The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-28
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- HE GAIETY of holiday week has
never surpassed this season, as
GE\ far as evening affairs are con-
~ Cerned, but there is a dearth Of
the daytime functions usually
noted. Whether ii is a wise provision
of careful chaperons to secure much
beauty sleep for their charges Is not
disclosed, certain 1t Is that there are
fewer card pa les. luncheons and teas
than usual. All thoughts center on the
Bachelors ball. 1t is the first time In
the history of these resplendent affairs
when the work of preparation has pro-
Sressed so far at this stage. Hitherto.
the Lyceum could be secured only dur
ing the previous day by the committee
and all details had to be rushed with
the greatest possible rapidity. The oc-
cupation of the Armory this year gives
ample time for arrangements. and the
advantage is already evident. The
floor will be superb. 1t Is nearing conf
pletion, and the boxes are In place,
while the work of decorating has been
begun. Those who are doubtful about
the eXpediency of using the colossal
building for the ball, which has here
tofore been enhanced by the graceful
setting of the Lyceum. need be no
longer solicitous. The Bachelors bail
of this year will surpass in elegance
and general effect anything in the past.
The great auditorium will be screened
to more cosy proportions. Beautiful
draperies in delicate tints will be used.
Flowers and the green 1uXurlance of
Christmas-tide will add to the scene.
and in every respect the delight of this
great affair of the twclve-month will
be increased.
The heating facilities have heen in.-
proved and many extra lights are to
add to the brilliance of the scene. There
will be lovely women in gorgeous
gowns and many lovely girls in the rare
beauty of their youth.
Everyone knows how enhancing Or
chestral or band music sounds in this
vast editice. Bauer's orchestra will
have half hundred pieces and the
numbers will be new and inspiring.
Great trouble has been taken with th,
music. and the selections embrace the
best and the latest of that which is
popular in New York society.
The refreshments are to be unusually
attractive to the eye and the taste.
They will be provided by Pursell. of
New York. The exquisite programmes
are from Prendergasts Clark will d-
rect the floral effects and Thurman
will be in charge of the other decOra-
tiOns. Tickets are in great demand.
and the ball is to be something far ex-
reeding the liveiest auticipations of
even the youngest debutantc in h"r
rOseSt dreams.
congressman and Mrs. William Con-
nell will celebrate their golden we'd
ding Thursday evening next ut their
home. on Vine street. Elaborate prep
are being made for the event,
to which Il large number of Invitations
are issued. Many out t-of-town guests |
will be present.
musical engagement Of the greatest
interest to the lovers of melody is an
nounced in the coming of the Klaw &
Erlanger Opera company to the Ly-
ceum theatre, Wednesday evening,
January s. Foxy Quiller,' De Koven
and Smiths successful comic opera, is
to be the vehicle and jerome Sykes, the
bright and particular star. The very
fact that De koven and Smith are re-
sponsible for Foxy Quiller" nsures n
delightful evening, in addition to this !
that the opera is produced by Messrs. |
KlaW & E,rlanger who have long held |
the proud position of being the most |
elaborate producers in the country, |
make it certain that scenic magnif- |
cence and handsome costumes will be |
exhibited. In addition to jerome Sykes, |
who of course plays Foxy Quiller. the
cast includes Eleanor Kent, Grace
Cameron, Lillian Seville, Marian Bent,
Almita Forrest, Marie Kent, julius
Stegcr, Harry MacDonough, Adolph
link, Arthur n. Ernest, Louis Casa
Want and many other favorites. The
sale Of seats will open Monday, jan
uary G.
Mrs. w. II. Taylor gave luncheon
on' tuesday in honor of her daughter,
Miss Marion.
Miss Lila Stewart. fresh from hey
New York success just held at tho
came to Scranton last night
10 remain for some weeks to prepare !
or the great benefit entertainment, 10
De given under the auspices of the
Teachers Mutual Benefit association.
II tnefc Is any one OBJECT TO which
he public should give support with
enthusiasm, it is something which will
assist in forming fund for superan-
luatcd teachers. They are underpaid.
and almost invariably have
more than themselves to support. Miss
stewart proposes to manage an en-
ertainment which Will surpass any
hing heretofore attempted in the way
If Kirmess. 1t win be in the shape
II a "Speil Cartenfcst," a card play
With living cards in IL hand of whist,
played by expert authorities on the
game and with numberless pretty
lances. The dates are Jan. %, 30, II
md Feb. !, at the Lyceum.
Miss Dale will entertain at cards this
'vening at her home on Jefferson ave-
lue.
The last assembly of the year was
leld last night at the Bicycle club. Miss