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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
OLD FORGE,

Mr.. and Mrs. William Foote spent
Sunday at the home of his father, .ir.
Eben Foote.
Superintendent Harrison, of Wilkes
Barre, was a visitor at the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage on Saturday.
Mr.. Thomas Ward returned on Tues
day to his duties at the East Strouds-
burg Normal school, after a few days
visit with his parents in this place.
Jane, the 21-year-old daughter of Will
liam Carey, met with a serious accident
while coasting on the Old Forge hill
on Monday evening. She lost control Of
her sled and went crashing into the
large stone wall at the bridge. She re-
ceived a deep cua in the head and was
badly bruised.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
Smiles was made merry on Thursday
evening by a number Of friends from
this place and Duryea, who had gath
cred to spend the evening with them.
The hours We're pleasantly passed and
refreshments We're served. The Misses
Anna and Agnes Nichol helped to re-
ceive.
Mr.. John z. Wilson, of Yostville, was
visitor IN town on Monday.
Don't forget the entertainment at the
Brick church Wednesday evening, Feb
"a. One of the special features of the
evening will be wand drill by twenty
two girls in costumes.
Mr.. John Carey is still in a critical
condition.
All are invited to attend the oyster
supper at the Methodist Episcopal
| church on Saturday night.
Rev. w. G. Feurk is still confined tc
his bed,
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HAWLEY.

The funeral of the late Thomas Hurd
was held from his residence on Cherry
Ridge at l o'clock Monday, Rev. c. A.
Benjamin, of Honesdale, assisted by
Rev. Mr. Rawlings, of the Ridge, Off
ciated at the obsequies. The esteem in
which deceased was held in his commu-
nifty was evidenced by the large con-
course of friends who followed his re-
mains to the Ridge cemetery where in
terment was made. Many of his old
time friends who, like him, had spent
more than half a century in that Vlcin-
ity, were present to pay last tribute
of respect to their reverend neighbor.
The pallbearers were William WILDER,
W. l.. Ferguson, Louis Dean, Hector
Cowles, Philip Refining and Andrew
Wick. Sam Brown was funeral direct
or. Messrs j. c. and William Beardsall
were ushers.
Our popular clothier, Lee Fox, left
Monday morning for Philadelphia
where he will spend two weeks super
intending the manufacture of his spring
stock. His store will be in charge of his
brother, Benia, during his absence.
A comendable exhibition of large oil
| paintings illustrating the famous An
| dreH's raid of the late war, accompanied
| by a graphic explanation by w. j.
| Knight the engineer OF the dare devil
scheme was given in Mannerchor hall,
Saturday evening. The rapt attention
| of a. large audience was held during
| the whole lecture. The entertainment
was under the auspices of j. Monroe
| Thorp post, Grand Army of the Repub
| lie.
| Isaac Blackmore, of Fifteenth street,
while decapitating chicken a few days
| since missed his blow of the weapon
and nearly severed the index finger
from the left hand. DR.. Plum gave it
| attention.
MIR. and Mrs. Smith, of Brooklyn, who
have been the guests of T. V. Taft and
wife, of the Eddy, for several days, have
returned to their home.
| Mrs. George zimmerman, of Seelyville,
was a guest of her mother, Mrs. Snyder,
on Fourteenth street, over Sunday.
A surprise party was rendered to Miss
Emma Steltz, on Laurel hill, Saturday
| evening. About twenty of her young
friends enjoyed grand time.
A meeting of the Womans Christian
Temperance union will be held at the
home of Mrs. Grace Collum, on Fiji
teenth street, Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Mrs. ]. II. Rodman will pre-
side.
Rev. Mr. Griffin, formerly of Bing-
hamton, occupied the pulpit in the Meth
odist Episcopal church last Sunday in
the absence of Rev. A. w. Cooper, who
was called from town on account of the
serious illness of q relative.
Mr.. John Pethic, of Carbondale, was
entertained by friends at the Eddy
Pike county side, over Sunday.
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FOREST CITY.

