v$"nz - .'''I'J-, V'"" r r ' - ' ' a. " p ' ' F" THE SCRANTON TRIBUNI-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1900. wv Communtcatiotjsol a ncwshialUffl,".pcr soiiaffWilJali'llejua. fori puoWatlpnr may ffoT-Utt at The Trlb yme's'new offices In .the riurke BullJIng, jor. Sent by mall or 'piione. "CHRISTMAS EXEECISES. All, U10 Schools Hold Them Bofore thft' yncnUon Some of tho Bto- Brntnmes. Alt lho"publlc schools nf tho city held SipeClnl exercises yesterday afternoon in ennimcmoiMtloti of tho Yulclltle. At the central school uulldlnp; the feature of llio'nfternoon was im auMrean given by Kcvjj-lJivxWhnlpn, peculiarly nppronrl iite;,to tjie npltlt of the occasion. The ''li'CECrntvn described the conditions uhlch existed In tho noman world at the". time." of tho birth of Chi 1st, the Kovernmen'tnl und civil phases, tho dif ferent religions, and the conditions of life, morally nnd physically. He gave a detailed general description of this perlo'd of the world's history. His ad dress was listened to with this verv closest attention nnd was keenly en Joyed by nil present. A quartette com posed'olMIss Anna Brown, Miss Pearl Olvcr, Chnrles Cavnnaugh and "William Kwlgcrt gave a vocal selection, Miss XJrowu" taking tho solo part with line expression and well-modulated voice. I'rof. Brydon, tho principal, gave tho teachers and pupils a delightful sur prise by 'presenting tho former with boutonnlers of roses nnd the latter with oiioM of pink carnntlons. The schools of the city will now nil he closed until AVcdncsday, January 2, 1H01, At the other schools of the city some excellent programmes were pre sented for the edification of the pupils and their friends. A few of them fol low: SCHOOL NO. S-MIfcS ItASllLKIGII'S IIOOJI. flioruf, "Ming tho Hells" School llecitatlon, "The Clilldien's Message," Kllzabrtli Morgan Kcutation, "fiiandmi's Mistake".... Km h Knapp Iioublc Quartette, "Clilme On," MUes Oliver, Dimock, Heiulon, Clime, Uiiin- dow, MHIiR.in, IlutlJy, Sjmpon. Recitation, "Blue jea ami 1119 ChiUtnus," OHc Sampson. airls ChorM "O Holy XiKht" Recitation, "What Ted Found in His Mock ing" Ico fculllian Itccitatlon, "Christina-) Children"... JI.iliol Oliur Chorus, "Awake to Joy" School Itecltalion, "The MMIcloe" Jladolin Mills llecitatlon, "ChrMinas Treasures". .Alice Collins Krcilatlon, ".Song of the Slocking," Arthur Gilby Recitation, "Why Santa Clam Is Troubled," Ina Tingley Tiio, "Ihe Dearot Uoy," Misses GrUivolil, Huddy and Knapp nccilalinn, "Lops 'Foie I Knowril," ; Lena Brandon- llccilalloii, '".Ics "Fore Christmas" Lily Griswold IJnart.'ttc, "Glory to God," Mabel Oliver, George McIioImiii, Anna Milllgaii, John llnncy. Itccit.ilion, "Karly Christmas llornlnjr," Bessie Dimock Itccilation, "Sanla Clans" lohn Harvey Recitation, "1 Wonder if Santa U Coming," Maud l'llce pelerMon on tlio Graphophonc. Clioiius, "J)o You Know tho Songr" School school xo. s miss vaxmirmauk's koom. Smg, "Hi, You Know the "inn?" School I licading, "An Old, Suct Storj"..Coia Goodwin licciMtion, "Chrislinis Caiol"....i:dith Hubbard Dialogue, "CliiUlinis in Foreign Landn," Two Hujs and Tho GUIs IlPti'jtion, "An Kastein Legend," JMnurd Kimvorilry liicilatkn, "Snow F.iliin." gnes McDonald Miiir, "0, Land of .ludou" School liVdt.ition, "liy Zinder Zeo" Duma Aldiich Ueeilatlon, "ChiMniiV H.la lliiggs Dialogue, "Our IVIs," lluee Little Gills and One Hoy liccitation, "Clnnlj" Florence Gair llecitatlon, 'Tully'h Plan" Flounce Mineis ltreitatiini, "If You're Good" Lillian Hjatt Song, '"Ihe Child Jcus" School Hceitatlon, "Little Itluo F.jcs'' llcna Mm ray llcritition, "Oh, Dear!" Iia Millard Kccltatlcu, "Memory J'oem" Harold Matters Dialogue, "What the Mother Goose Children WY.nt' Twelve Boys and Gill. yon;.