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THE SCR ANTON TRIBUNE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1901'.
WEST SCRANTON
NOT UP TO THE
STANDARD
BELLUVVE EISTEDDFOD COMPE'
TITIONS WEKE TAME. .
Chief Choral Coiuuutillon Won by
thu Hydo nrk Choir Christmas
Services in the Churches and Ex
ercises in the Sunday Schools.
Three Weddings Yesterday Can
tata at First Welsh Baptist Church
Events of This Evening Shorter
News Notes and Fetsonnls.
In tiolnt of attendance (lta eisteddfod
Jit the Hellevue Welsh C M. church
yesterday afternoon and evening was a
feue'eeps, but the competitions were not
tii to tin; stunduid, and the competitors
vero ooinp.itnlh'oly few tu number,
t'robably Hit; best competition oC Iho
day was the ttniil for mixed voices on
the seli'dlon "Glory to Ood," In which
the Holleviio md Hyde Purlt choirs
participated. This was won by the lat
ter. The afternoon session was presided
over by ','lty Controller Ksdrns Howell,
and Jnliii 1J. Thomas acted as conduc
tor. The opening number was a sons
by William .1. IiuvlH and uhnirmin
Howell followed with a brief address.
Tiie first competition was a recitation
for boys and e.lils, under tr years of
iiko, on tlio selection "A Psalm of Life."
The competitors were not worthy of the
lit st prize, but WashliiKlon Jones was
jrlvon the second prlsco of r.O cents.
No "iitries wit-' maile on the tenor
solo "Willie Sipiull " none of the poets
ivponded with addresses, and the llrst
and c(ond prizes on the solo, "Hark,
Hark, .My .Sould." for ulrls under ir
years of ape, wcnl to Tydvil Jones and
.Until Tliomus. ''otutcon compositions
were nvcived on the enprlyn ."lieu Yell,"
but Ivor ;. Parre's was adjudged the
best, and he was awarded the prize of
SI.
There was no competition on the trio,
for a prize of $3, and the selection was
elmiimled from th'.: programme. The
prize of !?.'( lor the best impromptu
speech on "lileclrielly" was awarded to
n resident of Plymouth. The entries on
the solo "Cleaelaud," for male adults,
were sent in too late, and they were not
allowed to compete. The prize of SI on
an improplu speech in Welsh or Knff
ilsh was divided between AVilllam It.
Jones and John Davis.
Only one party entered' on the double
iiuartctte for a prize of 518, and they
were given the prize. That was the
Diifofip's French Tar
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feature of the oftcrnaon seslon. The
singers were Mrs. John Itecso James,
Mrs. George. Vlpond, MIhkos Kllon
James nnd Ellen Thomas, ltooso Hntn
net, John II. Jones, John W. Jones nnd
Thomas W. Jones. Tito session was
closed with tho slnrjlns of "Cms y
liar," by tlio conxrcgatlou, led. by Prof.
Lewis Davis.
Lewis Huberts presided at the even
ing session, mid Mine Inspector Pryth
crch acted as conductor. Miss Tydvil
Jones sung iv solo, and Mr. Huberts de
livered u short address. The first prize
on tlio recitation, "The Old Arm Clialr."
went to Hlodwcn Jones, and the second
to Tydvil Jones.
David Jenkins won $2.50 Tor his ex
cellent rendition of "Arm, Arm, Ye
Hrave." Ills opponent was Frank
ISvans. Ivor C. Parry was the only one
of the bards to respond to the call, and
ho rend an original composition uncut
the Ticllcvuc eisteddfod. For answering
ten questions on the person of Christ,
! William J. Jones received $2.
Master Wlllard James won first, Ed
gar Allen Morgans second, nnd John
Jones third on the solo, "Oh to He
Nothing,! for boys under IB years of
i age. Ivor C. Parry was awarded the
1 prize for writing a poem in memory of
tlio late 0. A. Williams. John J. Hob
orts was awarded $3 for the best reci
tation In Welsh. At tills point lienju
mlti Morgan, of Youngstown, O., sang a
solo, "The Prodigal Son." It was well
received.
