The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-25

u state of desuetude which may
N be innocuous, but is certainly
~ not enlivening. Later, we are
promised may delectable Joys,
the prospect of buying wedding pres
ents galore, the gaiety of golf tour
nament, ct cetera.
Few people enjoy giving their friends
pleasure to the degree evinced by Mr.
and Mrs. +. S. Godfrey, of the Hotel
Jermyn. During recent seasons this
peculiar satisfaction has taken the
form of entertaining a house party at
Lake Winola. This summer Mr.. and
Mrs. Godfrey had n company of twenty
or more guests during the month of
July. After a visit of Il fortnight to
various seashore resorts the host and
his gracious wife have decided that
they have better time at the lake
among their friends than anywhere
else, so today they start out again for
Winola where the same party will be
entertained for a week. All the de-
light to be gained from the use of a
half dozen horses, carriages, boats and
other means of amusement, provided
by Mr.. and Mrs. Godfrey, are enjoyed.
A great feature of the house party
this summer has been the celebration
of birthdays, five of which We're APP
propriately marked in various ways
during the month at the lakeside. one
of these was the birthday of a certain
factotum, widely known and greatly
appreciated in his several capacities
at the Jermyn and at the lake. He is
Jacob Young, a colored veteran, and a
man of much versatility and education.
His birthday party was really a great
event and a most affecting surprise to
him. 1t included immense cakes with
the correct number of candles, speech
es, toasts, original poetry" by one
of the company, and a presentation
address by Mr.. Godfrey with appropri-
ate responses from the proud and hap
py recipient of the many gifts.
The Misses Mary and Grace Daniels,
Anna Hughes, Leah Evans, Gertrude
Hammond, Grace Rice, Alta Kresge,
Lulu Leader, Florence Keith and Mar
garet Hughes, of the West Side, have
returned from a delightful vacation
experience in Sterling, Wayne county.
They rented an old stone house which
they charmingly decorated with ferns,
evergreens and daisies and kept
house" to the comfort( happiness and
nealtn OF all. L MS Is llell StNollu
summer experience of this nature.
One of the pleasant events of the
week was a thimble-tea given by the
Misses Osland, of Monroe avenue, in
honor of their guests, Mrs. Brown, Of
New York city, and Miss Nickel, OF
Buffalo. The others entertained We're:
Elizabeth and Grace Silkman, Eva
Short, Emma Smith, Josephine Lees,
Mary Messersmith, Lillian Morris,
Julia and Grace Pettigrew and Mrs.
Greenstead and Mrs. Morris.
Miss Ella MacNutt, whose beautiful
work in china painting and whose art
enthusiasm has been an inspiration to
many during her connection with the
Conservatory of Music, has been un-
animously elected to an important
position in the Pittston High school,
where she has previously taught three
years. Much disappointment is felt
because Miss McNuaa did not remain
in Scranton.
Mr.. Walter w. Winton writes to The
Tribune from Paris. His story is in
one canto brief and to the point, and
to this effect:
i am mere LOT IL rest anu ClduBc'
The walters and porters are getting
the change and the landlord is taking
the rest"
A party composed of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Twitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Dow
ney, of Oswego, N. Y, and Mr.. and
Mrs. c. b. Sturges will leave next week
for a camping and hunting expedition
in the forests of Maine.
Mr.. Sidney Williams has begun the
foundation for a handsome new resi-
dence on the lots adjoining the prop
erty of Mrs. C. w. Fritz, on Madison
avenue, and recently owned by Frank
lin Howell.
Messrs. William and Edward Sher-
man, of Newport, r. l., are guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Ken
nedy on North Washington avenue,
where they will remain for several
weeks.
DR.. n. Y. Leet is now driving one
of the handsomest and most stylish
traps yet seen in this city.
The engagement is announced of
Miss Rose Fritz and Mr. r. E. Come
gys.