j' x itj.i.- B. THE SORANTON TRIBUNE-MONDAY, MARCH 31; 1902. w mi WEST EASTER MUSIC IN CHURCHES EXCELLENT PROGRAMMES REN DERED AT THE CHURCHES. ,Iicv. E. A. Boyl Preached His Elnnl Sermon at the Plymouth Congrega tional Church Last Evening Mo zart's Twelfth Mass Sung at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Ser vices in tho Mothodlst, Baptist, Lutheran, Congregational, Presby terian Churches New Notes. The chut'i'li )ico)le ot West HcrnnUm wore given n full measure of Raster music yesterday mornliiK. nftoriioou mid evening, and at all of the services the choirs were augmented by many capable soloists and chorus singers. ICIaboratc decorations were In evidence in nil tho churches, and the pastors hpold' of tho day and Its significance In specially prepared sermons. Plymouth Congregational. itev. V.. A. lloyl, pastor of the Ply mouth Congregational church, preach ed his tlnal sermon to that congrega tion la.u evening, the church being filled to overflowing, lie did not refer 10 his severance at any great length, but spoke of tins high phms for which Iil labored, and urged his hearers to continue along that line. During his senium, he scored the evil influences of existing social conditions, nnd laid particular stress on the de moralising effects or tho saloon. The .Sunday school held ICastcr exercises in the morning, until r the direction of tho superintendent, K K. Evans, and the chorister, Ehen Kvans. new Uoyle nlso spoke. The new piano was used for the llrst time. At tho evening service, the choir, under the direction of Prof, pavid Owens, and ably assisted by the or gnnist. Miss Edna D. Evans, rendered r. most excellent programme. The an thems were all well rendered, the solo parts being ably sustained by Tallie M. Evans. Thomas Stephens, Mrs. John Morgan, Mrs. A. 15. Eynon, Miss Mary D. Owens and David E. Hughes. Jnckson Street Baptist. The choir of the Jackson Street Bap tist church rendered a. tine programme of music yesterday at both morning and evening services. The pastor, rtev. Thomas do Oruehy, D. D., preached in the morning on "Mary and iler Kiscn Lord." and several appitf- The Best Tamlly Cough Itemed.-, Dufour's French Tar, for Sal; by GEO, W. JENKINS. 101 S. Main ave. me (ia m t 7 Wt S3S Signs of Spring are plentiful iu this store. & 35 They bloom in every yard of our new Spring Piece S 33 Goods and multiply a thousand fold ou their pretty S j$ faces. We want you to muss among these new hS things. We know the temptation there is to buy 8p 5 pretty goods when the styles are winning and the ei :S5 price is right; that is why we press the invitation. & 35 Come ! & If Colored Dress Goods IJ CREPE REDOXA In all the new shades, j5 S1.00 a Yard. ,J 'wva .. y ; MELrltOHE OK AUMUUES III r; ueauuiui colorings. iS S1.00 a Yard. SHARKSKIN in dainty spring shades. 85c n Yard. PANAMA CLOTH, 15 Inches wide and nil the colors. 85c a Yard. HAIR STRIPES In grays, browns, tans and castors; -IS inches wide. SI. 25 a Yard. i PRUNELLA CLOTH, exqulslte- ia !' Hue. new colors; fit Inches wide. 'X S1.45 ft Yard. VENETIANS, fanciful fabrics, fresh nnd new; 51 Inches wide. r$ Sl.BO n Yard. US 'f These are just a few of the J dainty Dress floods here, Black Wool Fabrics Spring and summer weight Black Dress Goods. Such ass Albatross, Batiste, Crepe Egyp ta, Crepo Veilings, Grenadines, Nun's Veiling, Lansdownes, Eta liilncs, Vollles, and so forth and so on. 3 a '0 a a a Globe Warehouse! (fMfMfMfMfMfMOMfVflimiOmWMtMtMfMOWMO SCRANTON prlato anthems were sung under tho direction of tho chorister, Prof. Lewis Davis. In tho evening a number of children participated In the service, recitations being given by Hattlo Ellis, Freda Lewis, Elols Thomas, David Herbert Williams, Mabel Jennings, Pdodwln Jones nnd Corrlno