The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-30

Jams. 42G Thirteenth street, and libra
rians Messrs. Protheroe and Watkins
2O3 South Main avenue.
Waftings from the Choirs.
Among the recent additions to the
choir Of the First Presbyterian church
are Mrs. j. NJ. Atherton, Miss Emma
Fuller, Miss Lilly Joseph Miss Nellie
De Graw. Miss Louise Linder and Hec-
tor James
W. c. Wceden was in the city yester-
day making arrangements for the Eas-
ter music to be presented at the Second
Presbyterian church. Mr.. Weeden will
take charge ON April Z.
Thomas BynOn, the tenor SOloist, will
remain with the choir Of the Second
Presbyterian church to assist Director
Weeden.
Miss Jean Slee, contralto of the
Second Presbyterian church choir, has
accepted an appointment to organize Il
choir at Rev. DR.. Erdman's church,
Presbyterlam, Norristown, n. j. Miss
Slec has won a large circle of friends
in the city who will sincerely regret
her departure, and will miss her charm
ing voice, which has earned for the
popular singer such prominent posi-
tion in the musical world.
Llewellyn Jones, who acts as ac-
cOmpanist to the Railroad quartette,
has successfully discharged the duties
of assistant organist at St. Luke's
church during the Lenten season.
Rees Watkins, chorister at the Wash
burn Street Presbyterian church, has
been compelled to resign his position
owing to throat trouble. which inter
fcres with the discharge of his duties.
His resignation was received with deep
regret and efforts are being made to
arrange matters so that he may retain
the position.
Items of Personal Interest.
Rev. ]. w. Williams, pastor of the
Dunmore Presbyterian church, is re-
covering from severe attack of grip.
Mrs. Richard Horns was compli-
mented upon the successful manner in
which she conducted the evangelistic
services at the regular meeting of the
Women's Christian Temperance union,
and hopes are entertained that her as
sistance may be given on future oCca-
slons.
Presiding Elder Thorpe conducted
the last quarterly meeting of the year
of the Forest City Methodist Episcopal
church on Thursday evening and de-
livered an able sermon.
The numerous friends of Rev. George
T.. Guild, OF the Providence Presby-
terian church, will regret to hear that
owing to illness he has for the past two
weeks been unable to attend to his
ministerial duties.
Rev. A. T.. Ferris, pastor of the Puri-
tan church, Is engaged on u lccturing
tour in western New York, and in his
absence tomorrow Rev. r. S. Jones, ID.
D., will occupy the pulpit OF his church.
Rev. NJ. ID. Fuller captured a burglar
n few days ago. The reverend gentle
man was reading In his study, when he
heard the front door opened and closed
in a cautious manner. In ascertaining
the cause, he found that an umbrella
had been distracted, so with the agility
of youth he ran down the avenue,
chasing the thief A close race ensued,
but Mr.. Fuller won and secured the
umbrella He let the thief go, how
ever. after administering a rebuke.
Rev Francis Gendall, of Jermyn. ac-
companied by the members of the Ep-
worth league, paid a visit to the Peck
vile league on Tuesday. The compl-
ment will be returned at an early date.
Professor Haydn Evans, at st. Pat
ricll's church, and j. Willis Conant. at
st. Lulles church, deserve to be compll-
mented on the meritorious taste dis
played In the selection Of the numbers