The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-06

The auditorium of the First Welsh
Congregational church on South Main
avenue was filed with people last evsn-
ing at the reception to Dr. Joseph
Parry, the eminent musical composer
of Wales.
The meeting was most enthusiastic
one, and high tribute was paid to the
eminent Welshman. Judge Edwards
was chairman and opened the meeting
with an address. in which he heartily
welcomed DR.. Parry among his coun-
trymen and hoped that on his return
he would tell the people on the other
side of tho Atlanticof the general feel
ing Of the people here
Rev. David Jones, the pastor OF the
church, was then introduced. He gave
a short address in Welsh. in which he
stated that he was we'll acquainted
with the eminent man in Wales. Judge
Edwards called upon Attorney w. Gay
lord Thomas, who spoke in English.
He said he was very happy to De pres
ent and proud to testify to the abilities
of DR.. Parry as musician.
Il hope the time is not fur distant"
he said, "when the child, both male
and female, shall receive q musical
education universally, DR.. Parry Is
worthy OF all the honors we can be-
stow upon hun. There is no Welsbman
who adopts this country as his home,
but what becomes patriotic and good
and patriotic American. There are no
anarchistic or socialistic ideas in him.
This attribute to the refining and
elsvatine qualities Of music in which
the Welshman is 80 proficient 1t i'm.
bues man above these ideas. Music
thrills the soul. To DR.. Parry we &C.
cord the highest honors that we can
bestow upon him." In closing he
turned to DR.. Parry saying:
Now, my dear friend, when you
return to your home aud friends, do
not forget your kind welcome here. y"
Hon. Morgan P. Williams, os Wilkes
Barre, then spoke in Welsh, paying q
high tribute to DR.. Parry, and bl.
witticisms kept the audience in laugh
ter. A. ]. Colborn. jr., made very
neat speech and as Judge Edwards put
it, although he was not Welshman.
he came very near to being one, as he
WAS born In Somersetsl1ire, near
Wales. Mr.. Colborn said:
Il recognize DR.. Parry as a great man
and composer, and extend to him the
warmest welcome. AT the eisteddfod
in Wilkes-Barre some years ago. thu
whole audience. by request of Govern.
Or Beavers, arose and sang the old re-
surrection hymn in a beautiful man
ner. 1t was soul-inspiring though i,
was unknown to me. My heart throb.
bed and my eyes filled with tears Th,
influence of music was great. We
with hearts of friendly greeting, turn
to DIR. Parry and welcome him. No
as a stranger, but as friend; and In
closing all that can say is God bles
| him "
Benjamin Hughes spoke in the Wslsl
language and DR.. Parry was the las
speaker Iu words Of love and ten
dernsss he referred to the kindly feel
lug of his countrymen toward him ant
credited the people here as being tn
first TO speak to him Of cnltivating hi
talent in the musical line at London
He afterwards gave short address il
Welsh. At the close Dr.. Parry SAM
one of his own compositions entitled
Make New Friends. But Keep th
Old" accompany himself on the organ
He is an excellent vocalist aud the
selection was much enjoyed.
This evening DR., Parry will lectur
on emusic" in Msar3' hail.