Collins. An orches tra assisted In the service. Simpson M. E. Church. Yesterday was missionary day at tho Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, and special exercises were held In the Sunday school. Speclnl music, was sung by tho choir, morning and evening, and the entire programme arranged wnn carried out. Itev. )L C. McDermott, the pastor, preached In the morning on "The Christ, the First Fruits," and also gave a short nddrcss In tho evening. Tho music, under the direction ot Prof. AV. V. Jones, was In keeping with tho usual standard of excellence maintained at this church, Washburn Street Presbyterian. The Easter servlves at the Washburn Street Presbyterian church began with a sunrise prayer meeting at G.30 o'clock, In 'which representatives ot different churches participated. A largo chorus choir, under tho leadership of Prof. Derman, assisted In the morning and evening services. Dr. Moffat preached appropriate ser mons at both services, and the or chestra music added much to tho ex cellent programme given. A special I5ible school service was also held at the close ot the morning service, and an offering for foreign missions was taken up in the evening. Holy Cross Church. The choir of Holy Cross church, Hellevue, rendered a specially prepared programme at tho 10.30 o'clock mass. The selections were: "Kyrie," "Gloria," "Credo," "Ueglna Coell," "Sanctus," "Agnus Del," and the recessional "To Deiim." Miss Rose Conway, tho organist, wns In charge, and the soloists were Miss Helen Keegan, soprano; Miss Julia Hughes, alto; Mr. O'Malley, tenor, and Frank Dovle, basso. St. Patrick's Church. Mozart's Twelfth Masss was sung by St. Patrick's church choir yesterday morning, under the direction of the organist, Miss Mary Johnson, together with a number of other difficult selec tions. The solo parts were sustained by William Vanston, Kathryn Johnson, John Shaughnessy, Margaret Kelly, Mary Jordan, Michael Donnegan, Lil lian McDermott, John Flanaghan, Bert Johnson nnd Loughlin McHugh. The other singers who materially as sisted In rendering the music were Anna McFadden, Anna Dunnlsan, F.mnle McGee, Laura Nealon, Annie Doud, Susan Canavan, Messrs. Martin, James Degnal and Frank Creegan. First Baptist Church. At tho First Baptist 'church yester day was enjoyed one of the most de lightful and Interesting- Easter ser vices In Its history. Under the per sonal direction of William M. Fowler, the church had been decorated with I For Tailor Made Suits Princess Cloth, Prunella Cloth, Cheviots, Venetians, Broadcloths, Thlbets, Frieze, Dragonets, Whip cords, Pebble Cheviots, Unfinished Worsteds. These are the things that are to be worn this year. an Our Silk Department Is literally crowded with Silken Gems, fresh from tho best mak ers and In exactly the right styles and colors. There's n price side, too, that makes them very desir able. Moires in iblack, white and; col ors. Foulards In new offects and exclusive patterns. Poau do Solo for Skirts In black and colors. Best Lining Taffeta, colored and black. "Silver Velvet," hotter than Panne, becauso It doesn't ST. wrinkle so easily. gi The Dress Trimmings er. The tasto and energy expended ;& on this stock havo greatly In- "' creased its popularity. And the selling )s as Interesting as tho dis- $-, play, Don't caro what you want, g: In Fine Dress Trimmings, wo'vo got something Unit w Just hit .. tho mark. K & palms, cut flowers and potted plants In profusion, In the morning, the usual choir beau tifully rendered several anthems very appropriate to the occasion, and In ad dition to this, the audience was de lighted with the solos of Miss Uuth E. Bcddoc, alto, and E. E. Lord, bnsso. The pastor, Rov. S. F. Mathews, gave a short but Interesting talk on "Tho