Mrs. Ann Davis, of North Scrunton,
was tlio only entry on the soprano solo,
; and she was awarded the prize. She
i favored the audience with two rcclta
' tions during the evening. Ivor ('. Parry
was also awarded the prize for u poem
in memory of the late Edward James.
"Syml Fardd," unknown, won the prize
on the poem In memory of the late
Thomas II. Jones.
After u piano solo by Master Edgar
Allen Morgans, It was learned that there
were no entries on the duet, "When We
Were Hoys Together." The prize of $2,
for suggesting the best method of
making the Sunday school effective, was
given to "An or Far."
The Hyde Park choir easily won the
chief choral competition, against tho
Ilellovue choir. Heese Samuels led the
former, and J. Henry Jones the latter.
The singing was not as good as it
should have been. Prof. Lewis Davis
was the adjudicator on music; Henry
Ci. Williams, of Wilkes-Harie, adjudi
cated the poetry and recitations, ana
Miss Norma Williams acted as accom
panist. Santa Claus' Defenders.
The Christmas cantata at the First
Velsh Baptist church was entitled
"Santa Clns' Dot'enueis," and was
given a very creditable presentation
under the leadership of Prof. Evans.
Hev. D. D. Hopkins presided over the
cnteitainment, which was attended by
several hundred children and parents.
The recitations were given by Miss
Martha Davis, and the piano accom
paniments were played by Miss Eliza
beth Lewis.
The line old ladles were impersonated
by Louise Evans, Maggie Jones, Helen
Williams, Mary Heynon and Blanche
ermat
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us follows! ,
Splmtis Ann, Vt.e I.cwl June, IMIt
I.cwUj Hue, Lib Wnlklns; .Martha, 1'ejtl .leu
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tJIrls-lMllh, llm.l,! ltlih.mls M.ulr. SMU
TIiuiiimi IV.iip, I'lioi'tie (IcjUj'i Ml.ii I'lorintc
'Hnmum Atrk'11.1, Mifdtnv.v llt,vnoii (looilwlll,
S.irnli Lewis! Juvp, Helm Wllll.im,
II03.1.Mr. Mlncniiti'iiti llrtl Tliniiusj Hairy,
Arthur Morgan; llcinutt, Wlllnnt Tlioin.uj tier
ni.itiy, IMK.tr I)avl ttiker, Harry lli'Mc.
tfjtitii fl.nn wus linpcnioiiiliil by Wllllnm
lliilici. Thp Klh nl Siills4 wnn D.ultl 'riiolliin,
nnd the tjuci'ii o( stprltm, M.ilnl Uvutit.
There was also it number of faiicv
sylphs and maglo dolls, and snllor
boys, under the direction of Thomas
Tliorburn,
St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
Tho Christmas festival at St. Mark's
Lutheran church wnn held last even
ing In the. presence of a delightful au
dience. The exercises were given under
the direction of MIps Clara Sanders
anil Included songs, recitations, ele.
1 he church choir materially assisted
In the exercises and sang a number of
pleasing selections.
The Infant school also took a prom
inent part In the programme, singing
with much spirit and enthusiasm. Miss
Nellie Markwlck and Joseph Phelps
sang a duet, "Listen to the Angel's
Song," which was well received. Hev.
Hauler is to be congratulated on the
success of the entertainment, nnd tlio
cleverness displayed by the scholars
under his charge.
Simpson M. E. Church.
Tlio Christmas cantata, "Santa Clatis'
Charms," was sung at the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church last even
ing before a crowded house. The per
formance was given under the direction
of L. II. Kresge, and proved to be a de
lightful entertainment.
The various characters were Imper
sonated by George Peek, Maud Perry,
Avis Tlbbltts. Margaret Utt. Arthur
Heck. Huth Fritz, Uuth Hryant. Huth
Acker, Harold Davis, Hay Davis, Hes
sle Thomas and Stella Ilallett.
A larsre chorus of children also sang
in the cantata.
Other Christmas Events.
The Sunday school of the Hampton
Street Methodist Episcopal church ren
dered n Christmas cantata lat even
ing. Each member of the school con
tributed u pound of some edible, all of
which were distributed . among the
poorer families in the congregation.
