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WEST CRANTON
How Christmas Day Was Spent and En
joyed Number of Accidents.
Other Events of the Day.
Smiln Claus hits come to town.
With his reindeers Bray hml brown,
I'rt'PcntH he 1ms romo to bring,
Don't you hear hla slelghbells ring.
Tliut was the merry song the chil
dren sang yesterday morning', when
they awoke to find that Old Santa had
como and gone, not In an automobile,
but in truly winter style, and the snow
storm which accompanied him brought
joy to the boys and girls who petitioned
for .sleds and skates.
Thus the day was ushered in in
nearly every West Scranton home, nnd
the glad festival continued throughout
the day and night.
The noon hour found many a family
Kroup around the festal board, and
the feasting continued through the af
ternoon. In the evening Chrlstimm ex
ercises, cantatas and the like were held
In tho St. Mark's Lutheran church,
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church,
English and "Welsh Baptist churches,
nnd tho Sherman avenue mission school,
while socials were held In Washington,
St. Paul's and Mears' hall.
Simpson M. E. Church.
The scholars of tho Simpson Metho
dist Episcopal church rendered tho
beautiful cantata, "Santa's Surprise,"
before an audience that taxed tho
rapacity of the church. An army of
youngsters were in the cast, nrrnyed
in bright costumes, some of them as
son men, fairies, Icicle boys, etc., and
their work was very commendable.
The cantata was given under the
nble direction of "W. W. Jones, choris
ter of the church, assisted by Miss
Criissle Fritz, Charles Lull, Mrs. W. W.
Davis, Mrs. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Rob
ert Williams, Misses Edna Saxe and
Eva Kittle, Robert Blrtley and Fred
Crawford. The solo and chorus work
by all the participants was excellent
and received due praise.
English, and. Welsh. Baptists.
The joint Christmas exercises of the
IJellevuc mission, the Fourth ward
mission and the Mother school were
held last evening In the First Welsh
Baptist church and were In charge of
Misses Stella Meredith, Elizabeth
Lewis, Elizabeth Hughes, Elizabeth
Thomas and others. The programme
included a sacred cantata, recitations,
f-olos, choruses, etc., and the work of
the children was up to their usual
standard of excellence.
The Sunday school of the First Bap
tist church held their exercises in tho
lecture room of the church last even
ing, when an offering from each class
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for tho Baptist orphanage in Philadel
phia was taken up. Some member of
each class also gave some appropriate
exercise during the evening. Tho con
tributions Included money, clothing,
canned goods, etc. Christmas tree ex
ercises were afterwards held.
Jackson Street Baptist.
"Santa Claus at Home" was the title
of the cantata given at tho Jackson
Street Baptist church, under the direc
tion of W. L. Davis, assisted by 108
voices. AH sorts of characters were
represented, the scene of tho first part
being in Santa Claus' home. A feature
was the band of boys with drums and
the artists' chorus by forty girls.
The rendition consisted of dialogues,
choruses, recitations, etc., and was
most successfully produced under tho
supervision of Albert Davis, Mrs. J. S.
Harris, Miss Peoria Jones, Miss Norma
Nlcholls and W. L. Davis. Christmas
exercises were also held at tho Allls
mission last night.
At the First Baptist Church.
Tho following was the programme
last evening at this church: Song,
by the school: invocation, pastor; song,
by the school; introductory remarks,
Superintendent Beddoe; offerings of
the different classes for tho Baptist
orphanage in Philadelphia. These- were
numerous and very generous, and were
accompanied by the following exer
cises: Class No. 1 Remarks by the teacher,
Dr. Wrightnour, and William Fowler.
Class No. 2 Scripture verses: class
No. ), reading by Miss Anna Anderson;
class No. C. Scripture verses; class No.
6. solo by Miss Ada Wrightnour; read
ing of recitations from Dickens' Christ
mas Carol, Miss Alice Williams; solo,
Miss Ruth Beddoe; primary class, song
by tho class, and recitations by Chris
topher Sykes, George Penny, Anna
Giles. Mabel Davis and others: class
No. S, speech by Norman Lord; class
No. 9, recitation by Ruth Wntkins;
class No. 10, "A Christmas Carol:"
class No. II, recitation by Anna M.
