The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 7

BACHELORS' BALL BRILLIANT SUCCESS Held at the Armory Last Night, it was Attended By a Large Number, who Engaged Heartily in the Pleasures of the Splendid Event. A Wealth of Decorations and a Beautiful Scene. MANY GUESTS FROM OUT OF TOWN The fourteenth annual Bachelors' ball, the most brilliant success of the social season, was held in the armory last evening, when 500 persons danced in the year 1903, sang "Auld Lang Syne" in memory of the old, and exchanged greetings for a happy New Year. For years Scranton society has ushered in the new year with functions of a similar nature, each succeeding in brilliancy the preceding occasion, but never before did the new year view such a spectacle of beauty as last night's ball. Since the organization of the Bachelors, their annual ball has been an occasion eagerly awaited.

Other events sink into insignificance when compared with its brilliancy and magnitude. Custom has made it a necessary event of. the season. Guests from all the Eastern states participated In the event. Its delicately colored decorations, the floral display, the music and the varied hued gowns of the women presented a spectacular scene seldom rivalled.

It was a fitting welcome to the new and farewell to the old year. From evening until midnight, the dancers circled about the floor, while hundreds looked on from the boxes bordering the floor. Just before 12 o'clock the music ceased. An expectant hush was noticeable throughout the vast auditorium. The leader waved his baton, the lights blazed out 1903, and the band played "Auld Lang Syne." It was the climax for which all had waited.

The big ball room showed the culmination of the decorating art. At first sight it was impossible for the eye to comprehend the expanse. Its play of colors, pink, white and red, together with the streamers of green; its banks of palms and miniature forest of evergreen trees, presented a dazzling spectacle. The whole scene seemed to move and throb in perfect cadence to the music of the band. Thirty arc lights shone with dazzling brilliancy, transforming the place into the light of day.

To one viewing the room from the gallery, the effect was electrifying. Hundreds of figures glided about the floor, swaying in a rythmatic motion which was fascinating. From this point nothing could be heard abovi the music of the band. From a spectacular view the scenes were enchanting. The different hued gowns of the women produced a huge butterfly effect.

As the dancers glided upon the floor, conversation was forgotten by the occupants of the boxes who gazed enchanted by the spectacle. Not until the eye and ear had taken in the general effect of the spectacle could one comprehend the details of the lavish scene. The auditorium was so vast and the scene possessed of so many attractive details, that the effect of the whole must wear off before it was possible to center on any one part. The entrance, the pillars ot which supported the band stand overhead, formed a triumphal arch under which all must pass. Its posts were draped with bunting of pink and white, while its ceiling was a billow of pink, white and red.

On the right or left, small groves of trees sheltered numerous settees and formed inviting, cosy corners. Between the dances these bow ei of evergreen were filled with dancers, seeking a minute's rest from the dazzling light on the dance floor. Entering through the arch the retro spect was Inviting. On the front of the band stand in huge numbers of incandescent lights was "lOIW," symbolic In the thought that those who enter leave the old year behind. The band stand proper was decorated in pure white bunting.

The westerly side of the hall appeared one field of whit, unbroken save for the opening in th; gallery. Prof. It. J. Bauer's full band Of 50 pieces played concert and solo rilfces during the entire evening.

Hut it was the sight which met the eyes upon entrance which engaged the most attention. The gigantic auditorium of the armory was divided halfway by a huge curtain of and white, the Bachelors' colors. The massive girders were concealed by a canopy of white, from which hung countless streamers of pink and white and rrj and while hangers of bunting. Tha red and white showed In pleasing contrast to the gentler pink and white. This vast canopy, through a feat which was never before undertaken in that vast auditorium, removed the sensibility to distance and eliminated tha vacancy so noticeable in preceding functions of the same nature.

Against that field of white and pink, the light of arc lights was reflected downward with magnified brilliancy. Kach light nestled behind a hanger of bunting. Nothing was out of taste. The hangers relieved the prominence of the arcs, the white and pink relieved the contrast of the red and white nml he red and white broke tho monotony of the pink and white. All this blended to promote the general tf feet of gentleness.

