The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-14

cave the visiting delegates a hearty
we'come TO the town. Ne said. in part:
Ne feel honored that the Order of
American True lvorites has daigned
To hold one of their conventions at Oly-
phant. Ii is assembled for ncble pur-
pose. When men gather together with
beneficient intent or to alleviate the
sufferings of mankind. deem their
mission a holy one. With the advance of
thought there comes furtherance ot
that great universal Brotherhood of
Man. Men should endeavor to elevate
their fellows. We should teac this.
We are not in convention merely to leg
islate: We must advocate the best IN
terests of the order. Our nation should
not lose its identity and we should
draw the younger element to the ranks
of lvorism."
DIR. Lloyd's effort was loudly APP
plauded Chairman Powell called up
on John Astin and party for vocal Sc
lection. Thesresoonse was THE Two
Roses Il very beautiful piece. The
singers showed excellent training and
the melody was well balanced. James
b. Reese, of Olyphant, recited an
"Elegy to Man From the Coat That he
Wears" twas i'm Welsh. An encore
was demanded: Mr. Reese gave a
short humorous piece. Logan Lloyd.
of Priceburg. played two selections on
the either.
POEM ON IvORIsM
d. Edwards. of Youngstown. read a
poem on Ivorism and was loudly ap-
plauded Grand Secretary Daniel Bev-
an, of Miners Mills. read an interest
ing report of the condition of the order:
He said that the Ivorites have expended
since 1873 uD to 1898, for sick benefits.
Sl63. 3.5S7.52 donations. $1O,345S; burial,
Si6Oil.36 Total. $2l9.963.46. In propor-
ton to its membership the order has
paid out for benevolent purposes more
than any other order I'm the world.
Henry i. Davis, of Scranton. talked ON
the benefits of IvOrism. He reverenced
the history of the organization, and
mentioned notable men who We're OF
Welsh blood. Mr.. Davis took his hear
ers away back in time. to the early
centuries. and told of historic charac-
ters who were offsprings of Gwalia.
The speaker, before closing, read an
original poem in praise OF the welsh
language.
During his remarks he compared the
Ivorites to other orders and endeavored
to show the vital necessity of such an
organization as lvoritism to the Welsh
people The speech was In Welsh and
was listened to with evident interest.
Miss NJ. J. Davis sang pleasantly, the
selection being Good Night, but Not
Good Bye" A little boy Delos Davies,
son of Mr. and Mrs. William Noyle
Davies. of Blakely, sang two Juvenile
songs and placed the audience In great
enthusiasm. The address of Henry G.
Williams. of Plymouth. showed how
well versed the gentleman is with the
history of the Ivorite order.
SELECTION BY THE GLEE.
The Gwent Glee club, of Olyphant.
sang Dudley Bucks impressive mari
time song "On the Sea" The leader is
Thomas Watkins, a member Of the
well-known Watkins family. who are
prominent figures in local musical cir
cles. The Gwents sing with great
spirit and as musical organization
they will doubtless be heard from In
the future. Superintendent George
Howell was expected to represent Rob
ert Morris lodge. but business detained
him and ex-Councilman r.. +. Roba-
than, Il member of the lodge. responded
In his stead.
Mr.. Robathan was at times eloquent
He began by humOrously describing his
condition when the chairman sounded
the death summons--a speech. He re-
ferred to the many true Welshmen In
Olyphant and mentioned that the Welsh
people have figured prominently in
not only the past, but in the latter day
history of America. There was a sur.
prise In store for the audience ut this
point. The platform was cleared and
seven men dressed In ancient costumes
and with Roman helmets, came out Of
a side door and upon the stage. They
then gave a short dramatic sketch. II
was from tragedy by Brindsley Sheri.
dan. The characters were handled IN
all SERIOUSNESS by the following: vii
d. Johns. j. B. Williams. r. q. Brown
David Brown. r. q. Davis. T. l.. VIII.
iams, Il. Thomas This closed the en.
tertainment
Today ut 9 o'clock the convention vii
again open. The board of election vii
report and the place of holding tn,
next convention will be decided upon
The committee on resolutions will alst
report and the final business will b,
handled. Most of the delegates will re-
main over Friday in Olyphant ant
Scranton.