The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-21
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

AS a result of the election, a few
ardent Bryan men of this place, Mon
day evening, invited some of their
Republican friends to the st. George
hotel, where the genial hostess, Mrs.
Solomon. had prepared the following
bountiful menu: Blue points on the
half shell, consomme, panned oysters,
roast turkey, cranberry sauce: mashed
potatoes, olives, celery, maccaroons,
lady-fingers, fruit, nuts, Appollinaris,
Sauterne. coffee and cigars.
After the inner man had been we'll
served, the teastmaster, Mr.. Frank D.
Freas. made a few felicitous remarks
explaining the reason for the gather
ing. He then called on Mr.. j. w.
Grant to respond to the toast, 1.-THE
Influence of the Press" Mr. Grant
made deep impression as an AFTER
dinner speaker, He possesses a rich
fund of anecdotes gained from his
varied experiences in newspaper and
political work. BY his flashes of wit.
humor and pathos, he made what
would ordinarily be dry subject one
of intense interest to his hearers. He
displayed a versatility and brilliance
Of talents that would win him fame on
the comic stage.
II. d. Carey. esq.,, the next speaker,
who responded to 1.-THE Law" was
scntillating and sparkling in his re-
marks. His pungent comments ON
some Of those present, ELECTED much
merriment. In a more serious vein,
he very clearly presented the high
ideals of the legal profession. He paid
an eloquent tribute to the noble plr-
poses and lofty integrity of the menl-
bers of the Lackawanna bar. Mr..
Carey is graceful and easy speaker.
Mr. Nicholas Bennett. inla few Well
chosen remarks, gave a clear outline
of what had been done by the Unit ad
Mine Workers of America and what
they hoped to accomplish to ameliorate
the condition of labor in the coal
mines.
At this point impromptu remarks
We're made by DR.. Alfred Griffiths,
Frank Hemilright. John B. Grifiths
and William Heyson. The last for
NAL toast was responded to by Mr.. J.
p. Smith. "Our Absent Friends-the
Ladies'" He aid a noble tribute to
the power and ifuence of woman upon
society
At the close of Mr.. Smiths remarks,
the party adjourned to the parlors,
where they were entertained by vocal
solos from Messrs. Richard Hooking
and Walter Coon. Mr.. William Max
we'll played several difficult selections
on the piano. Mr.. David Allen. sang
two charming Scotch melodies. Char
acter sketches and dialect stories We're
cleverly presented by ], w. Grant and
Dr. A. Gritfiths. William Heyson and
William Merrick won considerable
praise for their fine rendition OF "Cas-
sius and Brutus" from Julius Gaze
sar."
All present Joined in singing "Ameri-
ca" after which the party dispersed,
having spent a pleasant and profitable
evening. To Mr.. John ]. Roche is
due the entire credit for the admirable
manner In which all the arrangements
We're conducted. The following were
present; j, G, Avery, r. d. Freas,
Robert Freas, j. p. Smith, Walter
Coon, n, Fl. Wheeler, William Merrlck,
Nicholas Bennett, John p. Griff1ths
William Maxwell, William Heyson.
James and David Allen, Alfred Grif-
fiths, John ]. Roche. j. W. Grant and
Snyder.
The Ontario and Western railroad
employees will he paid today.
Rev. Edward Jenkins left yesterday
for Parsons where he will attend the
conference of Welsh Bap-
tist ministers of Northeastern PENN
sylvania
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety will meet on Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Thomas
Bray, of Main street when the an
maui thank Offering will be taken Up.
Mrs. George Finch, of Bacon street,
yesterday attended the funeral of a
relative at Carbondale.
Mrs. j. j. Miller, of Main street,
was yesterday the guest of her mother.
Mrs. Parkyn. at Carbondale.
Mr.. Alfred Pike. the well known |
of the Scranton Fine Art |
was circulating in town yes
terday.