-, "Santa Claus Is Coining," litx Me) ere, V. lieiidon, I1U Brigg", Lottie lllstccl. Itccilation, "Letter to Santi Clan," Maiih.t Cure! and Yiionica Itierdon tlvdtaiicn, "JaiucVa C'hntiras Frenent," LMui Holies liirllation, "Cluistnus Caml", .Mabel Campbell rterltntiou, "Santa Clans on the Tialu," Uabel llamy ltultjtion, "Grandma's Mistake"... .Stella Peck Kcrltutinn, "Santa Clans aim Ihe Moum-," licxfoul Mvcit. Soair, "In the Field" School SCHOOL .NO. fe-MISS JAY'S BOOM. KI113 mg, Silcitlou fioiu MeudeNholin School llceitallon, " ;inirelsoniu l'laep",.,,F. .McCabe licc'tation , "A Christmas L'.uul"..,,.i. Bryant Mnfing, "Iliad 'Christmas Bells" Sehuol licc'tatlriii, "Tho l'lliial of J.uric, "..!'. NIcIioI.mhj Itccilation, "Ihe Mistletoe Iluiigli" ...,M. Coo., Suiting, "Chii.-.t Was Bom in llelhlihciii." Iiicllatlon, "'Ihe It u-.si.iii Santa Clan," M. Holgatc ."Mi'tfns, "Siiita Claws Ilai Coino to Town." mutation, "Jin1 'I'uro ChiMmas"....M. Leshor Kccltation, "Santa Clans" S, ltouudj Sitlgjng, "Chiming Bell',." JleCftiitiou, "Chiistmas Twice a Yeai," Bim Biiirell Itecliallou, "Sinta Ulau1. on the Train," M. Aithur Itccltatiou, "Clirli-tmas l).i)",,li. ltoemiuclmejcr Singing, "filmy to God. ' Itecltatiuu, Tim Mail in the Moon," M. Thompson llearlinif, fioni "Tho Birds' Chifetiins Caiol," MU Jay. f fCHOOL .NO. 2-Ml.sS UltVDF.X'.S UOOM. ( horns, "ILuk! A Song," llei-luiluu, "Ihe Mjiu l,llliiu'",,.riiiiiiis IMph Iticlcailnn, "ltuu'ri t'liiiuniliiiin," ,loi(ili Hilling ( hcni-, "lloiuiiah!" Ilriltallnn, " hat the Muther finn-e- Chtl- (lull Want lur CliUluii." llecltutifni, "Wlien Daddy Llglitfi the Tuc," Mil mo I'ethlck Drill. Tlicltation, "Sanla CI ms ami the Mouse," Clnrles Kalka , "Clirhtmai llclU," Bcatrliu Iliilhciford, Fiaiicrj Dolph Ldua I'.v.nis. Recitation, "Lincoln's Speech",,,,, Frank Snillli Dialogue Fniiiu I'liiwurden, Chatle Kafka, Mna Smith, Florence lVnuuidui, John Kirk ,,w"ood, I lareuca fillei, Lois Dimock, 1'earl Lamoicaux, hlcplicn Mottltt, Hazel I'attiii. ItecitJtiou, "J(V 'I'oiu CluUtiinis," . Charlej Uatubinoi; Ch'oiuH "Dear Santa Clans." Itceitallon, "Santa Clans' Mistake." llecitatlon, "Complaint" William Morgan Chorum '".'liin of riiiMiius," itocilatlcn, "My Stocking" Claude ltchkop llecitatlon, "'u Stocking to Weal," btt-iiheii Morfilt Bolri, "I'nrle Jim' Cliiistinas lljniii," Frank llerbeit Itecltntlcii "Lady Matel" Maiy llllains Dr-Bulls COUCH SYRUP Cures Cough or Cold at once. Coutiuers Croup, Whooping-Cough, Bronchltli, Cltippe aud Cousumptlon. fiu cl, lurv rnullt. C, lluli'i CilU cure CoiMtipation. SO plIU J On CARBONDALE DEPARTMENT ltecllatlon'"The Oriolo'j Xent," " Joscpli ltcssllni; llcillattofi, "A Ho)' Poc1ect".,Charlen LMabrook Chorus,, "nrnt t'lirMmu Gift." NO. 0 Se;itOOL-MIS3 l.OFTUS' BOOM. i I'alrrdny afternoon I ho icholars of MIm Anna II. Lottus' primary class In Xn. 0 school on Brooklyn street, held their Chrlstmai everclses. Ihe room was handsomely decorated with ever green, nnd a hcnllyolidcii Christmas tree, bright with glittering ornaments dear to childhood brought Joy to the many little bents that look fo eagerly for something .icclal fioni "Dear tld Santa Ckui," and they were not disap pointed, cither. An elaborate programme win ftccllcntly rendered, and the pupils were assisted by an oicliestra composed of the following gen tlemen. Mr. Flnnnery, violin; Mr. (iav.m, flutcj Mr. V. Connors, jr., harinonlcnj Mr. O. Grif fiths, Jr., Miarc drum. The children, each und eiery one, did Jiihtlec to their vciy able teacher, Miss Anna 11. Loftus, in their iruditlons. Miss flcncWcte Collins and Master Carroll elevervc rsperlal mention for their portion