The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-17

" 1"SohututN oEiSius
From the altar of the old church, on
River street, where today stands the
beautiful edifce known as st. Mary's
German Catholic church, an announce
fnent was made that a meeting of the
young men of the parish would occur
on that afternoon to organize glee
and dramatic club. That was seven
years ago yesterday. The call was an
swered by one hundred young men,
and permanent organization was ef-
fetted. Since then the society has pro-
gressed wonderfully, and now the par
ishloners Of st. Mary's point with
pride to that grand body of young
men, the st. Mary's Glee and Dra-
matte association. Phe aims and OBJ
Jects of the association are to encour-
age the study of music, and the prac-
tice of athletics, and to further warm
mutual feeling among it's members.
The anniversary of the association
was elaborately celebrated last eve
ming at st. Marys hall, on Hickory
street. 1t was banner night in the
career of the popular society. Exten-
sive preparations for the event have
been under way for weeks. The lady
friends of the young men took in hand
the decorations of the hall, and it is
needless to state that they did their
share OF the work admirably. Potted
plants, ferns, American flags and
handsome parlor lamps added to the
scene of beauty that met the large
number of guests as they walked to
the auditorium, and took seats about
the tables. The clubs caterer served
substantial lunch. Cigars ended
the menu, and Peter j. Rosar, jr,
president of the association, introduced
Rev. Peter Christ, pastor of st. Mary's
church as POSTMASTER of the evening
| Father Christ responded, and in an
| earnest manner delivered an eloquent
| toast on Character and Principle"
| The reverend speaker gave an inter-
| esting lesson of the inestimable value
| of these qualities and he laid particu-
lar stress upon how essential they are
| to carry a man through life, honorably
| and successfully.
Father Christs thoughtful discourse
was listened to with great interest, and
his remarks were loudly applauded. At
the conclusion of his speech he took his
position as toastmaster, and introduced
| Rev. Father Briehl, of Pittston, who
| congratulated the young men upon the
| success they have attained. He was
witty and happily referred to recent
trip that the bows made to his city.
Father Stopper was called upon, and
| paid the club a merited compliment
| and urged them to continue their good
work. The reverend toastmaster stated
that after so much speechmaking a
selection would be refreshing, and the
| double quartette rendered in an ex-
cellent manner a popular medley. T..
| Heider gave an interesting review of
the progress made during the year just
ended. Frank Steinbach and John
Eiden, when called upon. gave an ex-
| hibition of club swinging that was
| thoroughly enjoyed. Frank p. Klos
recited, and the members of the club
| brought to close the first part of the
programme by the rendition of a Ger
| man selection.
The tables We're then removed and
| dancing was INDUCED in for several
| hours.
| The committee in charge of last even-
ing's affair was: Frank p. Klos, chair
man; Fred. Hass, John Eiden, Frank
| Steinbach ID Adam Briar. The OIL
GERS of the club are: p. j. Rosar jr..
|
| dent; Frank Schelle, financial secre-
| tary; George Ref, recording secretary;
| treasurer, Frank T. Kloss; John Ref
and Leo Albrecht, auditors.
| The members and their guests who
were in attendance last evening We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter j. Rosar, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gustav Rehner, Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Schrieber, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Wetter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Briel, Mr..
and Mrs. George j. Hitler, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Baltes, Mr., and Mrs. Frank
| Dickert, Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Wasgner
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Sporrer Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Brier, Mir. and Mrs. Peter
| Ref, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Heider Mr.
and Mrs. Ferd Hafner, Mr.. and Mrs
| Anton Hafner, Mr.. and Mrs Ambrose
Herr, Mr.. and Mrs August Kefer, Mr.
and Mrs. John Eiden, Mr. and Mrs
Jacob Geiger, jr., Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Jannsen, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph L. AL
brecht, Mr.. and Mrs. Melchior Aker-
man, Prof and Mrs. Henry Akerman,
Professor August Mengekamp, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Becker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Crockenhiger, Mr. and Mrs.
| Oscar Grambo.
Misses Lizzie Rosar, Katie Demuth,
Louisa Demuth, Katie Robling, Lizzie
| Rink, Mamie Klos, Motley Jamisen,
| Mamie Horch, Lulu Hagen, Hannah
Hagen, Mary Fisher, Maggie Meyer,
Rosie Damal, Mary Fish, Barbara
Birtel, Lizzie Heen, Carrie Rosar,
Anna RAIDER, Mary Klein, Maggie
Neurighter. Anna Boullion, Gussle
Graft, Mamie Wetter, Lizzie Snyder,
Katie Rosar, Lottie Wetter, Anna Uhl,
Anna Dippre, Katie Steinbach, Katie
Gard, Anna Ritterbeck, Messrs. Charles
Rosar w. j. Rosar, Frank Schells,
Walt. Scheller, John Snyder, Frank
Steinbach, Nick Steinbach, Leo AL
brecht, Herman Albert, William
Bluege, Lawrence Bour, John F. Eiden,
Joseph C. Eiden, Benjamin Eden,
Jacob Fish, Joseph Fisch, Nick Fisch,
Nick Jamison, Charles Glaab, John