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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Mary ReGan, wife of John Rcgan. aged 50
years, died at 6.45 o'clock Saturday evening at
her home, corner of Brick and Oak streets, North
Scranton Deceased had been suffering from stom-
ach trouble for the past eight weeks, but up to
Christmas day was able to he around more or less
On Christmas night change for the worse in her
condition appeared and she gradually sank from
that time until her DEATH She was born in
Ireland and has resided in North Scranton for
forty years She was a member of the con-
grcgation of the Holy Rosary Catholic church and
of the Third Order Of st. Francis. The survivors
are the husband and three sons, T. r., Francis
and Anthony. The funeral will take place Wed.
nesday morning at o.2O o'clock, with a solemn
high mass AT Holy Rosary church. Interment
will be made in t"c Cathedral cemetery.
Mrs Bridget Reilly an old and much respected
resident OF Dnnmorc, died last Tuesday evening
at her home on Webster avenue after short i'll
ness, She was 80 years of age and Is survived by
three sons, Patrick, John and Timothy The
funeral will be held at the home Tuesday after.
noon at 3 O'Clock. Services will be held in st.
Mary's Catholic church and intermcnt will be
made in st. Mary's cemetery.
h,nasa Dean, aged 80 years, one OF the oldest
residents Of this part OF the state, died at his
home in Dalton on Saturday within mile
oi the place where he WAS horn. lie is survived
by two brothers, Isaac, aged 50 years. and Myron.
lgcd IS years, and one sister, Mrs Eaton, aged
10 years. The funeral will be held this morning
at 10 o'clock.
7. G. Kennedy, an old resident of Wayerly, and
A member oi George Fell post, No. 3O7, G. A. r.,
died at his home yesterday OF pneumonia de.
ceased leaves a wife and three children. Harry,
who lives at home; Blanche, the wife OF j. Pei.
ham, oi Hyde Park, and Lucus, OF New York
ty. Funeral announcement later.
Agnes, the 6,year,old child OF Mr. and Mrs
Michael Donohue, of Bulwer street, Tripp park
lied at o'clock Saturday evening. The funeral
yil occur this morning Interment will be made
n the Cathedral cemetery.
WilliS Jordan, aged years and months.
lied saturday nt the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Jordan. IFS stone avenue Inter-
'uent will be made on Monday at the Cathedral
ccmcctry.
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Funeral OF The
LATE A. B. LIDSTONE
Remains of the Dead Councilman In
tered in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Select Council Resolutions.

The funeral of Select Councilman
Andrew Burns Lidstone, of the Thir-
teenth ward, who was stricken with
death at the banquet of Hiram lodge.
in North Scranton. last Thursday night,
was held yesterday afternoon at
o'clock from the family home at 1912
Dickson avenue.
The services were private, only a
very few of the more intimate friends
of the dead man being in attendance.
Rev. DR.. w. G.. Simpson, pastor of the
Asbury Methodist Episcopal church,
was in charge and was assisted by
Rev. w. j. Ford. pastor of the Green
Ridge Baptist church. Music was fur
nished by the Asbury church quar-
tette. consisting Of w. III. Lanyon, w.
II. Treverton, Mrs. B. T. Jayne and
Miss Ella Roney who rendered Nearer
My God to Thee" and Jesus, Lover Of
My Soul
a brief funeral address was deliv-
cred by DR.. Simpson, who spoke out
of the fulness of his heart, for Mr..
Lidstone had been one Of his dearest
friends and warmest supporters. In
terment was made in the Forest Hill
cemetery.
The pall-bearers were as follows: B.
T. Jayne. Il. G. Stevens, E. S. Pratt,
Joseph II. Fidiam, A. f. kiefer and
DR.. Il. Franklin Taylor. The large
number of floral tributes, many of
which were of exceptional beauty, We're
carried by A. E. Amos. of Buffalo; A..
l.. Francois, E. +. Dunn and r. c.
Hazard.
At special meeting of the select
council, held on Saturday night, COM
mittee was appointed to convey the
sympathy of the members to the af-
tlcted family, and the following reso-
lutionS We're adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God in His
infinite wisdom 10 remove from our midst our
honored and worthy fellow member, Andrew
Burns Lidstone; and
Whereas, The pleasant and intimate relations
he held with the members OF this council make
it cmncntly fitting that should place upon
record our feelings of appreciation of his ser
vices aud regret for his loss therefore
Resolved, BY the select council of the city of
Scranton, that we will hold in grateful rencm-
brance the sterling business qualities, the patti
cnce, integrity and clcar-sghcdness displayed by
our late fellow-membcr, Andrew b. Lidsonc in
the dclibcration of business in this council
Resolved That the sudden removal by death
OF our esteemed feow-citizen from the posi-
tion which be held as public servant creates a
vacancy not easily illled and that his fellow
members fully realize and deeply deplorc the loss
occasioned to themselves and to the public at
large.
Resolved, That We hereby extend our deepest
sympathy TO the bereaved relatives and friends
OF the deceased, hoping that even in the sadness
OF their aitiction they may vet find consolation
IN knowing that the worth of his private quail
ties and the value of his public services are
properly appreciated
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes and a copy properly cngrosscd be
presented to the family OF our dcceasd fellow
member.
Coroner Roberts viewed the remains
Saturday and decided an inquest was
unnecessary.
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CONCERT OF CORNELL CLUBS.

