rivya ' npM "'I P Hill mi inwi'i I iH 1 1 i I I ' """ in i mill li li I i i I WW I THFr TEB - 1. TT .ftr1-" -, t 1 J-.,-,... , a-; i.,. ' . ' THE SCR ANTON TRIBUNE- SATURDAY, DECEMBER' 20, 1900. 8 WBST-SCRANTON CHRISTMAS EXERCISES v JWBLSH CONGREGATIONAL SER VICES TOMORROW. Sunday School nnd Chuich Pro- grammes for Afternoon nnd Even ; Ing Adnm Kher Killed in the Fyno Mine Three Funernlu Yesterday. Democratic Caucusses Today An ' nual Week of Prayer New Year's Entertainments New Home Fes ! tlval Other Notes and Personals. riirlatimiH t.-t!i'('l.jtM will In1 lii'ld to morrow afternoon und I'vcnlnjr In the Smith Main Avenue Flint Wel-h Con Kiufrutloiiul church and Sunday nchool. 'tl'ht- iiroia-nminnrt for huih rrvlc'w nre as folllows: (Hipiiliiic iliunis I'nui-.M'ii'al. "Ilmv Ihe u- iti'N SIiik." I lilMiiii' I l.oli .Ueiilatloii. ""A llnlic," ''"li'-' I'l'' CHwi.il, "Oil l."lil f (llnij. Ni'tt I" lliee," Cltoir Imnc.nl"!!. ' .iii.l. "IIIiij.'. Muiy Itelli." '"Ii'ili j(l.lii" I'hi.iiiii 'lln.iiiiii ltpOlnll Itl'JllillK. Mini, "(iloiy In I he IIIk1h-i." (Imlr Itecltatl" i:,llu ''"' Silu uiul L'Iiuiih, "Lniiy Yens Ait"." Mull 'llnnn.li nml ilioir. Ititptin-tii-Ttcnltiil.' I.e.ulti- Willie Iti'fe Jlxrll 1-0. Iiil' l uill-- llliHlni'ii I.euN. Mar 1jih. lilnh II. .linn.", .i. MniKau. Amelia ll.it ie nnd Lizzie K.ilu.mli. ( l.i Nnu'. "Win li I'liii.tiii.n I'oniPv" lliiiliillni s'iMli Katie' N,njr, "Minut IIh-Ti.lliiu." 'li"ii ltuluili.il. 'Tlii' Mm." Until llminn Mripluie Id.nlini;' Iisliir hpeiial ii-ic. Si. In I'dilh Uoinlj.ilt I irol, "I'rilM- 1 1. I.mil." Choir lii'i ltalin!i, "Kirpina .1 P.i I it ,-" lil.uli. I Jill in .Tom" !k itiitlini, "Muiy I Ini.liii i. llwi.t )iii.," iiij ll.it iis ln-ini: llinui, ".lot In llii' Wi.iM." Cliuii lliiinliitl.in. KVI'Xl.V'! SHIIVICHS. Ilium CollSU'lMti'UI .A tit lit iii. "The liirlli N the I.oidV ('huh Silo (H'leitcil) lijtiil Vic plum Solu, "'llii' 1'ioiuwil I. mil" I). .1, Uil" Niln (Selected) Mien TliMiii.n Snl.i (-'lei till) Kiliil ""li-pinm .nthini (elu teil) Choir Solo (-elet tod) INthe 1 Itii.iu.N Niln, "I.1111I Mi l'.u'i" iinii' llnii .M.Iii, "It.'.itilifnl S1.11" Mliv l'liilli .Snlliim, "ll.ii K! I'u. 111 llii' I'l'ini Silun".," ( Iniii Solo. "Ihe Wnnikiliil si in j of l,n." Civ-it' I'vjns Sulo, "Snns Aliii Sili in c" .... ""irali .1. Ii.11 let I Ix 11111 . .(Vuiri'fMtinn Hi lir.iirlion li.'i Illliil Junes ABOUT THIS TIME LOOK OUT FOR COUGHS and COLDS TAKE DUFOUR'S FRENCH TAR. A Magnificent Display of Fashionable Trimmings Should prove an attraction not to be lightly passed over by ladies who take an interest in correct fashions. Several Advance Styles will be shown during this exhibition which cannot fail to command atten tion, while the show of Beautiful Persians in band and all-over styles, Spangled Nets with edgings that match perfectly. Lovely Appliques in black, white and cream shades. , . "C - .i'- ' - ' ' AllOver Laces t Mi in' black, 'white and cream shades. Charming; Silks - ' in Tuckings, Cordings, Shirred, Etc. Popular Liberty Silks in all the desirable shades, etc., ren : der this special display more than , ordinarily attractive. Globe Warehouse ChnrltKr, W .1. 1).Imi meinM. MIm Norma William., ' Caucus&ss and Candidates. Democratic' vaucugeH will 'he held In the Hlxth and Twtnty-iltHl wiinlM tilts afternoon, between the hour.' nf ! nnd T n'clock. The former Ih I'cr the ptir jiosu of noinlatlni; n sucijeMRoi' to JCil ward .lames, Jr., In nelect council, and the latter fur neloctlnff r.'KUlur candl dates for common council, constable anil the ViiiloiiN ward oiIIch. The cundld.lte In the HUlh wmil are Jnlin li. Iteirun. 11 fotmer coininnn couiullinnn, and V. .1. McOeunott. of 4lt Third iitrcel. M. .1. N'orlun, the present cnnuniiucr from til" T.Velity llrm ward, Is unopprncd for ve-clvo-tlou. Cnudidatc.4 for Kulcc I cotiiietl In the Fifth wri"'l iii'i- ispccid to ."