of the entertainment, Mks C0III113 lo cked with much elocutionary ability and ex pression and Master Carroll sang "The Holy City" in n pleasing and mellow voice, which brought Just applause. A large number of par ents and friends were present, and nil were de lighted with the entertainment prodded by the little ones. DOCTOBS DINE. Meet at the Harrison House ns tho Guests of Dr. Oillis. The Cnrbondale Medical society were banriuottod at Hotel Harrison Thurs day nlRlit by Dr. A. V. Gillls. The fraternity meets in social session once rach month at tho homey of tho vari ous members, and this fitne it fell to Dr. Glilis to be host. The occasion was one of tho most enjoyable yet held by tho society. Dr. It. Ottinan, the president of the organization, was chairman of the evening-. The JL D.'s gathered at tho hotel about S o'clock, and for upwards of an hour had a eiulet, In formal social time In tho coy parlors of the house. Anecdotes and reminiscences of the pro. fesslon in this and nearby towns. About D o'clock the banquet hnll was thrown open nnd tho doctors sat down to a feast, which, for abundance and dellclousness, has never been sur passed In this city. It was served In Mine Host Monohan's best style, and the doctors, who ate epicures ?m the proper sense of the word, were loud in their praises of the spread. The menu was as follows: Ousters 011 Half Shell. , Celery. Green Olhes. MKcd Pickles. Chicken Croquettes. Oyster Patties. Cold Itoast Beef. Ham. Turkey with Cianbeiry Fiuce. French Fried Potntes. French Peas. Chicken Salad. Beet Sll.nl, Fruit Cake. Walnut Cake. Chocolate Cake. Vaiicty Cake. Lady Fingers. Mushrooms. Brick Ice Cream. Banauxs. Oranges. Tea. CulTec. Chocolate. After having feasted sumptuously tho Inner man, the physicians were renelv for a feast of wisdom. Dr. Graves was to have delivered a paper, but was un able to be present, so Dr. Ottman, tho chairman, announced that the meeting was open for an Impromptu discussion on tho subject of rheumatism. The guests entered Into the discus sion with spirit and many valuable sug gestions were offered. The gathering broke up about midnight. The Janu ary meeting of the society will be held at tho home of Dr. Davis, In Jermyn. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES. The Berean Baptist Church Will Have an Elaborate Musical Pro gramme. The services -on Sunday in the Berean Baptist church will be in harmony with the season. Speciul Christmas music will be rendered by the large choir, under the direction of Miss Estabrook, the efficient chorister, and Mr: O. It. Grovelling and K. J. Bly will assist in instrumental accompaniments. Miss Price will preside at the organ. The morning programme will be as follows: Indention, lljiiin, "Angels from the Hcalins of Glory, James Montgomery Hcspousio Heading, "The Xatiwty," Itev. William 11. Grow Anlhi "Blessed Is lie Tint Cometh,' II. P. Danks Scilptiire Lesson, Luke ii: 1--J0. fjuaitette, "The 'Xew-lloin King"..C. II. Gabriel Mis, Wukll, Miss Imnslnn, Mi-s Hall, Mrs. Stanton. Pu.ir Itev. William B. Grow Anthem, "Hail, I What Mean Those Holy VeiiccbV" Fiancis G. Burett Oftcitoiy t'Gate of Heaven" Berthold Tours K. J. Bly, Clailnet. Sermon, "God Fully Houiled," llcv. II. J. Whalen, D. D. Antliciii, "Behold 1 Biing You flood Tidings," Goato Il)liiii, "Come Thou Long i:pectcd Jesiis," Charles Wesley Benediction Hev. William II, fliow A MERRY CROWD. AH Figures Distanced by the Num bers Who Went to the Mitchell Pair. Jast night wuh another lucoid breaker at tho Mitchell Hose com pany's fair. Watt's hall was 'crowded to Its capacity all tho evening. A tine preigiamino was rendered in tho entertainment part of the hnll. it