Resurrection." The whole evening service was given over to tho rendition of flio sacred can tata, "Easter Dawn," under thu direc tion of Mrs. B. a. Bcddoc, chorister. Tho opening solo, "Tho Grave Itself a Garden Is," by 13. E. Lord, was sung In a fine voice, and thH was followed by the solo, "As It Began to Dawn," by Thomas G. Williams, which was also rendered In his usual pleasing manner. The duct, "They Have Taken Away My Lord," by Mrs. Thomas James and Miss Ruth E. Bcddoc, was one of the sweetest parts of the can tata, and the singers In Us rendition brought out Its soft and beautiful melody. The quartette, "Fear Not Ye," by Mrs. James, Miss Beddoe and Messrs. Evans and Lord, was given In a fine manner and received much commen dation. This was followed by tho solo, "Hull, Happy Morning," by Mrs. Lil lian Osborne. This was Mrs. Osborne's llrst appearance as a soloist before a Scranton congregation, nnd her sweet ness nnd power of voice, combined with her charming manner of render ing tho solo, was superb. Tho closing chorus, "Christ Is Risen Today," was given by tho full choir and won universal commendation from all. St. Mark's Lutheran. At St. Mark's Lutheran church, mat In service was conducted at 6 o. m. by tho pastor. Rev. A. L. Ramer, Ph. D and there was holy communion at 10.30 o'clock. At this service the choir sang several numbers, and the solo, "Resur rection," was effectively sung by Miss Nellie Markwlck. Vesper services were held at 7.30 p. in., at which Joseph Phelps sang the solo, "O Sacred Head." The Sunday school held exercises In tho evening, at which tho choir also sang, and recitations and solos were given by tho Infant 9lass and many other pupils. A class of young ladles singing "Lift Up Your Hearts" was also a feature. Both services were largely attended. St. David's Episcopal. The Easter services at St. David's Episcopal church began at 7.30 a. m., with a celebration of the Holy Eucha rist. At 10.30 a. in. a special pro gramme of music was rendered by the choir. At 7.30 p. m. the choral Even song was sung. Children's vespers and baptism were held In the afternoon. The rector, Rev. E. J. Mcllenry.spokc brlolly at both services. Sumner Avenue Presbyterian. The children of the Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Sunday school rendered the Easter programme at that church last evening, which consisted of solos, choruses, dialogues and recitations. The little ones acquitted themselves very creditably, and those who deserve speciai mention were: Gnylord Price, Bessie Davis, Willie Jones, Margaret Mayo, John Davles, Annie Price, Lottie Emil, Ethel Gilbert, Hulda Green, David Davis, Ella Hufford, Margaret Jones.Sadie Charles, Katie Harris, Jen nie Gilbert, Annie Davles and Esther Davles. Hampton Street Methodist. Rev. James Bennlnger, pastor of the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church, preached a very appropriate sermon yesterday morning on "The Resurrection of Christ." The choir sang several Easter anthems. During the afternoon a rally was con ducted under the direction of the Sun day school. Recitations, solos, etc., were rendered. At the evening service Rev. Bennlnger preached a timely ser mon on "Mary's Easter Experience." The three services were largely attend ed. Tabernacle Congregational. The choir of the Tabernacle Congre gational church, under the direction of llugh A. Jones, sang Easter anthems at both services yesterday, and the pas tor, Rev. D. P. Jones, preached ser mons of much strength and helpfulness. The children of the Sunday school sang the sacred cantata, "Resurrection Day" at the evening service in a man ner that would be worthy of much old er voices. Pirst Welsh Baptist. An English sermon by Rev. D. D. Hopkins was preached at the First Welsh