-iJ'tM with Dr. Struptiler before li o'clock thl ivunlu(7. The only candidate who hud rcKlHteied up to liutt nlj!ht. Axel Kuhlbi'iH'. luiH withdrawn. Thov. meniliiiU'd for the olllci! are: W K. Thayer, (leoiw fiirson. Itobert ,f. Williams and niuhnrd H. Moumin, but none of thin nuartettc Iiok icslyU'roJ, hh yet. At the New Home Festival. The attendance at the new home fes tival now In full operation at 122 North Jlaln avenue, under the auspices of St. Hrenden'n council, Youn Men's In stitute, bus been very (gratifying to the promoters, and the crowd last evening was the largest since the openliiK ultfht. A number of valuable prizes were disposed of from the plum tree and much interest was manifested In the museum and other attractions of the fair. Those ptes?nl luxt evening were In the majority from total abstinence so cieties and all enjoyed themselves Im mensely. This evening Vroml.ses to be another record bleaker In attendance and special piovlslons have been made to entsrliiln She visitors. In addition to the regular attractions, Miss Anna, Scanlon and Miss Mnghran will sing solos and duets. Many useful , prizes will he shaken from the plum tree as Ullii. Killed in the Mines. Ada in Kher, aged thirty-nine eais, employed as a miner In the Pyne, was instantly killed by a fall of roof while engaged at his work on AVednesdav. The man's body was literally buried in the muss of rock and coal, but when extiai'ted not a mark was found on the body. t Mine Inspector Prytherieh was unti tled and the remains were uftei wards removed to ihe home of deceased, near the collleiy. where a wife and ten chil dren were waiting to receive the sole support of tlui family. The, oldest of the ten children Is but llftecn years of age. and the father was almost unable to wink, owing to Illness, pi lor to his death. New Year's Night Concert. The musical and literary recital to be given In the Plymouth Congrega tional church next 'Monday evening under the direction of the choir will undoubtedly be a treat worthy of pa tronage. The programme wilt Include many choice numbers and will be given by" the best talent obtainable. Among the numbers will be the Rim Park church quartette! MIbs Elizabeth Thomas, soprano; Mlsn Helen Schramm, contralto: Alfred Wooler, tenor, nnd Philip 11. Warren, basso. Miss Gertrude Freeman will recite, the church choir of twenty-five voices will nlng, Miss Ethel Uevan will play, Mrs. Mly Joseph Keller, contralto of the FlrBt Presbyterian church quartette, will kIvp a solo, Itev. E. A. Uoyl will realte "The Chariot llace." from Hen Hur. nnd Mi km Noia Hughes will sing a solo. Annual Week of Prayer. Tin; week of prayor will be held commencing Sunday, .Tanunrv 6, with appropriate sermons In the several churches, as follows: Monday evening, at Sumner Avenue cjhurch, How 10. A. Boyl, Under, sub ject, "Spiritual1 Truth." Tuesday evening ut Plymouth Con gregutlonal church, How Frank ,T. Mlllmnn, leader. Subject, "t'huivn Universal." Wednesday evening at the Wash burn Street Piesbytbrlan church. 'Km. J. H. Sweet, leader. Subject, "Chris tian Living." Thursday evening at the Wnliburu Sliest Presbyterian church, Hew S. V. Mathews, leader. Subject, "The Chris thin Ideal." Friday evening at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, Hew J. P. Moffat, lender. Subject. "The Hclgn of the Prince of Peace." Jackson Street Chuich. Xexl Monday the Baptist Young Peo ple's union will give a free entertain ment In the church. Recitations and solos, an old-fashioned spelling mntch, phonograph selections at 11.30 p. m. The pastor will take charge of the meeting and ring tiro new year in. The public Is cordially welcomed to such a meeting from 7 o'clock to 12 p. m. Tuesday evening the annual roll-call will be held In the church. The pastor and wife will hold an Informal recep tion, beginning nt S o'clock. The board of deacons will .also receive you. It Is very Important that you should be at this meeting. Oreat preparations are being made by the Infant department for the pi es calation of Tom Thumb's wedding, w hieh is to be given booh In elaborate style. Japanese Entertainment. The following programme will be rendered at the Japanese entertain ment in the First Welsh 3iiptist church next Monday evening: l'lAlliI lllll'l, "P.II1M! t'lliui.c" Mis. 1). n. Tliom.li, r.llilntli It. Iluslio-. ltd il.it i.m Mi-M Dln.t M.iy .t.ip.mc-? unMinc. ..,lll Kllll.lt)l I.IV.H .lap.iii"ii. P,inliitii' SKIi'in yuunif luli" Si.ln i;ii.il.cili llinull Itfi It.ilton Kv.i Tl. m is (linnw Lipitfy I.kIU'S T.ilili.iiiN. "Saliile of the l,u" Twi'ho Juan;? loill"' Tin' .riKi ilium, will In- phon miiliT die iiitvc (iim ill .Miss S.iilli (!. .lull"-, flueullonl-t. Ac i oiiii ini-1, Cliz.ilii'tli It. Ili'.'