Jones; class No. 12. piano solo by Ethel
Wntkins; class No. 13, recitation by
Lottie Jones; class No. 14, recitation
by Eva Nankervil; class No. 15. acros
tic by members of the class; class No.
1R. recitation by Ethel Allen: classes
No. 17 and No. IS, recital of Scripture
verses.
The distribution of candy nnd orange!)
then followed, and all departed well
pleased.
St. Mark's Lutheran.
An elaborate programme was ren
dered last night at the St. Mark's Luth
eran church, under the auspices of the
Sunday school, assisted by members ot
the choir. The members of the Infant
department also had a. prominent part
in the entertainment.
The features were recitations, solo.?,
and dialogues by the children, sulec-
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ttons by the choir, choruses, motion
songs, duets, emblematic exercises and
anthems. The progmmmo vna nulte
lengthy, and Was participated in by a
largo number.
Sherman Avenue Mission.
One of the best presentations of tho
season was that jn tho Sherman ave
nue mission Inst evening by the prize
winning Juvenile choir. It was called
"An Old-Fashloncd Santa Claus."
Chorister Richard Phillips and Pianist
Garileld Davis wore Instrumental in the
great success of tho event.
The various parts wore sustained by
Minnie Glcnson, E. G. Thomas, Gwen
nlo Hopkins, Chester Thomas, Arabella
Thomas, Eleanor Davis, Caleb Taylor,
W. G. Phillips, John Phillips and
others. Between tho first and second
parts a parasol drill was given by Miss
Rachel Jones' party of little girls. The
production will lit all probability bo re
pented in the Plymouth Congregational
church,
Salvation Army Dinners,
Up to 2.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon
the members of tho Salvation Army
had provided and delivered enough food
to supply the wants of four hundred
and forty-five people In different parts
of tho city. Committees of men, women
and children had located families every
where In need, and where there wore
four, five or six or more In number,
provisions were neatly packed in bas
kets and delivered to them In sufficient
quantities to supply all.
Not a person worthy of assistance
located by the army workers was
overlooked, nnd in many cases, shoes
and clothing were also provided tho
needy. The public contributions of
money, clothing nnd tho necessaries of
life wero plentiful, and about $100 was
realized in "keeping tho pot boiling."
Adjutant Nnnklvlllo stated that suffi
cient foodstuffs was left over to supply
the additional fifty-five people, and
make the grand total fiOO.
Last night a phonograph entertain
ment and Christmas tree exorcises were
held at the barracks on Price street,
for the enjoyment of tho poorer classes
and many took advantage of the op
portunity to enjoy the exercises. Cap
tain and Mrs. Mars, of White Plains,
N. V., were present and helped enter
tain the throng. It was a glorious day
in tho history of the army, and tho
soldiers pride themselves on being able
to accomplish something for the poor
and needy in tho name of the Master.
Christmas Morning Services.
The usual Christmas services wero
held In St. Patrick's church yesterday
morning, masses being said by Rev. J.
B. Whelan and his assistants, Rev. P.
F. Lavelle and J. J. Dunn, at C o'clock,
1) o'clock and 10.30 o'clock. At the late
mass the choir, under the direction of
Miss Mary Johnson, rendered Mozart's
Twelfth mass. Large crowds were in
attendance at each service.
Services werp conducted at St. David's
Episcopal church at 10.30 o'clock by the
rector, Rev. Edward James Mcllenry,
assisted by the choir, the latter ren
dering a programme of music suitable
to the occasion. The sermon was on
Hit; Importance of the day and the ne
cessity of people imitating Christ's life
and work.
Masses were said at St. Lucie's Ital
ian Catholic church on Chestnut street
by Rev. Sprocci, and an augmented
choir, under the direction of Miss Mary
L. Cavanaugh, assisted by the Flore
orchestra, rendered a well-selected pro
gramme. Miss Rose Arlgonf sang the
"Ave Marie" as an offertory solo, which
was an effective number.
Christmas "Weddings.
William Griffiths and Mrs. Caroline
Johns, both of 424 Christ court, were
united in marriage yesterday morning
by Rev. P. P. Jones, pastor of the
Tabernacle Congregational church.
Thomas W. Prosser, of Eynon street,
and Bliss Margaret Hughes, of Luzerne
and Twelfth streets, wero united in
marriage yesterday afternoon by Rev.
D. D. Hopkins, pastor of the First
Welsh Baptist church.
