The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22


The night of March 81 will be
IL quite like a grand opera occa-
sion. with the great Schumann-Hei
concert, TO be followed by the Charity
ball and the Subscription dance at the
Bicycle club. The Lyceum will be the
background for brilliant scene. for
there will be ball gowns galore. as the
grand march at the armoiy Is not to
take place until II o'clock.
There are to be numerous small teas
and dinners In honor of the half dozen
or more brides-elect who are to be cen-
trail figures in beautiful June weddings.
There will be many out-of-town guests
at the larger functions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Il. Jones have
been entertaining n number of the crle
brated illustrators from New York this
week at Eieldstone Mr.. and Mrs. Resi-
nald b. Birch and Mr. and Mrs. T.. Luis
Mora We're among their guests. Mr..
Fleming, who is really the one who
originated the "Associated Illustrat tors
of America" is well-known in this city,
where he made many friends in his
position as secretary of the Anthracite
Coal Operators association, the insti-
tuition which created such consterna-
tion among the great coal carriers. Mr..
Fleming. who is II particular friend of
Mr.. Jones, has had much to do in
directing plans for the present exhibi-
tions at the Scranton club. He is sec
retary and treasurer of the association.
He is most versatile in his talents, be-
ing an artist of mark, as well as Il per-
son of exceptional financial ability He
has studied in Munich and in Paris.
and his u,,a fn Ia. In, b,
world of art.
The presence of Mr.. Wenzel and the
other artists was an interesting feature
Thursday night at the opening of the
exhibition. Mr.. Wenzell is striking
ly handsome man, younger than you
might think, blonde and muscular, and
well groomed, with the most brilliant
eyes. Mr.. Birch is exceedingly fine
looking, and his enviable reputation
here and in Europe made his visit
an important event. His wife is
pretty and vivacous. Mr.. Mora has
the dark eyes of his Spanish for
bears, and he, too, is young and
merry of ways. His wife is singularly
lovely, and she made a picture herself
i'll her red chiffon gown, cut low on her
beautiful shoulders. She is a charming
conversationalist
1t is probable that Henry Hutt and
Otto Bachman will be here next week.
The exhibition seems to offer much in
terest, in view of the avalanche of we'd
dings impending in this city
The Home for the Friendless concert
will be one of the chief events of Eas-
ter week. The management is sorely
in need of money and the diagram,
which will open on Monday at Powell's
will be the center of much interest.
There is a large demand for tickets,
and the advance sales promise WELL
Such magnificent trio as Fritz Kries-
Ter. Ben Davies and Lillian Blauvelt
are seldom heard in this region. The
armory should be filled on April Srd.
The closing of Professor j. S. Sal
ter's French class was celebrated at
the home of Mr.. and. Mrs. n. II. Dale
last, night in a most enjoyable fashion.
Professor SouthWorth delighted the
guests with piano music. The last
course has been even more popular
;han the former one, and Professor
Salter has been urged to continue the
lessons another week. There will be
lesson on Monday afternoon and
evening as usual.
4 club of young girls will have an
Easter sale for the benefit of the Young
Womens Christian association on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of
next week, in the Y. w. C. A. rooms,
which will be elaborately fitted up for
the occasion. They will have many
beautiful and useful articles. as we'll as
Easter novelties. Miss Stewart Simp-
son is president of the club. Miss JOS
ephine Doster is secretary, and Miss