The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-05
CELEBRATION OF
QUEENS JUBILEE
The Brltish.American Residents Of This
Vicinity TO Have q Demonstration.
1T WILL BE HELD AT FARylEW
for IL Are Being Made
on n Large scale--Dctails Are in
the Hands of Representatives of the
Caledonians, Sons of.St. George,
Cambro- americans and Iyorites.
Governor Hastings Will BE the
Presiding Officer.

There is no more loyal person in the
world than loyal Englishman. He Is
loyal to the queen, to his country, to
his religion and to himself. Loyalty Is
a virtue Show us a foreigner that was
loyal to his king and to the country Of
his nativity, and we will show you,
should he adopt another country for a
future home, the best embodiment OF
loyalty personited. He who was true
to the beauties of the land of his birth
and to the virtues of its government
makes the best, the most ideal citizen
of the land of his adoption.
That is the reason why the English
men in this section take pride in the
coming celebration Of the golden jubilee
of the queen of England which takes
place June % The Sons of st. George
of Luzerne and Lackawanna will unite
forces and hold a celebration at Far
view on the above date. All the mem
bers of the British-American societies
of the Lackawanna and Wyoming val
leys will join the celebration, and it is
anticipated that the event will be
worthy of the occasion.
James Smith, of the Sons of st.
George of Scranton, visited Wilkes
interest of the movement. A meeting
was held when delegates were present
representing the Caledonians, Cambro-
Americans, Ivorites and Sons of st.
George. 1t was largely attended, and
those present were very enthusiastic
over the prospect of holding such
celebration. They unanimously agreed
to make it red-letter day.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.
Charles Law, of Pittston, who Is a
pioneer Caledonian and one of the best
known men for his enthusiasm, wit and
g0aheaditiveness, was a prominent fig
ure in the meeting, and made some
good suggestions which will be acted
upon. Mr.. Williams, a prominent
Cambro-American and lawyer of dis
tinction in Wilkes Barre, who repre-
sented his people at the meeting, was
heart and soul in favor of a grand cele-
bration and assured the meeting that
old Gwalia would be gloriously repre-
sented in the great affair. The grand
chaplain of the order of the Sons of St.
George in Pennsylvania, was present
and made a stirring address in favor
of the movement.
MS tACelltuty, pONeIHOT
and wife, will be present and the gov
ernor will preside over the exercises.
The Grafton of the day will be deliv-
cred by Rev. James Mcleod d. D., of
| this city. Sir Julian Pauncefote, the
English ambassador at Washington,
u. c., and Rev. DR.. De Costa, the en-
inent pastor of St. Georges church,
New York city, will be invited to be
present.
John Jermyr will present a hand
some silk flag for, competition among
the lodges of the various orders that
will present themselves on this occas-
ion. There will be many other prizes
offered. y feature of the demonstra-
tion will be Scottish and English
games.
Among the prizes that will be Of
! fered will be gold watch and chate-
laine chain set with diamonds to the
| handsomest young lady.
A MONSTER CHOIR.
DR.. William Mason, of Wilkes Barre
| will lead a choir of over one thousand
voices, which will sing America, .
God Save the Queen" "The Queen,
| God Save Her" and the "Hallelujah
chorus from Handel's Messiah.
James Smith, secretary of Sons of St
George, who was authorized to further
| the interests of the movement be-
| tween Forest City and Scranton, would
be pleased to receive correspondence
| from secretaries of the various lodges
| and inform them how to proceed on
the matter and give whatever infor.
nation is necessary pertaining to the
| celebration.