The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-30

- HE great Interest vi tiie Weeh
centers in the operetta to he
kC1 given today ut Glenburn on the
beautiful lawn of MIR. G. a. Full
ler. The libretto was written
nv Mrs. Louise Palmer Smith, the tall
ented and brilliant author of much
well-known literature.
Miss Glare Reynolds, of this city, and
Miss Elsbcth Winton will be the or
chestra." Among the leading members
of the cast are Miss Palmer, daughter
of Congressman Palmer, of Wilkes
Barre; Mrs. Lister, of Scranton; Miss
Eleanor Reynolds: Miss Dorrance. Of
Dorranceton; Misses Marjorie Warren,
Frances Jermyn, Elizabeth Dickson,
Louise Smith, Gladys Watkins, Janet
storrs, Dean, Jadwin, Colvin, Sherrard,
Stevenson, Wolfe, Parker, Wade,
Messrs. Linen, Hall, Wolfe, Wade.
Dean, Colvin, Watts, Jadwin. and
others.
The leading role will be taken by
Lieutenant Smith-perhaps Captain
John Smith would sound historically
correct. Messrs. Il. w. and Thomas
Hall, of this city, will also be proml-
nent. There will be only two squaws
and this is stated in confidence that
their other names are Miss Dorothy
Warren and Miss Frances Jermyn.
The performance will not begin until
4.3O p. M, after the arrival of the train
leaving here at o'clock.
The operetta will be for the benefit OF
the Glenburn free library.
Sandwiches, ice cream and cake VIII
be sold to those wishing TO remain until
the 730 train. Admission to the enter
tainment will be 90 cents.
Several more entries were received
during the week for the tennis tourna-
ment to be held by the Country club
on September and 6. which, with the
number previously received, promises to
make the event very successful one
The courts have been put in fine shape
this week by Greenskeeper Ellis, and
every afternoon are thronged with en-
thusiastic players. The tournament will
mark the opening OF the new club
house, and tea will be served both FRI
day and Saturday afternoons by the
entertainment committee. AS it is to
tie an open tournament, all players in
this valley are cordially invited to par
ticipate, and should send their entries
to f. C. Fuller, Board of Trade build
ing, city. The tournament will consist
of both singles and doubles. and hand
some prizes will be given to the VIM
ners of these events.
The Dixie theatre was opened this
week under the happest auspices. Mr.
and Mrs. Dixie have so many warm
friends in this city that any venture
they undertake would be encouraged
but when they provide such a place of
amusement as their new theatre for
the pleasure of the public more than
ordinary interest is evinced. 1t is,
therefore, with the liveliest interest
that the beginning Of the enterprise is
recorded The theatre is dainty, pretty.
and comfortable: free from stuffiness
and exceedingly we'll planned. Then the
class of entertainments which Mr.. Dixie
has secured will appeal to the patrons
who desire clean, good presentations,
which women and children can witness
with no offense to the most fastidious
taste. In this the heartiest good wishes
sOr the success of the Dixie theatre
will be offered 1t is gratifying that
lot even the hot weather prevents
rOWds from attending. and that visit
rs find the building cool and pleasant.
The Susquehanna Canoe club will
ave it's fourth moonlight dance at
fountain Park next Thursday night.
rhen the chaperones will be Mrs. L.
V. Austin, Mrs. A. G. Fell and Mrs. l..
\. Turner, of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. f. S.
iodfrey and Mrs. f. Cromwell Hand,
# Scranton. The following are the off,
GERS of the club: Commodore, w. c.
Olds; vice-cOmmOdore, Dr. S. T.. Ton
kin; purser, S. Grant; secretary. c. NJ.
Austin: u. II. Long, O.. S. Parker, +.
c. Smith, Fl. ID. Nyce, w. A. Reute-
huber, f. NJ. DERRICK, Theo. S. Ellis, C.
Is. Raife, G.. e. Long, w. Brubaker, w.
G. Colt, j. T.. Alexander. Delaware and
Hudson train leaves Carbondalc at 523
p. M, Scranton at 6.1O, and will connect
with train for park at Wilkes Barre.
Returning, train will leave park in time
to connect with the 1859 a. m. Della
ware and Hudson train for Scranton,
Carbondale and intervening towns. Spe-
cial cars for Plymouth (Carey avenue),
kingston Dorranceton. Forty Fort.
Wyoming and West Pttston will wait
at Lehigh Valley depot.
Mrs. ID. p. Scrine gave a 8 o'clock tea
to her lady friends of the East Side on
Wednesday, August 81. A most enjoy
able time was spent by all the guests.
Mrs. Scrine was assisted in receiving
by her daughters, Mrs. William Wag-
staff. Mrs, T. j. Watkins. Mrs. A. G.
Ackerson.
Those present We're: Mrs. Hallstead,
Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Gear,
Mrs. Weed, Mrs. Van Mort, Mrs. Bic
seeker, Mrs. Drew, Mrs Fielding, Mrs.
Cummings, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Devne,
Mrs. Smith. Mrs, Manley, Mrs. p. Wag-
ner, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Neave, Mrs. Will
lam WaSstah, Mrs. II. j. Watkins,
Mrs. A. g. Ackerson, Miss Maud Wag-
staff. Miss frankie Ackerson. Miss
Marcy Watkins, Miss Kathleen Wat
kins, Miss Helen Wagner, Master Hoff-
man, Master Willie Ackerson, Master
Eddie Miles.
Miss Stella NJ. Wedeman was mar
ried on Tuesday night at the home of
her mother, 1895 Penn avenue. to
Charles H. Constantine. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. c. A. Cure
They will reside on Parker street.
The Woman's exchange, on Washing
ton avenue, serves very dainty lunch
cons during these warm days. 1t should
be understood that men as well as wo-
men patrons are welcomed at the noon
hour and will find an appetizing meal.
Mr.. II. j. Platt and family have re-
turned from Glenburn, where they
spent the summer, and are at present
guests of Colonel and Mrs. A. B.. Blair,
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