The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-24

these figures show an increase In the coal
shipments of 3l0,00S in patent fuel, 25,s29
tons, and in coke a loss OF 1Ol22 tons.
This is a very tall record Indeed Tor the
half year, and II the same rate OF prog
ress is maintained for the current half
year the gross shipments will run to the
enormous total of 17,75,570, thus beating
last years rrcord by something hke
!, 900 tons. The increase in shipments
has been almost wholly confined to Barry
and Pcnarth, but the overwhelming share
has gone to Barry.
Dr. Abraham Rees. the celebrated en-
cyclopaedist-a Welshman, bon at Liam
brynmair-forined one of the deputation
of Presbyterian ministers that went to
congratulate George III, on his ascent to
the throne in 1760, and go years later, In
1920, he was among those who congratu-
lated his successor DR.. Martineau was
one Of those who did similar honor to the
queen in 1887 and again in 1887, and no Is
still hale and hearty in 1897.
The most popular feature of the great
musical festival at the Carnarvon pa
vilion on July was the solo singing by
Kate Morgan, Dowlais, who received a
hearty encore each time she put In an ap-
pearance. Her rendering of "Partmae'r
Amen" ard 'Wrth goio' 1 ruddfanau',
yr ardd" at the evening meeting was a
revelation, and deeply affected the i'm
mense audience.
The Cardiff Times says: Professor
Dan Protheroe, Mus. Bac., of Milwaukee,
author OF the chorus, The Crusaders fer
male voices, the test piece at the Bridg-
end eisteddfod, has again composed an
excellent piece, entitled The Roman Sol
diers,' which is to be published by Mr..
David Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth.
Mr.. Dan Protheroe will visit Wales early
next summer.
Evan Jones, 23 years old, of Cardiff,
was riding on the off footboard of brake
| van on tie Great Western railway Up
| main line. When nearing the east side of
| the foot bridge crossing the line at Long
| Dyke he jumped off with tho intention of
| going home but before he could get clear
a down train cane along and killed him
instantly, his body being frightfully mu-
| tilated.
| The Rev. James Williams, who this
| month undertakes the pastorate OF the
Congregational church al Abecarn, in sue
| cession to the Rev. j. Harold Williams
now of Bridgend, is a Carmarthen man.
He was educated at the Presbyterian col
lege of his native town, whence he pro-
ceeded to Yale university, America, where
he graduated in divinity.
In response to an influential memorial
| the high sheriff of Carnarvonshire (Mr
Lloyd Hughes) has convened a public
meeting to discuss the desirableness OF
extending to Sir Ellis Nauney a county
welcome, including the presentation OF
an address, to celebrate the recent be.
stoyal Of baronetcy on him by the
queen.
4 1t is rumorcd that a certain Rip Var
Wrinkle knocked at the great door Of
Carnarvon castle, the other day, and
asked seriously, 'Is King Edward in?
"Oh, no." was the reply, ''he has beer
dead these 600 years. Good heavenr
calculated the man, turning away, "how
time does fly"
Mr.. Pritchard Morgan, NJ. p, has sent
a check for ten guineas towards the funds
of the Hirwain eisteddfod, the proceeds
of which wi ] be devoted in aid of the es
tablishment of a public library in that
| district.
At the recent Brecon eisteddfot
(says the Musical Times). A prize fol
charol singing wes offered by the licensed
| victuallers of the town. Up came a ter.
perance choral society from Newport ant
| won 1t!
The generosity of Mr.. Henry Tate tC
| Welsh education seems to know nj
bounds. His latest gift is a donation o.
fl0O to the building fund of the Newtowr
intermediate school.
The will of Major Thomas Chiche,e Bar
grave Watkins. of Brecon, has beer
proved, the value Of the personal estat,
being f12,9i5.
Thousands of people are to be invite
by the Marquis and Marchioness of But,
to their silver wedding ball at Cardiff
on Aug. 4.