Hardly less attractive In contrast with the beautiful expanse of pink and white, were the myriad streamers of trailing pine and smllux and the distinctive border of green which fronted the boxes and edged the floor. From the four corners of the floor mounted four great streamers of smllax, to looped and gathered artistically In the center, JW feet above the floor. At many Intermediate points streamers of pine were caught up and Joined to the streamers to beautify the hug knot of smllnx. The effect of the whole grand. It seemed to All the vacant center with nature's contrast to nn nrtlflclal background.

It norm to unite the four distant corners of the room; It served as a division to the boxes. Suspended from this beau tiful union of pine and smilax was a large bunch of mistletoe. None less beautiful in arrangement were the 30 boxes, which surrounded the dance floor on three sides and formed a hedge. The back of the boxes was in whie, while the lining consisted of pink and white, or blue and white, according to taste. From the floor, each box was distinguished by a hanger of pink dropped from a silver armor in papier iriache.

A wreath of pine was hung from the front to the rear of the boxes, separating one from another. In these boxes, Turkish rugs and sofa cushions were laid and tapestry hung, adding greatly to their cosiness. Indeed, so inviting were the boxes, that one was loath to leave them for the exhilarating dance. They were sufficiently large to enable the owner to entertain a dozen friends. They were well filled and one of the most successful features of the evening.

But the dancing floor itself was a feature in connection with the ball that was worthy of attention. It was constructed on a scale of magnitude, being 80x100 feet, and was covered with waxed crash. Noiseless, yielding and smooth, it formed a most perfect dance floor. About its borders were banked and grouped whole gardens of potted palms and ferns. They lined the walk to the floor and defined the borders.

Against the box fronts leading to the floor was banked smilax like a wainscoating of green. The most searching eye could not detect one harsh feature in that brilliant spectacle. Every streamer, every hanger, arch and light, was so arranged as to further the paramount rule of symmetry. Every color, shade and tint, the pink ind white, the white and red, and the varied hues of green, all blended into one harmonious play of colors, rivalling a rainbow. When wearied with the dancing and excitement of the ball room scene, the guests entered the supper rooms, they were delighted with the unique arrangements.

Three rooms, capable of seating 200 persons at a time, had been modestly, but reserved for the collation. The decorations here differed somewhat from those of the ball room. Rosettes of pink and white, blue and white, and green and pink, in a harmonious blend, decorated the walls. Tables were spread accommodating from four to six persons. Blooming plants ornamented the tables.

The catering was excellent and the card tempting. Supper was served from 10 o'clock until after midnight. The menu was: Bullion. Chicken Salad Lobster Cutlets. Creamed Oysters.

Rasped Rolls. Ices. Cakes and Coffee. Frappe. Lemonade.

OCCUPANTS OF THE BOXES. The following persons entertained guests In their boxes, the name of the box owners being first: Box 2. Mr. and Mrs. F.

L. Peck Miss Gilmore, Peck. Mr. George IX Davidson, Mis.s Helen Hand. Mr.

J. L. Peck and Mr. and Mrs. F.

L. Peck. Box 3. Messrs. W.

D. Zehnder C. Conn and T. J. Penman Mr.

Alger Stedman Bourn, Mr. Hillary Zehnder, Miss Cook, Mr. and Mrs. T. F.

Penman, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Conn Mr and Mrs.

W. D. Zehnder and Miss Cook. Box 5. Mr.

and Mrs. A. N. Walker Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Walker, Miss Pratt.

Miss Laverty, Mr. U. G. Megargle and Mr. Walter L.

Fordham. Box i. Mr. and Mrs. T.

C. Von Rtoreh Miss Mir. and Mrs. George II. Rice, Mr.

and Mrs. T. H. Dale, Mr. and Mrs.

T. C. Von Store h. Box 7. Messrs.

W. J. Torrey and Albert L. Watson Mr. and Mrs.

W. L. Uighter, Bryn Mnwr. Mr. Peter Miller.

New York. Mrs. Albert Watson. Mips Anne Watson. Box 8.

Messis. W. L. Connell and T. J.

Foster Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Allen, Mr.

and Mrs. H. C. Barker, Mr. H.

J. Fuller, Mr. I. H. Foster.

Miss Foster. Mr. and Mrs. H. B.

