West Side Philharmonics win at Scranton eisteddfod
The Great Choral Competition ended with the Philharmonics of the West Side taking the choir prize. Miss Loretta Fahey, 11, performed a Welsh air and the prize poem contest was shared between No 75 and No 75 J. R. The event highlighted John J Davies as chair and Robert Morris Lodge as organizer in Hyde Park.
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Philharmonics
West Side
Sarah A. Jones
Robert Morrislodge
Order of Ivoritea
Frothingham
South Africa
China
Robert Morris Lodge
Hyde Park
Lodge
John J. Davies
Ble. Robathan
David Pritchard
W.R. Lewis
Phillips
B.D. Jones
Charles Ek. Daniels
David J. Davis
TH. AM. Edwards
Scranton
L. J. Richards
Scranton School of Oratory and Elocution
Livy S. Richard
Ben H. Pratt
Walter Davis
Piow
Philharmonics of the
Loretta Fahey
cave @ selection
Prige ST
Mary Jane Heston-Williams
Oliven Howell
Taylor
Fannie Jones
West Scranton
Williams
H. M. Edwards
Edwards
Roderick
Ghost of Capouse
Cambria
Orpheus
Jonathan
Talleson
J. B
W. W. Jenkins
William Street
Providence
Hmerson D. Owen
S. BR
The
Tribune
William B. Owen
Holden Mine
Philip Warren
Desert
Angels
Ates
Fer McGraham
Sohn Yonen
Arthur Morgan
Englyn
Roland Roberts
Bellevue Hlights
Canada
Englyns
Swansea
Roberts
J. J. Roberts
T. J. Davies
Siminally
Philip War-ren
J. W. Jones
D. Stevens
W. Davis
M. C. Jones
J. J. Evans
T. C. Lewis
John Samuels
James Watkins
M. P. Morgan
John R. Francis
W. G. Howells
John T. Watkins
W. Evans
Thomas Jones
L. L. Jones
J. Sirhony Jones
Ebensburg
Freedom
David Stevens
Edwin Bowen
John W. Jones
Livy
Richard
the Tribune
Hampton Street
Wanda
Nemo
Breaktown
Auditorum
Scranton United
Davis
Philharmonic Society
Thomas
Evans
Philharmonic
Guda
Eisteddfod Opens Morning Session With Welsh Arts
The morning program led by Professor George Howell featured the Cambro American society under Mr. Burd Edwards of Pottsville. Eleven baritone entries competed, four advanced, with David Stevans winning $7 despite audience surprise. Recitation by four young ladies followed, Miss Martha Davies and Miss Anna Cray sharing the prize money after judging.
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George Howell
Burd Edwards
Cambro American Society
Pottsville
Mrr. Edwards
Thomas Jehu
North End
W. W. Watkins
Peckville
Llewellyn Jones
Bellevue
David Stevans
West Side
William Evans
Mr. Watkins
Mr. Evans
Norma Williams
Davies
Wolves
J. T.trowbridge
Martha Davies
Eynon Street
Lizzie Jones
Wilkes-Barre
Elsie Jones
Pittston
Anna Cray
Wilkes- Barre
Miss Cray
Edwards
Apollo
John
D. Co. Powell
Griffiths
E. E. Hobathan
KB. H. Pratt
Republican
Welsh eisteddfod showcases music’s moral pull and prowess
Prominent Welsh figures including William Connell and A J Colborn preside at the Scranton session. The afternoon features multiple contests from tenor solos to a grand male chorus, with winners named for Stevens, Jones, and the Philharmonic choir among others, amid praise for music’s elevating influence.
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William Connell
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Dfed
A. J. Colborn
Horelel
Maidhen
Ant
Collins
Orynen
Alexander
Dixie
Ghee Hills
Welsh Eisteddfod Night Features Choir Contest Glory
A large night crowd witnessed a Welsh eisteddfod session with top prize of 300 dollars for the chief choir. Mayor-elect J G Bailey and other officials attended as Judge Edwards lauded the performances and presented prizes to winning quartets and soloists.
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J. G. Bailey
G. Boland
Daniel Williams
J. C. Morris
Livy
Richard
T. Kileenin Evans
Nanticoke
William Connell
Judge Edwards
Professor Davis
Margaret Jones
Frank Brandage
John W. Jones
Edwin Bowen
Mia
M. J. Heston- Williams
Lydia Satlor
David Stevens
P. H. Warren
Eisteddfod highlights blend Welsh talent and American guests
A Scranton eisteddfod featured Welsh lineage guests in the morning and a strong American presence in the evening. Judge Edwards nudged aside disruptors while Adjudicator David Davis earned lasting praise for his keen judgments. John Lynch traveled from Carbondale to attend. Mayor-elect Bailey presented prizes amid graceful conduct by Hon. Edwards and others.
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Judge Edwards
Davis
T. J. Davis
Edwards
W. George Powell
Swansea
Nev
Depew Griffiths
Turin
N.Y
John Lynch
Carbondale
Bailey
Hailey
Robert Morris Lodge
G. M. Williams
Wilkes-Barre
H. P. Davis
Grand Lodge of Ivortes
Morgan Morgans
Reese Morgan
William M. Thomas
George Davis
Lansford
Carbon County
William J. Williams
Kingston
M. C. Jones
Wilkes- Barre
James Thomas
Olyphant
Joan Lynch
David Davis
David T Dravis
Scranton
The American Voice and the Need for Vocal Training
The Boston Transcript argues the American voice is habitually mis pitched due to lack of training. It asserts proper vocal physiology and technique can elevate speech and public speaking, urging schools to adopt voice education for broader national culture gains.
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Boston Transcript
American Voice
Getting There by Degrees
A fragmented piece appears to discuss a dialogue about understanding with a foreign count and language mix, mentioning phrases in French and English. The text is garbled with incomplete quotes and unclear context.
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Tafthunter
Dark
Ace of Diamonds Foretells Dewey's New York Fate
In dreary Harlem Dewey facing poverty and heartbreak receives the ace of diamonds from a card game omen. Her fiancé George Neal deserts her for money, and later meets charity in a New Orleans galley. A twist ends with Dewey deciding whether to aid Neal, guided by a final card cut by Irving Valverde.
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New York
Harlem
Dewey
Sarah Ann
Old Gray Church
George Neal
George
Laurence
Emily Laurence
Emily
Neal
United States
Paradise
Fairy City
Gulf
Irving Valverdle
Colorado
Keene Street
Young Women's Christian Association
Australia
New Orleans
December Morning in New Orleans at Mardi Gras Height
A reflective scene in New Orleans shows Dewey in her refined home with river views, roses, and violets. She recalls a dramatic rescue and marriage to a wealthy American who swept her from danger, after a year abroad and a rapid courtship.
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New Orleans
Dewey
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