-ilii-". Funeral Announcements. The funeral of the late D. J. Lum ley, whose remains were brought here from Hoehester, X. Y.. was conducted yesterday afternoon from the home of deceased's brother, William Tumley, on North Bromley, avenue. Itev. J. H. Sweet, D. D., pastor of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, ofllclated. The pall-bearers were W .1. Kissel!, If. P. ("ole and J. P. Dumpliy. of Ro chester: A. .1. Hrutsmrun. Willord Fletcher mid E. Van Fleet, of this city. Interment was made In the Washburn street cemetery. Services over the remains of the late Mrs. Martin Summon were held at St. Patrick's Catholic e.liurch at 'J o'clock yesterday morning. Itev. P. E. I.nvelie and Rev. P. A. Pricker officiated. The pall-bearers were J. J. Fahey, Patrick McMnnama, Philip Foy, Thomas Foy, John Ratchford and John Flynn. In terment was made In the Cathedral cemetery. The funeral of the late Edward Allen took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of deceased's father, 1310 North Washington avenue. Services were held In the Adams Avenuo chapel nnd were conducted by Rev. James Hughes. Mrs. Arthur Hudson and Miss Stella May Kennard sang. The pall bearers were Michael Reap, John Daw son, Charles Edwards and Henry Founer. Burial was made In the Wash burn street cemetery. NOTES AND PERSONALS. Mrs. John Gallagher, of Wllkcs Burre, is the guest or her mother, Mrs. William McAndrew, of North Sumner avenue. Mr-s. John D. Richards and'chlldren. of South Main avenue, are vlsltine friends In New York nnd Brooklyn. Mrs. Saxe.the aged mother of George Saxe, of North Muin avenue, has pre sented the members of the First Bap tist church with a sofa pillow made of tine needlework. It Is a work of art for one at such an advanced ag as Mrs. Saxe, who is eighty-seven years old. The prize will be used to raise money for the church. Miss Grace Peck, of Price street, is visiting relatives at Northumberland. Druggist John J. Davles, of South Main avenue, Is in New York, Dr. Hall's horse slipped on the Icy pavement last night at 10 o'clock, anil fell on the shafts, but fortunately es caped uninjured. A testimonial entertainment and social will be held In Mears' hall on January 10 for the benefit of Al. P. Hoffman. Miss Mabel Dershlmer. Claude Snivel ly and A. Forest Dershlmer attended a banquet in Ptttston, Thursday even ing. Misses Annie McGee and Kate Cou ncil, of Tunkharrnock, are the guests of Mrs. Martin O'Nell, of Meridian street, Ms Mary Britton, of Reading, Is the guest of Dr. und .Mrs. George Rey nolds, of North Main avenue. Her sis ter, Miss Leah Britton, Is the guest of Miss Anna Edwards, of South Main uveriue. Mlssea May and jJvn Thomas, of UrooUlyn, N. Y., who have been the guests of the Misses Florence ami KdltlrJ Morton, of Frluk street, will re tut n home today. Thomas Morton will accompany them und spend New Years In the metropolis. Mrs. John Bolook, of Thompson street, was held In $700 bull by Alder man Kelly last evening on the charges of adultery and desertion, preferred by her husband. Rev, und Mrs. J, A. Evans, of War ren street, uro entertaining their son, John T. Evans, of Slatlngton, Pa. The Keystone club will give Its twen tieth century dance at the Auditorium on New Year's evening. Mrs.