Weyland, Miss Kdna Brooks, Germantown: Mr. E. W. Connell, Mr. and Mrs.

W. L. Connell. Box JO, Mrs. A.

d'O. Blacklnton Mr. G. B. Smith, Mr.

L. L. Smith, Rockland, Mr. and Mrs. John S.

GaJpIn, Miss Emory. Rockland, Miss McGee, Jersey City, N. Mr. Frank Dobbins. Kahway, N.

Mr. and Mrs. Stroe and Miss Street, and Mr. and Mrs. A.

d'O. Blacklnton. Box 11. Mr. and Mrs.

E. L. Puller Mr. John P. Ryon, Pottsvllle; Miss Edna Schuyler, New York; Miss Det willer, Easton; Mr.

Peter Atha. Newark. N. Mr. und Mrs.

E. L. Fuller. Mr. Albert Brodhead and Mr.

Trot Dodson, Bethlehem; und Mr. Mortimcl Fuller. Box 12. Colonel and Mrs. A.

B. Blair Mr. and Mrs. William M. Marple.

Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Watson, Mr.

and Mrs. A. E. Hunt, Mr, James Blair, Miss Alice Blair. Box Kl.

Mr. and Mrs. George G. Brooks Miss Steele and Miss Qnul'l, New York; Miss Emily Gould. New Wk: Miss Llnburg.

Trenton, N. Miss Hunt, Mr, und Mrs. G. O. Brook, Mr.

Theodore 8. Fuller. Mr. Fred Fuller. Mr.

A. Everett Hunt, Mr. Petty, Trenton. N. J.

Box 14. Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Vandllng.

Box 15. Mr. and Mrs. T. H.

Wat kins Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Christy, Mr.

and Mrs. A. F. Law. Box 11.

Messrs. Everett Warren and H. W. Kingsbury Miss Stanton, Brooklyn: Mr, Arthur Collins, Hartford; Mr. oseph Woodward, Hartford: Mr.

and Mrs. Everett Warren, Mr. and Mrs. H. W.

Kingsbury. Box 17. Mr. and Mrs. E.

B. Sturgcs Ml.i Clothier. Philadelphia: Mlrs Brooke, Philadelphia: Miss Waterman, Snuthport, and Miss Brooke, Philadelphia. Box IS. Mr.

and Mrs. Ornra Sanderson und Mrs, II. J. Bennell Miss Brooks, Klinira; Mr. I.

It. Sanderson, Miss Helen Sanderson, Mrs. George Sanderson, Mrs. Bennell, Miss Ben nell, Miss Marion Sanderson and Mr. and Mrs.

George Sanderson. Box 19. Mr. and Mrs. H.

M. Boies Miss Copeland, Biston: Miss Boies, Miss Simpson, N. Miss Moorman, East Orange. N. Mr.

Baldwin, Honolulu; Mr. Ciucas, Mr. Olmsted, Lakeville, Mr. H. H.

and Mr. David Boies. Box 21. Mr. and Mrs.

Scranton. Box 23. Mr. and Mrs. J.

BenDimmick Judge and Mrs. Robert W. Arch bald, Mr. and Mrs. James W.

Oakford. Box 24. Mr. and Mrs. F.

E. Piatt Miss Angelica Thompson. Troy, N. Mr. Elbert Scranton Piatt, Waterford, N.

and Mr. and Mrs. E. Piatt. Box 25.

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. SimpsonMr.

and Mrs. H. H. Brady, Mips Lefferts, New York. Box 20.

Mr. Charles E. Blair Mr. Frank Linen, Mr. Charles E.

Blair. Box Mr. and Mrs. L. A.

Watres Miss Jackson, Englewood: Miss Pnn eroy, Troy, Mr. Clarence Kerr, Englewood. Bex 28. John R. Atherton Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas G. Atherton, Miss Annie Atherton, Mrs. H. F.

Atherton, Mr. G. C. Guild. GUESTS FROM OTHER PLACES.

Guests from out of town and those by whom they were entertained were as follows: By Mr. and Mrs. Henry Belin: Miss Mabel Canning, Yonkers, N. Miss Laura Post, New York; Mr. Henderson Gilbert, Harrisburg; Mr.