In-clude-d a piano selection by jjita Oruco l'ugllano, a zither solo by Prof. J, F. Crowcll, a trombouo solo by Thomas Douthwnlte, u tenor solo by by David I,ewla. After the entcitalu ment tho hall was cleared of chairs and dancing Indulged In uutll nftar midnight, Tonight will bo tho Inst night nf tho fair, when the various prizes will ho nwurded, including the ?j0 In gold and tho pii?.o turkey, "Undo Sum," Will Be Married Today, Miss Maudo A, Taylor and Richard a. Oohblodlek, of this city, are to be man led ut noon today at tho homo of Henry Smith In Albany, n. V, Mis Tuylor has been in Albany for sevoral days preparing for tho event, nnd Mr. Oobbledlck left last evening, The young pcoplo are prominent members of Trin ity church, After a wedding tilp they will reside in this city at the home of the brldegioom's brother, Churles Cob hledlck, on Wyoming street. Going to Florida. T. C. Robinson and wife, of this city; Dr. SIckler, wife and daughter und Mrs. Tewksbury, of Peckyille, are ar ranging for a trip to Florida on Janu ary 1, E.L. Hatfield, man ager of the Carban d.ile edition, wilt be pleaded to receive callers seeking Infor mation or desirous of Imparting It. Tele phone numbers: fyew 386: old, 0423. WILLS PROBATED. What Late Carbondnlo Citizens Left to Their Hoirs. Tito wills of sevornl Cnrbondale de cedents have Just been mado public by being placed on record In tho reg ister's olllce In Hcrnnton. Tho Into Thomns Q. Burke bequeath ed to his son, Thomas Burke, and his dnughtcrs, Mary Coatollo, Annie Lee, Bridget Smurl, Sablna. Williams and Tosslo Horlsh, $1 each. His wife, Brid get, has tho use of nil his estate dur ing her ilfe, nnd after her death all realty and personalty goes to his son, Michael K. Burke, who Is mado exec utor. The will of tho lata James Barrett was executed on November 6, 1900, a few days bofore his death. Ho loft Annlo Boland, JB; St. Patrick's Or phanage, Hyde Park, $1,000; Sisters of tho House of the Good Shepherd, Providence, 1,000; St. Rose parish, ?1,100; M. L. Barrett, $n,000; Mrs. Mar garet O'Hcarn, $4,000; Mrs. Bridget McGee, $1,000. All tho rest of tho es tate Is to bo divided between 'the last three named per&ons. A WEEK OF PRAYER. Protestant Churches Will Usher In the New Century by Special Re ligious Services. 'The first week in the new century will bo observed by the local Protestant churches as a week of prayer. Joint meetings will bo held in the different churches, beginning Monday evening at the Congregational church, Tuesday at the Trinity parish house, Wednesday at tho Presbyterian church, Thursday at the Methodist, and Friday at the Bap tist. At each meeting a pastor of a denomination other than the church In which It Is held will speak. A New Society. Tho Knights of the Roynl Circle Is the name of the latest society in town. It is an Insurance order and was or ganized on Thursday evening. At the preliminary meeting Trof. C. M. Lesher acted as temporary chairman and E. W. Reynolds as temporary secretary. The organization was effected at the office of G. Frank Couch, and the fol lowing officers were elected: Worthy ruler, Harry J. Hall; past worthy ruler, C. F. Rose; worthy advisor, C. R. Smith; -worthy secretary. W. J. Rob erts; worthy treasurer, C. M. Lesher; medical examiner, Dr. Malaun; worthy chaplain, Thomas Bottemley; worthy marshal, James Campbell; worthy guard, Edward Rice; worthy sentinel, Andrew Hansen: worthy managers, Prof. Hockenberry, one year; Hon. M. T. Burke, two years; George W. Evans, three years. In the Sick Room. Miss Mary A. McLean is dangerous ly ill at her home on Belmont street. Yesterday afternoon it was rumored that she had passed away, but her friends were