The Cornell boys were welcomed
Saturday night with the most enthusi-
astic greeting ever given to college
glce club in this city. They gave a
beautiful concert and furnished per"
haps the most pleasing programme
ever provided by similar talent.
The dance which followed was bril-
liant AFFAIR. great numbers OF pretty
girls were present and the occasion
was most delightful. Among those
present at the concert and dance were:
Mr.. and Mrs Everett A. Bush, Mrs. F. r.
platt, Mrs. +. H. Jermyn. Mrs. n. g. Robertson,
Mrs A. G.. Twitchell and Mrs. Henry Brady
jr., Mr.. and Mrs. u. II. Jermyn. Mr.. and Mrs
v. u. sturges Mr.. and Mrs A. de Orville BLACK
inton, Mr.. and Mrs. q. B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs
r. n. Watkins. Mrs. Wyeth, Of New York; Mr.
and Mrs B. e. Watson, Mr.. and Mrs 7. u
Won Storcl,, Mr.. and Mrs. Downey. OF Oswego, n.
"; Mr. and Mrs. G.. b. sturgcs, Mr.. and Mrs
H. &. Parker, Mr. aud Mrs. Z. Is. Penmah, Mr.
and Mrs George Brooks
Miss Lei!crts, Of New York; the Misses Wafer
man, Of Southport. Conn; Miss Hail. of Nor
ristown, A. b.. Miss Linberg, OF Trenton, N.
H.: Miss Thompson, Miss Torrcy, Of Fonesdalc;
Miss Bonnie. Of New York; Miss Hunt. Miss
Leverich. the Misses Archibald, Miss Copeland,
Miss Belin, Miss Gertrude Sprague, Miss Jernyn,
Miss Glare Reynolds Miss Galpin, MISS botes'
Miss Janet Dickson, the Misses Laverty, Miss Cur
It's, Miss Spencer, Miss Blanche Hull, Miss Hell
cnc Hull, Miss Van Cleef, Miss jeanette Dickson,
Miss Eleanor Reynolds, Miss Dickson. Miss jean
Lindsay, Miss Gertrude Miller, Miss Christiana
Lindsay, Miss Grace Spencer. Miss Helen San
derson, Miss Marion sandcrson, Miss Anna Stur-
ges, Miss Davidson, Miss Mary Davidson, the
Misses Hitchcock, Miss Bennett, Miss Hill. Miss
Mabel Broadwcll. Miss Kennedy, Miss Nettlcton.
Miss Katherine Nettleton, Miss Jennie Williams.
Miss Amy Gerccke. Miss Edna Williams, the
Misses Helen and Grace Thayer, Miss Anna X.
Edwards, Miss Leah Brtton, Reading.
Messrs. J. Donald Hull, Arthur Hull. New
York city; Alex. Lindsay. George Lindsay, DIR.
Walter Fordham, Bruce Fordlan, George B.
Dimmick Harry l.. Dmmick. George r. David.
son, John L. Hitchcock, DR.. Lucius Kennedy,
Edwin H. Sfufcr. Irving MacBean. Harry X. Won
Duscn, James II. Fuller. Dickson, Torrcy.
Edward +. Nettlcton. Il. u. Williamson. Frank
Cook, Roy Cook, Of Pitston; Eugene II. Fellows,
Tudor r. Williams. Ralph snowden. Russell
Dimmick. Hunt, Blair, NJ. b. Fuller. Z. s.
Mofatt, Robert Frey, Paul Welles, Belin.
Watres, Hugh Archibald, Baldwin, Jones, Kittle,
1rncsdale, Little Thorne, Nealc, Slade, Genrhart,
Huntington, Derr, Pease, Of kcs-Barrc; Boies,
Linen.
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THE SCRANTON TRlBUNl,-MoNDAY DECEMBER 81 1900

