The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-20
In the World Of
Social HCtiVity
Autumn Doings Among Prominent
Leaders of the Seasons Gayety.
PARTIES, WEDDINGS AND TEAS
The Gamut of the Weeks Events Sounded
in Short paragraphs-Guests and En-
ertainers-Personal Mention Re.
duced to II Compact Compass.

voted all their spare day hours to driv-
ing in the country. Scarcely day
passes that does not witness numerous
pleasure vehicles being driven up or
down the valley or through the Notch
toward Dalton, The Kaleidoscope
dress of the woods cannot be appre-
clated through the city's heavy atmos-
phere, but a nearby view well repays
a ride through the unpolluted air of the
country It's an excellent cure for de,
spondency, that tired feeling and physi-
cal Ills of all sorts. Some one has said,
substantially, that one who has viewed
the beauty of the infinity's material
handiwork and then fails to be in peace
with himself and the world, is indeed
inhuman.
The theaters during the week pre-
sented several attractions of the melo-
dramatic order, which received gener-
Gus patronage. The attendance possi-
bly, doubled that of the week preceding,
when standard plays were given.
These facts simply prove that If the
proprietors consult only their financial
welfare. inferior attractions will earn
them money returns and appeal to the
general public. 1t is not condition
which the most refined can swallow
with good grace, but it is nevertheless
true. Whether the large patronage or
second-class plays proves that Scran-
ton people cannot appreciate standard
play, or whether it indicates that pol
ished people are not theatergoers, is q
proposition the people themselves can
best discipher.
A reception will be held this evening
at 800 Mitlin avenue to celebrate three
anniversaries, which form an unusuai
feature. Each anniversary occurs in
the same family. Mr.. and Mrs. Ma,
thaniel Halstead will celebrate then
golden wedding; Mrs. Halsteads birth.
day will also be celebrated and the
birthday Of her son, Il. n. Halstead.
Mr. Halstead has this week lived one
or the most eVentful periods of hih life,
especially in his connection with the
centennial anniversaries of the Baptist
community, where he has witnessed
the fultillment of his fondest hopes. He
has been deacon of the church since its
organization in 1859 and is now senior
deacon. He is also charter member
and has shown his practical method OF
helplng his church by presenting it
tne beautiful parsonage, which at the
Time was valued at $4,000. Several
relatives and friends will arrive today
~ tiNiPbNN III Tic CtleDTdIlOnS,
IL may interest the many admirers of
Nine. Lillian Blauvelt, the noted New
York singer, to know something of her
personal history. She is a native of
brooklyn, N. Y, and resides there at
present. Her maiden name was Lillian
Blauvelt and in 1892 she married Ed
ward Il. Smith, pianist and baritone
singer OF fair ability. Mr.. Smith is also
OF Brooklyn and usually plays the piano
accompanimentS for Nine. Blauyelts S
vocal performances. She is a firm be-
never IN Christian science and when in
Brooklyn Is treated a few hours previ-
GUS to each of her performances by
Mrs. wilkins, q well known exponent
OF Christian science. When far away
from the city Of churches Nine. Blau-
Welt believes it possible to receive the
support Of the scientist and arranges
Tor treatment at certain hours. While
establishing her vocalreputation, which
became extensive only two years ago,
she was always extremely nervous if
her Christian science friend did not
Know OF her engagements. Nine Blau-
Welt Is only 2S years Of age. Her father
Is a bookkeeper in large retail dry
goods store in Brooklyn.
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The leading Jewish women Of the city
are much interested in the Scranton
branch of the National council of Jew
ish women, which was organized early
in the summer preparatory to the work
of the winter months. The object of
the organization is to discuss educa-
tional religious and philanthropical
work in Its application to woman's
sphere in Jewish circles. The officers
and members Of the local branch are
members Of the Linden Street temple.
A party OF well known young people
who will today enjoy an autumn drive
In the country, a sylvan lunch and n
chestnut hunt will be composed of
Misses Isabelle Winton, Torrey. Eliza
beth Torrey, Hanley, Margaret Hanley,
Edith Pierson, and Edward Gearhart,
Joseph Boice, VIII Hanley, Bevan
Decker and II. S. and w. b. Kirkpat-
rick.
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The Scranton Liederkranz, the lead
Ing German social organization of the
city, will enjoy large number of socials
during the season in their hall on
Lackawanna avenue The introduce
tory affair was held Thursday evening
and was generously attended. The en-
tertaining features included dancing,
vocal and instrumental music and a
one-act farce.
The engagement of the well known
and popular young attorney. Harry C.
Reynolds, to Miss Adelaide c. Scott. of
Philadelphia, is announced. Miss Scott
is well known in this city, having been
the guest of Mrs. Frances Swan during
the early part Of the past summer, and
is one of Philadelphia most charming
and talented daughters.
At the home of George A. Evarts, at
Ariel, on Wednesday, Rev. S. C. Simp-
kins performed double marriage cere-
mony. The contracting parties We're
John G. Reynolds, of Carbondale, and
Miss Lena May Evarts, of Ariel, and
John w. Lester and Miss Orie E.
Stephens, both of Carbondale.
Miss Mary Geraldine Schroeder
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad
Schroeder, and Percival John Morris
were married Tuesday evening in St
Peters cathedral. They will be al
home on Thursdays after Nov. s, at 6ST
Madison avenue.
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Herman Langfeld, a prominent retail
merchant of this city, was welded tc
Miss Ella Mae Newhouse in Wilkes.
Barre Wednesday evening. A large
number Of Scranton friends were pres.
ent.
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The teachers and pupils of the Scran.
ton Business college are making exten.
slve arrangements for social and en-.
tertainment to be given Thanksgiving
evening in the college building.
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Mr.. and Mrs Edward Leete enter
tained a number of friends at theil
home on Adams avenue Thursday night
in honor Of the first anniversary Of
their marriage
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Mayor and Mrs. w. L. Connell gave
an informal progressive euchre party
Thursday evening.
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PERSONAL MENTIONS:
Miss Name D. Ostrander, of Pittston
was In the CITY Yesterday