The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-28

gar HILL" by reason of her exquisite
beauty. At the hall Gwladys was a
little favorite, and Harry Gwynnes
pet.
Several wealthy farmers and some OF
the middle class not so wealthy, untihg
with Squire Jones. agreed to estabiish
aud support seminary of learning
They adopted II constitution anu by
laws, and appointed IA board of direc-
tors to govern the affairs of the school:
Squire Jones was elected chairman, anu
the school was named "Gronsar Hiii
Seminary" There were certain restrlc-
tions i'm the bylaws by reason OF when
only the children of the middle class
could enjoy the advantages or the sem
mary, except by unanimous vote Oh
the board of directors, or permit from
the chairman. -,
This was "a severe blow to the chill
dren of the working class of the dis
trict, and none felt 1t more than the
parents of pretty little Gwiadys
Thomas.
In due time the school was opened.
and a young curate of the Estapiisnea
church, named Davies, was appointed
master at a salary of fifty pounds "a
wear. He was a fine scholar an excel
lent disciplinarian, an exceedingly sue
cessful instructor, and of very equapie
temperament, so that all the scholars
liked him.
The opening day was an auspicious
one in the neighborhood OF 'GronGar
Hill. The gathering was large, ana the
master spirit of the occasion was Squir
Zones. The vicar of the parish pre-
sided. and as he was u good, witty and
pointed speaker he kept the enthusiasm
constantly at highest pitch. There was
n band of musicians present from CaI-
marthen. and their fine music sreatIy
enIiyened the occasion. That eminent
divine and scholar. the Bishop OF 81:
| Dayid's. was the orator of the day, ana
| his speech was a brilliant one. Inc
programme was the grandest ever pre-.
sented in their neighborhood OF thit
| classic hill. and the meeting one OF
greatest mirth and intellectual ENJOY
| ment. At the conclusion or the cere-
| monies, Squire Jones directed tne new
| ly-elected first master of the Gronsai
Hin Seminary to read a Est of those tC
| he admitted 20 the seminary as scnoi-
| ars, and IL long list was read. JenkiI'
Lloyd Thomas was present, ana MIS-.
Thomas and pretty little Gwiaoys' d.
| also little Harry Gwynne, then Il ROBUST
| little lad of twelve summers. When
| the master had finished reading the
list the lads eyes flashed fire. and ms
pretty little face famed with rage. ne
| looked angrily in his fathers race, Dut
| his father was too much taken up WIN
the proceedings of the meeting 10 heeu
! the stalwart little fellows anger.
| Presently the Squire rose ana an
| nounced to the audience that 'ne cele,
I monies were now at an end, thankeo
them for their presence. and compii-
| mented them on the manner in whlcn
| they conducted themselves, when was
so highly fitting to such an auspicious
| occo sion. Then he asked the audience
TO rise and sing God Save the Queen,
to be accompanied by the band.
mo, no papa; not yeti cried nttlt
| Harry Gwynne, in a ringing, boyisr
| voice. You must not; you must not
papa! Little Gwladys' name was no
read. MIR. Davis made a mistake; lei
| him read that list again: little GWla'
dvs's name must be there! Don't lie.
| them sing. papa: don't let the banc
nlay until Gwladys' name Is called
Do that dear papa. for your own ilttlt
Harry Gwynne. 1t will break my near
to go to school without my pretty little
Gwladys Thomas
But the Squire motioned the audi
ence and the band to proceed, ana Ittis
Harry Gwynne's protest and plea were
lost with the music. .,o,.o
no the man who had given sheltel
and meals to the dignitaries OF the goo'
old county of Carmarthen, TINS was
gloomy ending to the great occasion,
and the doors Of the Royal Prince
were closed several hours carrier ina
evening than usual. All the surrouhu
inps had a sombre aspect. Both fathe
and mother hung their heads and wept
Deem sorrow penetrated poor Jehkii
Iloyd Thomas heart. until ne reineih
bered the comforting word or God' the'
he bade his downcast wife accoinpar.
him to their chamber. where both Wei WEI
| soon engaged in fervent prayer. I'M
relieved their stricken hearts, ana
sweeter sleep was never slept by Jenki'
LLOYD Thomas and his good wiie INA
was their portion that night, ana IN
angel of peace and good Will stiii apou
with them under tne thatcheo io'A
the Royal Prince.
Ar the hall there was n banquet ant
a general merry making party atter TN
ceremonies at GrOngar Hill. ana II wa
the wee sma' hour of the morning ne
|; fore the squire and his wife retired
Little Harry Gwynne had cried liiinsel
10 sleep early in the evening, ant
though he spent very restless nlst
! dreaming of the misfortunes OF III
darling Gwladys Thomas, he was u
with the lafkS anu tht 'iihit'' VI - -
[ and early next morning. Later, IN
: other children followed him downstairs
where cook had nice warm breakias
ready for them.
Immediately after breakfast the
held a consultation over little Gwladys
case. for they all liked her, ana 1t wa
| unanimously agreed that harr
Gwynne should beg his mother to hav
papa intercede with the board OF direc
tors in Gwladys' behalf. or give her
permit himself, as he was fully author
lied to do.
1t was after 10 o'clock that beautifu
spring morning before Mrs. Jones ap
peared at the breakfast table. ana sii
did not seem to be in the best of himol
Little Harry Gwynne was on nan
Z with his boyish speech well prepared.
Good morning, mamma dear. 10
don't know how beautifully the littl
. lark and the little goldfinch and the bi
pretty blackbird were singing In til
meadows this morning when ! &c
: awake. Please. darling mamma. won
!. you please ask papa to let Ittl
| Gwladys Thomas come to the ne'
school with your truly little Harr
: Gwynne? Please do say yes. mamm
dear. 1t will be so nice. Won't yo,
. | mammal
The imploring tone of the sweet
voiced child. coupled with the gent
favor in which he was held, touche
the mother nature of the woman, sof,
ened her views of surrounding discom