The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-04
EISTEDDFOD AT LAKE ARIEL

EISTEDDFOD AT LAKE ARIEL
Conducted by the Calvary Baptist Church
Of TayIor-plymouth Church Choir
Enjoyed o Trolley Ride-Rcpub-
Iicau Club Elects Delegates.
tThe West sido interests Of The Tribune
have been placed In the hands OF Emer-
son Owen, to whom all news announce
ments and complaints may be addressed.l
The largest excursion that has left
the West Side of the river during the
season about ended was that or the
Calvary Baptist church of Taylor yes
terday. Twelve cars carried the crowd
to Lake Ariel. Immediately upon ar
riving at the lake an eisteddfod was
held, with Rev. Mr.. Harris, pastor OF
the church, as conductor. The Union
band Of Taylor, which accompanied the
excursionists, opened the programme
with an overture. A recitation of
selection chosen by the reciter for
prize of 81 was won by Miss Eta Har-
ris. Miss Jennie Thomas was the only
other competitor A recitation OF the
One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Psalm
for girls had only one participant and
the prize was given to Miss Eta Har-
ris. Miss Harris possesses good MEM
ory and the feeling with which she de-
livered the Scriptural passage was ad-
mirable, In announcing his decision.
the conductor complimented the young
lady.
A tenor solo, which was the most in
teresting contest Of the day, brought
three entries: William Jones. Richard
Winters and George ]. Powell. Adju-
dicator Lewis Watcyn gave the prize
to the first mentioned. Mr.. Jones has
a fine voice. of pure bell-toned quality.
Mr.. Powell received honorable mem
ton, and deserved 1t. The prize was
50. The next competition. on the solo
"Flee As a Bird" had two prlze-seek-
ers. Miss Olwen Howells won though
the other competitor. Miss Sarah Sam
uels. was worthy Of mention. The prize
was 81. A duet on "Only Waiting" for
q prize of ST. had only one response,
and Miss Sarah Samuels and Arthur
Morgan sang In a manner worthy OF
the money.
A party of girls from the church, led
by Miss Lizzie Owens. was the only en-
try for the prize Of $40 offered for the
best singing of the "Star Spangled
Banner" In announcing that the par
ty had merited the prize. Adjudicator
Watcyn complimented the young la
dies upon their excellence. 1t was
sweetly-pleasng feature Of the day.
The chief choral competition Of the
morning was for prize of $40, to the
best mixed party. Two choirs entered,
the Calvary Baptist church party, un-
| der the leadership Of ]. r. Francis,
winning. The other party was led by
To lot nd hn <,P ha
singing was uncertain until the adjudi-
| cation was given. Mr.. Watcyn showed
| nice discrimination In giving the
honor, as both parties sang well. Mr.
Watcyn's decision was received with
| a great cheer. Leader Watkins had
| many friends present who were sure
that their favorite had won the prize,
but the adjudication was seemingly i'm
| partial.
This closed the eisteddfod Although
small, yet II created much interest
throughout. Only residents OF Taylor
| were allowed to enter the competition.
A base ball game between the Modocs
and Batsmashers, for prize Of 81. was
| won by the latter In five-inning con-
| test by score Of 9 to 0. Batteries,
O'Neil and Dlskln: Gordon and Moses.
The pitching OF Moses was feature.
| Mine Foreman Henry Harris excited
comment owing to his ability to con.
meet with Diskin's curves. At the end
of the fifth inning the game was called,
the Batsmashers forcbbly verifying
their name by breaking all the bats
present. An amusing boat race be-
tween Rev. Mr.. Harris and John Con-
molly was won by the former In a pro-
fessiOnal manner A sack race was won
| by Lizzie owen and another by a Miss
| Roberts. All In all the day was a pleas
| ant one for the excursionists. Beauti-
full weather added to the success of
the outing. w. B. Owen managed the
| affair.
| Plymouth Church Choir mt Greenwood.
| The choir of the Plymouth Congrega-
tional church. under the leadership of
Elias +. Evans. enjoyed a trolley ride
to Greenwood last evening. They were
pleasantly entertained at the home OF
MR. and Mrs. Griffith Davis, of that
place. and the evening was spent in
singing and social intercourse. Re
frcshments were served. and after hav-
Ing most enjoyable time they returned
| at a late hour. Those who attended
were: Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Bell, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Phillips. Mr.. and Mrs.
james Harris. Mr.. and Mrs. John Phil
lips. Mr.. and Mrs. David E. Hughes,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Weaver, the Misses
GaGadys Joseph. Lizzie Merchant.
| Winnie Stevens. Vannie Williams, An
ME wilkins, Annie Davis, Nellie Nor
gan, Jennie Lewis. Margaret Bevan.
Margaret Gleason. Maggie Phillips.
May Belle Sweetzer, Martha Vaughn.
Agnes Joseph, Lulu James, Edith
James. A. B. Eynon. John Philllps.
Richard Phillips, Walter wilkins
Parry Thomas. Tal1ie Evans and John
l.. Williams.
A Recent Party.
Last Friday evening the relatives of
d. ]. Morgan gathered In his home at
Lake Idilewild for the purpose of once
again socially spending q few hours
together Before the arrival of the
guests, the parlor and sitting room
had been decorated with flowers and
ferns. under the direction Of Mesdames
Morgan and Hughes. When the rela.
tives and friends, about forty In all.
had assembled, Mr. Morgan was sc
lected chairman. An interesting pro-
gramme. prepared by Mrs. Hughes,
was placed. In his hands, whereupon
songs. amusing recitations and instru-
mental music was rendered. The play
Ing OF Miss Verde Morgan, who skill
fully manipulated the keys of the
| piano. called forth the warn1est praise.
After the last number Of the pro-
gramme had been performed ice cream
| ana cake were served, The Iueata.
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