The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18

the voting power for this city would
be considerably increased, but, what is
still more important, the number Of ac-
tive canvassers at Erie would be so
strong that it would ensure Allentown
being placed in the rear.
1t may be claimed that the expense
could not be borne by all the societies,
but this would not be necessary, as 1t
is we'll known that each society has
more than one member who could easily
afford a weeks vacation at Erie, with
out being a burden upon the society," s
funds. At least fifty delegates should
represent Scranton and Dunmore at the
convention. The Epworth league Of the
city and Dunmore, which comprises but
eleven societies, will send thirty dele
gatesto Chattanooga. Tenn, and should
this be any criterion, the minimum Of
the Christian Endeavor union should be
fifty. This work should be undertaken
by the '96 committee Immediately and
earnestly.
Items Of Personal Interest.
By the departure Of Miss Dunbar the
congregation Of the Second Presbyterian
church have lost valued and faithful
servant who, during her three years OF
service. has accomplished much toward
extending the work of that important
church. Miss Dunbar has been particu-
lary successful in connection with the
Junior Endeavor society and the mothers
meetings. She has also worked energet-
ically in advancing the interests Of the
night school at the Volunteer mission on
West Lackawanna avenue, whera the
results of her work are clearly to be seen.
Apart from her educational work Miss
Dunbar, in her quiet manner, has been re-
lieving the distressed and assisting the
sick in innumerable cases. There are in
stances upon record where families have
been too poverty stricken to pay the fu-
neral expenses, and where Miss Dunbar
undertook the responsibility Of the ar
rangements, relieving the afflicted ones in
q serious dilemma. Regrets were univer-
sally expressed at her departure, and
more particularly SO, owing to ill-health
being the cause of the resignation.
: AS an example of her industry 1t may be
mentioned that Miss Dunbar has frequent
ly made over $50 calls In the same month,
and 1t is a difficult matter to form an es-
innate Of the trouble invoked In listening
to the many sorrowful tales of poverty and
distress, and the effort entailed to render
the miserable homes a little brighter. In
this manner Miss Dunbar has won the af-
fection Of many hearts, and her name will
be cherished for lifetime by many Of
those who looked upon her as those of a
mlnistering angel.
Rev. John Davy, who leaves next week
on a visit to England, Is probably the best
known minister in this section Of the
country, owing to his long and faithful
Artrtn In, hA tr~ tDI, I,A
Grated his life. Mr.. Davy has witnessed a
a remarkable growth Of the church and at
all times the "reminiscences of his early
ministry are acceptable to his hearers.
Notwithstanding he is "a years Of age.
Mr.. Davy is determined to visit tho home
Of his boyhood, the first time in the long
term Of forty years, and will carry over
the great udings of the marvellous multi
plicity OF John Wdsley's followers in
America. His two sisters in England
have, for a considerable time, been anx-
iously awaiting the fulfilment Of his prom
ise TO cress the Atlantic. Mr. Davy will
be absent for three months, and upon his
return will, no doubt, be able to impart val
able information as to the great changes
in the old country during his long absence.
Rev. A. l.. Urban. rector in charge Of st.
Luke's mission at Dunmore has arranged
a very feasible and practical plan for rails
ing the necessary amount to erect new
chapel and rectory on the recently pur-
chased plot Of ground, on the corner of
Blakely and Potter streets. Shares are
sold at $24 each, to mature in four years,
and although but a few days have passed
since the plan was made known, 5000
worth Of stock has already been SUBJ
scribed. The plans are being prepared by
Architect F. L. Brown, Of this city.