Horace Connor, New York; Mr. B. Whittlesy, New York, and Mr. Charles Hickok, Harrisburg. By Mr.

and Mrs. Everett Warren: Miss Alice Stanton, Brooklyn; Mr. Arthur Collins, Hartford; Mr. Joseph Woodard, Hartfort, Conn. By Col.

and Mrs. A. B. Blair: Miss Moorman, Orange. N.

Miss Simpson, New York; Miss Copeland, Boston; Mr. Fred Baldwin, Honolulu; Mr. Alex Olmsted, Lakeville, Conn, By Mr. and Mrs. L.

A. Watres: Mr. Clarence D. Kerr, Enslewoorl, N. Miss Alice Coe, Englewood, N.

Miss Dorothy Jackson, Englewood, N. J. By Mr. and Mrs. H.

H. Brady: Miss Lefferts, New York. By Mrs. James Archbald: Miss Louise Kerr, Underwood, N. Miss Blanche Fairweather, Paterson; Mr.

R. S. Thomas, New York; Mr. S. S.

Smith, Orange, N. J. By Mr. and Mrs. E.

L. Fuller: Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ryon, Pottsville; Miss Elizabeth Detweiler, Easton; Miss Edna Schuyler, New York; Mr.

A. H. Atha, Newark. By Miss Francis Hunt: Miss Lin burg, Trenton, N. Miss Gould.

Miss Emily P. Gould, Brooklyn; Mr. Nelson Petty, Trenton, N. J. Other out of town guests were: Mr.

L. L. Smith and Miss Emory, Rockland, Miss McGee, Jersey City: Mr. Frank Dobbins, Rahway, N. Mr.

and Mrs. Street and Miss Street, Mr. Alger Stedman Bourn, Miss Cook. THE PATRONESSES. The patronesses who received for the bacheiors were: Mrs.

Jaines Archbald, Mrs. Henry Belin, Mrs. Paul B. Belin, Mr3. George G.

Brooks, Mrs. J. Benjamin Dimmick, Mrs. Thomas H. Watkins, Mrs.

Edward L. Fuller, Mrs. Frederick J. Piatt, Mrs. Arthur H.

Storrs, Mrs. William W. Scranton, Mrs. Everett Warren. The committee of bachelors in charge of the ball were: Mr.

Albert G. Hunt, Mr. Mortimer Fuller, Mr. James Blair, Mr. Theodore G.

Fuller and Mr. Charles H. Welles, Jr. The decorating of the armory was done by S. J.

Fuhrman Brother; the floral work by George R. Clark and the catering by J. W. Holland, Philadelphia. POMONA GRANGE.

The December session of Wyoming county Pomona grange, held at West Nicholson. Dec. 17, 1902, was a success, when we consider the almost impassable condition of the roads. The programme as published was rendered with but few changes. The earnest, thoughtful address of welcome by Fred Hards and the equally earnest and thoughtful response by E.

C. Niebel were proof positive that as patrons we are surely forging to the front. Mrs. Benjamin Brown's excellent essay on "Education for Farmers' Children," was an earnest plea for better schools of a graded nature, that shall displace the little, old red school house of our fathers and prepare our sons and daughters more fully for collegiate honors. We regretted very much that L.

L. Francis did not favor us with a talk on bee keeping, since his letter of declination gave evidence that we should have been well entertained by the brother's remarks. The discussion of the December topic was fraught with interesting and instructive ideas, urging all patrons to be progressive, careful to build the foundation of a good education at horns, persistent in our to secure better teachers for our children, and to introduce nature studies in our public schools, and whatever else may have a tendency to lead us all into a higher and nobler life. Fifteen dollars were given by Pomona to tho West Nicholson grange, the membership of which are striving so nobly to complete their new hall, which, when finished, will be a model of its kind with its spacious kitchen and dining room in the basement, where an abundant dinner and supper was served to the hungry ones by the willing hands of the West Nicholson ladles. One initiated and one member reinstated were added to the fifth degree.

The evening session was very enjoyable with its opening remnrks by Worthy Master Brungcss, who heartily approves of the grange as an organization for the benefit of the farmers and their families, politically, morally and socially. The reports from State grange by Ward Dewey and L. Miller were very gratifying, us we listened to the words of praise concerning the lftunly and intelligent appearance of our representations gathered there from different portions of the state, and best of all that when patron's presence was desired. It was not necessary to search the barrooms and. saloons to find him.