Baptist church yesterday morn ing and solos were rendered by Thomas G. Thoburn, John Evopis and Miss Elizabeth Lewis. Special music was rendered by tho choir under tho lead ership of Prof, W. W. Evans. At the C o'clock service Miss Estella Thomas, Miss Elizabeth May Howells, Miss Verna Williams, Miss Myfanwy Beynon and Thomas Beddoe sang solos, and Thomas G. Thoburn and John Evans sang a duet. Fourth Ward Mission. The cantata, "Tho Easter Promise," was rendered by the children of the Fourth Ward Mission school yesterday afternoon under the direction of W. W. Evans, Elizabeth Hughes and Cather ine Davles. An Interesting programme was rendered. The choruses were rendered with or chestral accompaniment and exercises were enjoyed by many parents and friends, The solos nnd recitations, were given by Edith Hopkins, Anna Isaacs, Thomas Beddoe, Margaret Hop kins, Amy Geal, Besslo Richards, Pen lua Richards, Minnie Barth, Ethel Decker aim others, "The Dialogue of Birds." Tho above cautnto, or operetta, prom ises to bo tho best musical treat that tho public has heard for many years, Tho beautiful strains of tho oiatorla "Blodwen," that has charmed hundreds of thousands, will bo heard tomorrow evening to great advantage, while the young talent that will be presented to tho audience on this oceablon will de light the most indifferent critic. The English performance announced for April 'i has been postponed until Apt 11 1G. All tickets will stand good for the latter date. Everyono should make an effort to be at Bellevue chuicn Tuesday evening early, so as to securo good seats. Handsome Bemembvances. The employes f the Davis Coal and Coko company ,nve presented to their superintendent. Captain 11, S. Phillips, THE HOMELIEST MAN IN SCRANTON Ai ncll at the 1 audsoinct, and other ire Invited to cjII en any dnjjtjUt and cet fito a til.il bottle ol Kcmp'i llalsaoi (or tU Tin oat anil I.unji, a ri'inedy tint i jjuaiintccij to 'uic .mil rrilctu all t'lirvnlu ami Acutv Couglu, At.llmj, JJioucuitl) and Cvmuiuptivu. I'rlce Ijc. and SOc. Dr. Lyon's PERFECT Toofh Powder Usod by pooplo of refinement for over a quarter of a century; a prominent resident of West Scrnnton, who was working at Henry. West Vir ginia, a fine solid gold watch and chain as a token of the high esteem In which ho Is held, Mrs. Phillips was presented with a diamond and turquoise ring. Captain Phillips will, on April 1, nc ccpt a more lucrative position' with the Lehigh Valley Coal company at Shen andoah, Pn. Ho labored under many difficulties at Henry lu sinking two shafts, and at great odds overcame them all. His departure Is greatly regretted by all. Tho High Score Bowlers. Some of the highest bowling scores over rolled In the city have been made on tho Capitol cigar store alleys. All the top-notchers who have tried tho alloys pronounce them superior to nil the others In tho city. "' GENERAL NEWS NOTES. Tho postponed gniuo between tho Electric City Wheelmen's bowlers and tho West End Wheelmen, ot Wllkcs Barrc, will take place on the hitter's alleys tonight. Andrew Welseniluh nnd family, ot Chestnut street, will move to Lake Sheridan, where they have pui chased a summer home. Tho local druggists and tliclr assist ants were permitted to attend Easter services yesterday morning, the stores being closed from 10 to 12.15 o'clock. A young child of Mr. and Mrs. Elea zer Davis, of Edwards court, fell from the porch In front of her home recent ly, and struck on her head. She was rendered unconscious, but soon revived. The Loyal Crusaders are requested to meet Wednesday evening In tho First Welsh Congregational church. Mrs. Agnes Durascavltch, of Garfield avenue, was committed to tho county jail recently by Alderman Ruddy, charged with habitual Intoxication and