Edward R. Bohr, of Jackson street,
and Miss Alice Williams, of 1S07 Wash
burn street, announced to tholr friends
yesterday that they were married in
Wilkes-Barre last September by Rev.
McGee, pastor of the River Street Bap
tist church.
Charles Dix, of Syracuse, N. Y and
Miss Mary McCuno, of Cortland, N. Y
were united in marriage at 8 o'clock
Wednesday evening by Rev. S, F.
Mathews, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Deiiike, 220 North Hyde Park avenue.
They left immediately for New York
state, and will reside in Syracuse.
Two Funerals Yesterday.
Rev. David Jones, of the First Welsh
Congregational church, officiated at the
funeral of the late Mrs. Edward Fair
yesterday afternon. Tho service was
held in tho house at 1024 West Lacka
wanna avenue and burial was made
In tho Forest Home cemetery at Tay
lor. The remains of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Ginader's child wero interred in the
AVashburn street cemetery yesterday
afternoon.
Events of This Evening.
The nnnuul Christmas exercises of
tho Washburn street Presbyterian
Bible school will be held this evening
Tho Young Ladles' Auxiliary of the
Women's Foreign MIsIonary society of
tho Simpson M. E. church will meet
this evening at the home of Miss
Rachel Peck, corner of Price street nnd
North Rebecca avenue.
The Bellevue Loyul Crusaders will
hold tholr Christmas exercises thl3
evening In the mission school.
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Rev. D. D. Hopkins, pastor of the
First Baptist church, 1ms expressed his
willingness to remain with the church
until the last Sunday in March, before
returning to Wales to accept the pas
torate of a church in tho Rhondda val
ley, Frank B, Reese, who has been seri
ously ill with typhold-pueumonla, Is
now recovering and Ills physician, Dr,
Ilouser, expects to have him right
again in a short time,
A well-attended social was held in St,
Paul's hull lust evening by tho Kultt
mine club, which is composed of mem
bers of St. Puul's Pioneer corps. Ren
no's orchestra furnished the music,
Adjutant James NanKlvell. of the
Salvation Army, received a Christmas
present yesterday in tho shapo of a
bouncing baby boy,
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Miss R.achel Conner, of Paterson, N,
J., Is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. ', .1,
L. Davis, of Main avenuo und Jack
son strept.
Rev. It. R. Thompson and wife, of
Dalton, were guests of Mr. nnd Mrs.
Rozelle, of South Lincoln avenue yes
terday. Ray Cole, of Oxford street, is re
ported to be critically ill.
NORTH SCR ANTON
CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCES IN
THE CHURCHES.
Stars Defeat the Pottsville Busi
ness Collego Basket Ball Team in
tho Auditorium -Exercises of 'the
Sunday School of tho Presbyterian
Church Programme of Music That
Will Bo Rendered ln( the Puritan
Congregational Church on Sunday
Evening Reopening of Fair.
Christinas was fittingly observed In
several of tho churches In this part of
the city. In Holy Rosary church,
masses were said at 5, 7, 0 and 10.30.
At tho 0 o'clock mass tho St. Mary's or
chestra furnished music. At 10.30 mass
which was a solemn high mass, Mrs.
John Lynch sang a beautiful Christmas
carol.
In the North Main Avenuo Tabernacle
service was held at 8 p. m. The Taber
nacle was beautifully decorated ad pre
sented a pretty sight.
In the Methodist church services wero
conducted at 7.30 p. m. Rev. G. A. Cure
was in charge.
Stars Victorious.
The North End Stars added another
victory to their long list yesterday af
ternoon by defeating a team repre
senting the Pottsville Business col
lege, In the Auditorium. Tho lino up
was as follows:
Pottsville Wren, Groom, forwards;
Strlcgol, center; Kcrnslcr, Uonuhoc,
guards.
Stars Hughes, Elllgy, forwards; Tigue,
center; McCIusklc, D. Jones, guards. Tho
score was 34 to 0 In tho Stars' favor.
Sunday School Entertains.
The Sunday school of the Providence
Presbyterian church on Chrastmas eve
entertained their; friends with a can
tata entitled "An Old Time Christmas
Party." About sixty-live members of
the Sunday school took part in rend
ering the choruses and recitations. A
real Santa Claus came down a real
chimney and out of the fireplace and
greatly amused the audience, which
crowded the romos.