Miss Ida Peil spent Sunday with
Scranton friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael O'Neill called
on Mayfield friends yesterday.
Mrs. John Connolly spent Sunday
with her mother.
Joseph Ackerman returned yester-
day from a visit with Honesdale
friends.
G. NJ. Peterson, of Carbondale, was
in town yesterday on business.
Samuel Jennings was a visitor at
Scranton yesterday.
Rev. G.. b. Stone, pastor of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, Rev. p. b.
Kennedy, of the Presbyterian, and Rev.
j. G. Evans, of the Congregational
church, are taking part in the Sunday
school convention at Clifford today.
Mrs. Louisa Griggs, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. Manner, of South Glib
son, are i'll at the home of Zilla Wescott.
Both are seriously i'll.
The Forest City band and the Men
dessohn Glee club composed two sleigh
loads of merry makers that went to
Herrick Saturday night. They were
enjoying themselves when a third par
ty of local toughS interrupted them
and precipitated a general fight, which
broke up the party.
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UONESDALE.

Rev. r. M. Roderick is conducting
revival services in Traceyvile.
Mr.. A. j. Rehbein is on a business
trip to Chicago and other western
cities.
Miss Blood and Miss Helen Baker
have been visiting friends in Bingham
ton for the past two weeks.
Word received from Miss Harriet
Rockwell who Is in Bordentown, N.
j., sick with typhoid fever, states that
she is past the danger point in her ILL
ness.
The Martha Washington supper by
the ladies of the Presbyterian church,
given annually on February %. is
looked forward to as the event of the
season. This year it promises to eclipse
that of former years.
The boy Tramp" who is drawing
large houses throughout the county,
will be at the opera house Wednesday
and Thursday evenings of this week.
Mr.. c. w. Decker left on Tuesday
morning to attend the funeral of his
sister, Mrs. Helen NJ Wilcox, whose
death occurred in Brooklyn, N. Y, Sat
urday evening.
The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Kellow
took place Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Holmes and
daughter, Daisy, returned Saturday
evening from Red Lands, California
where they have been spending the
winter for the benefit of the health OF
the daughter. Miss Holmes is resting
comfortably after the long journey, but
is In a feeble condition.
A delegation of Honesdale Odd Eel
lows will visit Wangum lodge, of Haw'
ley, on Wednesday evening.
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DELIGHTFUL EXCURSION.
The Lackawanna and Fortnishtly
Clubs Enjoy a Sieighridc Party.

The members of the Lackawanna ana
Tortnightly clubs formed a large party
on Monday evening and enjoyed de-
lightful trip to Waymart. The party
were welcomed by Landlord GruVer,
who had taken special care to provide
a supper for his guests that would do
justice to the occasion. A social season
was spent in dancing and all enjoyed
the delightful party.
Among those present We're: Messrs.
and Mesdames w. G. Scurry, j. j. Simp-
son, w. f. Watt, j. 3. Nicholson;
Messrs. f. j. Hamilton. Albert Crane,
j. G. Hoole Frank Hoole, George Mills.
ID. l.. Crane, j. X. Hollenbeck, George
Paul, Charles Perkins, j. J.Thompson,
Harry Williams, H. CT. Likely, l.. A.
Patterson, Lyman Fl. Smith: Misses
Susie Jadwin, Florence Harrison, Ma
bel Jadwin, Lottie Ellis. Josephine Burr,
Anna Huson, Gertrude Harding, Mary
Watt, Lizzie SCurry, Jessie Moore, Oh
ina Herring, Minnie Reynolds, Mrs.
Hannah Leonard; also Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S. Baker and Miss May Albro, of
Scranton.
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Sunday and fractured her right rm
near the shoulder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown and family, OF
Honesdale, who have been guests at
the home of Mr. Fred Brown. on Wayne
street, have returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Benson left yes
terday for Green Ridge, where they Will
make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Baker, of Scranton,
were guests of friends in town Monday
evening.
Fl. A. Purple, wife and child are sick
with la grippe.
+. A. Bell, of the firm of Bell & Brown,
is entertaining his mother. Mrs. Bell,
of Salem.
Miss May Albro, who has been visit
ing Miss Susie Jadwin, of Birkett street,
has returned home.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Metho-
dist church viii give supper Wednes-
day afternoon and evening, Feb. "a.
They usually give a supper on WASH
ington's birthday, but as that falls on
Monday this year, have deferred 1t.
Miss Jennie Graves entertained n
small party of friends at tea Monday
evening at her home on Wyoming
street. Among those present We're:
Rev. and Mrs e. j. Balsley, Mrs. Fer
dinand Guyre, of New York; Mesdames
Frank Smith, j. d. Fox, l.. Hall. X. w.
Graves, C. o. Mellin, w. Johnson, Q. c.
Moore, Chauncey Race and Miss Eliza
Conron.
The Sunday school classes of Mes
danes John Harvey and Samuel Moon
enjoyed sleighride to Archibald Mon
day afternoon.
Miss Kate Byrnes, of Scranton, called
on friends in town Monday.
II. II. Elmer and family have moved
into the house on South Park street
recently built by John 3. Hoyt.
This evening lodge of the Ancient
Order of the Knights of the Mystic
Chain will be organized by the district
deputy organizer James Williamson, OF
Scranton.
Isaac w. Newton, of this place, was
granted an original pension this week
Miss Ella McDonough held the lucky
door ticket at the fair which drew q
silk umbrella.
The knights of Father Mathew Liter,
airy and Dramatic society will have ar
| entertainment on Friday evening.
A large number of Carbondale friends
will attend the fair of the Holy Saviour
congregation at Wilkes Barre, this
evening.
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ELMHURST.