neglecting her children. The only social event of note in West Scranton this evening will be tho dance of the Irrepressible club of St. Leo's Battalion, at St. David's hall. The club Is now known as Company D, First regiment, C. T. A. U. of A. They promise an enjoyable time to all who attend. The police havo been on the lookout for Elmer, the 8-year-old son of Mrs. M. L. Beech, of 1927 Jackson street, who strayed away from his home a few days ago. He wore a green velvet cap, dark flannel waist and corduroy pants. Rev. S. F. Matthews, pastor of tho First Baptist church, will read a paper at the Baptist Ministerial conference this morning. ' The funeral of the late John Keehn, who was killed In Tripp's slope recent ly, occurred yesterday afternoon from the family residence on North Brom ley avenue. Short services were held in St. John's German Catholic church, Rev. F. A. Frlcker officiating. Burial was made in the German Catholic cemetery. The ladles of the First Welsh Baptist church will serve supper in the lecture room this afternoon and evening, from 1 to 10 o'clock. The members of the Plymouth Con gregational church will tender a fare well reception to Rev. E. A. Boyl and family this evening. West Scranton council, Catholic Mu tual Benevolent association, will ten der a reception this evening In Young Men's Institute hall, to Thomus J. O'Neal, of Auburn, N. Y., supreme president of the order. An entertainment and social for the benefit of Mrs. John L. Sullivan, of Clarke's place, will be held in Wash ington hall this evening. The remains of Nellie, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Perry, of North Main avenue, were interred in the Cambria cemetery yesterday af ternoon. The .ladies' female choir, under tho leadership of Mrs. D. B. Thomas, will rehearse this evening at Silas Rosser's music studio, at S o'clock. All mem bers are requested to be present. A part practice of the tenors of tho Oxford Glee club will be held on Tues day evening in Co-operative hall. At yesterday's rehearsal, David Jenkins was elected chorister, and David Stetions, assistant chorister. PEBSONAJi PABAG-BAPHS. Attorney Walter S. Bevan left last night for New Yoik, and will be absent several days. Miss May Mugee, of Paterson, N. J., who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. L. Davis, of Main avenuo and Jackson street, returned home yester day afternoon, Mr. nnd Mrs. Edward Latthnore, Mrs. Peter Spuncle, of Port Jervls, N. Y and A. J. Lattimore, of Hartford, Conn,, have been called here by the serious Illness or Mis, S. L. Dean, of 305 Nor ton avonup. Miss Mabel Dershliuer, of South Main avenue, Is visiting relatives In West Plttston. Ralph Keeth, of Tenth street, Is vis iting relatives at Clark's Summit, Mrs. C. L. Auer, of Oxford street, Is entertaining Mrs. .James Conroy, of Brooklyn, N. Y, Miss Leah Heath, of Scranton street, Is visiting friends In Boston, A. Forest Dershlmer, of South Main avenue, has resumed his studies in Bucknell university. John McDermott, of Sloan avenue, Is seriously III, Miss Sarah Abrums, of Now York, is visiting West Scranton friends and rel atives, Miss Maud Miller, of Shlckshlimuy, is visiting Mrs, Linton, of South Biom ley avenue. . Mr, and Mrs, Hubert MoIIale, of Lu zerne street, are both III at their home, Mrs. C. H, Kresky and sons, of North Sumner avenue, spent Easter Sunduy With relatives In Tunhhnnnock,, Misses Margaret and Agnes Miller, of Johnstown, N. Y., arc visiting Miss Bertha Carson, of South Main avenue. Miss Jcsslo Miller, of Wuverly, N, Y is visiting Mrs. Charles Locker, of North Lincoln avenue, Mr. and Mrs. V, II. Sperl, of Susque hanna, are guests of Mr. und Mrs. W, Knowlton, of Tripp park. GREEN RIDGE. iltt. 