The distribution of Christmas gifts
followed the cantata. Tho cantata was
given under the direction of Miss
Claude AVilliams, superintendent of the
primary department. Thomas Morgan
with Miss Nellie Morgan at the piano,
directed singing. Mrs. J. K. Smith
for her class of young men presented
the school with two handsome banners.
Puritan Congregational church
Christmas music will be rendered Sun
day evening in the Puritan Congrega
tional church on Market street. The
church choir consists of 35 fine vioces
that arc under constant training. Tho
choir will be accompanied by a full
orchestra. The programme follows:
Anthem, "Bethlehem" Choir
Scripture- Reading and Prayer Pastor
Anthem, "Ho&sannah" G. A. Singer
Choir.
Soprano Solo, "A Child of tho King,"
Miss Nellie Tilson
Anthem, "We Have Scon a Star". ...Choir
Bass Solo, Selected ....William J. Owens
Anthem, "Brightest and Best" ....Bcirley
Choir.
Soprano Solo, "The Chisen King,"
Miss Mary Edwards
Anthem, "Star of Bethlehem". ...Beirlcy
Choir.
Musical director, J. S. Jones; organist,
Miss Jennie "Jenkins; Rev. R. J. Reese,
pastor. Services eommenco at 7 p. m.
TOLD IN A PEW LINES.
The fair of the Holy Rosary parish
was reopened last evening in St. Mary's
hall. The hall was crowded to the
doors and the Silver Cornet band ren
dered several selections. The booths
were beautifully decorated with Christ
mas trees. On account of this being
tho opening night, only one article was
chanced off, that being a barrel of
Hour, which was won by John 0"Malley,
of Perry avenue.
The Mitchell Boys conducted their an
nual dunce in O'Malley's hall last even
ing. Tho Crackerjacks and Shamrocks will
play basket ball in the Auditorium this
evening.
The Commodores and the Green Ridge
Lancers will play basket ball In the
Auditorium on Saturday evening.
The Providence Silver Cornet band
will be present at the fair in St. Mary's
hall tonight. '
GltEENRIDGE.
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Gates, of Pgnn ave
nue, spent Christmas with Mrs. Gates'
parents at Parsons.
Councilman T. J. Snowden and family
nto Christmas dinner at Plttston, Mr.
Snowden's former homo.
Postmaster Pock, of West Plttston, was
a Green Rldgo visitor yesterday.
Tho Christmas exercises of tho Green
Rldgo Presbyterian church will bo hold
In tho church this evening. There will be
a Christmas tree for tho children and
Attorney A. V. Rower will show a num
ber of his beautiful stereoptlcon pictures
of tho Madona.
Arthur Harlor. of tho Carbondalo Del
aware and Hudson muchino shops, is tho
guest of his parents, Mr, and Mrs'. Isaac
Harlor, of Mousey avenuo.
W. W. Paterson, of Philadelphia, was
exchanging Christmas greeting with
Green Rldgo frlonds yesterday.
Will and Charllo Found and Mrs, T. II.
Stevens aro visiting their parents at
Prompton, Pa.
Tho Sabbath school of tho Green Rldgo
Ilaptlst church will hold Its Christmas
festival In tho church this evening.
The Christmas exercises of the Ashury
Methodist Episcopal church wero hold
Inst owning. Superintendent E. s. Pratt
had charge and tho programme rendered,
which was in tho main musical, surpassed
In point of excellence that of any for
mer occasion. The songs of tho piimury
classes wero unusually well rendered,
Thero were recitations by Miss Grace
Sailor and John Larnud, and soprano solos
by Misses Lydla Osenbauch and Ida In
Riiclc. Kach member of the school re
ceived a bag of candy and nu orange.
Mr, and Mrs. Uudd, of Now York state,
are guests of Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Foster,
of Sanderson avenuo.
It Curoa Coldu, Coughj. Sore Throat, Croup, Influ
enza, Whooping CWh, BronchitU and Atthuia.
A certain euro for Coiuuumtion In llrst etaue,
ana a euro relief iu advanced atacea. Vo at once.
You will aee tho excellent effect after taking tho
firit dose. Bold by dealers everywhere. Larco
bottler ii ccota sad 00 cents.
Would NoHnsure Him.
Insurance Companies would
not insure the Rev. J. W.