Tho cantata of "Santa Claus" was
sung at tlio Sherman avenue mission of
the Plymouth Congregational church
last evening, under the direction of
Hichard Phillips. It was a meritorious
production, and the children are en
titled to much praise.
A Christmas entertainment wim held
last evening at the Salvation Army bar
racks, on Price street. Gifts were dis
tributed to the children, and a general
good time enjoyed.
The usual Christmas exercises were
bold last evening at tlio Jackson Street
Ilaptist church. Charles Hartley, the
ventriloquist and minilc, entertained the
children in a clever manner.
The members of the Hellevue Welsh
Calvluistlo Methodist church and Sun
day school presented their pastor, Hev.
William Davles, with an inkstand, and
his wife with a cut-glass water set. A
pleasing programme was rendered by
the members of the school.
Three Weddings.
Arthur Salmon, of Taylor, nnd Jllss
Beatrice Samuels, of Lincoln Heights,
were united in marriage on Tuesday
afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal
church, in Taylor, by Hev. C. 13. Henry.
They were attended by Thomas Hell
and Miss Mary Iieeclium.
At the home of the bride's parents
In Philadelphia yesterday, David J.
Thomas, of North Hyde Park avenue,
'id Miss Lillian Miller were united
In marriage. Upon their return they
will reside in West Scrunton.
The wedding of Oliver P. Jones, of
South Main avenue, and Miss Margaret
Pumbrldge, of North Main avenue,
was solemnized yesterday at the home
of the bride, in tho presence of a num
ber of friends. Tlio ceremony was per
formed by Hev. Thomas do Cruelly, D.
D pastor of tho Jackson street Hap
tlst church.
Events of This Evening.
The Bible school of the Washburn
street Prosbytorlnn church will hold
their Christinas exercises this evening.
An elaborate programme has been pre
pared. The vigilance committee of the Fifth
ward will meet this evening In Fair
child's hotel, when candidates for
ward otllces are expected to register.
NOTES AND PERSONALS.
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Helper, of
Heading, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs.
(leorge I!, lteynolds, of North Main
avenue. They will return home today.
IJoger Campbell, 11 local pugilist, who
was arrested for being drunk and
lighting, was lined $.'i in police court.
He created 11 disturbance in a pool
room on North Main avenue.
Announcement has been made of tlio
coming marriage of James Degnal and
Miss Alice Crnnt.
Harry Kresge, of South Hyde Park
avenue, has returned homo from mili
tary service In tho Philippines.
Edward Florey, of South Hyde Park
avenue, was the guest of friends at
Lake Carey yesterday,
A largo crowd of young people at
tended tho dance of tho Silver Leaf
Social club in Washington hall yes
terday afternoon,
Dr. Struppler and family, of South
Stain avenue, spent Christmas with
relatives In Philadelphia.
Peter CV Boyle, of 205 North Clariluld
avenue, Is suffering from a fractured
leg, caused by 11 fall on the pavement.
Tlio pupils of grammar A grade In
No, 10 school held appropriate closing
exercises at the school Tuesday morn
ing. Thu annual entertainment and social
of tlio West Side Athletic club was held
In Menrs' hall last evening and proved
to be un enjoyable event,
DEATHS OF A DAY.
fly Tiibube Wlrr from 'flic Assocljlccl Pre,
1'iris, lice. 25, J.icquci l'laiicoll llonil Foil
i.nu'r, tlic publlcUt ami former member of tlio
tluiihln'r of deputies, U licit), lie w:H loin Hi'it.
1, l?JS.
flilwsi'i, He'C 25. llunlJii Smltli, a loaillnir
linaucliT uml ri'il (state dealer oltliU city, died
today ul I'licmmnia. Ho wa.-i the ynmisv.t urn
nf IVuy II, jjmitli, wlin wa flu iif l.'liiiMgo'n
wealthiest cltl.OH ilmlus; the ervciitles and
clsihllri. flmiljp Simllli Inherited a lar;,'L fortmiu
fiom lib father uml increased it largely tlnu'igli
Ids real otate. qieratluiH.
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Tiutihku II ail any other medU'liie. The taonrlc
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S.iniiK' lluttk 1'iiu to convince j on u! the merit
cl tl.ii vrcat remedy, I'iKc, 23v. and 0','c.