'lliopua fciiqiherd, ot fijndor.on aeuue, Is UitluK- (lend In 1'l.ilidclpliU. PKUon ljj jnd WilliJiu llictk, cl St. Jolm'a Military icliool, arc Kpemllng tlic K.itttr wi'Jtljn at their liomcs on Sjmlcrion avnu Jli. J. U, Vau IJcistu, ol tiJiidiTMiii avenue, celebrated lier ndunty-httli birthday Situitljy. In honor ol Hits event many- of her frlendi ullccl to offer their eonHMtnlotlotu anil ttnrltia the (iflernoon hours Mm Van Hewn nMktdt by Mm. M, II, Knjn, held uti Informal reeepllon. II. A. Itohblm, ol Harford, upent l!uter with ill aUter, Mrs. .1, W, ll.ijlej', of (been KMge street. Chevalier I.iiIkI Anitellne, panlor of the Will ilenslan church, I'orano, ltil.v, occupied the pulpit of tho (Irecn ltldne Presbyterian church last evening nnd delllrrcil an addrcM both Inter esting und lii'truellve. Mr. and Mrs. It. W, T.iylnr nnd family, of Cm pome nionue, who Ime been ta)W at the Ho tel .termj-n since shipping tliclr household effect, expect In leave for their new home In Mount it. C'lnlr today. Itev. Ilcnjiinln b. Herb, formerly of tllnghinv ton, X. V,, prcnhril from the pulpit of the (Irecn llldgo llaptlst Vhuiiti jcsterdiy morning nnd eenlng. The sen Ices nt the different clmrchc. were In point of excellent addrc?cs anil surpaxslng tmnle unusually good yesterday and the attendance was the lirgest In car.i, The parlors of (lie (Irecn nidge Presbyterian church presented nu Interesting sene Jeslerdij when the primary deporhmnt, numbrilng 2111, gathered there. The rooms were beautifully dec orated, nnd a hrge number of the parents of I lie pupils were present as visitor?. C'onrnd'H orches tra played sccral selections. Dr. I, J. Lansing made a most pleasing address, A beautiful cus tom nt this class Is to hac each pupil ulin has pnssed a birthday during the week brljig as iiiiny pennies as they are joars old, for the mission box, when prajer Is offered tint the glcr nnd the gift may be blest. Yesterday there were seven blilb diy children and men names were added to the cradle roll. The singing by the elnsH was excel; lent and n duet by Mksc-a Polhnmua nnd fiunstrr was pattlcuhrly pleasing, ns was also a recita tion by Mttle Adelaide Hunt. SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES. Easter Services Were Well Attended. Presentation of a Baptismal Pont to Presbyterian Church. Easter services In all the churches of this side were well attended. At St. John's (,-hurrh, a special pro gramme of musio had been arranged and was rendered by the choir, assist ed by Miss Kate Reunion. In the ren dition ot "Kyrlc," "Gloria," "Ciedo," "Benedlclus" and "Agnus Dei," the solo parts were capably sustained by the Misses" Catherine Coyne, Winifred Mel vin, Anna Moflltt, Mary Murray anil Gertrude McGee, John Courtney. Pat rick Brecn, Hubert Coyne und Thomas Needham. The morning services at the Hickory Street Baptist church were in charge of Pastor J. C. Schmltt, who selected his text from the Epistle according td St". Peter. 1:3-5. The evening services were rendered .interesting by the fact that four adult persons were baptized. The text for the evening was taken from the Songs of Solomon, ninety-fifth psalm, fifth verse, the theme being "The Lord's Voice." At the Church of Peace, the services were well attended, nnd the class con firmed last Sunday partook of the Lord's Stumer for the first time. At 7.30 p. in. the regular services were dispensed with and childien's exeiclses were held. At the Christ Lutheran church, spe cial services, intended for the class con firmed last Sunday, were held, and they afterwards partook of the Lord's Sup ner. A special feature, and one that came as a welcome surprise, both to pastor and congregation of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church, was tho presenta tion of a massive baptismal font, which