The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-12
TAYLOR.

AS suggested by the Hustler of the
Tuesday Tribune, few days ago,
reception will be rendered to Assistant
District Attorney w. Gaylord Thomas,
of Scranton, on this Saturday even
ing in honor of his election to the Of
flee of grand master of the grand lodge
of Odd Fellows, recently held at Pitts
burg. The ovation will be under the
auspices of the Taylor lodge, No. 66S,
and is expected to be most tlattering.
Prominent Odd Fellows of the town
will deliver speeches of congratula-
ton and a programme of interesting
musical and literary features have
been prepared. Refreshments will be
served and a season of general hand
shaking will follow. Among those who
will participate in the musical pro-
gramme are Prof. T.. d. Jones, Mr..
Edwin Bowen Mr.. John w. Jones, Mr..
John E. Evans, Mr.. ID. NJ. Davis, Mr..
Edwin Allen, Prof NJ. ]. Lloyd and
Mr.. James Il. Watkins.
Services at the Welsh Congregation
al church tomorrow will be held at the
usual hours. Pastor Rev. Ivor Thomas
will ofiiciate at both services. Morn
! ing sermon at 1890 a. m, subject
''The Power of the Scripture in the
Moral Training of Man" Sabbath
| school at p. M; evening sermon at
6 p. M, subject 1.-THE Cross of Christ
the Center of Christianity" Every
| body is most cordially invited.
| Yesterday the funeral of the late
John Beecham occurred from his late
home in the Pyne and was attended
by q large concourse of sympathizing
friends and relatives. Services were
! conducted in the Welsh Congregation
al church, where Rev. Jvor Thomas
and Rev. Mr. Proude spoke feelingly of
the deceased. lnterment was made
at the Forest Home cemetery.
The ice cream and strawberry social,
which was held at the Welsh Baptist
church under the auspices of the La
dies Aid society was well patronized
and no doubt netted the church neat
little sum. Much credit is due the
young ladies for the manner in which
they served refreshments.
On Wednesday evening John d.
Evans and Mrs. Mary u. Graham, both
of Rendham, were united in the bonds
of matrimony in the Stewart MeInor-
ial church. Rev. F. VI. Furey was the
officiating clergyman. The church was
crowded with invited guests of both
bride and groom. After the ceremony
the married couple received the hearty
congratulations of their many friends
and afterward went to their neatly
furnished home in Old Forge where a
fine repast followed.
Children's day will be observed at the
Welsh Baptist church tomorrow. The
children have been practicing frequent
ly of late and n good programme will
be rendered. Several selections will
be rendered by Prof. Edwin Bowen.
Those who need to be furnished
in footwear cannot find a more suit
able place to be supplied in this line
than at the shoe store, which has zeen
recently opened by Miss Annie Jones
on Main street.
Services at the Calvary Baptist
church tomorrow will be held at the
usual hours. Rev. DR.. II. n. Harris
will otficiate. Morning sermon at 10.3C
a. m; Sunday school al p. m; even.
ing sermon at p. m, al are cordially
invited to attend.
At the Calvary Baptist church ex
cursion to Lake Ariel on Tuesday
there will be three foot races and alsC
a game of quoits besides the othel
games. Those who will participate il
the races are Shink Williams, Johr
Bowen, William +. Jones, James VIII
, liams, Thomas Jones, Willie Richards
Those who will compete in the quot
match are William Fairclough, DAME
Williams, William Burkey and vii
liam Gangwer. Rates, adults, 8
cents children, so cents.
a serious accident occurred to Willie
| the l0-year-Old son Of Mr. and NIrs
William Morgans, well known residents
of the Archibald, ON Thursday after
noon. While his brother, a few year,
his senior, and a number of his com
panions were playing ball, young Nor