Gospel meetings are being held every
night in the Baptist church by Rev.
II. I. Higgins. of Chester, Mass. Much
interest is being manifested by all, and
the result is that many are being per-
suaded to lead better life.
Miss Beulah Cooper is visiting with
her grandparents at Nicholson for a
few days
Henry Wehrum is removing some
large pine trees from the farm of AL
fred Griffin and setting them out on
his place, which will greatly add to
the beauty of his home.
w. J. Koch has accepted a position
at the Hotel Jermyn, Scranton.
DR.. J. c.. Bateson will remove with
his family to Scranton April l..
The Scranton Gas and Water COM
pany are making improvements on their
land recently purchased by them from
the Union Tanning company.
Mr. and Mrs Byron buckingham en-
tertained sleighing parties from Scran-
ton on Sunday.
Miss Lottie Clay is visiting friends
at Scranton.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Masters visited
friends at Hollisterville Sunday last.
Charles Koch has returned from a
business trip to Bangor, Pa.
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WAVERLY.

Miss Mabel Stone, who has been i'll,
is convalescing.
Mr.. Sam Whaling, who was injured
by being thrown from his wagon while
driving a spirited pair of horses. is
improving.
B. M. Thompson, of Elmira, spent
Sunday at the Waverly House.
Mr.. Jesse E. Case is not recovering
from his illness as rapidly as his friends
wish for.
Razors ground and honed at Martin
Bold's barber shop.
The funeral of Mrs. Nettie Bailey,
nee Walker, wife of Charles Bailey,
took place last Saturday at l p. m.
from her late home. Rev. A. Bergen
Browe, of the Baptist church, con-
Quoted the funeral services. Inter-
ment was made at Hickory Grove GEM
etery. The following were pall-bear-
ers: B. f. Parker, William Hall, John
Perry, Albert Johnson, William Doty
and Eber Doty.
The real estate of the late Pardon
Covey was sold by the administrator
w. d. Spencer, last Saturday after
noon, Bert Spencer being the purchaser
Hon. N. c. Mackey left yesterday for
Harrisburg.
Mrs. S. S. Kennedy is visiting al
Harrisburg.
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OFFER OF THE EAST SIDE
Land Company to Give a Ten Acre
Park to the City.

The East Park Land company have
offered the city a desirable plot of land
for park, under very favorable condi-
tions regarding improvements, orna-
menting and beautifyng the streets to
the amount of five hundred dollars each
year for the term of five years, with the
pledge to keep the park in good repair.
II is said that the councilmen are in
favorof the plan offered through Messrs.
Stocker and Walker, committee of the
company.
The city solicitor has submitted his
opinion to the councils, that they have
right to enter into such a contract
for the annual improvements required.
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CRYSTAL WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gibbs Celebrate
Their Anniversary.

A large number Of friends congrat-
ulated Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gibbs on
Monday evening when was celebrated
their crystal wedding. William Lewis,
IN behalf of large number of friends,
presented them a handsome cha" as a
token of esteem and as a memento of
the anniversary. In a brief speech he
expressed the kindly feelings of their
friends.
Among the guests We're Messrs. and
Mesdames John Gibbs, Walter Gibbs,
jr., William Griffiths, John Estabrook,
w. Shelly, John Downing, Mrs. Rich
ard Gibbs, Mrs. E. Main, Messrs. w. H.
Garren, William Matthews, William
Gibbs, George w. Box William Lewis,
Misses May Griffiths and Laura Gibbs.
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Keep up hope. There are
thousands of cases where re-
covery from Consumption
has been complete. Plenty
of fresh air and a well-nour-
ished body will check the
progress of the disease. Nu-
tritious foods are we'll in their
way, but the best food of all
is Cod-liver Oil. When
partly digested, as in Scott's
Emulsion, it does not dis
turb the stomach and the
body secures the whole bene-
fit of the amount taken. IT
you want to read more about
it let us send you a book.
SCOTT & BOVINE, New York.
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LOCAL AND Personal NOTES.