- Randolph Jones, of Jackson street, entertained a committee front HAVE HAD Tllkll DAY. Local Treatment for Catarrh Rele gated to the Bear. , The atlrest and snfest treatment for any form of Cntnrrh In an Internal remedy which acts Hpecltlcaliy tipon the blood and mucous meinbruncs. Such a remedy Is the new preparation sold everywhere by druggists as Stu art's Catarrh Tablets, a medicine In pleasant tdblet form, Thes tablets contain in highly con centrated form, well known germ an tiseptics like sangulnarla, gualacol, Red Gum and similar curative ele ments, and no one who suffers from any form of catarrh, and has experi enced the Inelllolcncy and Inconveni ence of powders, sprnys and Inhnlern will ever go back to such antiquated remedies after once trying so plcirsnnt a treatment as Stuart's Catarrh Tab lets and one which gives so much re lief In so short a time. Druggists sell Stuart's Cutarrh Tab lets at fifty cents for full sized pack age and their dally use Will effectually cure this troublesome and dangerous disease1. The danger from catarrh Is that It Is a short road to consumption, to chronic Ktomach catarrh and to ca tarrh of liver and kidneys. Most cases of deafness are caused from stoppage of the Eustachian tube as a result of catarrh. Camp 33, Patriotic Order of Aemerl enns at her home on Jackson street last evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis' dancing class held an enjoyable social In Mears' hall last night. Mrs. Watklns is seriously ill at the home of her daughter. Mrs. D. C. Wil liams, on Luzerne street. Arrangements are being made for the New Year's reception nl tho Young Women's Christian association r-ooms. Members of the Masonic fraternity are Invited to attend divine services nt the Penn Avenue Baptist church to morrow evening. Mlsss Elizabeth Doursam. formerly secretary of the central city Young Women's Christian association, will lead the Gospel meeting In the Wesc Scranton rooms this evening, and give o. talk on Ihe subject, "Have Faith in God." Thomas Rutledge, Martin Flynn and sister, Miss Nellie Flynn, of Gree ley Centre, Neb., are the guests of Mr, Flynn's parents, on Jackson street. Miss Alice Currcn nnd Joseph Mc Connon, of Waymai t, are the guests of the latter '. parents, Mr. and Sirs, .1. H. McC'onnon. of North Lincoln avenue. LewiF li. Davles, of New York, who has been visiting his parents. Rev. and Mrs. Hugh Davles, of South Lin coln avenue, will return homo'today. Do not forget to attend the entertain ment and social, which will be held by the Young People's society of tho First Welsh Congregational church op Wed nesday evening, January S, 1901. A pleosant time is assured. DUNM0RE DOINGS. Funeral of Miss Mary Rooney Held Yesterday Tomorrow's Ser vices Other Notes. The funeral of the late Miss Mary Rooney occurred from the home of her slater, Mrs. F. T. Mangan, of Chestnut street, yesterduy morning. A large concourse of friends followed the re mains to St, Mary's church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was cele brated by Rev. M. B. Donlan, assisted by Rev. Michael Manley, of Susque hanna, and Rev. .M. J. Millane. inter ment was made In the family plot in the old Catholic cemetery. The pall-bearers were: A, J. Healey, E. J. Lynett, Thomas Cawley, J. E. Swift, John Flaiinelly and M. A. Tay lor. Tomorow's Services. Duniuore Methodist Episcopal church Rev. A. J. Van Cleft, pastor. Ser vices 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Subjects for Sunday, December 30, 1900: Morn ing. "The Christians, Past, Present nnd Future." Evening, "The Handwriting on the "Willi, or Weighed and Found Wanting." By special request the choir will repeat the excellent Christmas music rendered last Sunday. Sunday school a? usual at 2.S0 p, m. Other ser vices throughout the week as usual. Seats free and ull made welcome. Dunmore Presbyterian church Rev. W. F. Gibbons, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Subjects for Sun day, December 30, 1900: Morning, "The Complete Christ." Evening, "Gifts of the Lord to Men." All are welcome. Briefly Noted. The condition of Lulga de 'Maria Leonnrdls. who was shot on Thursday morning by Vito Ygnaza, Is such as would warrant her speedy recovery. Her assullant has not been apprehend ed, but Otllcer James McGrail expects to land him In a short time, being con vinced that he is still In the communi ty. The funeral of the late Mrs. Roger O'Mulley will take place from her late homo on Apple street this afternoon at 2,30 o'clock. All members of Dunmore council, No, J032, Junior Order -United American Mechanics, aro requested to be present at the regular meeting tonight, aa business