Yeisley because he had
Kidney Trouble.
Mr. Yeisley was much discouraged till
a friend recommended Dr. Davitl Ken
nedy's Favorite Remedy and It cured him.
Mr. Yeisley writes:
"My kidneys and liver were In bad
condition and I was anxious for relief.
I had tried many remedies without
success. I bought a bottle of 'Favorite-
Remedy,' which effectively proved
its merit. The best proof that it has
completely cured mo is my recent ac
ceptance by four different life Insur
ance companies."
The Rev. Mr. Yeisley is the pastor of
the First Reformed Church of St. Paris,
Ohio, and is as well tho editor of the St.
Paris Dispatch.
There is no question that Dr. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is the best
and surest medicine in the world for dis
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blood.rheumutlsm.dyspepslannd chronic
constipation, as well as tho weaknesses
peculiar to women. It quickly relieves
and cures inability to hold urine and tho
necessity of getting up a number of timet
during the night and puts an end to that
scalding pain when passing urine.
It Is for sale by all druggists In the
Now SO Oonl Slzo and the regular
$1.00 size bottles less than a cent a dose.
Sample bottle enough for trial, free by mail.
Dr. Dnvld Kennedy Corporation, Rondout, N. Y.
Dr. Parld Kennedy's JJarlr Eye Silfe for all
tlieasea or Inflammation) of the Kjc. iHe.
DUNIHORE DOINGS.
"Santa Claus Defenders," a Cantata,
Excellently Rendered by Sunday
School Scholars.
A cantata entitled "Santa. Claus De
fenders" was sung Wednesday evening
In the Methodist church by the Sunday
school scholars, when a large and appre
ciative audience was present. The char
acter work of Garileld Angwln as Mr.
Discontent and Lester Yost, as Gummy,
the newsboy, was unusually well ren
dered und showed natural talent of a
high order, as well as careful prepara
tion. The work of all the participants
showed tho results of the painstaking
efforts of Superintendent Daniel Powell
and Choirmaster Mitchell.
The cost and those participating was
as follows: Mr. Discontent, Garfield
Angwln; Harry, Stuart Siegle; Herman,
Rex Swartz; Gummy, the newsboy,
Lester Yost; Amos, George Young;
Raker, Arthur Pfhaler; Edith, Mary So
cor; Maggie, Helen Powell; Peace, Eva
Miller; Amelia, Mary Newing; Nita,
Rena Spencer; Goodwill, Katherino
Richards; Love, Addle Young: Annie,
Jane, Sue and Martha, spinsters, Hope
Pennell, Alva Ehrgood, Belle Perkins;
Netttie Pennell; live old ladles, matrons,
Annie Young, Anna Powell; Jennie Ble
tiecker, Grace Stevens, Jennie Sector;
Fairy Sylphs and Magic Dolls, Llllle
Webber, Lois Spencer, Maud Bishop;
King and Queen of Winter Sports,
Charles Selgle and Bessie Cummlngs;
Sailor Boys, Ralph Newing, Fred Kel
ler, Carl Hallock, Harry Siegle, Walter
Sharpe, Maynard Tressler, Amanda
Hall, Krnest and Clarence Medway,
Frank McMillan, Jesse Allison; Chorus
of Children, Mrs. Engle's class; Santa
Claus, Harry E. Spencer.
Solo, "Indeed',, Mr. Discontent; solo
and Chorus, "Santa Claus Defenders,"
Harry and children; four part solo, "Do
You Tthink So," Jane, Annie, Matha
and Sue; solo, "Papers, Papers," Gum
my; solo and invisible chorus, "Christ
mas is the Time," Goodwill and chil
dren; chorus, "Christmas Time Is
Here," children ; solo and chorus,
'Sweet Rock-a-Bye," Amelia and chil
dren; solo and chorus, "Santa Claus,"
Herman and children; solo and Invisi
ble chorus, "What I Would Do," third
doll; drill, "Sailor Boys' March piano,
Ruby Yost; solo, "Song of -the Sailor
Boys,"sallor boys; solo, "Song of tho
Sewers," five old ladles; chorus,
"Christmas Joys," children; solo and
chorus, "Santa's All Right," Nlta and
children; solo, "God's Poor," Maggie;
duet and chorus, "The Winter Sprites,"
King and Queen and chorus of Sprites;
quartette , Invisible chorus, Ladies'
quartette; chorus, "Christmas Eve Is
Here," children; solo nnd chorus, "San
ta Claus"; song, Santa Claus and chil
dren; chorus, "Good Night," ensemble.
