The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-07

the gold medal at the Worlds Fair
The choir met with a reception worthy
of its reputation, and every item on
the programme was loudly redemanded.
The programme OF the Newport En-
pire recently was Of more than usual
interest. inasmuch as the premier place
upon 1t was occupied by the names Of
eight Welshmen, who until recently
were members Of the Rhondda Glee So
ciety. The appearance Of these talent
ed singers upon the music stage inaug-
urates a new departure. in its history
and their engagement at the Palace
theatre, London, which commences in
a few weeks, cannot but enhance the
popularity of the Metropolitan House.
The Welshmen sang in excellent style,
and their performance met with the ap-
probation 1t deserved at the
hands Of the audience.-Dowlais,
Merthyr and Rhymney Choirs:-
At rehearsal of 1.-The Hymn
of Praise" by the Dowlaids Choir, Mr..
Larry Evans. the conductor, read
letter in which the choir was asked to
assist in some forthcoming Saturday
popular concerts at Cardiff. Mr. Evans
said that personally, he should very
much like to conduct the choir at Car
diff, and would be willing to make some
sacrifice to bring the project to a sue
cessful issue. Several members Of the
choir spoke to the same effect, and 1t
was unanimously resolved to accept
the invitation, provided that a suitable
date could be made for the concert. 1t
was also decided to take the full
strength Of the choir, 22O voices. 1t is
understood that similar invitations
We're extended to Mr.. Dan Davies, Mer-
thyr. and also to the Rhymney choir,
and were all accepted.
To-
Death Of the Rev. w. Dickens Lewis. d. d.
His numerous friends in Wales will
learn with regret of the death of the
Rev. w. Dickens, D. D., an event which
took place recently at Shrewsbury,
where the reverend gentleman resided
DR.. Lewis had for several months been
incapacitated for work by Ill helath,
and his condition for some days had
caused his friends much anxiety. Dr.
Lewis. who was about So years of age,
was one of the best known ministers in
the Calvinistic Methodist body. and a
gentleman of considerable pulpit ora
tory. He was the district secretary for
North Wales of the British and Foreign
Bible society post which he succeed
ed DIR. Phillips, Of Hereford-and 1t IL
probable that 1t Is in this connection
he will be most widely missed. Be-
sides being an excellent organizer, he
was in great demand as a speaker, and
in many places the annual meeting of
the local branch of the society never
seemed complete IL the genial form Of
Dickens Lewis was absent. His fluent
address, his gift of good story telling,
his knack of always saying the appro-
pirate thing and his familiarity with
the different phases of the Bible sOcie-
tvs work made him almost unequalled
as a deputation. There are compare
lively few places in the district which
in this and similar capacities he has not
visited. and in which his death will be
heard of with sorrow. DR.. Lewis. in
early life. was a banker. and relin-
quished lucrative position in London
in order to devote his whole time to
ministerial work. He married daugh-
ter of the late Rev. DR.. Lewis Edwards.
of Bala, and sister of the present
principal of Bala College. He was a
native of LlandilO, Carmarthenshire.
-:O:-
Death Of MIR. J. G Pugh, Abcrnadc.
A month ago a telegram announced
the sudden death of Mr.. j. G. Pugh.