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j.. NJ. Ashton to Miss Emma
Hobbs.
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friends last Tuesday evening, COM
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GAINESVILLE.
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The Weston Mill Co
PERSONAL.

p. NJ. Campbell, of Carbonate, spent
yesterday in this city.
Rev w. f. Davies, of Providence, was
IN Plymouth yesterday.
Major w. 5. Mllar inspected Company
f., at Honesdale, last night.
Miss NJ. T.. Healey and Miss Catherine
Mullaney, of Wyoming avenue, are in
New York city.
Miss Marie Dempsey and Miss Margaret
Costello, of Pittston, called on Scranton
friends yesterday.
Mrs. r. NJ. Legge and daughter, Irene
are visiting at the home of Mrs. Legge's
parents, at Waverly.
Rev. w. +. O'Donnell, of Holy Rosary
church, North End, delivered an address
in St. Thomas church, Archibald last
night on ireland and st. Patrick"
Rev. Charles j. Bradbury, of WayIand.
y. Y, will return to his home today
after spending several months with his
son, Attorney Charles h. Bradbury, in
this city.
Mesdames Dougherty and Thomas, the
wyoming avenue milliners, accompanied
by their trimmers, have returned from
New York city and are preparing for
their spring opening, which will be held
in the near future.
Attorney NJ. i. Conry was yesterday
admitted to practice in the LackaWanna
courts on motion of Hon. NJ. Il. McDon-
aid, with whom he has studied for the last
SIX months. Mr.. Conry holds. a Universi-
ty of Michigan \. b. and LII. B., and
also certificates of admission to the Su-
perior and district courts of Michigan
Consequently he was only required to
pass an examination in PENNSYLVANIA
procedure ana the court rules before the
local examining board. During the fall
campaign Mr.. Conry ably distinguished
himself on the hustings, being one of the
principal orators for the local Democrat ts
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-18

The eisteddfod at Olyhant yesterday
afforded enjoyment to several hundred
people but it is a lamentable fact that
the contest, and especially the singing
competitions We're, in point of merit,
far below the usual eisteddfod stand
ard. 1t was not the fault of the mem
bers of Emlyn lodge, No 49, order of
True lvorites, who conducted the af-
fair. The competing parties themselves
are to blame. out of five choral num-
bers but one prize was awarded. That
was in the juvenile choir contest, the
best of the day. The double quartette
had no entry at all and the chief
chorus prize, $50. was withheld by the
adjudicator for lack of merit. Two
others Jared likewise as the report fol-
lowing will show. The eisteddfod was
held in Father Mathew hall. There
We're three sessions, at 10 o'clock a. m.
o'clock and 7.30 o'clock p. m. Rev.
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Olyphant. Mr.. Watkins won. on the
alto solo, Loves Sorrow" prize $4,
Jennie Goodman, of Olyphantk was
given the prize.
The recitation by children of Long
fellows THE Day Is Done" had six
entries. