The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-28

"IlE Plymouth Church chimes says
the following pleasant things of
the former pastor of the Second
PRESBYTERIAN church: "The Rev.
Dr.. Charles r. Robinson. who has
many friends in Plymouth church, has
lately resigned Il fourteen years pas
1orate of the Second Presbyterian
church, of Scranton. Pa. and retired
from the active ministry. under cirCun-
stances very honorable 10 him and
gratifying to his friends. Conscious
that his health. never robust was fail
ing under the labors of his position, and
that ii was impossible for him to fulfill
his duties to his own satisfaction. in
stead of waiting until actually com
PEELED to give up active work. he pre-
ferred to withdrawn while his church
was flourishing. in spiritual and ina
teral prosperity. In many ways its
usefulness has been enlarged. ana its
membership has been much increased,
during his pastorate. Very affections
ate and appreciatve expressions from
the church attended his withdra wal.
and the esteem of his people. for him
self and his helpful wife. was mani
tested in the provision of u substantial
annuity for both during the rest OF
their lives.
DIR. Robinson has had close relations
with Plymouth church. For several
years he was called to supply the pull
pit in the summer, during Mr.. Beecher's
vacation in the White mountains and
elsewhere. and he gained Il place in the
affections of our people we'll understood
by the older members. He was the
Presbyterian representative among the
installed DR.. Abbott and Mr.. Bliss in
1890. q council remarka BILE for it's in
clusion of Episcopalian, Baptist. Pres
byterian. Reformed and Methodist, as
well as Congregational members. 1T was.
in II very practical way, a contribution
to Christian union: it was the first
council in ecclesiastical history in
which representatives of different de-
nominations have united to ordain and
install religious teachers
The Christmas exercises of the First
German Methodist Episcopal Sunday
schools on Adams avenue and on Tay-
lor avenue were held Wednesday and
Thursday evenings in the presence of
large audiences. Both exercises were
OF Il particularly interesting nature.
Hc dllnuil ShIlSliHdS leSllNd az VI tIc
Scranton deaf mute mission will be held
Saturday. December 26, at 7.45 y. IN.
Come and bring your friends. A ser
vice will he held in the church Sunday,
December 30, at 8 p. III.
The grand choir of the Penn Avenue
BAPTIST church will render their special
Christmas music on Sunday. In the
afternoon the Sunday school will give a
choice programme of carols and special
exercises. In the evening, in addition
to the appropriate music by the choir,
the pastor will preach on "Farewells to
the Old Year" using original crayon
sketches, made during the sermon.
These services are spiritual and uplift-
ing. and all bad people who wish to
be good. and good people who wish to
be better" are cordially invited.
The monthly family meeting of the
railroad Young Mems Christian assc-
citation will be held Sunday afternoon
at 345. Rev. James Benninser will be
the speaker. He is among the most
helpful of Scranton's ministers, and
will be sure to bring n message worth
hearing. The male quartette will rem
der IL special programme of music. All
friends of the association. both men and
women. are invited.
Mr.. Mahy will conclude his series
of Sunday afternoon talks on bible
study next Sunday at 3.45. Subject,
Getting at the Heart of Things"
Music by the male choir.