The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-18

conference and their wives will meet in
the Baptist church at Waverly next
Monday. Programme: 1890, vacation
"reminiscences; 1900, dinner served by
the ladies of the church,; 1.30 a dis
cussion of THE Dea conate;" (a) "The
Duties of the Office" led by Rev. 4.
f. Jepson; (c) "The Qualifications of
the Man." led by Rev. Thomas De
Gruchy. The discussion will be fol-
lowed by the ordination of a deacon.
Miss Fanny ]. Crosby, the noted
hymn writer, will tell the story of
her hymns at the Railroad Depart
ment Young Mems Christian associa-
ton on Sunday afternoon at 3.45
o'clock. Miss Crosby is probably the
most prolific hymn writer that the
world has ever seen. She has written
in the neighborhood of seven thous-
and poems most of them hymns, and
at the age of n shows the same power
and delicacy of expression. In
spite of her blindness and years,
Miss Crosby is wonderfully bright
and her conversation betrays an
active mind, much interested in af-
fairs of today as well as rich in rem
iniscence. A collection will be taken
at the meeting for the state commit
tee of the Pennsylvania Young Mems
Christian association.
The official board of the Simpson
Methodist church met last evening to
frame resolutions on the death of j.
Plummer Acker.
DR.. L. G. Floyd, presiding elder of
the Binghamton district, was in the
city this week, attending the funeral
of Mr.. Acker.
The programmes are out for the Min
isterial association meeting for the
Wyoming district to be held October
4 and at Carverton.
The report that Rev, Mr. Cryden-
wise, of Lestershire, N. Y, was strick-
en- down with paralysis is untrue.
Rev. j. II. Race, of Binghamton, N.
Y; Rev. L. C. Murdoch, of Kingston,
Pa; Rev. S. Simpkins, of Peckville,
Pa; and Rev. II. II. Wilbur of Fac
toryville, Pa, yesterday met the city
pastors of the Methodist Episcopal
churches in the parlors of Young Mems
Christian association for the purpose
of planning for a coming Wyoming
conference Epworth league conven-
ton.
The special Gospel service that will
be held Sunday at 3.45 p. m. in the
South Side w. c. T. u. rooms, 1921
Cedar avenue. Every woman is in
vited to attend. Miss Hannawald. the
singing evangelist, will speak. Bring
friend with you.
Mrs. Captain Hopes, of the volun-
teers of America, has recovered from
her recent illness and her exquisite
voice will be heard again at the Volun-
teer meetings. The new captains have
taken hold of the work with vim and
have a number of special meetings
planned for the future. One of these
will be the Christian Endeavor meet
ing. There will be services every night
and all day Sunday, to which every
body is invited.
rendered at the Penn Avenue Baptist
church tomorrow:
Organ prelude, Cantilna ........... Grison
Tidings to Zion" Handel
Offertory, Organ Lullaby ........Guilmant
Solo, "A Dream of Paradise"
Postlude ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Whiting
EVENING.
Organ prelude, Andante Haydn
Anthem, None Else Can Deliver Us"
from Stabat Mater .Rosstni
Onertory, Organ, Andante ...........Allen
Quartette Saviour Breathe an Even
ing Blessing" .Stebin
Postlude ........................... ..Guilmant
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The old school Baptist church of JUS
tus, Pa, will hold a two days meeting
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. q and
%. All are welcome to attend these
services.
Rev. A. C. Derr, of Ashland, Ohio,
will occupy the pulpit of the Puritan
Congregational church Sabbath morn
ing and evening. Morning subject,
Developing Our Talents" evening
subject, Lessons Learned from the
Vineyard" All cordially invited.
Attorney A. V. Bower will address
the mems service in the Y. NJ. C. A.,
Sunday at 3.45 p. m. The subject of
address will be Let the Redeemed of
the Lord Say So" A cordial invita-
tion is extended to all men who read
this notice to come to this service, and
to bring their friends. Strangers are
especially welcome.