Announcement is made of the coming
marriage of Miss May Walker, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker of Cot
tage street, to Thomas Walsh, of Pow
derby road. The ceremony will take
place Feb. "a in the afternoon at st.
Rose church.
A. S. Lewsley, late head clerk in the
furnishing store of j. w. Dimock, has
purchased the stock and good will of
the latter and viii shortly open a
gentleman's hat and furnishing store
Mr.. Dimock will devote himself to the
shoe business exclusively after April /.
The Northwest colllery was shut
down yesterday in order to give all the
employees an opportunity to vote.
Mrs. Hollenback, of Oak avenue, fell
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polls very closely and votes were
challenged frequently.
Miss Theresa O'Hara, of Duryea, is
visiting relatives in town.
An entertainment and ball for the
benefit of Luke Mcclure who was re-
Gently injured at the Richmond col
liery, will be held at Fadden's hall on
Monday evening, February 90
The Priceburg high school alumni
are making elaborate preparations for
their annual select social to be held
In Faddens hall on the evening of
February 26.
Lewis Mclaughlin, of Upper Main
street, is suffering from a severe cold.
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Mitchell Hose Fair.

The Watt building was well filled on
the opening night of the fair. About
400 people attended and enjoyed the ex-
cellent programme of vocal and instru-
mental selections. Strong attractions
are offered each evening of this week.
In the room adjoining the hall are
three booths. w. E. Kirby, of North
Church street, has a display of furni-
ture and draperies; there are also re-
freshment and cigar booths. The en-
tertainment last evening was furnished
by the William Walker Hose company,
of Jermyn, assisted by Messrs. Tenny
and Matthewson, artists from New
York.
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Sour

Stomach, sometimes called waterbrash,
and burning pain, distress, nausea,
dyspepsia, are cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. This it accomplishes because
with its wonderful power as a blood
purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla gently
tones and strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs, invigorates the liver,
creates an appetite, gives refreshing
sleep, and raises the health tone. In
cases of dyspepsia and indigestion it
seems to have ''a magic touch"
"For over II years l suffered from sour
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PRlCEBURG.

The condition of the sidewalks
throughout town remains unchanged.
If our council will not take some action
in this matter it is probably time for
the citizens to take the matter in hand.
Any English speaking voters who are
compelled to cast their votes in the
Third ward will find it necessary to
loting
ly contested all through The many
candidates and friends watched the
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and great distress. / had violent nausea
which would leave me very weak and
faint, difficult to get my breath. These
spells came oftener and more severe.
did not receive any lasting benefit from
physicians, but found such happy effects
from a trial Of Hoods Sarsaparila, that l
took several bottles and mean to always
keepit in the house. am now able to
do all my own work, which for six years
l have been unable to do. My husband
and son have also been greatly bene-
fitted by Hoods Sarsaparilla Il for pains in
the back, and after the grip. gladly
recommend this grand blood medicine"
1IRs. PETER BURBY, Leominster, Mass.
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time, terrible pain in my left side, chills,
loss of appetite, and could not sleep
nights. After taking several bottles of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound some Liver Pills, and using your
Sanative Wash, l recovered.
can eat well, and every one that
sees me tells me l am a different per-
son. l can do all my own work, sleep
we'll and feel well. | am growing
stronger every day, and am able to go
out and enjoy walk and not feel all
tired out when l return, as / used to. l
doctored for sixteen years, and in all
those years | did not feel as well as do
at the present time. l wish that every
woman that is troubled as was, would
try that medicine. Oh it is so good
to feel well, and it is all owing to Mrs.
Pinkham's kind advice and medicine.
-MRs. JAMES CoRRIGAN, 2S4 Center St.,
Jamaica Plain, Mass.
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Arrested for Fighting.

A drunken fight occurred on Archibald
street on Monday evening. A man
named Nicol and several others were
arrested. Alderman Jones held Nicol
under 81, 300 bail on several charges.
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JERMYN.

