The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-09
Archibald.

The grand fair Of ST. Thomas con-
gregation opened in the basement OF
the church last evening. There was q
very large attendance. the visitors be-
ing not only from Archibald, but from
every town in this vicinity. The base
msnt was respleudent with decora.
tions and everywhere there was evil
dsnces of rare taste and skill. Not
less interesting than the decorations
was the large and varied line of arti-
cles displayed. There are several par
lor and bed room suites, Il piano and
other articles equally valuable on ex.
hibition. The two bands were present
and the programme observed was ap.
preciated by the large audience which
witnessed 1t. Each evening during
the continuance of the fair there will
he features Of interest and on Wednes-
day night particularly a noteworthy
entertainment will be given.
The Knights of Father Mathew at a
meeting held yesterday donated $50 to
the fair, The Catholic Mutual Benefit
association has given valuable side
board and Division 6, Ancient Order OF
Hiberniaus, has given $25. The mem.
bsrs OF the congregation have also gen.
erously donated valuable articles and
money.
Professor Sprague. Of Philadelphia.
promoter Of university extension.
lectared on Shakespeare In the princi-
pals room Of the graded building on
Saturday night. The audience was
large and sppreciative and would have
been much larger had it been generally
known that Mr., Sprague was coming
here. There was some uncertainty as
to the time Of his arrival and Professor
Davis, under whose patronage he came,
not wishing to disappoint anyone, did
not advertise it as extensively
as he otherwise should have
done. The theme and the manner In
which it was discussed satisfied every
one Mr.. Sprague seemed to have O
thorough knowledge of his subject,
and impaired 1t to his audience with
remarkable ease and grace. After the
discussion an organization was formed
to promote the extension idea. Pro-
fessor Davis was chosen president, DR..
Van Doren treasurer, and Alice Swesny
secretary. 1t is creditable to the liter
airy taste OF the audience to say that
nearly one hundred ladies and gentle.
men expressed willingness to buy
tickets for the course OF lectures which
will be given. When Mr.. Sprague
next visits us, on Monday. the Gath, he
will be greeted by an audience which,
II not quite so large as that of Satur
day, WILL at least, be more profitable
Rev. Thomas Lucas Of st. Thomas
Church, delivered a lecture on "Tht
Church and Progress" in Carbondal'
last Thursday evening. which wor
high praise from all who heard it. The
Carbondsle papers were highly com
, plimentary in referring to the lectur,
and published long reports of it.
William Mehl, former resident o
this borough, died at his homo il
Olyphant on Friday after long i'll
ness. His remains were taken to hi
old home on Hill street. from whiol
place the funeral was held on Sunda,
afternoon. Services were held in til,
? Lutheran Church aud interment tool
, place in the Protestant cemetery.
The Lackawanna Transit company
has begun work on its Laurel stree
, line. AT present there is tsmporar!
suspension of work owing to the lacl
of poles. No great trouble has thu
far arisen over the right of way.
John Buckley. of Avoca, and Mis-
Mary Stanton, of Hill street, will b
married late in the present month.
John and Frank Collins. of Scranton
were in town on Sunday.