The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-27

will lecture at the washburn Street
Presbyterian church this evening on
the Boer- English war from a Christian
standpoint. Rev. Fletcher labored as
a missionary in South Africa for sew.
eral years, and is thoroughly familiar
with his subject.
Mr.. and Mrs. David j. Harris are
happy over the arrival of a young
daughter.
The members of the Electric City
Wheelmen will attend the Liederkranz
minstrel show in a bunch" on Thurs
day evening. Special seats will be re-
served and all friends desiring to ac-i
company the boys can procure tickets
from Guy Ralph.
Miss Henrietta Dale. Of Windsor, N.
y. is the guest of Miss Helen Davis,
of Sumner avenue.
Mrs. Fred Davis. of North Sumner
avenue has been called to Ashland by
the death of a relative.
Rev. James Hughes will lecture at
the meeting of Silurian lodge of Odd
Fellows. in Evans hall, next Thursday
evening.
Miss Catherine Gallagher, of Jackson
street, is visiting friends in Shenan-
doah.
The male members of st. Patrick's
parish are requested to meet in the
basement of the church at 7.30 o'clock
tomorrow evening
An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Laffey, of 54S Fourth street was
buried in the Cathedral cemetery yes
| terday afternoon.
Joshua Evans has returned to his
home in Edwardsville. after a short
visit with relatives on South Main ave-
nue..
Thomas Harris, who has been in a
| critical condition at his home on South
| Main avenue, was somewhat improved
yesterday.
The dramatic class of the Irish Cath
olic Benevolent union will present the
drama. mot So Bad After ALL" at
Mears' hall on Friday evening, April
20.
Mr.. Isaac j. Evans, of North Sumner
avenue, has leased the hotel conducted
by Councilman Simon Thomas on
North Main avenue, and will take pos
| session on April 1. Mr.. Evans formerly
conducted the West Side hotel, corner
of Swetland street and Bromley ave-
nue..
Albert, the oldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. n. Bush of Luzerne street, is
confined to his bed with diphtheria.
The funeral of the late Nicholas F.
Britton took place from the home o.
his sister Sunday afternoon at go the
Rev. F. p. Doty officiating. He spoke
OF the Christian fortitude in which he
bore his sufferings and his welcoming
his home above as the end drew near
The quartette of the Cedar avenue
church, of which the deceased was a
member, sang Jesus Is Mine," "Asleer
In Jesus" and Good Night" At the
close of the service the remains were
borne to the Washburn street GENE.
terry, where interment was made.
Wine and Women" was the subject
of DR.. Tracey's lecture in Mears' hal
last evening. Tonight the subject will
be Ten Nights in Bar-room."
T. d. Reese, of Lansford, is visiting
friends and relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel r. Hughes. OF
Aswell court, are confined to theil
home by illness.
The board of directors Of the Electric
City Wheelmen will meet this evening
The regular meeting will be held one
week from this evening, when officers
will be nominated
A members social will be conducted
In 1vorite hall this evening after the
regular meeting of Camp No. SO, Pa.
triotic Order Of Americans.
Miss Smith. superintendent OF the
Hahneman hospital, gave a talk las
evening at the Young Women's Chris.
tian association rooms on Home Nur.
sing" which was very interesting.
The state association of Congrega
tional churches will meet in Plymouth
Congregational church on May %, 2;
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