rejoiced to find upon in vestigation that it was not true. Paul AVynn is In the doctor's care. William Passmore Is suffering from an acute attack of rheumatism. John Caffrey, of MayfUld yard, who had greatly improved ftom an attack of pneumonia, is again in a serious condition. C. G. Evnns, of this city, is con fined to tho Bennett house in Blng liamton with a sprained ankle. AT THE CHURCHES SUNDAY. Methodist. Filst Methodist Fpiscopal chinch, Xoith Church street, near bilem avenue llcv, A. F. Chaffee, pastor; leshlciice, "il Teuace street. Sunday rci vices, 10.30 a. m. and 7,!i0 p. m. ; Sun day bchool, 12 111.; Junior league, a p. ui. ; Sen ior league, (1.80 p. 111.; pra)cT meeting, Thurs day e enlng at T.:!0 o'clock". There will be spe cial hcreiccs held hero tomorrow, both in the lnouilng and ee enlng, the full piogianmie of which was printed in yesterday's Tilbune. The pastor will preach sermons appropriate to Christ inas and the choir will render special musical tci'vicc's assisted by iiddltlnn.it singeis and Mrs. G. Ackeiinan, organist, and Leon Bly, liolinlst. Lutheran. Filst (St. Paul's) Lutheran rhuicli. Chinch sheet llcv, P. Lhlnger, pastor. Fourth Sunday in Adeent. Sabbath school, 0.30 a. m. ; tcrUcos, 10.1,0 a. m.; Christmas celebration, 7.30 p. 111. All arc cordially Invited and will Unci a hcairy welcome. Bnptist. Berean Baptist church, corner Lincoln au'tiuc and Xorth Chinch street Itev. 11. J. Wlulcn, I), J),, pastor; residence, 113 Lincoln aeenue. Minday cervices, 10.30 a. in. and 7.30 p. in.; 111 Id-w e ek. hcr ices, Thuisday, 7.30 p. in.; Young People's society of Christian Kndeavor meets at (1.30 on Sunday evening; Junior society ol Cluis tian F.ndeavor meets Sunday, tf.30 p. in,; Sunday school at 12 111. Episcopal, Tilnlly I'lolcslaiit Fplscopal cliuie.li, 58 llher stieot Itev. It. A. Sawyer, rector; residence, L! liiwr street. Fouitli Sunday In Advent. Holy Coiuiiiunloii at S a, 111. ; morning prayer and ser mon, 10.30 o'clock; evening pra)cr mid address, 7,30 o'eloek; Sunday school, 12 in.; c enlng pray er und lecture ceery Thuisday evening at 7,30 o'clock; Sunday school teachers' meeting every Friday evening at 7.30 o'clock; Trinity guild meets every Tuesday evening; MclieV guild meets cuiy Wednesday allernoon. Trinity chinch will hold ppeciat Christmas eveicises on Cluistmas day, the programme ol which will be pi luted in The Tribune later. Congregational. First Congiegatlonal, corner highth acimo and South Church street Hev, M, fl, lllllott, pastor. Sabbath services, 10.30 a. 111. and 7.30 p. in.; Sundiy school, 2 p. 111.; Young Men's union, :U5 p. in.; Y. 1'. H. O. H., (1.15 p. m,j pra)cr sen Ice, Thursday evening at 7.30 p. pi, Roman Catholic, Chinch of ht, Hose de Llnu, N'oilh Church street, opposllo Paik place Itev'. Thomas l Coffey, rector; residence, el K01II1 Chinch sheet, Assistants, Itev, John Dixon und Itev, Walter (joniun. - , First Presbyterian. North Church street, near Salem avenue Itev. Chailes lac, pastor; residence, Ml North Church treet. Sunday services, 10.30 a, 111. und 7.30 p. in.; weekly pra)cr meeting, 'Ihiusday evening, 7.3i) o'clock. Tho First l'rcsb)Uilau church will hold their Cluistnus sen Ices a 'week from to morrow, Welsh Presbyterian. South Church sheet, coiner Ninth avenue Sunday services, 10.30 a. 111. and 0 p. in.; Sun clay school, 2 p. in.; inld-vveck services, Tues day, 7.30 p. ni. ilan m.iT L OFFER, The following card Is placed In the Reception nnd Consulting Rooms of the Kuropcan Medical System at 400 Lack awanna avenue, over the Paris Store: NOTICE. Any person receiving treatment at this office who is not satisfied with the benefits received can have tho full amount