The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-25

Ehocutionist Ben Griffith will give a
recitation. Most of the proceedings
will be conducted in English. In a
preceding notice in this column Mrs.
Roberts was ,glven the name Powell by
mistake. y
Resolutions Of Coincidence.
Following is the resolutions which
were posted by Robert Morris lodge on
Thursday evening, in respect to the late
Elmer L. williams. Owing to the ex-
elusive printing Of the full text OF Sec
'retary Carlisle's speech in these col
umns yesterday the resolutions had to
be omitted: ~ =,
Whereas, We. have heard with pro-
found regret OF the death of our beloved
brother, Elmer L. Williams, the first
member of Robert Norris lodge to go TO
that undiscovered land from whose
bourne no traveller returns; and
Whereas, Remembering the kindness
and geniality Of our deceased brother.
his strong intellectually. his robust
manlness and his unsullied honor. we
deem 1t meet to give an expression Of
sentiment, upon the passing OF one who
goes from us in the power and strength
Of young manhood, the pride and nope
Of happy home, the possessor OF
prosperous business at time Of life
when the world is full Of brightness and
Of promise; therefore be 1t
Resolved. That in the death OF Broth
er Elmer l.. Williams. Robert Morris
lodge has lost one Of its most loyal
members. society a cultured young
gentleman and his associates In busi-
ness an upright and courteous partner.
w tandar r.
felt sympathy to -his heart-broken par
ents and sorrowful brother and sister.
with our, hearty assurance that his
memory will long be cherished by the
members of the Robert Morris lodge,
No. IS, Order of American True 1vor-
ties.
Resolved, That we attend the funeral
in a body; that copy Of these resolu-
tions be engrossed and sent to the par
ents Of the deceased brother; and that
the lodge charter be draped in mourn
ing for period of thirty days.
One Of tho Boys.
Good news 1t Is to the many friends
Of Walter Bevan, son Of d. Bevan, of
North Main avenue, to learn that he
has been elected to a membership in
the Melange board of Lafayette college,
where Mr.. Bevan is a student. The
election Is considered a great honor
by the students at the above mentioned
institution, and our successful candi-
date Is the recipient of much con-
graduation from his acquaintances,
both here and at school. Mr.. Bevan's
fellow students are also urging him to
enter the junior oratorical contest, IL
which the successful one wins a $50, s25,
or $40 prize, according to his standing
In the first three places. His friends are
confident that If Mr.. Bevan enters he
will make a. strong candidate for the
honor.
st. David's Hall Sold.
The Hyde Park Hall association has
sold to George B. Carson and William
T. Davis st. David's hall on North
Main avenue. The building is an old
one, having been erected about twenty
years ago by the Capouse lodge of Odd
Fellows, now no more. From the So
ciety the building fell into the hands Of
the association. which had the place re-
modelled q short time ago. The present
owners will renovate the place, fitting
up the second floor for store purposes.
A stage will be erected on the third
floor and general improvement made.
The price paid is said to have been
very high owing to the central loca-
tion Of the building.
Told in Few Lines.
Professor George Powell is still In the
same low condition.
Mrs. Catherine Eshleman has retired
from the bakery business.
The Republican League club held a
regular meeting last evening.
Mrs. Walter S. Beck, of Towanda, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Reese.
Owing to the sale of st. David's hall
the board Of trade meeting place will
be changed.
The 9-year-old child of William
Spruks, Of Bromley avenue, is seriously
Ill with diphtherla.
Mrs. Richard Harris. Of Avenue d,
Bellevue, is in critical condition ow-
ing to an attack of paralysis.
Rev. d. c. Hughes, d. D., pastor Of
the Jackson Street Baptist church, will
return from New York today.
The Druid Glee club will meet for re-
hearsal tomorrow afternoon at $50
o'clock in the Welsh Calvinistic church.
Tomorrow morning in THE Welsh
Baptist church the pastor, Rev. w. s.
Jones. will preach the regular monthly
English sermon.
Ada Morgan, the 7-year-old daughter
Of Mrs. Sarah 4. Morgan. of $50 North
Bromley avenue, died yesterday. Flu
neral Monday at p. m.
Last evening at the home of c. E.
Daniels, Of Division street, the Plym-
outh Congregational church Christian
Endeavor society held a social. A sill
yer collection was taken and the affair
was very successful.
At the Jackson Street Baptist church
morning and evening. Morning theme,
Conditions of Spiritual Power" even
ing, Woman; Her Sphere, Influence
and Responsibility" 1890 a. m. and Z
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West Side business Directory.
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avenue. ,
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