The recitations by Mrs. Ward Dewey. Miss Kthel Niebel and Miss Florence Freeman were well rendered, and received merited applause. Interspersed among the other enjoy a hie things, were the songs by the Irrepressible West Nicholson quartet, who are equally at home In comic, sentimental or pathetic selections. O.

H. Patterson gave us some solid Information as to Hilar Creek insurance, and L. Miller from Susquehanna county added much to our pleasure by his presence and timely remarks during both afternoon and evening sessions. An earnest appeal for consolidated graded schools, with special nrranpements for gathering the children In with facts and figures showing the feasubility of the plan by Benjamin J. W.

Johnson, was the closing feature of this pleasant session, and we rlusped the parting hand, hoping to 11 meet again at East Lemon In March, 1903. Lecturer. Ordinary househould accidents have no terrors when there's a bottle of ri. Thomas' Eclectrlc Oil in the medicine chest. Heals burns, cuts, bruises, sprains.

Instant relief. OASVOXlXAi Bean tha Slft astiM IN KIM 101 Hit! mm Kip REVENUE STATISTICS Collections in the Twelfth District During the Year From Dec. 1, 1001, to Dec. 1, 1902. EFFECT OF TAX REDUCTION The official report of T.

F. Penman, collector of the Twelfth internal revenue district of Pennsylvania, showing collections for the year from Dec. 1, 1901, to Dec. 1, 1902, is as follows: I i2 5i i ri Eh CI Tl I it i 15 13 i i i i Li i3 0 CaDftSHXXS a i i a 5 3 a ao ac is ei i of J5c4xis fx a S3 C2 CO 5 US S3 SPSisSSSSSelSSlsSS to to" 1 rt 1 03 Si J5 CI it CO TP Ji gje i5 is i oo a 1 88 in too Li so it 9 i os 9 o. el, ii hofeosis JlJBW m.

i ri ci 06 1 1 06 2 ss 3 is rt IS a a ti5 sxfi a eij 'i 00 00 03 OT ol" 03 is so it oo 55 rr. I Ot) at oc 35 fi ao tf is a S8 CI 5 a i t. fj ft ..2 i fa i 32 The district embraces the counties of Luserne, Carbon, Lackawanna, Wayne, Susquehanna, Monroe, Pike, Lycoming, Bradford, Tioga, Potter, Clinton, Centre, Union, Northumberland, Montour, Columbia, Sullivan and Wyoming. The big difference in the receipts in favor of 1901 was due to the fact that the war tax on tobacco and liquors was then in BREWERY WORKERS DEMAND INCREASE Want from $1 to $2 More Embodied in New Contract Negotiations Pending A Strike Possible. Brewery workers to the number of at least 200, members of locals Xos.

and 232, have demanded an increase from their employers, for which negotiations are now under way. Should a satisfactory arrangement not be reached a strike la possible. At the present time the inside men are paid from 14 to a week and the drivers and outside men $14 a week in accordance with a two years' contract. This contract expired last riijrht. Several weeks ago the two unions, acting with the.

brewery workers of Wilkes Barre, formulated a demand for a new contract which embodied an increase of $1 a week for the inside men and 2 a week for the drivers. Several conferences were held and as a result the breweries submitted a counter proposition In which they offered to Increase the wages of the drivers 50 cents a week. The executive committee of the men refused these terms. Last night a special meeting was held in Durr's hall, at which the committee reported the developments. Their refusal to treat on the cent Increase for the drivers was concurred In and It was decided to further treat with the employers.

An effort to do so will probably be made this week. The firms interested are the Pennsylvania Central Brewing company, which Includes most of the breweries In this section: the Keystone company and the Anthracite company. Held a 8mokr. Local No. Sheet Metal Workers, held a smoker in FI nicy's hall lust night, about 100 members being present.

John Devlne, president of the Central Labor union, acted as toast master and a good musical programme wns given. 8TORIE3 OF MEN. Andrew Carnegie's return makes timely this story of a reporter who was assigned to see Mr. Carnegie on an Important public question, repeatedly refused admittance to the house, he finally sought out a senator who was a personal friend of Mr. Cumegle to help him out.

