The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-15


and other news matters for this de-
partment of The Tribune should
reach this Office not later than
Thursday night to ensure insertion.
The following circular has been
issued by the American Society Of Re-
llgiuus education:
The Regents of the American Society
OF Religious Education in conjunction
with representatives of the Ministers as
sociations of Washington, -. c., invite
all Christians to observe certain days
mentioned herein TO be known as "Ihe
Bible Week" The object of the obsor-
vance is to express the abiding faith ana
interest of tho churches in the sacred
Scriptures and to encourage their more
general and earnest study. That there
may be some uniformity in the public eS-
ercises the following programme is sug-
gested:
/. AT the last prayer meeting in April
in each church let the theme for prayer
and conference be continuance IN the
Word of Christ" John viii. 81.
2 At the usual morning service. Sun
day, April 80. let each pastor preach ON
"Sanctication by the Truth John XVII,
L.
:. At the might service, April 30 let n
platform meeting. IN which several con-
grcgations might unite present the
theme, by laymen If possible, The Bible
and our Civil Institutions.
4. At 10 a. M, Monday. May ], let the
pastors OF each town where practicable
unite to consider the theme bible Study
and the Spiritual Life
). At p. M, Monday, May 1st let a
mothers meeting be held to consider the
subject. Mother the Teacher Of Her
Children"
6. At 80 n. m, Monday May ], let a
union meeting of young people. including
members of the Young Peoples Society
of Christian Endeavor, Endeavor league,
and Baptist Young Peoples union, con
slider the theme. "1he Bible the Text
Book of the Early Years"
That the utCranccS on these occasions
may have wide publicity the Regents Will
be glad to receive for publication copies
of the sermons and addresses delivered
with the understanding that all not used
will be returned, provided postage fol
the purpose accompanies the manuscript
These publications will be sold at cost
mailed to any address in quantities pro
portioned to the amount of money re-
ceived Those desiring to make free dis
tributiOn in their communities, or to as
sist in circulating the printed matter
elsewhere. might raise collection fol
the purpose at one of the appointments
All communications on this subject should
he addressed to the American Society oi
Religious Education. Washington, d. c
The annual convention Of the LaCka-
wanna County Sunday School assO-
citation will be held at the Methodist
church, Peckville, Friday, May ). Sew
eral prominent state workers will be
present There will be three sessions
beginning at 10 "A. m. and 1.30 and 7.3C
y. m. VIII Sunday school workers
please see that their school sends as
complete a report as possible as these
reports are very essential. Second, that
their school is represented by at least
one delegate. Third, that their schOo
sends a contribution-our bylaws cal
for one cent per member. larger con.
trbution would not be refused, and
any offering, however small, will bt
appreciated Money is necessary tC
make success of this important
work. Reports should be mailed tC
Miss Carrie Geary. secretary, Carbon.
dale, Pa. Contributions to Halsey La
thropc, treasurer, Peckville, Pa, OF
brought to the convention.
thOlrmaSter {. f. WhlttemOre ant
the two choirs assisted by Miss Glare
lonG. NiOlinist. will repeat selections
,f Easter music tomorrow evening il
che Providence Presbyterian church
Thc selections are as follows:
Anthem, "Christ the Lord Is Risen
Today .........AliSS Smith and Choil
Anthem, "Ile Is IiiSen,"
Annie Morgan, Celia Morgan, Mr.. John
Nj. Acler and Auxiliary Choir
Anthem, "Christ Our Passover"
Miss Smith. Unison Altos and Choir
Carol. Come Bring the Bright and
blooming Roses" ...... Auxiliary Choil
Solo "He Is RiScn.'
Miss Smith, Violin Oblirato by Mis-.
Clara Long.
Anthem, Break from Your Bondage"
United Choir!
Ofertory, Violin and Organ.
Miss Long and Mrs. VIM. Mcdonald
Anthem. This Is the Day" "..... .Choral'
Choir.
Organist ..........AIrs. William Mcdonald
The anniversary exercises of thu
Railroad Young Mems Christian assO
citation will be held in the building 3
Lackawanna avenue on the evening o
April 20. II. O. Williams, internationa
railroad secretary. and S. NJ. Bard
state secretary, will deliver addresses