The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-16


steps may be taken in the near future
to incorporate it into the society's laws.
Electric City Lodge, No. 313 Knights
of Pythias, initiated three candidates
into the rank of page and one into
that of Esquire on Thursday evening.
There was a large attendance to wit
ness the ceremony.
The Baptist Young Peoples union of
the First Welsh Baptist church re-
ceived n visit last evening from the
union of Olyphant and the guests were
well entertained. The visitors to the
number of hundred were welcomed
by Prof James r. Hughes, president
of the state body, in timely address.
During the course of the evening an
lmpromptu programme was carried
out. Addresses were given by Presi-
dent w. n. Priest, of the Olyphant So
ctety; Luther Lewis, John M. Edwards,
OF the Scranton society and Rev. w.
F. Davis, of North Scranton. Recita-
tions were given by Miss Anna Reese
and Harry Lewis, of Olyphant; solos
by the Misses Anna Jones and Mar
garet Thomas, of Olyphant, and David
Jones. A verv pleasant evening was
spent
Prof. James r. Hughes. principal Of
public school No. IA, has arranged a
novel way of bettering the singing of
his school and adding interest to the
school work, thus relieving the tedium
of monotonous routine. A quartette of
girls lead the singing every Tuesday
morning and a recitation and essay is
assigned to two pupils, this forming
the opening exercises. On Friday
similar course is followed with the ex-
ception that a quartette of boys lead
the singing. Much interest has already
resulted.
The latest and best styles. Roberts.
1926 North Main.
The cantata, "The Ten Virgins" is
in course of rehearsal by members of
the Christian Endeavor society of the
| German Presbyterian church, of Chest
nut street. The cantata will be given
On Wednesday evening, Oct. 20. Great
care is being taken and it is expected
that a first class production will be
given.
The pupils of the principals room
at Public school. No. 13, yesterday af-
| ternoon observed the anniversary of
the discovery of America by Columbus.
| The date falls on Oct. 10, but the OBJ
Servance was postponed until yester-
| day Principal David Owens had ar
ranged an appropriate programme, and
ii was carried out. 1t consisted of rec
itotions, essays and vocal and instru-
mental solos.
The Scranton Street Baptist church
| will conduct it's Harvest Home eXer-
cises tomorrow evening at the church.
| An appropriate programme Of special
| merit has been arranged. The pastor,
Rev. S. f. Mathews, has prepared a
| sermon relative to the observance, and
the church choir will render special
| music. The church auditorium has
| been artistically decorated with f1ow-
ering plants and potted palms. The
public is cordially invited at attend to-
morrow evenings service.
The Bellevue Republican club will
| hold a special meeting this evening to
transact important business. After the
business a social session will be en-
| joyed.
st. Leos Literary and Debating So
| ciety held a meeting last evening and
| it was decided to hold their first pub
| lie session on Monday, Oct. 25. An
| excellent programme is being pre-
pared
st. Leo's Tourist club of st. Leo's
| Battalion, will give a musical and lit
erary entertainment in st. David's hall.
| North Main avenue, on Friday evening,
| Oct. 20. Preparations are under way to
make the affair first rate one.
DIR. Z. Y. Harrison, Dentist, Mears
| Hall. 113 S. Main avenue.