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.
The Christinas exorcises of tho Pres
byterian Sunday school were held in
the church on Christmas eve, when the
cantnta.entitled "Santa Claus' Charm,"
was rendered before a largo audience.
The work of Robert Beattle, Grace
Beattie, Eleanor McKane, Sallle Cham
berlain, Grace Correll, Katie Allen and
Frank Elston, who took the solo parts,
was especially worthy of mention. The
careful work of Choirmaster Parry nnd
Superintendent Marshall was evident in
tho manner In which the different parts
were carried out. The older scholars
in the sehool sent their usual Christ
inas remembrances to tho Magyar
school at Throop, which was recently
organized as a branch of this school,
Onin Simmons, of Easton, a former
resident itere, spent yesterday In town.
Mr. nnd Mrs. A. L. Brydun and Miss
Marlon spent yesterday with friends in
Plttston.
Tho Tripp Avenuo Christian church
held their Christinas exercises on Wed
nesday night, when the building was
crowded to the doors, An Interesting
programme of recitations, inuslo, etc.,
appropriate to tho season, was ren
dered. Special Christmas muslo will bo ren
dered by the choir nt the Presbyterian
church at tho morning service next
Sunday inornlus.
Miss Olllo Correll, of Utlen, N. Y is
visiting her father. W, S, Correll, of
South Blnkelv street.
Mrs, John Moffntt and her brother,
Charles Spear, of Dudley wtreut, were
unexpectedly called to Now York yes
terday by the sudden serious Illness of
their brother nt that place,
Mrs, John AVhltman, of Avncn, spent
yesterday at the home of her parents
on Cherry street.
They Explain Much.
Tho latest statistics show that there
are J7,syu,230 pupils In tho vuiious schools
of the country. This is a little more than
one pupil to every four Inhabitants of the
United States. If uny other uutlon can
surpass that showing now Is the time to
clulni the prize. And If inuuy other na
tions do not see In these figures at leant
a partial explanation of Americun prog
ress and power it will bo surprising
SOUTHSGRANTON
CHRISTMAS OBSERVED IN ALL
THE CHURCHES.
Elaborato Musical Programmes at
Many of tho Houses of Worship
tho most uotnblo of Which Wore
Those at St. John's, St. Mary's and
tho Hickory Street German Pres
bytorinn Churches. To-day's Fu
neral Tho News in Brief.
All the churches on this side sound
ed and re-echoed with choice sacred
hymns and Christmas carols In con
nection with tho morning services yes
terday, while In tho afternoon the Sun
day schools had their exercises. While
tho singing nt the various places of
worship was highly commendable, yet
tho treat furnished at St. Mary's Ger
man Catholic church on River street, at
St. John's church on Plttston avenue
and at tho Hickory Street German
Presbyterian church was far above the
ordinary.
When tho worshippers gathered at
St. John's church for 0 o'clock mass
it was to find the choir loft occupied
by tho Sisters' orchestra and choir,
which Is composed of about fifty young
scholars of the parochlul school. For
months they have been training under
the supervision of Sister Superior Bor
ges, and her work was manifested yes
terday by tho grand chorus of fresh
young voices which rang through the
spacious edlllce In splendid melody and
thrilled tho souls of the delighted hear
ers. Tho youthful musicians in orchestral
work use string Instruments almost en
tirely. In connection with tho service
of song, the cornet solos were cleverly
rendered by Muster Howley, a son of
Anthony Howley, while the organ pre
lude and accompaniment was rendered
111 finished style by Miss Lucy Coyne.
Tho programme, as printed in this
column yesterday was rendered entire
at tho Hickory street Presbyterian
church, where the services commenced
nt 10:30 a. m. The hymn by Barnby,
"Glory to God in the Highest," was
rendered in perfect voice by Jacob
Km lull, a prominent bass singer, whose
musical ability will, before long, place
him In the front rank of vocal musi
cians. Tho choir singing was also
above the ordinary and rellected great
credit on the painstaking and thor
ough teaching of choir leader Prof. C.