wns given to the church In memory of a Ijeloved and revered father and mother, by well-known residents of this side. The donors are: John and Henry Scheuer, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Hafner, Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Lynn, sons and daugh ters of the late Jacob and Louisa Scheuer, who were among the early settlers of this side. The gift came too late to prepare for its formal presentation yesterday, and the transfer ceremonies have therefore been postponed until next Sunday. Laid at Best. The remains of the late Mrs. Mary Miller, whoso death occurred Thurs day at C22 Maple street, were Intened In the Plttston avenue ceemtery Satur day afternoon. Services were held nt 2 p. m. In the house by Rev. W. A. Nordt, who spoke feelingly on the high moral and Christian character of the de ceased. The remains were borne to their last resting place by Jacob Fries, Charles Kellernmn, Philip Pfieffer und Fred El kis. NUBS OF NEWS. Members of General GraSit coimuand ery, Knights of Malta, visited Wllkes Barre, Friday night, and were tho guests of John Knox commandery, dur ing the exemplification of the Red Cross and Sepulchre degrees. Many residents of this side will at tend the grand Easter Monday ball In Music halt this evening, which is to take place under the auspices of the popular, P. O. S. of A. Bugle, Fife and Drum corps. Dr. Schley's Lung Healing Balsam Is guaranteed to cure all coughs. "No cure, no pay." For sale by all dealers. William Saar, of Di'O Irving avenue, has followed the steel mills, and will muke his future homo In Buffalo, Fred Kiesel, of Buffalo, Is spending the Easter holidays at the old home stead, on Birch street. Pauline Compton, of Elmd.ile. Is the' guest of friends on Plttston avenue. DU1N110RE. Mr. und Mm. VWIUon, riumrvllitk, who line li:en working for two weeks in the Dudley Mieet llaptlkt iliunh, will stay one weik more. Their iik'f'llm,'.-. poMCut llie elements of success, Yes terday Mr, WIIUou pieaiheil two ci) Interesting M-riuonx. In llie ii,inriing the topic nu., "Why MUit Wo He llotil Again?" 'Ihe uienliig mlijeit wu "Man 1'rep.uo lo Meet Thy Cod." Mi. Will ton 1ijj .1 lia-t of illustration.'! at lil, luuiuiaud und is u nut potwrful tpejki'i. Mis. WHI'ii lus charge of the tdugliig. IUi luging U treat iu Jiumnure people, ruiilghl Mr. and Mn. Mill win, avii-itid by Miw IMv.iitl, an ilocmioiiit, will bIu a coiki'U In Ihe iliunh. Mr. Wlll.uii will king a number ol tolos. "lr. jnd Mr. Wllltou will tender nvnal duet. Tin pro Kliuiiuo will be jweipirul wiih iveltatiuiu by MU Kdwaidf, Mr. uud Mr. Will. on line fur the past elghUeu jcaii, ghen a conceit cveiy Monday eunlng, '1 hey lue heroine imito popular In their oik iu Duuuioie. ThkcU of udiuilon can bo si enroll (ue of iliirgo hum any tnciuhet of tho cliuuh. The fourteenth animal meeting of the Ladle Aid society of tho lreeb)teiiau thuich will bo held in I ho church pallor Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, It i hoped that every member of the fcuelcty will he piciuit at this time. U tho MethodUt church jiilculjy (lie feu ice win lu charge of (lie Sunday schoui. The laige edifice had been uttractlvely decoia'lcd wl'li an abundance ot gieeu and Dowering planla and pre sented u very pretty apiwmauce, A piogrammc entitled 'Taster Joy was tendered in a man ner that thowed the careful v.oiU of tho In itructora had not been valu. The programme and thce paitlcipatlug was lis follow: Anthem, choir; selection, MUi l.ulu Malnos: prajer, Itev, rharle II. Newing; opening aihlre', I'red hVI ler; Scilpline leading, Superintendent Daniel Powtllj (dilutM. Mary Secor; toug, "(1 lie (Slid." schools recitation, "An i:atcr 1'lower," IMna Munifordj recitation, "lie Dlra, lie l.le," lMiu