the teachings Of Christ have not yet
permeated capital and labor. The gol-
den rule put into practice would secure
Justice. both for capital and labor.
Christ teaches that man should love
his neighbor as himself. The twentieth
century Christian. whether rich or
poor. must seek to secure the better
ment of mankind I am my brothers
keeper says the New Testament. The
work of the church is to bridge over
the gulf between the rich and the poor
and between capital and labor. so that
love. peace and prosperity shall char
acteriZe the Christian city and the
Christian state"
A HANDSOME STRUCTURE.
The new church is n very handsome
struce, which. though Of frame con-
struction, Is nevertheless of most sub
stantial appearance. It Is about 65xT0
feet In size and was planned by Archi-
tect II. G. Rutherford and built by the
Peck Lumber company The old
church building has been moved to the
rear of the lot and is Joined to the new
building. making total depth of 147
feet. The old building will be used for
sunday school purposes.
The interior of the church is finished
in deep. rich, buff color. There is a
choir gallery which will seat thirty per-
sons. The floor OF the church slopes
rather abruptly to the pulpit platform,
aifording a splendid view of the latter
from all parts of the church. The seat
Ing capacity is $50. The building will
cost complete just $4,000. OF this
amount $4,000 had been subscribed up
to yesterday and at the three services
on that occasion just $1,000 additional
was received.
The Green Ridge Baptist church was
organized in 1898 and services were first
conducted in store in the 900 block
on Green Ridge street. The first and
only pastor the church has ever had Is
Rev. w. j. Ford, who is considered one
OF the most representative clergymen
OF the city. He has been especially ac-
tive in securing the erection of the
new church and is deserving of no
small amount Of credit for the final
fruition of the project The present
membership is 2S5.
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A New Shoe Store.

Mr.. A. g, Nettleton is now in Bos-
ton, purchasing boots, shoes. etc, for
his now store, which ne will occupy
about April list. 1t will be one of the
largest jobbng houses in the state,
and will also have separate retail
department of high grade ladies' and
gentlemen's shoes. W
Mine Host John W, Barnes, pro-
prietor of the Brunswick, at Ala Spruce
street, will have a big celebration at
his place tonight, to tlttingly usher in
the new century. There will be lunch
served as only he can serve one, and
Bauer's orchestra will furnish music.
Everyone invited. SO
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NOTES ABOUT CHRIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

New Years social and services tonight at
Christ's Episcopal church, Green Ridge. The so.
cial feature will begin ot o o'clock. Variou,
games for the young folks will he provided, such
as checkers, dominoes, etc At 1890 coffee and
cake will be served. AT Ills Christmas carols
will be sung in the church, to which the congre.
cation will then repair from the basement. Al
ll.45 the Holy Communion will be celebrated.
This will be the first occasion of the use of thc
new communion set recently procured for the con,
gregation by Archdeacon Radcliffe.
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RAILROAD Y. M. c. A.
Mid-Winter Ra44y and Gospel Service
at the Rooms.


