The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-20

least matter whether a woman has
figure like an hour-glass an houri or an
owl. She is supposed 90 wear blouse
waist and her form is not divine In any
case thus attired. Generally speaking
she might as well be built on the plan
of a barrel, for whether fat or lean,
tall or short, she is sure to look un-
tidy i'm a blouse waist All the prettiest
gowns in the shops OF New York, and
all the prettiest gowns seen on the streets
are made in the same fashion. We call
them stylish but they are only fashion,
able
A young man with his hair prettily
crimped in front came into Green
Ridge suburban street car yesterday at
ternoon. Everybody knew 1t was beauti-
fully waved because he took the precau-
ton TO remove his cap so that all might
admire his flowing locks. "Oh, ma" piped
out small child in the corner. See the
girl In the boys blothes," and the foot
ball young person gave a twitch at the
collar of his sweater, hastily put on his
cap well over his eyes and went out to
stand on the front platform with his
back to the door.
Rev. DIR. j. VI. Harris, president of
Bucknell university, spent Monday night
i'm this city He Is on his way to the Bap-
tist missionary and educational conven-
tion at Honesdale where he will deliver
addresses today and tomorrow. Dr. Har-
ris is probably one of the most success
ful educators in the country Profound,
dignfied and possessed of exceptional eX-
ecutlVe ability, his personality, no less
than his great talents win for him an eX-
alted place among young people as well
as those of mature years, and extensive
culture. keystone academy held position
under his direction which has never been
surpassed under any other, and at Buck
nell brilliant results have attended his
work during his eight years supervision.
Chief of the Fire Department p. J.
Hickey is being flooded with praises for
the manner in which he presided over
the last Firemen's day festivities. Ev-
cry mail brings in letters from some
fellow who was lucky enough to be here
on the great day. Here is a sample:
ALLOW me to tell you that you have
done more than was expected. We have
all come to the conclusion that what the
Scranton firemen did not know about en-
tertaining was not worth knowing. We
shall never forget the kindness and hos
pitality shown us"
The above was written by Il. o. Hart
man, chief of the Lebanon fire depart
ment Chief Hartman in his letter says
lots of other nice things about the Scran-
ton department. This is, however, only
has to bear with these days. Luckily he
is big and strong enough to shoulder
them all without wincing.
The members of the Otis Whist club Will
play champion whist this afternoon at .
o'clock. 1t is expected that a large num-
| Der of ladies will be present.
Tomorrow will be the annual event at
| the Homo for the Friendless-donatiou
| day-when the stores for the winter are
| sent by kind and willing friends, who
| thus in providing for their own family,
| forget not the widow and the fatherless
| near their doors 1t will be a satisfaction
| when the cold closes in during the bitter
| nights to realize that perhaps had it not
| been for your forethougnt and care some
| old feeble woman and some lonely child
| might be less comfortable Nothing you
| can give will come amiss in that Home
| where this season an unusual number OF
| destitute ones must be sheltered.
| Mrs. T. b. MCGOWAN has sent out cards
| for tea to be given Tuesday next al
her home on Wheeler avenue.