of the fee paid refunded at any time within thirty days from commencing treatment, and no charge will bo mndo for treatment or medicine furnished. The European Medical System. C. It. STRONG, M. D. Medical Director. Such an offer as the above has never before been made to the people of Scranton or vicinity, and It should con vince the most skeptical person that tho practice of The European Medical System Is conducted in a straightfor ward and honorable manner. This sys tem of treatment Is applied with re markable success In tho following dis eases: Chronic Diseases, Diseases of the Noso, Throat, Bronchial Tubes ana Lungs, Catarrh, Diseases of the Stom ach, Liver, Heart, Kidneys nnd Urin ary Organs, Blood and Skin; Diseases Peculiar to Women, Diseases of the Nervous System arising from various causes, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, etc. Conultatlon and examination free. Ofilce Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4, 400 Lacka wanna avenue, over the Paris Store. Office Hours D to 12, 2 to 5, and 7 to 0 o'clock; Sundays, 10 to 12 only. Keg Fund Elects Officers. The Keg fund of Coalbrook colliery held a regular meeting last evening nnd elected officers for tho ensuing term. These gentlemen were cho3en by their fellow members: President, Peter Brown; vice-president, Patrick Duffy; financial and recording seere tarw, J, t,, Goodwin; treasurer, Pat rick Hart; keg man, Patrick Toolnn: trustees:, J. B. Palmountain, John Con nor. Tho object of the fund Is benevolent, paying $1 a day to Injured members and $75 If one of the members meets death in the mines. The fund is sup ported by the sale of empty powder kegs, which bring S cents apiece. It has been in existence about two and a half years. It is rapidly growing, having now nbout $10(1 in the treas ury. Next Week's Plays. "Tho Woman In Black." which will be the opening bill at the opera house next Monday evening, when the Hoeff ler Stock company opens a week's en gagement, had a run of six months at the Broadway theatre, New York.where it proved one of the greatest successes ever seen in the metropolis. The scenic and electric effects displayed throuch out the play is positively elaborate. The play will bo given a fine staging here on Monday evening. Ladles' tickets for Monday evening are limited to 300, and should be re served as early as possible. Grand Christmas matinee, when "Daughter of Corsica" will be presented, and "Alone In Greater New York" at the night show. A Christmas Bride. Announcement is made that on Christmas day, at St. Rose church. Miss Elizabeth A. Coleman, of Orch ard street, this city, and John J. Mahady, of Archbald, will be united in marriage. Miss Coleman is well and very favorably known in this city. She Is a graduate of the local High school. The couple will reside in Archbald after their return from their wedding trip. A Miner Hurt. Martin Nowick. a Polander, a miner who is employed at the Last Chance mine, while at work yesterday morn ing was hit by a fall of rock and his leg above the ankle was fractured. Ho was taken to tho Emergency hospltnl, and last night It was said there that his condition was not serious, and that he will recover in a short time. Home for Christmas. Thomas Nolan, of St. Bonaventuro college; James Nealon, of St. Michael's college, Toronto; Newell Van Bergen, of Lehigh university; Joseph E. Bren nan, of Dickinson Law school; Theron Lee, of Lafayette college, and John Aitken, of St. John's Military academy, are all at home to spend tho holidays with 'their parents. Railroaders in Town. Assistant Superintendent of Motive Power J. R. Slack and Assistant Comp troller Culver, of the Delaware and Hudson