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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1897

Page

3

National Eisteddfod Prospects At Blaenau Festiniog

The general secretary lists subjects for the next national eisteddfod including prizes in poetry prose and art. Topics cover The Educational Awakening In Wales Edmund Pr ys The Vernacular in Welsh education and Merioneth folklore with substantial prizes and a strong focus on music and cultural education.

Blaenau Awon Charles O'Er Bala Wales Welsh University Edmund Prys Merioneth Babylon Parry Emmanuel Emlyn Evans W. Davies Dr. D. Parry Dp. Jenkins

Gwilym a Benni Bach in East Carmarthenshire

Review praises Mr Williams Welsh novel Gwilym a Benni Bach as a vivid picture of Welsh rural life. It follows two boys nephews of a Swansea doctor, mixing humor with school days and home life. The author advocates Welsh speaking teachers and notes moments of overdone coloring but strong discipline and purity in Welsh country life.

Williama Kin Beet Williame Williams Gwilym A Benn Bach First Carmarthenshire Hughes and Son Rhys Lewis Danel Owen Wales Llothovery Oxford Tinim Jonet Hfe Carmarthenshire Swansea Helen Bates

The Saint Tegia Well Epilepsy Cure Traditions

A Welsh legend describes the St. Tegia well near St. Winifred's well as famed for epilepsy cures. Bathing after sunset, offering four pence, and walking round the well three times while reciting the Lord's Prayer were key steps. men offered a cock and women a hen, with ritual rounds and the bird carried to the church. If the bird died or survived, it was believed the cure transfer occurred and the patient might be healed after staying beside the altar until daybreak.

St. Winifred Tegia Wales

Image and story of Thomas Howell and Drapers Hall gift

An inscription on the Drapers' Hall chimneypiece in London recalls Thomas Howell a Henry VIII era Spanish merchant who died a bachelor and left his wealth to the Drapers Company. The text notes Howell benefactions and the Welsh apprenticeship loan of three hundred pounds for five years, plus a claim by any Welsh Howell to a portion on marriage.

Drapers’ Hall London Witderneath Thomas Howell Henry VIII Wales Aleo Auld Howell

Legends of Gwent Appeal to Reprint and Libraries

A correspondent thanks Mr Haines for his accurate account of Legends of Gwent and notes past errors in a ten year old edition. The writer urges republishing and suggests a copy belong in free libraries at Newport Cardiff and Swanson.

Welsh Gleanings and Local Notes From Carmarthenshire

A collage of brief news items from Wales including Sir Arthur Stepney's reelection as president of the Carmarthen Literary and Scientific Institution, Lord Bute’s silver wedding gift painting, an upcoming East Glamorgan Agricultural show at Pontypridd, and the Tenby landing stage nearing completion. Reports mention a seal at Ferryside, water notices at Briton Ferry, a Japan travel book, a curious inquest verdict, Welsh mountain ponies gaining popularity, a pastor appointment for Abercwmew Aberdare, charitable street collections for the Carmarthenshire Infirmary, and other local interests.

Theosophical Theory Questioned by Cuban News Debate

In a dialogue cited by the New York World, Brown questions the idea of reincarnation while Robinson cites Cuba news to support the concept. The exchange frames a clash between spiritual theory and contemporary reportage.

Brown Robinson Cuba New York World

Senator Chandler Shares Humble Memoir Moment

The interview with Senator Chandler reveals a lighthearted tale from the Iowa launch in Philadelphia. He recalls mistaking a young woman for a friend's daughter and apologizing, then notes his aim to meet voters who do not know him or his state.

Tom Senator Chandler Chandler Iowa Philadelphia

Slow race on Spruce Street by district Messenger Boys

The Philadelphia Record reports a morning event where telegraph boys on wheels staged a 20 minute slow ride contest on Spruce Street below Thirteenth Street. The participants aimed to nearly stop motion without losing balance while teasing rivals with playful calls.

Spruce Street Thirteenth Street Philadelphia Record Telegraph

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