JUnkman; tons, "Oh Night, Wondrou Xljfht," I (y Today's News MILLINERY NEWS Attractive in Every Respect Hats that have style Hats that are beautiful Hats that are historic Hats that you will be pleased to see And that will demand the attention of the most fasti dious. Don't fail to visit the Queen of Millinery parlors in THE CITY OF SCRANTON. Kid Gloves All lengths, all sizes and all shades. Special today. Of the SHOE ot tne iNewarK noe More Will begin at the Big Store in a few days. We are now getting the stock in shape and when ready we shall give to the people of Scranton and surrounding towns an opportunity to buy Men's Women's and Children's Fine Shoes at prices that you never heard of before. We advise you to wait for this Great Shoe Sale. For it certainly will be interesting and a money saving event. Watch the papers. SCRANTON'S i AMUSEMENTS. Lyceum Theater, Grand Warns Schumann-rleink THE WORLD'S GREATEST CONTRALTO. .,i.-tcd by ( MISS ( I.AIHi: IIOItAX. 1'ianb.t. iJIlt, TUIXHJOlli: IIKMIIKIItil.lt, Vnder direction I'red C. Hand. Ticket', 2 50, W.O0, 1.50, $1.00 and 73 cents. Diasiam open Thursdaj, March 27th, at 1 a. in. man sriiooii .u'DiTonii-M.TnisinY.APiiit. i llth Sinii-Aiiiuul Tour LYMAN H. HOWE'S riMi-utation of Ilia Mcst Mamlou; Moin? Pictuns in th3 World l'osillu-ly everything new. An entile new collec tion of American and t'oreiKii heenes: includin-i China, the Philippines Smith Aliica, Venice, the I'an-Ameilran, i:tc, Kte l'.te. The mast elaborate .'Hid kui eeful ehibitiou iu Ameiiea today. The lesult of our Perfected Mec hanism Is tho nearest appioach to PioturosWithout Flutter or Vibration Than Has Uver Bsfore Been Attained. Prices 2"), iij and BO cent. Iliairratn of nircd -eats at I'owell'ii music elorc, r-atuiday iiiuiiiIiict, MjicIi S'. 3 A Dozen Big Bargains in Frcsli Meats. 7 The 1 jjJoyce Storesjj .Stuart Slejjle, llcslc 1'ouvll, Hope 1'lnnell. (Jar Held Augwlu; U'Citaliciu, "The loii'iuci r ' (Werranted Strictly ! fi yll Entire STOCK AMUSEMENTS, Easter 2Vlp8n1fscwMarcl1 3I Concert by tiii: iii:Miii:itnr.n oi'aiitkitk. VtollnUt. Mil. ISADUKi: I.lICKhTO.Ni:. Lyceum Theatre II ltr.IS. I.eee and Manager. . A. J. DUI'FV, IliijineaS Manager. TUESDAY7 APRIL 1. ciiaiii.ks ntoiiMAN i'hi:si:nts VIRGINIA HARNED, In Kduaiel II. Ro-eV Dramatization of Maurlcs Tlioiiip-on'ri American Itomauce, Alice of Old Vincennes Charles rrohuun's neuett bin venlo piariuctlon. I'leceutcd tho i.aino in eveiy irtpctt as at tho (iiucleii Theater, New YiuK. Prices We. to l..V. .at ov lead,. TIU'llSDAY Mlllll', Return Engagement. The Lansblnir Play of the Year. ClfMiMl-i I'KOIIMA.N presents I.. II. ItoVu Dramatization of liUnir Haclie-llei's l.ieal Novel, Willi the i:act i-aine Cast and llflVots u Seen I for 100 night at the (-aoy Theater, Manhattan. Plicei,-2Je. to M.50. " fceali ready Tuoila) at nine. Academy of flusic U, IIUIS, Leute. A. J. Dud, Minigir. am. this vi:i;k. s-i'M at. r.Asn;u moxiuy matinix. inty Irene Mvers and evcellent company In llepertolre. Prenentlu;; Monday afternoon, "New Y'cik Day by Day"; Monday nlejlit, "'llio lllcitritlan"; Tuesday mat lute, "lo Orphans"! Tuesday night, ''Thu tuvawa)"i Wednesday afternoon, "Tho White. Hat"! Wedneaday uljht, "Tlirout'li tho IJrcaken." l'ileea10, d and Sue,; nutliu'cs, 10 and 20c. Seit now on wle. STAR THEATRE Mi O. llKIlltlNGTO.V, Manicer. Moiiila, Tuediy and Wednesday, MAUI II 31. APItll, 1 AND 2. Weber's Parisian Widows mviiskk rvraiY i w. Death," Sarah Tre.larj Infant disc eseiete, lx leen Mholau; recitation, "t'lnist Aroao on lla'cr Day," I.i7.ile llrou; .ong, "Ye lleauw of Hancr Muid," echuoli rfclUlion, ' lte.urrei.tlou,'1 lich-u Kiiwenbau.-hi recitation, "llo l alien," J'aru KUeri win,', Itejoicc v Natlvni," nchool. BIO STORE Eben Ho fa KTTL