In the course of conversation the senator handed him his card. Immediately the reporter was struck with a bright Idea, and wishing Ms genial acquaintance gond by, repaired once more to the Carnegie mansion, and presented both his own card and that of the senator. The great doors swung open and a gracious reception was accorded tha newspaper man by the master of the house. "Young man." said Mr. Carnegie, "do you know that sixteen reporters have called to see mo today about this Very question, and that I have refused to see any one of them?" "1 surely ought to know that, Mr.

Carnegie, for I was the whole sixteen," replied the scribe. Mr. Carnegie was so pleased with the man's persistence thnt ho violated his rule and gave his views st length on the subject regarding which he had previously refused to talk with anybody. N. Y.

Times. CAUGHT A BURGLAR. 1 I THE SCRANTON' REPUBLICAN. THURSDAY; JANUARY 1, 190b. Patrolman Collins Finds Louis Epstein in Spruco Street Restaurant, Patrolman Collins, while making his rounds late last night, tried the jdoor of.

Kline's restaurant at 542, Sjimce street, and found it unlocked. investigated and found a buf glar crouching behind the counter. iThe man was taken to police headquarters, where he said he was Louis Epatein. of 313 Oakford court. A silver watch, several cakes of chocolate, a dozen cigars, several lead pencils, and.

a "pair of gold cuff buttons were amongj the many articles found in the prisoner's possession, and the police are inclined to believe that he visited some other place before going to the restaurant. Epstein's accomplice, who acted' watcher, got away at the approach; of the patrolman, but as unable to give warning to the former. WILL REORGANIZE NEXT MONDAY Big Shakeup to Take Place in County Commissioners' Office Those Who Expect to Go. At noon, Monday, Jan. 6, the county commissioners will reorganize for the ensuing year, John Courier Morris, Republican, retiring, and Victor Bur schel, the recently elected Democratic candidate, stepping in.

The other commissioners are John J. Durkin, Democrat, and John Penman, Republican. The offices to be filled are those of county solicitor and eight clerkships, and Democrats will get nearly all of them. For solicitor, C. C.

Donovan, is undoubtedly the choice. William G. Daniels, the present chief clerk, will go, and his position taken by John P. Mahon, the present witness Fred Kirchoff, at present employed in the office, will be made assistant chief clerk. Besides Chief Clerk Daniels, Edward Robathan, George Heisner and Fred Frances are slated to go.

John Von Bergen will probably remain. AMUSEMENTS. Bertha Galland Tomorrow Night. The sale of seats for Bertha Galland's engagement at Lyceum tomftrrow evening, has begun and indicates that this star will be welcomed by a large audience when she appears for the first time here as Esmeraiua in Victor Hugo's romance, "Notre Dams." There have been many dramatizations of this celA brated work, but none of them, it is said. Is so suited to the modern stage as the one used by Miss Galland.

which was made by Paul M. Potter, who achieved fame as the adaptor of "Trilby" and "Under Two Flags." "The Manxman." After all, there will be much of a foreign air about "The Manxman" when it comes to the Lyceum this afternoon and evening with James O'Neill In the title role. Those who have read Hall Caine's book have seen in it many touches that remind them of home people. Hall Caine says so, and it is so, that the Manx people are very much like the New Engenders In their habits of thought and their ways. Pete" Qullllan.

the hero of the story, might just as well have been born and reared in a Massachusetts seaport, and the others who figure In the book and play could be found readily in' a search of one of the towns which have Inspired such stories as those of Miss Mary Wllkins. A few good seats on sale at the box office for both performances. Kathryn Kidder' in a New Play. An Intensely Interesting group of characters, new to the stage of this country. Is offered in "An Eye for an Eye," the Puifas ilnm.

of Mir human heart Interest that Kathryn Kidder is to present at the Lyceum Saturday matinee and night. Boats on sale this morning. "Prince of Liars" This Afternoon. At the Academy of Music this afternoon the Gibney Stock company will present "Prince of Liars" and tonight "A Russian Wife" or "The Sign of the Crucifix." There will be a complete change of the programme of illustrated songs and the blograph at each performance, as well as several additional high class spe claltieM engaged for today only. There are a few good seats on sale yet for each performance.

