The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-28

Hlalt ana 10 turn 10 solemn thoughts.
The poet, in reply. says That not
Withstanding what priests may read in
old parchments,' he does not believe
that there is any sin in loving a wom-
an" 'Three things" he added. ARE
loved throughout the wOrld-a woman,
fair weather and health" And further
on he adds that "Everybody can say
his prayers. but very few can sing
sweet stanzas." He thus continues:
There is. sir priest. Il proper time
Alike for sermons ana for rhyme;
Verse was intended to delight,
Amid the lanquet, ladies bright;
In church the Hatcr NOstcrS rise
To raise the soul to Paradise
Wen did the brave Ystudfauh say,
Rcgalng with the bardic throug,
That plenty lives with spirits say,
But evil dwells with faces long.
WELSH MUSICIANS IN LONDON.
The first of the series Of Miss Davies
and Mr.. Grifiith's concerts (saNs the
Timcs) took place recently in Queen $
hall. London, when several new or
rarely heard pieces We're brought fer
ward by these very accomplished in
strumcntalists. In addition to playing
for her solos Nendelssohn's "Vara
tions serieuses" in thoroughly sound
manner and a group of smaller pieces,
Miss Ll"wela Davies was Joined by
Mr.. Griffith in a capital performance
of Il sonata by Handel and a very duh
sonata for flute and pianofortc by Max
Meyer-olberslcben. now given for the
first time in England The concert Civ
ors also combined with Mcssrs. La
landc, Conner Busby and James in a
very fine performance of a scXtcd for
pianoforte and wind by Ludwig
Thrcille-a really beautiful work. de-
spite its length, which contains, among
other movements, n most mclodious
slow movement and an original and
graceful gavOtte. Mr.. Griffith played
some short pieces in manner that
was quite beyond criticism. and the
concert. which was a triile too long.
closed with II musette b. Pfcilfer for
oboe. clarinet and bassoOn. played by
Messrs Lalande. Conner and lanes. Miss
Mabel Leslie recited Tenn ysons The
Victim in highly melodramatic and
vigorous manner, and Mr.. Lewis Thom-
as sang.
THE ANCIENT HOME OF CARApOC.
Dunraven's Hill, by the sounding sea.
Where dwelt Old Cambrii's famous three
Lear and Bran, and Carados strong,
Are themes Of Gwalia's dea.hless song.
In days of old Britannia's love
Winged there its way like, holy dove
The hill around with woodland slopes,
Encircled Cambra's holiest hopes.
The seer bard. midst hDary peers.
Sees through the gloom of uarting years:
He sees the steed of the herald swain
Gallopin along with might ana main
"Caradog. oh! our darling chief,
Ride forth to meet the Roman thief.-
furrah, hurrah! the rallying force,
TO lead II forth Caradog goes.
His aged sire. on turret high,
Prays, MY God, my God! oh. be Thou
nigh
Such was the wall britannia cried,
And Britons marched like flowing tide
The trumpets' blasts they echoed far,
And cOelgerth lit the torch of war!
Dunravens lord. with lions heart,
Saith, Sons. the foe, the foe shall smart
OstorilIs saw the advancing host:
1t came along Sluria's coast;
| In tadres lines IL swept the vale,
And the affrighted Romans turned pale.
/ Dunravens Hill Is holy grOrnl:
| There still the sweets of lf. are found;
| y peercs thee of matrhleSs worth,
| Adjoining truly noble birth:
| Her heart delights in the arts of peace,
| And all around her feel at ease:
! The cbristi IN TIA "s I'm her shine,
| And those. most truly are Divine.
| a lord whose mental force s so great.
| As in the line. defends the state.
| Aurora's wings his daughters are,
| And gloom is not where they repair.
| -Moren.