company, of Albany, N. Y., were In this city yesterday on official business. Martin Crippen, detective for tho company, was also In town during the day. Mr. Orchard Resigns, Chief Clerk T. B, Orchard has sev ered his connection with the Dela ware and Hudson Railroad. Mr. Or chard tendered his resignation on Thursday afternoon, and It took effcot at once. Meetings Tonight. Court Lily, No. DO, Foresteis of America. Diamond lodge, No. 26, Shield of Honor, Mitchell Hose company fair. Congregational fair. Is in Mexico, Thomas Brennnn, formerly of this city, Is now located In Mexico, where ho has extenslvo Interests. Meetings Tomorrow. St. Joseph's cadets. Order of Hallway Conductors. St. Boniface society, Born. To Select Councilman J, J. Munition nnd Mrs. Mnunion, a son. The P, ss'ng Throng, It. H. Stilcklnnd was in Scranton yesterday. A, 8, Baker, of Scranton, was In town Thursday night. Atoll WaHdus, of Plymouth, was a visitor In this city yesterday. Fred Moses, of Wilkes. Barre, Is via itlug his uncle, Julius Moses, tho Star clothier, Frank KUpatrlck Is evpected homo tomorrow from Rochester for the Ci'tistmus vacation. Contractor Nolan, of Pike street, ia 1 iflrl UHUUH The finest and most complete wholesale and retail musical es tablishment in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Great inducements and great attractions will be offered dur ing the Holidays. OVER ONE HUNDRED 1 Have Been Provided for the Christmas Trade. Prices will be made extremely low and terms reasonable. Every instrument fully guaranteed. Don't fail to call and get prices and see what money will buy. Remember the PlaceGuernsey Hal) 314 Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pa. confined to his homo by an acute at tack of rheumatism. Mrs. Joseph Isger, Mrs. William Knbinson and Harold Simrell wera Scranton callers yesterday. Mrs. J. J. Moran, nee Miss Margaret Flnlan, of Now York city, Is homo to spend the holidays with her parents on Brooklyn street. Joe Kobinson was In Ararat yester day, fishing through the ice. H-3 brought homo over fifty pounds of choice specimens of the finny tribe. Miss Bartlett. who assists Mrs. M. Q. Meeker at her private kindergarten, left this city yesterday for her par ents' home In Iilnshamton, where she will spend the holidays. JERMYN AND MAYFIELD. The funeral of the late Patrick Bor ffan, sr of Muyfleld, will take place this morning. The cortege will leave the house at 9 o'clock for the Chinch of the Sacred Heart, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated. Inter ment will be made in St. Ttose ceme tery, Carbondale. There will bo another public meeting of the citizens of the borough in At torney Carey's ofTlco on Wednesday evening, at which time a teport will be mado concerning the standing of the firm of silk throwers who are seeking a location here. Miss Carrie Sherwood is homo from tho Scranton Oral school to spend the Christmas vacation with her parents on Fourth street. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Graves, Dr. nnd Mrs. Graves, Frank Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Will Graves, II. J. Wheeler and Dr. S. D. Davis yesterday attended the funeral of tho late Albert Graves at Tompklnsvilie. Private John Miller, of Company E, Tenth United States infantry, who Is stationed at Cienfuegos, Cuba, writes an interesting letter to his friend, Will Buckingham, of this borough, in which he describes some of the principal towns of t)io island and Incidents of army life. On the whole, ho Is appar ently satisfied with tho service. He mentions that John Tompkins, of West Mayfleld, who enlisted with him, Is In the regimental band, and at tho time of wilting both were