The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-22

Benjamin Powell, of Avoca, is visit
ing his cousin, Thomas II. Powell, of
North Main avenue.
The Niagara Hose company, No. z,
held its annual election Thursda.r even
ing. The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: President, S.
Il. Robinson; vice-president, f. E. Will
cox; foreman, William Kline; first as
sistant, w. n. Cole; second assistant,
Clarence Cole; treasure, William Eld-
ridge; trustees. Bernard Davis. Morris
V. Morris, S. b. Robinson; permanent
man, w. e. Eldridge.
o. z. Stall, of School street. left yes
terday on an extended visit to Arkan-
sas.
Rev. j. A. Evans will occupy the pull
pit of the West Market Street Welsh
Baptist church tomorrow. William j.
Hopkins will sing a solo at the even
ing service. Sunday school at p. M
Special services will be held in the
North Main Avenue Baptist church to-
morrow. Evangelist Robert Wilson
will preach morning and evening
Morning theme, THE Gospel the Power
of Cod" evening subject, THE Two
Ways" At 2.45 p. m. Mr.. Wilson will
give a Bible reading on THE Holy
Spirit" The meetings conducted by
Mr. Wilson this week have been deeply
interesting.
Miss Nellie Tuttle gave an informal
reception last evening at her home on
Diamond avenue. A large throng was
present.
The people Of this Section will be
| treated with another good debate on
Monday evening, Jan. 81 in st. Mary's
| he haf NIop
Mems Institute, and st. Brenden Coun-
ell, of the West Side. The subject for
controversy will be Resolved. That a
| Monarchy is a More Desirable and
Stable Form of Government Than a
| Republic" The following of Marquette
| Council will argue the affirmative side
of the question: William Lynott, Rich
ard Shevlin and James Lynott A lit
erary and musical programme has also
been prepared for the event.
| The members of the f. G.. w. Social
club are making great preparations for
| their entertainment and social, which
| is to be held on the evening of Feb.
| %. Already the best talent in the city
| has been procured and those who con-
| template attending can be assured of
| an excellent entertainment.
| Eastern Star commandery, Knights
of Malta, will hold an important meet
ing at their rooms in Osterhout's build
ing this evening. 1t is urgently re-
quested that all members attend.
The Rev. James r. Hughes, of Africa,
will preach in English, tomorrow, at
the First Welsh Baptist church. In
the evening John c. Thomas and
Vaughan Richards will address the
congregation in Welsh. Bible school
at p. M, George Davis, superintend-
ent. The Junior Young Peoples soci-
ETY. will meet for Bible drill at 3.45 and
the Senior society at 7.3O Tuesday.
The Rev. w. +. Davies will leave for
Danville today and remain over Sun
day and preach for the Welsh and
English congregations of that city. He
will also administer the ordinance OF
baptism there.
The well-known elocutionists of this
place, the Misses May and Lula Simms
will be at Olyphant Wednesday even
ing of next week and take part in a
literary entertainment held at the Sus-
quehanna Street Baptist church.
Frank Richards, a stonecutter, EN-.
ployed by the contractor erecting the
new court house in Binghamton, n. Y.
has returned home and will spend the
|
: John Richards. of School street.
The home of Finlay Ross, inside
, superintendent of the Delaware anC
Hudson mines, on North Main avenue
was the scene of a joyous occasion las
evening, when number of friends anC
relatives Of Mr.. Ross assembled to Dc
honor to the fifty-nlnth anniversary o
his birth. The early part of the even
ing was taken up in speechmaking
} when Mr.. Ross was presented with
gold-headed cane handsomely engraved
and the present of his four brother
in-laws. The presentation speech wa
made by Richard Jones. A handsom
rocker and several costly present
were presented to Mr.. Ross as token
of friendship and esteem. At the con
clusion OF the speechmaking all pres
ent partook OF a sumptuous repast
| Those present Were: Mrs. Rache
Jones, Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Mr.
and Mrs. Simon Jones, Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. Rees
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Herbert