The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-18
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Cane Presented to Judge II. NJ. Edwards
by tho Welsh Philosophical Society
on Saturday Night.

by tho Welsh Philosophical Society
ON Saturday Night.
Judge H. NJ. Edwards was presented
with a costly cane at last Saturaas
nights meeting Of the Welsh fhiio-
sophical society in recognition OF ms
kindness to the society. Judge Ed
wards recently gave a lecture for tne
benefit of the society. He asked no
cash remuneration, and the organiza-
ton, to express its appreciation, gave
the cane. President James A. Evans
was chairman of the meeting. The en-
joyable entertainment had peen ar
ranged, and was carried out.
John w, Jones sang a baritone solo
In excellent voice, which brought out
much applause from the many pres
ent. Miss Rahel Powell followed with
a recitation, given In a pleasing man
ner. Mr. and Mrs. John l.. Richards, or
Texas, were then introduced to the au-
dience. Mr.. Richards responded In
few words, cleverely expressing his
appreciation. "Son of the Desert"
bass solo. was sung by John T. Wat
kins, and Miss Emeline Evans recited
and was applauded by her auditors.
Then came the presentation. Chair
man Evans spoke at length in an eulO-
CYSTIC way Of Judge Edwards. He
stated that about $500 had been cleared
as a result Of the lecture, and he en-
deavored to express the thankfulness
Of the society for Judge Edwards gem
erosity. He then presented the cane,
which Is a beautiful piece of work, af-
ter which the meeting was thrown open
to the public. Among those introduced
to the audience were Librarian ID. G.
Powell, who recited an original Welsh
poem in commemoration of the occa-
sion; Henry D. Davis, Rev. d. p.
Jones, who also read an original poem
in Welsh, l.. r. Jones, Gambler w.
Evans, Of the North End, read another
poem; Daniel ]. Evans, the well-known
literateur, ex-Alderman Williams, of
the North End: Rev. j. T. Morris and
DR.. Heath.
Judge Edwards responded in q felici-
tous vein to the compliments Of the
evening. He said that the mere in
trinsic value Of the gift was nothing in
comparison to the feeling which ac-
companied It, During the evening a
quartette. under the leadership of John
T. watkins, sang The members were:
Miss Margaret Jones, Mrs.. Lizzie
Hughes Brundage, George Dewitt ahd
Mr.. Watkins. Professor Hadyn Evans
accompanied the musical numbers Of
the programme. The event was most
happy one, and was q pitting testimon-
ial to the esteem in which Judge Ed
wards Is held.
q, Electric City Lodge Installed.
The Grand Commandery of the An
Client and Illustrious Order Of the
knights of Malta convened in special
session at Mears' hall Saturday even-
Ing for the purpose of instituting Elec-
trio City cOmmandery, No. III. The
convocation was conducted by men
prominent In all circles. Of the order.
1t was after 3 o'clock a. m. when the
meeting was adjourned. The following
officers We're present: Grand Com
mander Sir A. T. Hamiltown, of Lew
istown; Grand Generalissimo Sir l.. l..
Beisel, No. IL; Grand Captain General
Sir E. o. Kemmerer, No. 60; Grand Pre-
late Sir w. ]. Bogart, No. 50; Grand
Recorder Sir George H. Pierce, No. 81;
Grand Treasurer Sir F. J. Brown, No
~; Grand Senior Warden Sir Jesse
Briggs. No. 50; Grand Junior Warden
Sir John Thomas, No. 60; Grand Stand
ard Bearer Sir George Rugar. No. SO;
Grand Sword Bearer Sir j. T.. Marcy,
No. -; Grand Warden Sir George f.
House, No. II; Grand Sentinel Sir J. p.
Oberender, No. 50; Grand First Guard
Sir Thomas Worth, No. 12; Grand Sec
end Guard Sir H. F.. Ibach, No. 12
Deputy Grand Commander II. H. Har-
ris, Of Wilkes Barpe. acted as sir
knight commander Of the degree staff.
Candidates wer received and constitut-
ed Knights Of the Red Cross and Sc
pulchre. Alter instituting the new COM
mandery the following officers were in
stalled: Sir. knight commander, Sir
William ]. Thomas; generalissimO, Sir
Edwin Davis: captain genral, Sir w. l..
Steamback: prelate.. Sir John f. Jen-
kins; recorder, Sir William Powell; as
sistant recorder Sir d. f.. Williams;
treasurer, Sir w. w. Hayward; senior
warden, Sir John r. Hall; Junior war
/, den, Sir H. Biddleman; standard bear
er, Sir John G. Jones; sword bearer. Sir
Z B. B. Williams: warden, Sir d. Robert
son; sentinel, Sir Samuel Morgan; first
guard, Sir David j. Jones; second
!, guard. Sir Christopher F. Robertson.
A business meeting was held. at which
It was decided to meet on the second
and fourth Friday Of each month at
Hari Carl hall. on North Main avenue.
awarded to Sir David w. John( as or
!. genizer. and q past commanders Jewel
was presented by the new command
cry. The presentation address was made
by John Earl, supreme generalissimo, of
Cleveland. Sir George H. Pierce, grand
recorder, OF Philadelphia, exemplified
the secret work Of the twelve degrees.
4hS Eiectric City command Is the first
TO be stationed in this county and the
ninety-second in the state. The order
y now, represented in fifteen states,
the District of Columbia, and Canada.
EE.. F
Life ana Works Of Eugene Field.
This evenings meeting OF the Hyde
Park Literary and Debating society
viii be one Of the most interesting in
the history of the society. Tally Ev-
ans will give a resume of the Monroe
Doctrines history. Special attention
viii be paid to the life and. works of
Eugene Field. Howard Davis viii give
his biography and several OF his poems
viii be recited. Action viii aiso be
taken on the Browning cup for dispo-
sition, made by the defurict Young Peo-
PIES society Of the First Welsh Baptist
church.
a Novel Watch Social. .,..
Ssrhs CHI Upsiion society Of the wash
burn Street Presbyterian church win
hold IN entertainmenf and match. 40 40
&&l tomorrow evenig. beginning al 3
4clock. The programme Is as follows:
.0o18, Edwin Bowen; oration, Wallace
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