Price, Matinee, 10, an, 30c; night, 10. 'JO, 30 Unusually Good Bill at the Dixie. If your friend has been to tho Dixie theater this week nsk him his opinion of the vaudeville show being It is money to doughnuts that he tells you it is the best tho town has ever seen. Without exaggeration the Melrose troupe of acrobats have no superiors in their PLEASANT THE NEXT MORNING I FEEL BRIGHT AND NEW AND MY COMPLEXION IS BETTER. Mr doctor nn It let mtlr im the Mnaarh.

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Y. IF Fall Dress lor Dancers. Fancy Hosiery In Silk, Cotton and Wool. White and Pearl. Kid Gloves Mufflers, White Lawn Ties and Other Necessities See Display In Our Window.

Louis H. Isaacs 412 Spruce Street. 300 Lackawanna Ave. line. And the comedy sketches, "Wanted A Stenographer" and 'The Electric Bey." arc uproariously funny and clean comedy, too, that compels laughter.

The Two Roses are high class musical artists. They are members of the Stevenson quartet, which is famous in musical circies. and their act is highly entertaining. And PolJir Morin, in her little drama, 'The Prodigal Son." Fred Stuber and Miss May Evans, altogether make up an extraordinary bill. "The Wilderness" at the Lyceum.

"The Wilderness" was presented at the Lyceum last night by Charles Froh man's Empire theater company before a largo audience, and perhaps no show brought here this season has given greater satisfaction. The play is a comedy dealing with the fashionable English society. It was written by H. V. Esmond, and is the equal if not the superior "When We Were Twenty one," which came from his pen and which was produced by Nat Gdpdwin and Maxino Elliott.

"The Wilderness" is in three acts, the story telling of a young girl, Mabel Vaughan, whose mother teaches her that it is the duty of a girl to marry for wealth rather than for love. She marries a wealthy baronet. Sir Harry Milanor, who is her senior by many years. Previous thereto she writes to her former sweetheart. Jack Kennerly of her be trothel, stating that she was about to marry Sir Harry far his money.

Jack fcomes upon the scene several months after Mabel's marriage. She has begun to love her husband and declares that she will confess to him that at the time of her marriage she was in love with, Jack Kennerly and is still loved by him. Before she accomplishes her purpose a letter, written by her to Jack falls into her husband's hands, and a scene ensues. He decides to leave her, believing thai he is the cause of her unhappiness, but she declares her love for him and everything ends happily. In the roles of Sir Harry and Mabel Vaughan, Charles Richman and Margaret Anglin are at their best.

Miss Anglin's work is intelligei. and painstaking, and her acting in the emotional scenes deserves the highest commendation. Mr. Rlchman's interpretation was admirable. He certainly added laurels to his reputation by his striking success in this refined comedy.

He has a clever comprehension of the part which an ordinary actor would certainly spoil. William Courtlelgh, who was leading support for Virginia Harned last season, assumed the role of Jack Kennerly. The part' thoroughly fits his "realistic methods of acting and he brings hls best abilities to bear upon it. The remainder of the cast Is strong and It Is difficult to Individualize those who made the deepest impression. Mr.

Frohman has staged the play in a highly artistic manner and the costumes are elaborate and in good taste. At the Star. "The World Beaters," which will begin a three days' engagement at the Star today, needs no introduction to theatergoers. It Is one of the greatest favorites now before the public, and like wine, it grows better year by year. The programme offered this year Is a surprise and revelation to all, and has proved a "big hit," everywhere playing to crowded houses.

Everything from beginning to end Is fresh, original and novel. The show abounds in benutlful costumes, gorgeous scenery, liel and catchy music, handsome and shapely girls, and clever comedians, combined with unusually flno specialties. The indications are that unusually big houses will prevail during the engagement of this company. Owing to today being a holiday, the regular evening prices will prevail for tho matinee. UNIONDALE.

Dec. 29. Our town has enjoyed an Ideal Christmas good uleighing, bright, cold weather, Christmas trees galore. First the Union tree at the Mehtodist church which was well atended. Mr.

and Mrs. Isaac Curtis enjoyed a fp nily reunion at their's, all being present except the oldest daughter who lives too ditftant to come for such an occasion. A family tree at Albert Smith's, E. O. Burdlck's family met with them this time, as they alternate.