B. Derman.
At St. Mary's church all the services
wero largely attended, and at the last
mass the church choir tok a leading
part musically showing the careful and
elllclent training of Professor Acker
man. The children and Sunday school
classes were nearly all gathered at tho
various churches during the afternoon
and last evening, and after short exer
cises were each sent home happy In
possession of generous packages of
nuts, cakes, candy, etc.
In the Hickory street Parish House,
exercises for the junior German classes
took place at 3 o'clock, and they wore
made quite interesting with a neat pro
gramme in which the little ones par
ticipated. Among the features was a
newsboys' song by 3 little tots arrayed
like the average street gamin and
carrying an armful of the Christmas
Tribune. Another pleasing feature was
n drill In fancy evolutions by twelve
little girls in white. The exercises
wero repeated in tho evening for the
senior German classes and ull received
a Christmas present from Santa Claus.
The English classes will be cared for
at 3 p. m. this afternoon at tho same
place.
A programme was arranged at the
Prospect avenuo German Methodist
church for the Sunday school clashes
last evening, where the little folks
spent an enjoyable evening after
which, before leaving for home, they
received their Christmas box.
NUBS OF NEWS.
Charles A. O. Stark, formerly of this
side, now in business in New York city
was the guest of friends on Cellar ave-
1 nue yesterday.
I James F. Best, caterer of the Bill
Poster's social club, and steward of the
Fourteen Friends, was pleasantly' re
membered by the former organization
, yesterday, when they presented him
1 with a costly meerschaum cigar holder
and case.
Anton Welnschnnk, of Green Ridge,
, was tho guest of his son-in-law, Dr.
Albert Kolb, on Cedar avenue yester
day. James Touhill, manager of Kornuch-
cr's pharmacy on Plttston avenue,
spent Christinas day with his parents
in Plttston.
Tho Knights of Malta meet to-night
in Hartmnu's Hall as stated In yester
day's paper.
Dr. Schley's Lung Healing Balsam Is
guaranteed to cure all coughs. "No
cure, no pay." For sale by all dealers.
Tho funeral of Mrs. H. F. Mellon,
whoso death occurred Wednesday at
1125' Willow street, will take place this
morning at 1) o'clock, Tim deceased
was only 'JO years of age, and Is sur
vived by n five year old daughter,
Louise. Services will bo hold at St.
Peter's cathedral and Interment, will
bo made in tho Hydo Park cemetery.
OBITUARY.
JACOB LUXBMUURUEn. of 1:': Vino
stret, died Christmas morning at S.30.
Ho was l)'-ni .Juno "2, 1827, and is sur
vived by his wife and tho following chil
dren; Mrs, Margaret Kurtz, -MIhs Anna.
Emma, Kate, Dr. (lecrge, Dr. P. D., if
Greenville, S, C; Nleholos, of Huffalo,
N, Y.j Julin and William. The funeral
will take place Saturday morning nt U
o'clock with a requiem muss at St. Mary's
Gorman Catholic church and Interment
will bu tmidu In St. John's German Cath
olic cemetery on tho West Side.
JAMHS KLV.NN, ( Meridian s-trect,
who was injured at tho l-ueUawumia car
shops last Saturday, parsed away at an
early hour yestorday morning at tho
There In more Catarrh In tllla seel Ion of
tho country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last 1'uw years was
supposed to bu imuralile. l-'or u great
muny years doctors piununuced It a local
disease, and nivs-crllted local remedies, and
by constantly falling to euro with local
treatmei.t, pronounced It Incurable, Sel.
mice has proven catarrh to be a consti
tutional diseat-e und therefore requires
constitutional treatment. IIuII'h Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by V, J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, Is thu only constitu
tional cut" on the market. It lt tuken
internally In doses from 10 drdps to a teu
spounful. it uclH directly on tho blood
and mucous surfaces of tho bystem.
Thuy offer one hundred dollars for uuy
case It fulls to cure. Send fur circulars
und testimonials.
Address, V, J. CUEN13V & CO.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists 7Jc.
Hull's Family PllU arc the best.
CEYLON
TEA
GREEN or BLACK
Compared with China or
Japan teas is easily the
best. It is pure, hence
more healthful. It goes
farther, hence more eco
nomical. It is of delicious
flavor, hence more palat
able. All grocers keep it.
A8K YOUR GROCER FOR
SALADA
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Ceylon and India Tea.