There will be a supper given under
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society
at the Primitive Methodist church this
evening. All are invited to attend
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CARBONDALE,

[Readers will please note that advertise
ments. orders for job work, and items Tor
publication left at the establishment or
Shannon e Co., newsdealers, North Main
street, will receive prompt attention; OF
flee open from a. m. to 10 p MI
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convention OF the CanuluateS lot tne
postoffices In the state should not over
look the next annual meeting of the
Pennsylvania Editorial association.
And you can't find a more deserving.
intelligent, capable set of gentlemen
in all the commonwealth.
NEWS MENTION.
The Susquehanna Maenerchor will
hold a masquerade ball, February %.
Rev DR.. Olmstead, pastor of the
Tabernacle Methodist church in Bing-
hamton, will deliver lecture in the
Susquehanna Methodist Episcopal
church. February 23.
A charity concert will be held in
Hogan Opera House, February 25, un-
der the auspices of the ST. Vincent de
Paul society.
The Young Mems Dancing Club will
hold a ball at the Starrucca House,
February 10.
SETTINGS.
1t was wise man who said Don't
marry until you can support a wife.
Read the papers. Advertise your busi-
ness. Love your God and your fellow
man."
A cottage will not hold the, bulky
furniture and sumptuous accommoda
tions of the mansion, but if love be
there, the cottage will hold as much
happiness as might stock palace.
Why is it that your umbrella is al
ways at the wrong end of the line
when you want to use it? You don't
have it, and the man you borrowed
it of doesn't have it, either!
Wonder "when we get to heaven"
whether there will be any distinction
made between the fellows who make
long prayers, but conveniently close
their eyes when the contribution box
is passed, and the chaps who swear a
little once in a while but never forget
friend in need, and always try to help
a man up when he is down?
AN EIGHT-LEGGED HORSE.
James McCloud, of Gulf Summit, has
an eight legged horse. 1t is a marvel
| neither as trotter nor racer. His
supposed value lies in the fact that
he has eight feet The division begins
at the postern or lower end of the
shin bone, and in each case there are
| two perfectly formed hoofs, one of
| which is large and useful, and the
other, about one-third the usual size
| is wholly ornamental All eight hoofs
| OH edCIl IlOlSe- llllSul ne SHOu, IL IL W de
desirable to do so, but it would be q
waste of four shoes to each horse, be-
cause the four extra hoofs do not come
within three inches of the ground
| They are possibly developments of the
suppressed toes or "splints." The horse
| does not seem to be incommoded by
too much footing.
SOME BRIEFLETS.
r. N. Randall, superintendent of thu
Coburn whip works, in Wilson, died OF
Monday.
The funeral of Freeman Tingley, al
old resident of Hartford, occurred ol
Sunday.
The Erie is having a fair run o
freight. In a few months, aided by
Republican administration and the re
sultant confidence of the bushes
world, bushes will begin to boom. S
might it be! Whitney.
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convention of the candidates for the
postoffices In the State should not over
look the next annual meeting OF the
Pennsylvania Editorial association.
And you can't find a more deserving.
intelligent, capable set of gentlemen
In, tha commonwealth
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A beautiful assortment of
Kersey Coats, some silk lined
throughout and some half
aas i'"sd; !loSS, Ssa;s4;; ssT. price, $500 s29S
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NEWS MENTION.

The Susquehanna Maenerchor will
hold a masquerade ball, February %.
Rev. DR.. Olmstead. pastor of the
Tabernacle Methodist church in Bing-
hamton, will deliver a lecture in the
Susquehanna Methodist Episcopal
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SCOTT & BOVINE, New York.
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SIFTINGS.

1t was a wise man who said: Don't
marry until you can support wife.
Read the papers. Advertise your busi-
ness. Love your God and your fellow
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Montrose has eleven poets. A
wicked person at our elbow suggests
that the best thing about them is
their melilluous silence, and the fact
that they are seldom heard of, except
in statistics.
Great Bend is striving hard to keep
up with the procession. But it still has
a toll-gate-a relic of barbarism.
A Binghamton poet is out with some
winter verses and wants to know
will love grow cold?" 1t will, this
weather, If it fingers by the front gate.
Anent the Mormon imbroglio at For
est City, perhaps those Dundaffite
missionaries" might try their fist al
converting those wicked mormon eld-
ers uD in Forest City, 1t would be
easier work than going to Africa OF
Susquehanna- and much safer And
a mormon temple in Forest City would
be something dreadful
THEY'LL ALL BE THERE.
The man who wants to see mass