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Hook, "Piles, Causes and Cure." mailed
free. Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall,
Mich.
NORTH SCRANTON NEWS.
Cantata, "Santa Claus' Defenders,"
Presented at Christian Church.
Drama at Auditorium.
Tho Christian church, nn Nnrth Mnln
uvenue, presented last evening the
beautiful cantata.entltled "Santa Claus'
Defenders," in which were rendered
several solos, recitations and choruses.
The following cast took part:
Mr. Dccnntftit William Wexott
'"'' John Ileum
Hcnn.ni Hay sillick
liimmcry, a newsboy ruir Henry
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H'lkfi" llnv Wi'.scntt
Willi Nellie IVry
M.iBKic I'e.irl Unity
Amelia Mildrcil Wi'tUm
Mel.i ,rac .,,tch
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Four t-iin.trif, Ann, .lane, l.u and Martha
r.imna rjicn, i trua Siilicn, Jlaiy ana
f.irrle l'errv.
1'bo old maids
Vr.-. S. I'. D.ivit, .Mrs. Malniiry, Mrs. Patch
Mis. KIMey and Mis. M. Oliver.
l-'.iiry Slpli H(..P Watklti'
Kml.i Claus William Wilson
Cliairtnan (Jcoifc'e I'eriy.
"The Senator's Daughter."
Last night, before u large audience,
the Crystal Literary and Dramatic club
produced "The Senator's Daughter," at
tho Auditorium. Before the doors wore
opened several hundred jieople were
waiting to seek admission. The Crystal
boys deserve great credit for the man
ner in which they presented the play.
The feature of the play was the work
of D. J. Evans, as Lord Henry Beres
ford, and Miss Anna V. Itoche, In Lucia
Stetson.
Basket Ball Game.
Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, one
of the finest and most interesting games
of basket ball was played, between the
champion North End Stars and the
Crystals, of Priceburg. Though the
Stars were stronger and more acquaint
ed with the game, they had to work
hard for their victory. The features of
the game were the field playing of Prof.
John Tigue, of the Stars, and Stephen
Ellery, of the Crystals. The line-up of
both teams is as follows:
Stars Skiff, forward; James McClus
key, forward: John Tigue. center; AVill
lam Davis, guard; Thomas McCluskey.
guard.
Crystals J. Prltchard, forward; D.
Coleman, forward; S. Ellery, center;
David Owens, guard;' William Owens,
guard.
The score was: North End Stars, 17;
Priceburg Crystals, li. Time of game,
20 minutes. Goals from field, John
Tigue. 4; James McCluskey, a; William
Davis, 1; fouls, James McCluskey.
After this game was over, the strong
Philadelphia team, which the Stars de
feated the night before, played an ex
hibition game under tho National
league rules, which have never hereto
fore been used In this city.
Next Monday evening the Stars will
have for their opponents the Taylor
Stars.
Police Court.
Nicholas Daskavllle was arrested by
Otileer Jlay for being drunk and dis
orderly. He was lined $.", which be paid.
William Doggo, of West Market street,
was arrested by Patrolman Sultry for
disorderly conduct. He wus lined $-1,
which he raid.
John Hull, of lirlck avenue, was ar
rested for disorderly conduct. Fined $10.
Martin Malloy, of Ulnoiu avenue, wus
arrested for disorderly conduct, Fined
?3.
I Stephen Ir '., of Warren street, and
James Price ' llolllster avenue, was
arrested for rderly conduct. Fined
$:i apiece.
Shot in the Neck.
Fred Unnnach, of Keyser avenue, shot
his cousin, Philip nannach, In the neck
on Tuesday night, In a drunken quarrel
at a house near Stlpp's brick yard. The
two men became engaged In an argu
ment, and Fred Haniiaeli drew his 10
volvor and shot his cousin before tho
other u'liests could interfere.