REFRESHING. DELICIOUS
Sold only In Lend Packeti.
50c.. 60c, , and 70c. Per Lb.
flMtSEMVr
Lyceum Theatre,
M. Rcls, Lessee and Manager.
A. J. Duffy, Business Manager.
Friday onlo.yht Dec. 26.
Our Own Favorite Comedian,
Andrew Mack,
In Ills New Play,
The Bold Soger Boy
By Theo. Hurt Tnyre. Management o
ltlch & Harris. Kxcollrnt supporting
company. Splendid scenery. Hear Mack's
new songs.
Prices $1, "p., Wf 2.1c.: boxes, $1.30.
Seats on sale Wednesday nt 9 a. m.
Saturday "ATM?8 Dec- 27-
Matinee L'.OO p. m. Night S p. m. sharp
The Augustin Paly Musical Co.
In Dainty, Tuneful
TI1K OPERA
Thai Has Hrnkeu All Records
At Daly's Theater London,
At Daly's Theater New York.
Same Cast as Lust Sea sun.
PRICKS Matlnei-. J1.00, 7.".c., Mc :3
Night, Jl.uO. $1.00, 7.", 00c, 2uc. Seats on
sale Xmas at !( si. m.
Academy of Music
M. Rcls, Lessee nnd Manager.
A. J. Duffy, Business Manager.
One Week Starting Monday Dec. 22.
Chester De Vonde
Stock Co,
Direction Phil Levy.
Friday Matinee. "The Bond of Honor."
Fiiduy Night. "Ten Ton Door."
PRICKS Miitlnee. 10 anil :') cents.
Night, 10, -U and 30 cents.
NKXT ATTRACTION
Olio Solid Week Slarling Monday. Dec. -J.
Matlneu Dully Commencing Monday.
Thu l-'"'' rltf" In Retiertolre,
"THE GIBNEYS."
The Dixie Theatre
HENRY FARNSWORTII DIXIK.
Lessee and Manager.
"Merry Christmas at the Dixie."
AGRFTBILL.
PATRICE.
GARDNER & VINCENT.
"PTAT.KOWSKI.
SAUNDERS, STETSON & CHRIST"?
VERNON.
PRANK O'BRIAN.
BROWN & NEVARIO.
General Admission: Ladles, 10 cents;
gentlemen. -0 cents; best reserved seats,
'u cents. Telephone No. lic'9. Secure seats.
STAR THEATRE
ALF. G. HERRINGTON. Manager,
Thursday. Krldaynnd Saturday,
DEC. a, M. 27.
WINE, WOMAN, AND SONG
MATINEE EVERY DAY.
BATTLE ON THE MAT.
McMillan JZr Dwyer
Tho two gladiators ot tho mat will meet
In a mixed match iu
Muslo Hall, Monday Night, Dec. 20.
SAN TOY
Moses Taylor hospital as the result ot In
jutles then received. Tint tleceasud wan
an exemplary young man who was highly
thought of by his employers and who hail
thu respect of a wide circle of frlonds.
Tho funeral will be held at 9 o'clock to
morrow morning from St. Peter'a cathe
dral and Interment will bo made In the
Cathedral cemetery.
Punished to Fit tho Crime.
Thero is a luck of humor that Is humor
ous, according to Ex-Senator Pettlgmw
ot South Dakota, An Instance of It oe
cured at a little Infurmul roeloty affair
which the yx-senator attended In AVash
Inutun. 'Comumlrunis got to going around, '
said the f-enator, "and 1 could only think
of one, which 1 used with apologies. It
was, 'What's tlm difference between a
man going outdoors In tho Winter nnd a,
dog?' Tho answer Is, a man puts on nil
overcoat and tho dug pants.
"Everybody politely laughed. Rut n,
man's sins di. follow him. A few nights
afterward 1 was at dinner where ouu ot
thu guests was a young woman who had
heard mo propound my conundrum. Shu
remembered It and (old It. crediting nu
with tho ownership of 'tho clever thing."
No one guessed it. In glee- at tho privil
ege, tho young woman announced tho an
swer. " ' Why, tho man puta on an overcoat
und the dog trousers.' Everyone was
puzzled. 1 leaned over and whispered tu
tho young woman, setting her right.
" 'Oh, yes, 1 forgot.' she said, 'It's pant
aloons Instead of trousers." Now York
Times.
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