The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-07
CH BALD.


The commencement exercises Of the
high school were held in Father
Mathew Opera house on Monday even
ing in the presence OF an audience that
crowded the building to the doors. At
the rising OF the curtain the members
Of the graduating class and the pupils
of the high school were shown ranged
in a semi-clrcle on the state. The exer-
cises opened with well rendered
chorus, "The New Columbia" Miss
Martha Stearn then read a thoughtful
essay on sympathy" Miss Sada
Sweeney admirably recited 1.-THE
Monks Magnifcat" and Miss Anna
Johnson read well-prepared essay on
Friendship" Miss Mary Keegan read
an essay on GOOD Manners" which
was filled with bright ideas. Miss b.
A. McAndrew told Of the happiness Of
Home" In a nicely worded essay.
Charles A. Burke closed the first part
with forcible and well delivered ora
tion on Patriotism" william Gaug-
han opened the second part with a
scholarly address on Irish Literature"
and George Taylor followed with an ex-
cellent recitation. 1.-THE Liberty Bell"
Miss Alice Murphy recited Occur de
Leon" in a very artistic manner. Miss
Catherine Gaughan explained the ad-
vantages OF Education" and Miss Ella
Holmes told of the benefits of Self
Dependence" Both were instructive
and entertaining. The "Class History"
was read by Miss b. A. McAndrew. 1t
was filled with bright thoughts and
witty illusions to the class, and was
richly enjoyed by the audience. After
the commencement a social was held,
which was a most enjoyable affair.
The graduates did honor to themselves
Monday night.
John White, of the East Side, who
left home about two weeks ago, has not
been heard from since and his friends
are fearful for his safety. White was
a veteran of the late war and 1t was at
first thought he had gone to the Sol
diers' Home at Bath. He has not been
there, however, or anywhere else that
his relatives supposed he would natur-
ally have gone to. and they are there
fore greatly worried. Mr.. White Is
dpout w years olu. ne udu HIS WoTk-
ing clothes on the day of his disap-
pearance.
Frank Holmes, of North Main street,
will. in a day or two, begin working
in an undertaking establishment in
Forest City.
The funeral Of the late Michael Null
larkey, of Salem street, took place on
Wednesday morning. At 1890 o'clock
a high mass Of requiem was sung in st.
Thomas church by Rev. DR.. Lucas,
and interment took place in the Catho-
lie cemetery. The deceased had been
i'll little more than a week. He was a
son of James (Mullarkey, of Salem
street, and was about 81 years old. He
was brother of Mrs. James Wright,
Mrs. p. F. McAndrew, Patrick and
James Mullarkey, of this place, and
Frank Mullarkey, of Hyde Park. The
deceased possessed many qualities that
made him favorite with many.
On Wednesday Of next week Miss
Mary A. Magee, of Rock Terrace, will
be married to Thomas Kinney, of
Church street.
The regular monthly meeting of the
board of trade will be held on Monday
evening.
Wednesday, June 5, was the fifth an
niversary of the marriage Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Clarkson, of Bridge
street. 1t was made the occasion for
a "wooden" wedding, which was at
tended by many Of their neighbors.
A bounteous supper was served to the
guests and there were many diversions
to make time pass pleasantly. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarkson were recipients of many
beautiful and useful presents.
Miss Katie Kinback, of South Main
street, is unable to work because of an
injury to her hand. While trimming
grass in the cemetery few days ago
she cut her hand. Blood poisoning set
in and caused her intense pain. No
serious results are apprehended.