Also at Urbln Barriger's, shared by Mrs. G. A. Larrabee, Mr. and Mis.

Hauslaucher of Blnghamton. Others no doubt had similar pleasures. We are glad to hear that Mrs. A. A.

Tlngley is improving. Her sister, Mrs. Shannon, Is caring for her now. Mr. and Mrs.

Dimmick Williams are expecting their only child and granddaughter, Mrs. Roy Treadway, of Los Angeles. Hev. D. 1).

Jenkins and daughter Marjory spent their holidays in Wilkes Barre. Mrs. Xelson Foster and Mrs. M. E.

Carpenter took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. A Foster. A. K.

Foster occupies the position of train dispatcher In Carbondale. Mrs. F. M. Davis expects to visit Mm.

O. A. Hubbard In Thompson Wednesday. Mrs. A.

E. Foster visits Mrs. Crosby of Htarrucca on Wednesday. A Happy New Year Is asanrcd to you, if tbere is a fixed detorminaliuu to savB. Cut off a few of your unnecessary expenditures and deposit at regular intervals with the Merchants and Mechanics Bank If you have but a dollar to commence with, that is enough.

With your persistence and our 3 per 'cent, interest the account will soon grow. The clock on our building tells the time to save. To our ever increasing host of patrons, we extend best wishes for A Happy, Prosperous New Year. Old Phona 2162 ALWAYS BUsY New Year's Greeting "The wave Is breaking on the shore The echo fading from the chime, Again the shadow moveth o'er The dial plate of time." We again stand on the threshold of a New Year 1903. 'Tis bidden man to be happy on the New Year.

We are happy, and there are many otherb who can well feel the spirit of happiness. The year coming to a close was a remarkable one in the epoch of time. It dawned with our miners in discontent. It closes with them happy. Notwithstanding the many vicissitudes, the closing year ivas a prosperous one for us.

We endeavored to make it prosperous by honest dealing with the public. We do not give you something for nothing, but we honestly strive to give vou the full value of your money. We are happy when we can do that, and we feel you can be happy in knowing there is a place where you can get a dollar's worth of leather for a dollar's worth of silver or gold. We have nothing to say about shoes today. We will tell you of them the next 365 days of the New Year.

We secure this place in The Republican today to wifch for the people of Scranton and the following cities and towns the population of Northeastern Pennsylvania generally a very happy and a very prosper our New Year: Wilkes Barre, Kingston, Bennett, Forty Fort, Wyoming, Parsons, Miner's Mills, Mill Creek, Laflin, Yatesville, Pittstoni Duryea, Lackawanna. Taylor, Avoca, Mooslc, Minooka, Hancock, Starlight, Conklin, New Mllford, Alford, Great Bend, Georgetown, Hawiey, Honesdale, VVaymart, Elmhurst, Moscow, Gouldsboro, Tobyhanna, Mount Pocono, Pocono Summit, Cresco, Henryville, Spragueville, Portland, Stroudsburg, Water Gap, Delaware, Mauch Chunk, Preston Park, Lake Como, Poyntelle, Belmont, Pleasant Mount, Uniondale, Forest City, Carbondale, White Bridge, Kingley's Foster, Nicholson, Factoryville, La Plume, Dalton, Glenburn, Clarks Summit, Chinchilla, Mayiield, Nay Aug, Dunmore, Wimmers, Maplewood, Iake Ariel, Jermyn, Archbald, Wlnton. Peckvllle, Olyphant, Blakely, Dickson City, Throop, Scranton, Binghamton, Conklin Center. May they live long and prosper is the wish of ALWAYS BUSY The honest and most extensive dealers in Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, in Northeastern Pennsylvania. 114 and 116 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton.

Dr. LaFranco'f "i Compound crW Pnajarfnl Combination. Successfully used by 200,000 women. Price 2 Bo. Druggists, or by mall.

UFranco PMIadlala, Pa. 5, Interest from day of dcnlt, compounded semi annually. Ph.na ik Lackawanna Avt.ScArrrofi.