The ball entered Philip's neck, just a
half Inch from the Jugular vein, and In
passing out at tho back, just barely
missed tlio spinal column. The Injury
Is serious, but not dangerous. Ho noti
fied tlio police of the affair, and Patrol
men May und Sultry arrested Fred
curly yesterday morning. Ho wus lined
$30 by Magistrate Fldler for carrying
firearms and discharging the same, tlio
Injured man refusing to prosecute on a
chargo of malicious mischief,
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.
Miss Ada Mason, of Fordhiuu street,
has returned from a flvo months' trip
to England,
Joseph Wlgley and daughter have re
turned from a visit with Mrs, K, H, Kd
wards, of Forest City,
Horn, to Mr, and .Mrs. McIIulc, of
Steele street, it daughter.
Christmas treu exercises were con
ducted lust night in the Methodist lJpis.
copal church and tho North Main Avo
nuu Uaptlst church.
At the lust meeting of tho Scranton
school board, tieo-iyu Shires, controller
from tlio First ward, mudo u motion
that the lots in the rear of No. '.'5 school
be purchased, in order tliut the chil
dren of tho school might hayo lnoto
room to play In.'im they aro novconi
pellet! to play on tho street In front of
the building. Tho matter wus referred
to thu buildlns committee,
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SOUTHSCRANTGN
EXERCISES FOR THE CHILDREN
IN THE CHURCHES.
Chicken Thieves Paid Their Eifth
Visit to tho Hennery of of Mr.
McDermott at Beech Street and
Irving Avenue Bowling Club
Has Been Organized Among the
Employees of Casey & Kelly's
Brewery L. C. B. A. Is to Conduct
a Progressive Euchre Party.
The children of this side generally
were made happy ns they gathered
around tho Christmas trees and feast
ed their eyes on the good things fur
nished by Santa Claus.
At the Hickory street German Pres
byterian church, exercises were partl
pated In by tho Junior Sunday school
classes during the afternoon nnd at
7.30 p. ni. the senior classes were en
tertained, nil receiving presents, The
English school children will romp
around the tree und get their presents
this evening.
Christmas tree festivities for tho chil
dren were also held at St. Paul's Luth
eran church, and tho German Methodist
Episcopal church on Prospect nvenuc.
Large handsome trees were to lm "foil
In nearly every dwelling surrounded
with happy innocent faces made glad
by the nbudance of a prosperous holi
day season.
The older people enjoyed the day to
a great extent Indoors and games of
chance and shooting matches wore al
most universal for prizes which ranged
all the way from a spring chicken to a
30-pound turkey which was contested
for at Wapolsky's hotel on Pittston
avenue. Athletic hull was well tilled
both afternoon and evening by merry
dancers who were catered to by tho
Victor Social club.
Chicken Thieves at Work.
Some one has taken a fancy to Mr.
McDcrmott's poultry at tlio corner of
Beech street and Irving avenue and
the liftli visit to ills hen cook took
place early yesterday morning. Noth
ing wns stolen, however, ns the mar
auders were scared away before their
plans materialized.
The lock bad been pried off with a
lllc, however, when the disturbed
thieves Hod and the marks of their
shoes were easily traced in the snow
to the next street corner where they
were lost. The owner of the chickens
has determined to put a stop to the
annoyance and petty pilfering being
practiced in the neighborhood.
A New Bowling Club.
Another bowling club was recently
organized on this side which is com
posed mainly of employes of Casey and
Kelly's brewery. There is about twen
ty members of the club which has
headquarters in Villager's hull, corner
of Pittston avenue and Maple street
The usual meeting night Is on Tuesday
of each week but this week's session
and social took place Inst evening ow
ing to the Christmas holidays.
Tiie officers of the new society are:
President, It. P. Kirschner; vice-president,
Joseph Scheuer: secretary, Oscar
Polack; recording secretary, Willinm
Flesch; treasurer, William Snyder;
captain, Oscar Polack.
NUBS OF NEWS.
The Scranton Saengerrunde held their
usual weekly singing practice in Vil
lager's hull yesterday afternoon owing
to their own hall being occupied by the
Victor Social club's ball.
The funeral of the late Mr. Weirig,
will take place today and not yester
day as stated previously.
The ladles of the L. C. G. A. will
conduct a progressive euchre party in
the now St. John's church basement
tomorrow night.
