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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1897

Page

6

Scranton Eisteddfod Highlights Welsh Winners And Theatre

The second annual eisteddfod of Robert Morris lodge at the Frothingham ended with wide audiences and smooth adjudications. Orion Williams of Peckville won two poetry prizes while John Foote of Archbald won The Tribune short story prize. The Scranton Choral Union led by Daniel G. Evans captured the main prize of 200, and Rev D J Williams of Peckville won a poetry prize for Gwilym Gwent. Multiple adjudicators from Scranton and nearby towns officiated across music recitation and oration events.

Orion Wiltliama Peckville John A. Foote Archbald The Tribune Robert Morrie Lodge Tworites Frothingham Orion Williams D. J. Williams Wil Liams Gwilym Gwent Robert Morris Miss Williams Williams Scrantorn Choral Union Daniel G. Evans Foote H. M.edwards J. Powell Jones Painsville Ohio DePugh Griffiths Binghamton N. Y E. 2. Robathan John H. Phillips BE. D. Jones D. Philip Williams Howell Harris Roger Evans John J. Davies David J. Davis Wade H. Finn John W. Jones Llewellyn Jones William Evans Norma Williams Philip H Warren Sank Dr. Thomas Professor Jones Mr. Jones Mr. Evans Mr. Warren Lodge Edwin Bowen David Stephens P. H. Warren Juanita Mrs. Thomas Annie Willams Resear Gwiyn Gwent Thersa G. Oeborne Greenwood Monica PD. J. Williams Mr. Williams Liberty and Union Webster Professor Hendright Jennings Watkins Robert Morris Lodge Annie Laurie E. H. Hipple Mise Jennie O'Boyle John Martin Snetly Mies Sadie Edwards Jones Misa O' Boyle Mendelssohn Martin Blodwin Miss Edwards Misa O'Boyle

Opening Session Opens Eisteddfod With Addresses and Chorus

Attorney Lewis and Conductor Williams opened the eisteddfod with brief remarks thanking supporters. John T. Williams presided for the morning session while Roger Evans led the audience in The Star Spangled Banner. T Cynin Evans of Nanticoke delivered the lone bardic address amid reflections on freedom and competition.

W. BR. Lewis Elsteddfod Lodge Attorney Lewis John T. Williams Reese G. Brooks Williams United States Roger Williams Robert Morris Robert Morris Lodge Wil- Hama Roger Evans Warner Ae Penton T. Cynin Evans Nanticoke Evans

Poem by Rev D J Williams and Peckville teacher

An untitled poem titled OWILYM GWENT is attributed to Rev D J Williams and a Peckville public school teacher. It celebrates Imperial Gwent and Cambria's song, contrasting joyous natural praise with urban life, and recalls nature’s voice guiding rhythm and memory.

D. J. Williams Peckville Gwent Cambria

Sherman Avenue Mission Choir Wins Prize

Willie Jones led the group to victory as the Sherman Avenue Mission choir received a $40 prize. The three defeated choirs’ leaders were each given $3 by the lodge amid celebrations.

Bellevue Eddie Davin D. Y.thomas First Welsh Baptist Church Choir John B. Jones Norma Williams Clarke Bros Willams Sherman Avenue Mission Organization Willie Jones Lodge

Welsh festival afternoon session moderated by City Solicitor

Afternoon contests and prize awards followed a delayed start at 1 30. Attorney Lewis introduced City Solicitor James H. Torrey who conducted, and Rev. De Pugh Griffiths of Utica presided. Griffiths spoke on the eisteddfod and Welsh identity, praising Welsh sympathy while cautioning against national inferiority.

Liberty and Union James M. Powell James M. Watkins Burgess Taylor William Jennings Avoca Lewis James H. Torrey Torrey

Woman Undergoes Ovariotomy At City Hospital

A young woman in severe agony was brought to City Hospital where an emergency ovariotomy saved her life as her left ovary threatened rupture. She suffered months of pain before receiving care and a testimonial from Miss Agnes Tracy endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female illnesses.

David Stephene Thlewellyn Jones D. B. Thomas J. Powell Jones Williams Stephens Seville H. T. Taylor Bessie Slate Gertrude Williame Edwardsdale Wil- Hames Slote Frothingham W. 8. Bonbright Miss Slote Professor Donbright Miss Slot Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia KE. Pinkham Aoris Tuacy Valley City N. D

Special Attention to Business and Personal Accounts Policy

The article outlines liberal accommodations based on balances and responsibility for both business and personal accounts. It emphasizes flexible terms and prudent handling while maintaining financial discipline and client trust.

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