The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-23
SUNDAY IN The CHURCHES
Prominent Quartette of VOcalists at
the Second Presbyterian Church.
MISS KAISER SANG An ARIA
She nnd Miss Lydia Pichel. Fresh from
European Training. Are u Delight.
Prcsbytcry Committees Work
Among the Foreigners.

At the Second Presbyterian church
yesterday the musical programme. rem
dered by IA Quartette. which had been
secured for the occasion, was one oi
unusual excellence. Notwithstanding
the choir had but one rehearsal.
Miss Sadie Kaiser. the Wilkes-Rarre
soprano. was heard for the first time
since her return from Europe. MISS
Kaiser sang THE Lord Is My Light.
by Marsh. at the morning service. and
the aria. Il VIII ENtol Thee" from the
oratorio. Eli" in the evening. In both
selections her magnificent voice was
heard 10 good advantage. and the ef-
fects Of her studies in the English con-
servatorics We're apparent In the great
Improvement in her methods.
Miss Lydia Pichel. mezzo soprano.
who has Recently returned from a
course of musical study in Germany,
sang alto in the luartette, Miss Pichel
rendered solo. Jesus Lover of My
Soul" by Tours, at the morning ser
vice. in an artistic manner. Her
voice, always rich and sympathetic.
showed a wonderful Improvement, and
her style was most pleasing. Moses
Morgan. basso. and Thomas Hcynon.
tenor. completed the uuartctte. and
Mr.. Reynon sang Eternal Rest" by
Piccolomini. at the evening service.
Mr.. Reynan's performance was excel
lent. The uuartctte's morning ana
evening special selections were respec-
lively Il WIN Call Upon Thee ana
"Ronum Est" both by Buck,
VoeaIists We're Accompanied.
The vocalsts were fortunate in be
ing sustained by Organist George
Moves Rockwell. who had charge OF the
musical services, and who is one OF
the best accompanies in the city. The
impression made upon the congrega-
ton by the pleasing efforts OF the
u,,artette was marked, and the return
of uuartette music, which seemed 20
be most favorably received by the con-
gregation.
The two services were of especial In
tarest In the morning Rev pr. :. {.
Logan, as secretary of a committee or
the I.ackawanna preshytery. made an
eloquent plea in behalf of the commit
tees work among people or forelEn
tongues in the coal fields; In the even
ing the pastor, Rev. DIR. Charles r..
Robi, son. delivered a most scholarly
and thoughtful address. illustrating the
necessity of breadth and practicability
OF learning among the most scientific
biblical critics.
Colonel II. NJ. Boies. president of the
committee In introducing DR.. Logan.
very aptly illustrated the purpose OF
the committee and the dire needs of
its work He cited the different condi-
tons between twenty-five or thirty
years ago when the German, Irish and
Welsh miners We're in the majority.
and who. by reason of their knowledge
OF English. readily grasped the require
merts of good and successful citizen
ship. and now, when the majority of
hand laborers in the mines are Hun
garians. Polanders and Italians. who
know or can learn little or nothing of
the country's language and customs
and consequently menace themselves
and the community. For the one class
1t was easy and natural to succeed.
while with the present class it is
against natural laws unless those in
terested in the welfare of this region
and country point out the way.
In illustra ting his point President
Boies mentioned John Jermyn, one of
the wealthiest and most successful an
thracite operators in this country He
said: Thirty years ago John Jermyn
ate a. frugal meal off deal board; he
and his wife on opposite sides of the
board We're seated on powder kegs.
Today Mr.. Jermyn is preparing to give
his family a meal in a magnificent
structure. the value of which win ap-
proach a half-million of dollars"
President Boies argued that such a
change in conditions was possible
through influences of quarter of a
century ago which existed today, but
the change Of nationality among the
miners made II necessary that they
should De taught to grasp their Oppor-
tunities.
The Work Outlined.
In explaining the work of the COM
mittee DR. Logan was logical and con-
else and spoke with much feeling. His
remarks are well echoed in a circular
distributed by the committee and
which, after reciting the facts and ex-
listing conditions. has this to say of
what should be done.
We have already tested and know the ef-
hciency Of the measures We now suggest:
and ASH YOU to help us to provide the
things needed They are these
F!rst-A .ree Kindergarten, in every
community. for the children, who In one
year VIII learn enough of the language
and ways of our homes to place them on
the highway toward our system of educa-
ton. and worthy free l.fe, and these chill
dren Will bring their parents with them,
In due time.
Second-A sufficient number of night
schools for teaching English speech and
Christian truths TO the whole body of their
youth, from the ages Of 10 to IS years;
who by reason Of poverty and home CON
d.t.ons are compelled to work every day,
and are thus deprived Of the privileges OF
an education in the day schools, already
provided. These night schools viii also
be great help to the adut population,
Third - Every permanent community
must have .ts house Of worship; with such
religious instruction as has been found alb
solutely necessary for the maintenance Of
Christian society In our whole national
l!fe and history. Such a number of mis-
s.Onar.es must be provided. as with
knowledge. both Of the English and of the
tongue OF the masses of these poor as may
be able to bring their into intelligent con
nection with our moral and religious ac-
tiv!ty.
Now IN order that such a scheme Of phil
anthrOp.c and Christian work may be car
RED out economically, and efficiently
there must be some direct, reliable and ef-
flcien. administration and supervision.
This, the Presbytery Of Lacka wanna, COW
erng tn" whole field. has attempted to
supply by committing the work to It's ex-
ecut!ve committee, consisting Of pastors
and business mem whose wel-known
character may be accepted as q guarantee
throughout the coal fields. of work,
worthy OF confidence.
This executive committee ,s constituted
as follows: Mln.sters-George u. Guid,
Scranton. i. u. Hodge. DID, Wilkes
Barre; James Mcleod. DID. Scranton;
Ferdinand Won Krug. Kingston. Charles
Lee. Carbondale: u. Mclean, Elmhifst.
Laymen--H. NJ. Bo.es. Scranton; Thomas
u. Atherton. Wilkes-Barre: A. w. Dick
son, Scranton John r. H0yt, Carbondalc:
Edward y. Sturges, Scranton. Organ!za-
tion-Colonel II. NJ. Boes. president: Rev.
q. Il. Guild. vice president; Rev r.. Nc
Lean. recording secretary: Alexander W.
Dickson. treasurer; Rev. s. c. Logan.
el n. NJ. I.fi1o