The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15

ton from Swansea, Wales, about
three years ago, as the successor Of
Rev. John Williams, d. D., who re-
turned to Wales and became there the
successor of Mr.. Jones. Mr.. Williams
was one Of the strongest preachers in
Scranton, but his successor has fully
sustained the reputation of the pulpit
for ability and elopuence. His style is
analytical, logical and thorough. He
treats his subject in all its bearing so
as to make it perfectly clear to the
mind Of the listener, and then presents
1t in its practical and spiritual aspects
with force and eloquence. Though his
style Is, on the whole, conversational,
when he warns to his theme he breaks
out in flights Of impassioned oratory.
His body is not very robust nor his
voice strong, but he knows how to use
both to the best advantage. This Is
his first visit to Utica, but it is hoped
not the last, He is perfectly at home
in either Welsh or English, and while
here ought to address an English con-
gregation."
Will Go to Europe.
Rev. D. M. Stearns, pastor OF the
Church of the Atonement," German
town, Philadelphia, formerly of Grace
Reformed church, of this city, Is about
to take a trip to Europe. He makes
this announcement in his paper King
dom Tidings: HE seems now to be
calling me to be one of His messengers
at the Mildmay conference in London,
June 25 to q, and then, as He shall re-
quire me, in the north Of England dur
ing July, specially at a Keswick confer
ence preceding the regular keswick
The expenses of this trip are kindly
borne by good brother across the
sea, at whose invitation ] go. l expect
to enjoy the rest at sea, and may pos
sibly IL it please the Lord, rest few
days in Switzerland, between the Mild
may and Keswick conferences. My
dear wife, who kept me company last
year, but who does not feel like trying
the sea again this year-who so patient
ly and lovingly tarries by the staff for
Jesus sake from week to week, w lie
I go to and fro in His name-will prob
ably spend some time in my absence at
the mountains or by the sea-shore, and
we hope to have the last three weeks
in August together in some quiet nook,
after my return and before resuming
full privileges in September"
Providence NJ. L. Church Notes.
One of the most successful preachers
of the Wyoming conference is Rev.
William Edgar, of the Providence
Methodist Episcopal church. Although
he has been here but short time he Is
no stranger, for his previous work in
Dunmore and Carbondale Is we'll
known; besides, a man Of his kindly
manner and disposition cannot long
remain a stranger. He Is preaching q
series of very earnest sermons on "The
Lords Prayer" His subject tomor-
row will be "Thy Kingdom Come"
or not we do not know. but 1t will be
well worth hearing. even II the
weather is scorching hot.
Children's Day will be observed to-
morrow. The elaborate Golden Gate"
programme will be carried out.
The Epworth league will conduct it's
annual excursion to Harvey's Lake on
June 2S.
During the hot weather the Sunday
school hour will be changed to the
noon hour.
\ Henry Kemmerling will attend the
Epworth league convention at Chatta-
nooga, June "a, as a delegate from the
League union.