Christmas tree exercises for the
school children of the Church of Peace
on Prospect avenue took place last
evening.
Henry P.oettcher, janitor of tho Re
publican building, bad a narrow escape
from death yesterday morning. While
working under the elevator it descend
ed on his brad before he could get out
of the way and received a violent blow
on tho head. Fortunately It ' was
stopped in time or tho consequences
might have been serious.
DUNMORg DOINGS.
Christmas Exercises in Methodist
Church Christmas Celebration
at the High School.
Christmas exercises of the Methodist
Sunday school wore held Inst night.
Tho church had b'.eu prettily decorated
for the occasion nnd presented a very
attraetlvo appearance with Its hand
somely trimmed Christmas trees
heavily loaded with many gift's for the
scholars. An attractive programme
had been prepared under tlio supervi
sion of Superintendent Dun Powell,
which wus thoroughly enjoyed by the
the audience. The pragrnmme was as
follows; Organ Voluntary, ltuby Yost,
anthem, choir; prayer, pastor; chorus,
"Glory to Knianuel," school; ehoiun,
responsive reading, school: recitation,
'My l.ittlo Kittle," Louis Spencer;
song, "Karth's I-'ew Horn Saviour,"
school; recitation, "Greeting," Irne
Hums; song, "My I'rotty Dolly, ' Maude
lllshop; song, '"Twas u Peaceful
Is'ight," school; lecltatlon, "Tho Shep
herds," Mary Ncwing; an exercise,
"The "World's Great Need," six girls;
song, "All IIuil! King Ktuatuiol,"
school; an exorcise, "ltena's Christinas
Tree," eight girls; song, "When tu the
Shepherds," school; nn exercise,
"When to tho Shepherds," school
"Christmas Fruits," mno girls; song,
"Stars for Jesus," primary scholars;
recitation, "Jn Drills tho Snow is Ly
ing," Surah Tivslur; solo, "Tlio Story
of Love," llessio 1'owell; nddress, Itev.
C. II. Nowlug, pastor; song, "Songs of ;
tho Ages," school; recitation, "Two
Mitts," Ucna Spencer; song, "Joy Hells
King," school; recitation, "Tho Angelic
Message," school; closing chorus,
"Angel Hosts Adoru Thee," school;
distribution of presents, benediction.
At tho High School.
Thu scholars of the high school en
tertained their iriends on Tuotduy uf
ternoon with un ut tractive programme
which bad been carefully prepared.
There was u prlsso speaking contest be
tween llvo young ladles, tlio Misses
Uesslt' Murphy, Helen Henjainln, Fran
cis Gallagher. Ksther Uurkc, Jessie
Cron. Thu judges Superintendent IJuv
urd, Itov. J. 1. Duboney and C. 11.
Swingle, decided that Miss Helen Hcn
Jaiuln merited thu prize, wlilen was a.
huudsouic buck.
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Prices greatly reduced on Ladies' Suits, Coats, Rag
lans, Waists and Jackets, and the season is not near
over yet A splendid opportunity to buy a winter gar
ment cheap.
Clearing out pr'ces on Bric-a-Brac, Toys, Dolls and
everything that looks Holiday like in appearance in
Basement.
Sometimes the best
You will find some astonishing reductions all
the store.
) Candy,
Toothsome, Delicious, fresh
every day. A choice mixture at
ioc per lb.
Jonas Long's Sons
STAR THEATRE
JU.F. 0. linnniNOTOS. Mtnager.
OXn WEBK, commonclns MONDAY, DEO. 23.
Wine, Woman and Song
DAILY MATIXIX.
men to enter the list, in their competion
John Gllllgan, Harry Dexter, Paul
llobert Beattle. Harry Dexter being
fortunate one among the boys.
Probably one of the most onjoynbio
numbers on the program was a paper
entitled, "Ye Commercial," lead and
edited by Miss Dc-ssle Powell.
Tills was replete with inni.y good
natured puns on both scholars and
ructulty and was evidently much en
joyed, nt least by tho scholars and
guests present. Several musical selec
tions were rendeicd by the school
which completed a very enjoyable
afternoon.
At the elusu of the exercises tho
guests were served with dainty refrosh
mnts which liiul been provided by the
scholars.