of Importunce connected with the Funeral Benefit association will come up for decision, The petition urging Governor Stone to appoint E. U, Wert to 1111 tho unex pired term of the late A, A. Krotzer us justice of the peace, Is being largely signed by our towns-people. The members of the Tripp Avenue Christian church aro busily engaged In preparing for tho series of revival ser vices to be held in their church during the first month of the new year. Rev. A. P. Cobb, of Decatur, III., who de lighted large audiences here several years ago, Is to have charge of the meetings. On the evening of Jan. the members of the church will tender Mr, Cobb a reception, at which It Is hoped tho pastors of the various churches w'lll be present and oxtend a cordial welcome to the guest. Personals. George Wlnternteln begins his new duties us clerk In the Erie and Wyo ming railroad offices today. Miss Ethel Jackhon, of Drinker street, Is entertaining 'Miss 'Bullitt Spet tlgue, of Honesdnle, Mrs. A, II. Allen, of Dudley street, have returned from a short stay at Plttston. Mlsa Marlon Bryden left yesterday for a. short visit with Plttstorr friends. For a Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo-Quinlne Tablets. NORTH SCRANTON THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING ANNI; . VERSARY, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Williams Celebrated the Fiftieth Year ,of Their Wedded Life Last Night In the Welsh Congregational Church, Where Gathered a Host of Their Friends Willla Moore to Address Scranton Men's Society Watch Night Services Other News Notes. All unique celebrntlon was held Inst night In the Welsh Congregational church, when Mr. and Mrs. Thomas It. Williams were given n pleasant sur prise, it being tho occasion of their fiftieth wedding nnnivorsnry. The church was well tilled with friends of the happy couple, who bad gathered to tender their congratulations on the safe arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Williams nt this far inllc-stone In their life's Journey. Al 7 o'clock, as Mr. and Mrs. Will iams entered the church, they were greeted with the pleasing stiains of an organ voluntary, played by the church organist. Mrs. AVIIllnni Hovan. After they were sealed upon the pulpit plat form, the reading desk having been re moved, the entire congregation, sang the "Doxolngy" and afterwards the "Coronation." The church was prettily decorated with evergreens nnd "gold," above the heads of the couple being the large figures 1S'0-1900. The usher's, waiters and members of the committee of ar rangements wore yellow flowers and neckties. As the couple, accompanied by the pastor and his wife, passed up the aisles they were welcomed by the deacons und denconesses of the church. Daniel Price opened the meeting by stating the object of the assemblage and offering his congratulations to the bridal couple. After a solo by Miss Blod'Wln Thomas, the pastor spoke of the pleasure It afforded him to be able to attend a golden wedding, and es pecially si when the persons involved were two of his most active church workers. During the prayer that he offered at the close of his remarks, Mr. and Mrs. Williams stood 'with their hands clasped. After a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Evan Gubriel, short addresses were made by Messrs. Daniel Price, John T. Evans and John Crier, who luivo known and have been associated with the fortun ate couple during the greater part of their residence In this place. They have, also, for many years been asso ciated with Mr. Williams as deacons of the church. These addresses, and those made by local bards, were inter sper seil with solos by Henry Hltclilngs, Mrs. D. D. Lewis, Miss Elizabeth Eli cott, Joshua John, Esau Price and John L. Evans. Also by selections by the orchestra, led by Reese Davis. During the exercises a. purse of gold was presented to Mr. AVIIllams by William Simmons, the oldest male member of the church, and to Mrs. Williams by Mrs. Sarah Richards. After a light lunch had been served by the ladles of the church, nil present gladly shook hands with the happy couple and tendered their