Grongar Hill and Welsh Eisteddfod Reflections
The article surveys Grongar Hill in Carmarthenshire and its literary connections, noting John Dyer and his works, and recounts Welsh cultural events. It highlights the 19th century Welsh eisteddfod scene, American composer Dr. Parry, and local scholarly notes on Wales heritage and notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale of Towy
Carmarthenshire
South Wales
Vale of
Usk
Grongar Hill
Golden Grove
Jeremy Taylor
Merlin
Spencer
Liangunnor Hill
Richard Steels
Dignevor
John Dyer
Aberglasney
Llandsley
Westminster School
Italy
Rome
Robert Morrin Lodge
Isteddfod
St. Patrick's Day
Danville
Wales
Swansea
Inmortals Gwent
Owain
Alan
Alan Day
Maenanerch
Emlyn Evans
Pennsylvania Iron Worker
Sadie Kaiser
London
New York City
Eugene Field Uses Family Appeal to Win a Salary Raise
In a severe financial crisis Eugene Field sought a pay raise from his employer Mr. Stone. To persuade him, Field appeared with four of his children in ragged condition, persuading Stone to increase his salary. Field’s playful spirit showed in pranks like the "Pield memorial window" at the News office, where he pasted critiquing clippings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Field
Mr. Stone
Littl
Field
Air, the newly detected element, causes scientific buzz
A tongue in cheek dialogue quotes an eminent scientist and his wife as they discuss a supposed new element called ar non while a medical advert touts Dr Agnew’s Cure for the Heart. The letter-withed piece ends with a testimonial praising rapid relief after seven bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
B. F. Wood
Easton
Poe
Dr. Agnew
Matthews Grog
Letters of Travel In Southern France
Special Correspondence of The Tribune from Arles on November 15, 1895 describes an evening stroll by the old town, a touring acrobat troupe, and a 5.46 dollar American take, with notes on the Roman theater, the amphitheater, and relics showing Arles as a historically Roman and Phoenician city. The piece reflects on modern shows versus ancient ruins, and the enduring pull of performance and heritage in southern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebus
Groangar
Grongar
Tony
Jessen
Cartles
Apollo
Purple Grove
Mhyliss
Queen of Love
Folda
Charma
Widh Guy
Alymit
Lowith
Tia Thua
Huey
The
Tribune
Arles
France
Colosseum
New York
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Arlea
Rome
Aviles
Constantine
Marseilles
Mediterranean
Rhone
Aries
Fnetore
Promiscuous Acquaintance and Opinions On a Hudson Deck
On a Hudson river steamboat a precise man warns a tall fellow that strangers can mislead. They discuss a woman by a door and guess her identity, debating appearances and gossip. The cautious man ultimately avoids introductions and vanishes into the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Door
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Flaen Gwyntaedd
Zephyr
Ane
Robert Morris Eisteddfod
Aberyewith
Joseph Parry
Windsor
Halle
Vate Ad Hill
Olden
Cambria
Revere
Cambrian Hills
Apley
Arinl
Thelra
Walea
Welah Curios
David's
Bangor
St. David's
Llandaff
Bt. David's
Dean Allen
Unon Hawkins
Thomas Hughes
Machynileth
Gwalchmal
Llourne of Linnelly
Llanhyssll
Ney
Thomas Thomas
J. . Penrhydefald
Vehoola Fa
Abergatarth
Hves
Cardiff
D. Taylor Eviane
University of Waltz
Degter
Iival
Qvene
Horace
Hackwoods
Magasine
M. H. Spielmann
Punch
Teed
Edward Reel
Canlit
Alt. Reed
Mernard Partridge
Phil May
Pronells
Real
Grindewald
Haglan
Lunn
Hev
T. C. Edwards
D.D
Bath College
Herber Evans
K.D
Howell
G. I. Sim
Newport “Argus
Madame Patil
M. Auguste van Blene
Craig-y-Nos
M. Barton de Solla
Welsh Theological
Witlow
Giorvedi
Lamapeter Collegeniversity
University of Wales
Marriv
Chriataans
Brinkenness
Maggie
Welahpool
Thomas Hivies
Africa
Welshnool
Grice
Cymru
Beaumaris
North Wales
William “Elchmere
Charles
Siir Richard Bulkeley
Aberdare
William M. Tlehands
Cheelhoens
Temperace Club
Army and Navy Veterans’ Club
Carmarther
West Wale
John Werley
Cardigan
Newcarth-Nmion
William Morgan
William Sallehury
Hinverfoulwest
Cormigis
Winchester
God
Thomas Mughes
Machynlleth
Caedimft
Prince Wiewelyn Lodge
Lord Llanestock
la Beds
Portheswl Chamber of Commerce
Bir Jorn Janek Jenkins
A 1
Egg
Jolhon Vale
Uumex
W. H. Powell
Iron and Steel Works
Llangadock
Iteouma
Evans
Pyle
Hangor
Owen
Freeman Manufacturing CO
Scranton
Freeman
Francis Wilson
Eugene
Peter
Anil
Eugene Meld
Canaan
Jesus
Ancient
Winford J. Northup
Jenee
Jay
Cross Roads
Dr. Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Mala St
Buffalo, N
Goroe
Washburn-Crosby Co
Radway’s
Hadway
Radway
Droge
Radway & CO
P.O. Box
Eva M. Hetzel
EK. M
Price
Elle’y Matthews Gros
Sra‘s
G. Ac
Sirrne Bss
Matthews Gros
Johe
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