NEWS NOTES.
Prayer meeting will be held tonight
in the Presbyterian church.
Tiie Christmas ixerclses of tlu Pres
byterian Sunday school will take place
tomorrow night.
Dr. J. II. Gurvoy who has spent the
past month In Now York city, pursuing
u special cours". is nt home again.
Miss F.inma tfuthorland, of Urooklyn,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. ltoynl
Tn ft of North Mlal.ely.
Miss Kllen Vtrouson Is Indisposed '
her home on Kim street.
James it. McDonough of Honesdalu
Is visiting his sister on Chestnut street.
A. L. Urydon nnd family aro guests
of relatives In Pittston.
Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer, yesterday
Mr. and .Mrs. John Palmer, spent
yesterday with friends in Avocn,
Dr. J. Harrington Young of I.ansford
is lh" guest of his parents on Drinker
street.
OBITUARY.
MI1S. ANNA M. ATKINSON, af,cd
VJ years, tiled yestetday at her home,
HS Meridian street. The deceased was
the widow of tlio lute Gcorgo Atkin
son uml Is survived by tlio following
children: David, Alfred. William and
Nellie. Tlio deceased was a well known
member of tho congregation of tlio
Ponn avenue Huptlst church and was
widely loved for tlio gentleness of her
nature, The funeral will bo held on
Saturday afternoon at '1 o'clock front
tlio home
MltS. ,1AM KS KKNNKDY died yes
tenluy at. her homo on Chestnut street,
Dunmore. Shu If- survived by three
sons, Michael, Patrick and Frank. The
funeral wilt be held Friday morning,
with it high muss of requiem at St.
Mary's church. Interment will bo in
St. Mary's cemetery.
Funerals.
The funeral of the lute Mrs. M.iry
Whulen will take place litis morning
Ironi the house on North Ninth street.
Services will ho held In 151. Patrick's
church and Interment will bo mudo In
the Cathedral cemetery.
All our machines I
Style No. 5 is a box top
machine, 5 drawer-;, full set ol
attachments golden
oak wood work.
$20.46
"rice
Style No. 4, drop head
machine, swell f ont, fine finish
ed wood-wot k, s drawers, full
set of attachments . -.
Price $24.50
of the feast is the last course,
through
Leather Goods.
Ladies' Purses and Pocket
Books, a choice collection. Also
a large line ol Chatelaine Bags.
3-THE JOYCE STORES-3
3 lbs for 10c.
You must know how good Pacifia
Coast Prunes nre nnd the higher
figures they usunlly command, sa
what's the use of saying more than
that, today you may purchase three
pounds of these excellent California
Prunes for 25c, nt any of
THE
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Joyce Stores
Popular Priced
Provisions,
Lyceum Theatre
M. IIKIS, I.csre and Munaurr.
A. J. DUFFY, Ilus. Jranastf
l'lllDAY AMI SATl ItlUY llYII.NINfiS,
SATl'llDAY .MATI.N'IX.
Ilius.iuumnt (
nildred Holland,
In lifi now Itom.intlc Pr.im.1,
The Power Behind (he Throne
Mitlici pliers-'.'."i ami 50 unUx ililldron ti
any urt nf lliu ii"iif, l" itiiU Xlsdit irlui
Jji Mc, ".. .iii'l fl.
Sv.it on win Wnlin :d.iy at 0 .1, in.
Monday, Dec. 30,
Mr. Daniel Sully,
Piicntiiii; t I.o Ni'tv YoiU anil llostou Suites
"HE PARISH PRIEST"
pliy of numloiH tiiiinlli,tiiti'iiwly lutuiMIni
' ikd'II,
NsW YORK
BOSTON
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lATiiu: 1'itoiircuo.v cAinuri).
I'ltlt'i:- S5f. t- $1. SmIs on ali- I'iiiIj)-, 9 a. lu
Academy of Tlusic
M. lti:is, l.ttsce. A. J. Uu!t)-, Manajir
am, this vi:i:k.
Gibney-Hoeffler Co.
On.) mild witI., U'gmiilin,' Monday iut,lit, 1v- "1
Aubrey Stock Co,
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