The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-26

Of the Duke of Marlborough was too I'M
portant 10 be lightly discussed in public
print. In fact, II was partly on the agree
ment that he should be silent on the mat
ter that he was extended the honor Of
staying with his grace at Blenhein-
strictly In his capacity as tutor. He said
the duke has only made one speech and
that 1t was eminently successful. He has
something of the adaptahili,y which made
his uncle, Lord Randolph Churchill. re-
nowned IN English politics. The duke sent
for me 10 be al Blenhelm just prior to his
first public appearance In the house OF
lords. when he moved the reply TO the
queens speech. The duke had received no
previous tuition a5 4 speaker. but, Of
course, he was intended for the career Of
a statesman and | found he had one
great advantage to start with, he was
able to restrain facial expression. Ills
grace asked him to show him certain
changes OF expression. | declined. Tae
secret of great speakers In the two houses
OF parliament In England is to keep the
face absolutely expressionless. The duke
will make a great speaker In time. Mr.
James was asked II he had called on the
duke In New York He said: NO; Re Is
doubtless bothered enough with callers
He then showed cigarette case which
the duke gave him rs q memento of his
visit 10 B'cnheim. Il expect he will con-
tinue TO study elocutlcn when his mar
riaee and honeymoon are over." Mr..
James wnS born and brought up In Ga
morganshirc, South Wales He IL known
to hundreds OF people IN the valleys OF
and writes the mellow language OF old
Cambria.
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Lord Dnrraven
Thusly speaks the London Punch, Eng
lands greatest comic paper: 1T is with
great satisfaction that we learn that lhe
great town OF Cardiff will give n cordia,
to the noble owner Of NalSyrie III. upon
his return from the United S.atcs That
'aallant little Wales should take the ini-
tiatiye In such project Is only natural,
and John Bull congra tulates TaTy, ard
sincerely hopes that his happily proposed
demonstration 10 the Glamorga nshire peer
VIII be carried ont with all the success
II deserves Lord Dunraven has done
much for yachting, and his recen, sports.
m0nlike conduct under the trying circum-
stances he encountered In the TRANSFORM
tine drama The American Cup fully
merits recognition. not only from Wales,
hut also from the rest OF the United king
dom. Slightly parodyirg Byron, we
might address the following lines to Miss
Columbia
Laugh while thou canst-another race
May make thee Cup-less pretty Yankee!
Ppt let the shlp have elbow space
Or else we'll have to say. NO. thank'ee."
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lVIP'WtNUt improvements Nv SW0VScN.
The Great Western Railroad company Is
expending considerable money In improv.
Ing their coal-shipplng accommodation
and appliances at the various docks. At
the South Dock the company will double
the lines at each tip and greatly increase
the storage accommodation. At the North
Dock the company will rebuild three tips,
and at the Prince OF Wales dock II will OK.
tend tho siding accommodation, and pos
sibly acquire a new frontage and erect
high tip.
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Unwilling of Lady Aberdnre's Portrait
Last week the formal opening OF Aber-
dare Hall. the house of residence for wO-
men students In Cardiff, took place, Mrs.
Sedgwick, OF NEWMAN college, performing
the duty. All members Of the Welsh uni-
versity, all Welsh members of parliament.
all benefactors Of the University college
and Aberdare Hall. members Of Joint edu.
cation committee and intermediate school
governors. heads of women's colleges and
-chools and a. large number OF persons
who have rendered distinguished services
to the cause OF wonen's education were
present. Special intsregt was given 70 the