The members of the Railroad Young
Mems Christian association participat-
ed in mid-winter rally at the rooms
Saturday evening, which was an enjoy
able event in every particular. An eX-
cellent musical programme was rem
dered by the Schubert quartette and an
up-to-date address was delivered by
II. 0. Williams, of Richmond, Va. in
ternational secretary of the railroad
association.
Many of the new members who have
recently been enrolled, together with
Il large number OF the standard bear
ers of the ASSOCIATION were in attend
ance. The ladies auxiliary furnished
refreshments at the close Of the rally.
Nh Williams also spoke at the spe-
cial meeting for men yesterday after
noon. and the Schubert quartette rem
dered several beautiful selections. The
address of Governor Roosevelt, deliv-
cred to the men of New York yester-
day, was read during the meeting by
Secretary Adair.
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4 FAMILY QUARREL.--Mrs. John Nellon. OF
Forest court, had a warrant issued by Alderman
Miilar on Saturday charging her husband with
assault and battery. Ncalon showed up in the
alderman's once, hut his wife repented and an
nounced that she would withdraw the complaint
MDONOuGli HELD IN BAlL.-AIichael McDon-
ouch, who arrested on Friday, charged with
being of the men who beat and robbed John
lally several weeks ago. was held in $500 bail
by Alderman Millar on Saturday. lie admitted
witnessing the assault, but denied that he took an
active part in it.
FUNERAL OF JOHN COOPER.--The funeral of
the late John Cooper was held on Saturday from
the Second Presbyterian church. where services
were conducted by Rev. Dr. {. T.. Robinson. the
pastor. The pall.bcarers We're foows Peter
Gardner, Alfred Harris, Henry I.ukcnS, William
II. Poole, Jacob Fluke and j. =. Quick.
OFFICERS ELECTED.---Thc following officers
were elected by the Italia society yesterday: j.
4. Cappetc, presidents \. Carucc vice. .presi.
dent; :. ID. Martino, secretary; b. l'arbuti AMI
John Pinto, guards: trustees Peter Carucci, G.
Ferrese. p. Dali Oglio, Dr. !. Villonce A ban.
I'let will be held on Feb. 10 at Casscsse's hall.
lob Lackawanna avenue at p. NJ
WEEKS CLEARINGs.-- Traders National
House association for the week ending Dec. 20,
1000: Monday s3s5,33S.;:l; Tuesday. holiday;
Wednesday. s3il, l,os4.50; Thursday s26O.0js So;
Friday, S2l3,GGsl7; saturday, Sl5653O 10; total,
Sl36I, 1902. The exchanges Tor the correspond.
ing week last year were Sl,ls2, COST.
NEW INVENTlON.-The latest novelty is a ma.
chine for vending matches. This is not Only II
novel invention, but n very useful one for the
convenience OF the public. BY dropping penny
in the slot and pressing n button a box OF
matches is procured. The inventors and promo.
tens OF this enterprise Scranton parties. They
have already received orders for placing same in
smoking cars and stations on number of rail.
roads.
MEETING; OF VIGILANCE COMMITTEES. The
candidates Tor the nomination for the various
offices to he voted for at the coming spring elec.
tion in the sixteenth ward, will please take notice
that, by order Of the vigilance committees of the
First and Second districts in that ward there will
he meeting in the Office of Walter T.. Davis, 2Il
PAUL. building, on Monday evening, Dec. ~, AT
p. m, for the purpose OF fixing time for the
holding of the primary election and for arranging
Tor the necessary expenses.
OFFICERS CIIOSEN,-Thc following OIL, ers
have been elected for the Catholic Wonen's Ben.
eyolent Legion for the year 1901; Chancellor,
Miss Katie T. O'Malley; president. Miss Eliza
beth Snow; yice'president, Miss Mary Coleman;
secretary, Mrs. Mary Tierney; collector Mrs NJ
y, Nallin; treasurer, Mis-, Elizabeth Gaughan;
orator, Miss Elizabeth McNlanama; MARSHAL Miss
Nellie Gibbons; guard, Miss Mary Gilnariin;
trustees. Mrs Mary l.. Golden. Mrs. Hugh Culkin
and Miss Margaret Murphy; chaplain, Rev. j. A.
OReiy The installation OF officers will take
place at the next meeting, Jan. ..
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The prospects OF Ghrst's church are bright and
cheerful for the opening of the new century.
The church building is paid for; s.65 has been
paid on the lot The lumber for siding the
building has Just been donated by friends. A
friend has offered to pay for the painting. The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31
The Traders National Bank.
December .

I'tteiilpcT -Jtn, I3uU.
The Traders National Bank has this
day declared semi-annual dividend
Of three per cent, payable on and af-
ter January End, 1901.
Books will remain closed until that
date. %S
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For Sale,

Two heavy and one light delivery
wagons; one buggy pole: cash register;
two pipe-cutting machines; one four
horsepower engine; 81 500 worth gas
fixtures and supplies; $500 plumbers
and steam-ftters' supplies, and one
two-seated open wagon.
4" Hunt & Connell
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REVIEW OF
The CENTURY
GIVEN BY DIR. o1FF1N IN ELM
PARK CHURCH.

He Does Not Claim That the Century
Just Closed Was the Greatest in the
Worlds History but He Does Be-
lieve the Condition Of the People
Who Inhabit the World Is Better
Now Than It Ever Has Been.
Wonders Of This Century Which
Mark It from All It's Predecessors.
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Mine Host John W Barnes. pro-
prietor of the Brunswick, at Ala Spruce
street, will have big celebration at
his place tonight, to fittingly usher i'm
the new century. There will be a lunch
served as only he can serve one. and
Bauers orchestra will furnish music.
Everyone invited. "
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OPENING OF
new CHURCH
THE DEDICATION SERVICES IN
GREEN RIDGE YESTERDAY.

The Handsome New Church Home Of
the Green Ridge Baptists on Mon
sey Avenue Was Consecrated to the
Worship Of God with Appropriate
Services - Dedicatory Sermons
Preached by Rev. DR.. w. g. Part
ridge, of Observation-Disclosures
Of the New Building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

NOVEL. WEDDING.--'T Thumbs Wcolding'
will he given this afternoon at Excelsior Social
club. on Washington avenue, beginning at 80
Refreshments will be served and all are welcome
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parish is but baby in age (twenty months at
the beginning OF the twentieth century,, bu
while it is so very young, it is very bright and
vigorous All friends Of the parish are cordially
invited TO see out the old and see in the new
century with the congregation.
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BORN.

