls were spent in studying public questions and In unremitting toll for advancement of his constituency. Peoplexhero who knew htm Intl m itely say That ho never knew an Idle moment. No man In congress has been more punctml In the performance of his public duties. What ever the weather,' whatovcr the occasion, what ever the condition of hit health, he was in his scat In tho house or employed In Important and vexatious committee work. Fidelity to duty was the first consideration with him. For thot reason he found no idle moment, That he has discharged conscientious ly, Intelllgontly and with exceptional alacrity every obligation ns a representative cannot be disputed. So welt is it known in Washington that his de feat would be accepted as a public calamity. His high character, his modesty, his culture, his broad mtndedness, his catholic spirit, his unset flshncsa, his excellent Judgment nttractcd the personal friendship of President McKinley. He trusted him with his confidence, sought his opin ion, relied upon his Judgment and he was an oft invited and always welcome guest at the white house. Mr. Connell's real usefulness In public life has Just begun. The Eleventh district ought to send him back to congress without opposition. The Interests of the people, it seems to one who knows Mr. Connell's usefulness and value as a representative, demand his re-election. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant," should be a platform enough for every voter in his district next Tuesday. Vote for Thomas P. Daniels for clerk of the courts. DEDICATION OF THE NEW MONUMENT Circular Letter Issued by the Com mittees in Charge with Reference to the Celebration. The Grand Army of the Republic committees which have In charge the arrangements for tho dedication of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument on the Court House square, on Nov. 15, has issued the following circular letter: Headquarters Committee on Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Unveiling. Scranton, Pa., Oct. 30, 1900. A most earnest and cordial invitation is hereby extended to you to participate in the exercises incident to the unveiling and dedication of the'! Soldiers and Sailors monument In Scranton, Pa., on November, 13, 1000. The monument stands In Court House square, Scranton, Pa., and is the fluent memorial Bhalt in this state. It wa3 erected by the county of Lackawanna. The ceremonies will be under the Immediate direction of the Grand Army of tho Kepubllo and Sons of Veterans of Lackawanna county. It is Intended that this shall be one of the most impressive occasion in the military history of Lackawanna county, and the committee would be more than pleased to have you participate in making it such. A grind military parade will bo held at 1 p. m. on day of dedication, November 15, 11)00, and in addition to the Grand Army of the liepubllc division other divisions will be composed of Sons of Veterans and National Guards. The commit tee feel safe in stating that the Ninth and Thir teenth regiments. National Guard ot Pennsyl vania, will be in line on that day. The day is to be one of general reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Sons ol Veterans. Prominent orators will be present: Governor Stono and staff; Department Com mander of the Grand Army of tho Republic Charles Miller and staff, and division commander of the Soils of Veterans, S. S. Horn and staff, aro expected to be with us and review tho grand parade. Extraordinary endeavors will be made to make this affair exceptionally fine, as the old veterans of the Civil war cannot expect to have snothor oppoitunity of equal importance in which they can march in solid ranks before tho people of this section. Then let' the "Bojs in Blue" fall in, every one ef them, their presence proving an Inspiration to the younger generations around us, that when tha wearer ot the little bronze button ere no longer with them they may pos sess, beside a shaft ol granite, a living remem brance, of the old soldiers ot '01-'85. Please make every effort to be present in large numbers, and notify the committee, as early aa possible, of your acceptance. Let all who can appear in uniform. Also, kindly state the num ber of men you may possibly bring, whether oii will bo accompanied by music, the time of your arrival ana on wnat railroad you win come. Special rate ol fare by all railroads. Frater nally E. n. Ripple, Post 130. A. I. Akerly, Post S07i a 0. Hutchinson, Camp 8. Asa B, Stevens, Chairman, Gen. Com. Sam II. Stevens, Sec. Gen. Com. Address all letters to the secretary, Scran ton, Pa. m Vote for William Connell for con gress and sustain tho administration which brought about good times. MONEY STII1X1 FLOWING IN. Donations Received for the Home for the Friendless, The management of the Home for the Friendless acknowledges the following: additional contributions; Mrs. T. O. Von Storch , ,,, 3 00 Mrs. S. 11, Mott ,, .,,,, ,,,,, 2 00 Mrs. h. 0. Ilesslcr , ,,, 2 00 Miss K. E. Barney ,.,,,.,,, , ,, 10 00 W. P. Russell ,,.,,,,,,, ,, 10 00 W, W, Scranton ,.,.,,,. 200 00 Mrs. Mary K. Jones, Olypliant , 80 00 Miss Jcanette Jones, Olyphant ,,,.,.,,,,,, 23 00 Mies Mamie Jones, Olyphant ,,,,,,,,,',,, 10 00 K. 6. Jones, Olyphant .,,.,.,,.,,,.,,,,,, SO 00 W, II. Richmond ,,,...,,,.,,, ,,,,,80000 Mrs, Mary Qardner, Dalton , ,,,,,,, 1 00 83 00 Voto for J. A. 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