The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-14

teaching and management; and the
wider and closer cooperation whereby
souls may be saved to the Lord Jesus
Christ and be cultured in the Chris
tian life" The president of the assOci-
alton Is the Hon. John Wanamaker; the
general secretary Is the Rev. DIR. &. j.
kephart; the chairman of the executive
committee is DIR. William S. Ross. of
Altoona and the treasurer Is j. Albert
Haddock, of Media. The arrangements
for the reception of the convention in
Williamsport Oct. S, . and 10 are on a
scale commensurate with the expected
attendance. "A great deal of enthusi-
asm concerning the meeting has al
ready been developed. The handsome
souvenir programme prepared can be
obtained by addressing Rev. DR.. c. j.
kephart, Annville, Pa.
Y.M.C.A. Course of Lectures.
Early In October the tickets for the
Young Mems Christian association
standard course of lectures and enter
tainments will be issued by the COM
mittee. Remenyi, the famous Hun
garian violin maestro, will open the
course on Tuesday evening, Nov. IL,
accompanied by a group of artists of
his own selection. Tuesday evening,
Dec. 3, is the date set for the appear
ance of Frank &. Carpenter. one of the
country'S greatest newspaper corre-
spondents. Mr.. Carpenter has made
journeys covering thousands of miles
in Japan, Corea and China, and, in
view of the present interest of oriental
affairs, has prepared lecture on the
oriental situation which is said to pos
sess merit and attractveness in rare
degree. On Jan. ii novelty in the
entertainment line will be given, viz.
Alexander Blacks famous illustrated
monologue, Miss Jerry" in which a
simple, beautiful story will be told by
word and picture. the illustrations be-
ing thrown on the screen as the tale
progresses. On Feb. II Hon. Roswell c.
Horr will be present to discuss the
present financial situation. The course
Will close on Tuesday evening. March
3, with an entertainment by the Min
ME Marshal Concert company.
Religious Notes.
The successful Gospel campaign at
Nay Aug park Is drawing to a close
1t was an experiment, but 1t has been
great success, and establishes pre-
cedent for work in years to come.
The Penn avenue Baptist church will
tender Rev. and Mrs. Warren c. Part
ridge farewell reception on Monday
evening, Sept 16. This will give the
public as well as the church an oppOr-
tunity to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Partridge
before their departure from the city.
Other Baptist churches in the city
will unite with the Penn Avenue
church on Sunday evening in the fare
well services for Rev. Mr.. Partridge.
Rev. William Ashmead Schaeffer of
Philadelphia, superintendent of Eng
lish Lutheran missions, was in the city
during the week.
Grace Reformed Episcopal church
has issued complete, handy and at
tractive calender of weekly prayer
meeting themes from Sept. 4. 1895, to
July 80, 1896. inclusive.
At the regular service in the rooms
of the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation to be held tomorrow afternoon at
3.45 o'clock, the subject will be "The
summer Conferences at Mortified.
Mass The Scranton association was
represented there by Miss Libbie Doer-
sam and by Miss Tolles the general
secretary. Miss Dunn, the state secre-
tary, who conducted the city confer
ence. will be present tomorrow and
speak of the August gathering and the
notable addresses of Rev. Webb Reploe.
OF st. Paups. London. and Rev. An
drew Murray, of South Africa. Those
who know and love Mr. Moody will be
glad to hear of his home. and of the
wonderful work which he Is accom-
plishing in Mortified. Some of his
favorite hymns will be given during
the hour.