DlNNlNG.--To Mr. and Mrs. A. q. Dunning, OF
1924 Monsey avenue, on Dec 10, a boy.
REEsE--To Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. Reese, of Lin
den street, on bee 80, girl
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DIED.

DEAN--ln Dalton, Amasa Dean, aged so years
Funeral from the residence in Dalton, Monday,
at sp. IN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-31

VACCINATION. Patients who not able to
pay physicians be vaccinated from TO p.
M. daily at the IIahncmman hospital by paying 10
cents, the cost OF the virus.
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CITY NOTES

PRINTERS BALL.-The annual ball OF tho
Scranton Typographical union will be held ii
Music hall tonight.
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WANTED.

LABORERS.-Apply at once at
Scranton Railway company's office. ~
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4 FAMILY QUARREL.-M John Nealon, OF
Forest court, had a warrant issued by Alderman
Miilar on Saturday charging her husband with
assault and battery. Nealon showed up in the
alderman's once, hut his wife repented and an
nounced that she would withdraw the complaint
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M'DONOuGli HELD IN BAlL.-Michael NcDon
oueh, who arrested on Friday, charged with
being one of the men who beat and robbed John
Laly several weeks ago, was held in $500 bail
by Alderman Alilar on Saturday. lie admitted
witnessing the assault, but denied that he took an
active part in it..
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Collectively these basins have
brought great gifts to the world. Dur
ing this period this planet has grown
to be a very pleasant place to live in.
Leave out of it the human actor and
what would it be? A kingdom with
out a king
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FUNERAL OF JOHN COOPER.-rhe funeral Of
the late John Cooper was held on Saturday from
the Second Presbyterian church. where services
were conducted by Rev. Dr. c. 4. Robinson, the
pastor. The pallbcarers We're as follows: Peter
Gardner Alfred Harris, Henry Lukcns. William
II. Poole Jacob Flukc and j. =. Quick.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-30
a Quantity -woraed Memorial.

4 quaintiy=worded memorial has
feen presented to the dowager empress
Of China and her faineant son On the
subject CT mining concessions to for
eigners. In the opinion Of the China
men who nave drawn up this memorial
and who "impIore the sacred glance Of
their Maiesties" for their strictly COM
mercial= proposal, the tsung-l-yamen
and the board Of mines have been a
great deal toe free in the granting of
concessions. Whole districts have beer
assigned 10 the eoneessionaires instead
CT clearly defined spots, whilst hon
est. upright and worthy gentry and
merchants are left out in the cold.
The memorialists propose that in fu-
ture Cinnamon and foreigners shall
own an equal number of shares in any
mining company. They go a step
further, and claim that the direction Of
mining companies shall rest in the
hands Of Chinese merchants and sif
foreigners object to this system, and
ask that the direction be placed in
their hands, their request shall not be
entertained The rapid advance in
The last sentence from a businessHke
suggestion to sheer exelusiYeness is
decidedly amusing.
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THE rHEATER IN JAPAN.
The Best Place to Go to Study the
Natives.


Natives.
The theaters are the very places to
study the japanese, says Toxic cor
respondent of the Baltimore Sun. In
many theaters the entire house IS d.
vided by rails into square pens four
by fouf feet, intended for four Japa-
nese, but often containing half dozen.
The men and women are barefoot, walk
the narrow dividing rails to reach their
reserved seats The patrons kneel
within these square pens. or. when
there are no pens. they squat upon the
floor in little circular groups and
smoke, eat, drink, fan themselves and
chatter. Many come in and so out at
random; children run to and fro.
Frequently the spectators bring lunch
con and pass the day within the the
alter, the play continuing uninterrupt-
edly The stage, which in some the
aters revolves to change scenes, has
two detached projections three feet
wide. extending among the audience.
Upon these projections the performers
run, reciting and acting. Their acting
is sufficiently curious. A villain slain
walks off the stage, a Jap mops with a
dirty cloth the chief actors face while
he is speaking. The prompter, dressed
all in black gown, hood and girdle4.
will follow the actor all around the
stage. Other persons, also in black,
run to and fro across the stage. Those
coatumed in black are supposed to be
Invisible. Stage carpenters and help
ers often stand upon the stage ann
gaze and laugh at the actors. and so
on. The checking Of the umbrellas
and wooden shoes Of the audience and
the general scramble for them after
the performance are very amusing.