cousrrutuht tlons, Mr. and Mrs. Williams are well known In this part of the city, having lived hero the greater part of their married lives. Born In Breconshlre, South Wules, in 1827. they emigrated about thirty-five years ogo. After working in the mines, Mr. Williams entered the old Co-operative store ns a clerk, and was a well-known figure behind the counter for more than a quarter of a century. For the past three or four years he has been lead ing n retired life. For the past thirty-five years the couple have been actively connected with the church, Mr. Williams having continuously been a deacon, trustee and treasurer. During this time the church has not only been rebuilt, hut' has had several additions made to It. Ho has also been active In other branches of the church work, at one time being chorister and nlso accom panying the singing with his clnrlonet, on which instrument he Is yet a skilled player. He has also filled many other offices In tlie church and Sunday school at various times. It was because of the Intense interest that he took In church work that this innovation was given by the church members. Watch Night Service. A watch night service, under the auspices of the Epworth league of the Providence Methodist Eplscopul church will be held in the church on Monday i erring, beginning at a quarter to nine. A programme suitable for the last hours of the closing century has been prepared and a cordial Invitation Is ex tended to all members nnd friends ot the league to bo present and enjoy this service. The folowing programme will be ren dered: Voluntary, Mlsso Belle Green: singing; prayer; "Polltlcnl Changes in the World's Map," Professor H. Kem morling; "Inventions of the Century," Charles Hopuwell; sjIo an 1 chorus, Mrs. Cousins und choir; "Homo Life ut tho Opening and Close of Century," James Clark; "Prophecy of the Coming Cen tury," Miss Madge Von Starch; social hour; quartette, Mrs. Cousins, Miss Barnes, Professor Cousins and David Watklns; "Religious Movement of tho Nlnetenth Century," David Watklns; Anthem, choir; "Religious Outlook for the Century to Corno," Charles Daw son; consecration service, conducted by pastor, Rev, G. A. Cure. Scrnnton Men's Society Meeting, In order to accommodate the speaker of tho evening, the Scrnnton Men's so ciety (North End) will hrivo their Janu ary meeting next Thursday evening In stead of the week following, The guest and speaker of the evening will bo Hon, Willis Moore, Washington, D. C, chief of the weather bureau. Mr, Mooro Is a distinguished ulllclul of the govern ment, and because hu Is suffered to make our weather or at least is gen erally held responsible tor It, his moves are familiar ull through tlui land, Sir, Mooiv was one of the speukers at the Now England banquet a year ago and delighted a sonrowhut critical body of listeners. During his stay in this city Mr. Moore will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Atherton. Fol lowing his address the refreshment committee will serve a light repast which will glvo'splce to the social hour. C. F, Whltteinoro, chulrinan of tho committee, Is also preparing several musical surprises. Each member Is permitted to Invite a. friend as his guest for tho evening. Christian Church Items. New Year's sermon at the Christian church by tho pastor, 7.S0 p. in. tomor row. Preaching also at 11 a. m. Young People's Society Christian Endeavor, 6.4a p. nr. , The annual business meeting of tho congregation wltl tnke place this 6ven Ing at 7.30. ' Monday evening tho WndeaVorers will entertain their frlendB until tho close of the century. Programme 'Will' be given lutcr. ' BRIEF NEWS NOTES. The executive committee of the Young Women's Christian association will meet Monday nt .1,30. Gospel meet lug'thls evening. All women nnd girls welcome. Junior Gospel meeting Sun duy afternoon n't 3.30. Some speclnl meetings with Hew C, l.r llni'lliiil nf PiiiinnvK'nnlii llllile In stitute, Philadelphia, have linen planned ror miring me wck or prayer ai me Young Women's Christian association. All who heard him last year will be glad of this opportunity to hear hlin again. The member of Celestial lodge, No. S33. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, an; requested to meet at their hall Sat urday afternoon, at I o'clock to attend the funeral or their late brother, Thou. Meredith. The members of Providence conclave, No. ill.", Improved Order of Iteptasophs, aro requested to meet at their hull Sat urday afternoon at 1 o'clock to attend the funeral of their late brother, Thos. Meredith. The Providence Presbyterlun congre gation was so greatly gratified with Its Christmas music of lust Sunday even ing that Cholrnuuiter C. F. Whltteinoro nnd full choir have consented to repeat the entire programme tomorrow even ing. Tho music will not have the In spiring accessories of Christmas Sab bath and of the Christmas sentiment, nevertheless the real merits of the music Itseir were so pronounced that the choir need have no hesitancy In giving It a second rendition in a more plain session of the church. The ser vice toinorow evening will begin at 7.30 o'clock. SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES. Frank Brown and Richard Bockel kuinp were in Stroudsburg yester day. The Defenders (St. John's) basket ball team, champions of Northeastern Pennsylvania, defeated the West Side Stars Thursday evening by a score of 34 to .1. The baskets thrown were as follows: Defenders, Tlghc, 12: Mc lntrye, 2; Kraft, 2; Ratchford, 1; West Side Stars, Mangan. Wednesday evening a farewell party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emll Maxion in honor of their guest. Miss Bertha Kotrafskl. A large audience saw the produc tion of the "Irish. Heroine" by the St. John's Literary club In the hall of SI. John's congregation on Fig street last night. The members of the cast ao quited themselves most acceptably. There will be a special meeting of the AVIUIam Connell Hose company to night. The annual meeting of the Century Hose company was held last night, at which the following officers were elected: President, Emll Bonn: vice president, Henry Spruks: financial secretary, John Miller; secretary. Robert O'Donnell: permanent man. Edward Kneller; foreman, Fred Koempel. George Hofenugel was also nominated for foreman, but declined to be a candidate. The feature of the season will be the twentieth century ball of the Patriotic. Order Sons of America Bugle, Fife and Drum corps at Music hall, New Yeur's afternoon and evening. Persons at tending this ball will have a chance on the following thirty prizes, to bo 'given away free dui'ing the afternoon nnd evening: Myers & Mansfield, one tie; Alex. Dunn, one cane; Lewis & Rellly, one pair of ladles' slippers: Lewis, Ruddy, Davis & Murphy, one pair of gents' slippers: F. Gross, one ladies' brooch; O. Luther, one ladles' hatpin; Hand & Payne, one g ents' cane: G. Y. Miller, one parlor lamp; F. E. Jones, three boxes cigars; Bohr Bros , twenty shaves; Burnett, one fancy workbnsket;' E. R. Parker, one pair of ladles' skates; Matthews Bros., one Ink stand; Clark's cut-rate, drug store, one case 'toilet water; McGurrah & Thomas, one case violet water. PARK PLACE. The members of the Court Stieet Methodist Episcopal church choir, ac companied by several other friends, tendered a surprise party on Wednes day evening to Cnpnrln B. E. Morris at the lattcr's home, 1124 Court street. Captain Morris has been for the past six months icslding at Niagara Falls, and hud returned to spend the Christ inas holidays with his family in this city. After the kindly Intentioned be siegers of his home had made under stood the object of their visit the even ing was most delightfully spent In a round of vocal and instrumental selec tions, readings and humorous remin iscences. During the evening a bounti ful lunch of tho .season's most tempt ing edibles was enjoyed by the assem bled guests. Shortly after midnight the "surpilsers" departed for their several homes, wishing their former cholrmnto nil rhe good luck and hupptne.ss that mortal could desire. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. M. C. AVIIllams, Mr. and Mrs. James Stevens, Mr. and Mrs, James Tucker, Mr. und Mrs. AVIUIam Ledsham, Mis. Pickering, Miss Frances Guyer, Mr, Hurry Stevens, Mr. AVIU Iam Linncy, Mr. Percy Morris, Mrs. B, E. Morris, Miss Beatrice Morris and Miss A'eru Fassett. Max Casperrl and Charles Hess and wife, of New York city, are spending tire holidays with Mrs. Hess' parents, Mr. und Mrs, Grey, of North Main avenue. No. 21 annex, at 825 Court street, Is being treated to a coat of paint nnd u general overhauling. Mr, Morse, of North Court street, has returned home to spend the holidays with his family, after a six months' absence at Buffalo. The three small chlldien of Arthur Ackersou, who have been sick with tho meusles, are recovering. The Court Street MethodM Eplsco pal church Sunday school held their Chtistmus exercises on Thursday even, ing, when a delightful programme was rendered, Miss Ida aisner, of 1717 Mousey ave nue, spent Christmas with friends in Plttston. Klin Clinic Is 111 ut his home, on Wood street, with typhoid fever, GREENJNDGE. Miss A I in Iru Fordham, of Moiitro-e, Is visiting her niece, Mrs, H, M. Cole, of Oupouso avenue. Mrs. AV. AV. Paterson, of Phlladci phla, spent yesterday with Green Ridge friends. Thomas AVells, esq., of AVuslilngton. uvenue, is in Boston, Mass. Mrs Andrew Nlcol, of Sanderson avenue, left yesterduy for nn extended AMUSEMENTS. I YCEUn THEATRE -Kti A Rurituniler, Lotett and Mana'iei A. J.'tTufly.'Butlnen Manigpr. " Saturday, A8WHV Dec. 29. Al. G. Fields' Big Minstrels' IIip moit expend. a Minstrel Orffaiibatlon in PMlcnce trnvollnn; In their own upeelal trala ul tmliict nnd kingiiRo rnrs. " Moun vr.ATtinKsi MOIIK .SOVtll.'riESt . JIC'IIK I'ATIIOKH! X Ttie HioUrK'iitiir first part, A Night In Pari DurlngtHe e x'p.o&iltlbn PltlCUS-.Mnlit, !!., M,, 75e. inSjl.OO., il.itltici', entire lower Boor, BOc.i, entire Kilcniiy, 25c. rhlMren under 12 yean tn nny part ot the house, ISr. New Year's I)uy,Mnllnccnnd Night and Wednesday Night"; t ,,' I'. ('. Whitney ami lilwln " KhMvlN, Ordinal New Vork Pi intuit Inn or ' ' '" ' QUO VADIS Stupendous, Ooirpoik, Coloa1, .Minnillloent, 13 I .1 . Il-tlll..... Jtl. . . I, II..J 7lll Ull lll.ll. I.IIIIIUill, IUIl'1, Ull'.ll. llu,llilbAu by SIiiiiIh1.uh StnnKo, Jluslu by Julian I'dwardi. Stored liy Mux 1'rei'iii.iii. Sale of seats open Saturday morning at 0 a. m, Prlics Slulit, M, B0, 73e. and Sl.ort. .Mntlnre, 1!,, uO and i" cents. ' ACADEITY OF HUSIC, REIS & BUKdUNDGR HARRY A. BROWN, JIuMntceis and In-wri. l.oc.il Manairer. t rl' Chester De, Vonde Contlnuci the balance of week prrwntino; big mrnlc piodiiUtuitii ul popular price. , Time niRhtu iouiiiiem.iifr Moiulj. lire. 31, LIXL'OI.N" J. 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Htay with relatives irr Minnesota and Iowa, Dickson Kuyii, of .Sanderson avenue, Is entertaiiilnpr Air. ltollln Swan, a fel-low-Mudont at St. John's Military school, Miss Louisa Connolly pave a dane Inu party at her homo on Washington avevnuo last evening. OBITUARY. Tlmmaa Meredith, of .i.wn aenue, an old ami lfj.ieiU'il cltivn of Ninth hiranluu, died Tliuifdiy, after a linBerliif HIiicm of socral inuith. He Is fcunhfd by a widow and thre rlilldrin, Kit. Lester and William. Ho was a member of tho Celestial lodito of Odd Fellow .mil 1'iovldeuie iuiiclau of lleptaaoplu; Tim friieul will take pl.n.e this afternoon, at a nYliH'k. Senlm. will bo held at thq home ami (huiih. Interment ulll b maiL' at I),uumoru iimctery. Thoiiu Jnneii, an old resident of tho fejulli Side, died Thursday iiioinlnp ut Ids home on Huut'ii Vt'osliliiRton au'ime. lie was 'IH jeats'-of ugv, and had been a resident of 'ricraiildii for a number or yeais. An aged 'wife fcunhes iiliii, The. funeral will bo held from the homo of John llallry, Souih WuihliiK'ton aunue, this afternoon ill 2 o'lloek. Intinik'Ut will be made in YVaiU buiii tlnet ccmcter). Mrs. James Homp.ey, of l'llUton avmue, dted Thuinlay after u lingering Hlneo. hhe wu a ouii woman who was held In hltfli .eitmii by all her, acquaintances. A husband td several il.lhiien urive her. ' John DoIjii dird Thursday night it his home on I'ihki'U avenue. Ik Is surted by wile and fumlly of flown ihlldun. t li8 -'" lij'f Li ' i !T1 j. . 7Kiffj 1 jM w5"-J sLIIB ftafl l J Y "") - W--V .