The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-26

The finest looking body Of college
men. who were ever in Scranton,
owned this town yesterday from dawn
until midnight They were dined and
feted until the wonder OF it all was
that they could give a concert of any
sort, to say nothing of the splendid
entertainment of last evening.
1t was a Princeton day and the tiger
disported himself with many purrs of
satisfaction. Great credit is due to the
local committee, composed of James
Blair, jr., II. II. Brady, jr., J. II.
Brooks, M. b. Fuller, w. L. Gunster
and ]. NJ. Harris, for the welcome
given to the guests.
There was a fine audience at St.
Luke's Parish hall last evening, and
the appearance presented was one OF
great brilliance, as nearly every one
was in evening dress. The programme
was delightful.
The popular rag-time flavor was ap-
parent but the vocal and instrument
al work. was full of rich melody, of
spice and lingering sweetness, not long
drawn out but all too brief.
The men were willing to follow the
programme in order to go over to the
dance before midnight, but their mu-
steal efforts were so thoroughly ap-
preciated that it seemed doubtful IL
such a desire could be attained.
LEADER LATHROPE.
Naturally scranton interest center
ed in the G4ee club, led by Harry
Ridgeway Lathrope, son of w. w.
Lathrope, of this city, and without
conceit it must be admitted that ne
did us credit. The vocal work was Of
an exceptionally high order. There
has been a most judicious selection of
material, and the intelligent concep-
tion of the leader is apparent in the
results Of their united efforts. Mr..
Lathrope was given a royal reception
by his multitude of friends. The glecs
were sung with fine shading and ex-
preston.
Mr.. Mari, who sang the tenor lula
by, has a career with that flexible,
beautiful, wide-ranging voice of his.
In the Kipling song "On the Road
to MandelaX," he was especially sue
Cessful in conveying the sentiment.
Mr.. Mountain who is evidently the
| comedian of the company, made the
| hit of the occasion with his coon song.
| He is also an expert mandolin player.
| The mandolin seXtette from Lucia"
was one of the most pleasing numbers
of the evening. The ensemble instru-
mental work was notably good. The
Banjo club, directed by Thomas Bevier
| Dewitt, and the mandolins, led by
! ,K-;tI IL
lins, guitars, mandola and cornet
! gave an object lesson on what can be
done with this combination, when deli
cacy of expression is blent with bold
ness and confidence of touch in un-
usual smoothness and charm.
RECEPTION AFTER CONCERT.
At the conclusion of the concert tho
invited guests went to the Bicycle
club where a reception and dance fur
nished the liveliest Christmas which
Scranton society has experienced In
it's short career. Here the admirable
arrangements of the committee were
again evident. Everything possible
was done for the entertainment of tn.
! company.
Many out of town visitors were pres
ent. Hanley catered, and Bauer's or,
chestra furnished music. Danclne
was enjoyed until late hour. Tht
patronesses of the evening were: Mrs
A. Z. Blair. Mrs. j. Seldom Blair Mrs
II. II. Brady, jr., Mrs. Reese G
Brooks, Mrs. George &. Brooks, Mrs
A. NJ. Decker, Mrs. A w. Dickson
Mrs. +. l.. Fuller Mrs. n. A. Hubert
Mrs. T.. r. Jermyn, Mrs w. d. Ken
nedy, Mrs. B. L. Watson, Mrs. II. w
Kingsbury, Mrs. w. w. Lathrope, Mrs
j. A. Linen, Mrs. w. c.. Parke, Mrs
Frederick J. Platt, Mrs. C. D. Simp
son, Mrs. a. II. Storrs. Mrs. H. w
Taylor, Mrs. Arthur Twitchell, Mrs
#. II. Watkins, Mrs. L. A. Watres.
The tea given in the afternoon a
the Country club was one of the mos
enjoyable afternoon functions eve
held in this city. Mrs. l3. f. Watson
Mrs. Arthur Twitchell and Mrs. II
Fl. Brady received. Miss Linen AM
others assisted about the rooms.
MEMBERS OF CLUB.
The members of the clubs are:
GIee Club-Ilarry Ridgway Lathrope
1900, Pennsylvania, leader; first tenors, II
X. LuthrL pc, 1900, Pa. II. NJ Cadwaladel
kins, 1902, y. j.; w. n. Adams, %, lJO.
n. Y; O. A. Hack, 1903, Ind. Sccon
tenors, IL. Miller 1901, n. j.; II. Andrews
, 1902, n. j.; A. II. Walk 1902, Pa. L. l.
Cooke 1902 n. j.; =. n. Leroy, 1903, Pa
First bassos, r. ii. Poole, 1900, Ill. II.
Griffin, 1900 n. j.; A. q. Mari, 1901, Pa
a. X. Root, 1902, Pa. q, Sealey, 100
Tex; II. Herndon, 1902, Tex. Secon
bassOs w. f. Mountain, 1900, n, j.,
Eeomans 1900, y. j.; L. L. Dohm, 1900, \
j.. o. X. Badgloy, 1901, n. j.; A. w. Rey
nolds, 1902, Conn.
Banjo Club-Louis Bevier Dewitt, 100
: New York, leader. Banjuernes l.. /
Dewitt 1900 n. V; u. Head, 1900 D. c
j.. Curtis, 1900. n. Y; c, Il, McCulloci
} 1900. Mont; q. II. Brokaw, 1902, n. Y
) +. W. Clapp, 1902, Md; A. S. Phillips, 100
\ Pa. Guitars, II, Ripple, 1900 Pa; g, /
Stuart, 1900, Ind; w. i. Thacher. 1870
7 Mich; r. ID. Larabic, 1901, Mont, w.
} Robinson, ir, 1902, Pa; Il, l.. Cecil, 100
} Ala. Banios r. Oglesby, 1900, Pa; c.
\ | Edwards. 1900 Cal Piccolo banjo, G, /
( | Bradley. 1902. u. c. Bass banjo ID.
Reed, 1900 Pa.
Mandolin Club-Mandolins j. w. Coz
verse, 1900. Pr; II. I. Gaskill. 1900, r.
) d. A. Reed, 1900 Pa; c. L, Otis 1900,
Y; u. T.. Wilcox, 1900, n. y; w.
| Mountain, 1900, n. -; l.. T.. Katzenbac
1901 ~ Y; q, X. Badgley, 1901 n. j.;
} H. Pfeiffer, 1902, n. j.; j, S. McKaig, l@
} HANDSOME
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