enjoying good health. The children of the Methodist Eplsco pul, Prlmitivo Mothodlst und Episcopal Sunday schools are busy nightly re hearsing their carols nnd Chrlstmns music for their annual services. Mrs. Margaret Ellis, of Avoca, Is vis iting her daughter, Mrs. Chailes Davis, of Secorid street. Attorney Carey returned home last evening from a business trip to Harris burg. Tho choir of tho Primitive Methodist church will sing carols on tho streets on Christmas day, William Williams, of West Mnylleld, and Rev. Thomns Cook weio Scranton visitors on Thursday, Mrs, Fred Terwllllgor, of West May field, who has been visiting relatives In 'Now York state, has returned home, There Is n rumor atlont that tho sill; mill is about to change hands. Mr. Maxwell, however, will retain an active Interest In tho mill, which will shortly bo enlarged and new machinery added, so that the present capacity of tho mill will be utmost doubled. Tho closing exercises in the publlo schools yesterday afternoon wero very creditably carried out by the children and much enjoyed. At tho close of the exercises In Miss Sara Mullen's room tho following pupils, Allco OMirlen, Alice McAndrew, Florence Mains, Flor ence Miller, Mngglo Merrick, Raymond Davis and Winifred Shaffer, presented Miss Mullen with a pretty glove and handkerchief box as u Chilstmus gift. Counctliniin Wllllnin llnuilnL-. of, 1 D J. W. GUERNSEY, Proprietor Third street, has just been re-appolnted for another term as district deputy of tho Knights of the Mystic Chain. Mr. ltawilng is one of the most enthusiastic knights in the district, and his re-appointment Is an act of appreciation for his valuable services. ' OLYPHANT. The entertainment given by the pu pils of St. Patrick's academy at the Father Mathew opera house last even, ing was enjoyed by a voiy largo .audi ence. The programme, which has been previously published, was rendered, and the mnnner In which tho perform ers acquitted themselves reflected most creditably upon their instructors. A special programme of music will be given by the choir at the Presby terian church at both services tomor row. Appropriate Christmas sermons will bo delivered by Rov. R. F. Ham mond, the pastor. Mrs. Henry Denric. of Delaware street, who has been very III, is Im proving. Among the students who are houvj for the holiday season are Eugene O'Eoyie, from St. Charles College, Raltlmore; P. F. O'Malley and Hariy E. Jones, from University of Pennsyl vania; Leo .Lynch, from Johns Hop kins University, Rnltimore; Misses Jeanette Kingsley, from Bloomsburg state normal school; Grace Lynch, from St. Vincent Seminary, and Nora Butler, from Mansfield. "A Pack of Cards," a laughable farce-comedy by n first-class com pany, will be tho nttractlon at tho F. M. opera house this evening. Singing, dancing and other specialties will bo introduced. Krause's Headache Capsules are unlike anything prepared in Amer ica. Thoy were first prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany's famous court phy sician, long before antlpyrlno was dls. covered, and are nlmost marvelous, so speedily do they euro the most distress ing cases. Price 2HC. Sold by Matthew Bros. WAVERLY. The skating In this vicinity Is re ported excellent and is enjoyed by largo numbers. George Hall and. family, of Main street, haw moved to Scranton, a moto central point for His business or com mercial traveler. Everybody is preparing for Christ mas und the Christmas tree at tho Mothodlst Episcopal church promises to bo a grand affair. Rev. R. J. Sautmler has begun a ser ies of revival services at Highland, Rev. H, W. Aimstrong of Vose, Pn Is assisting. 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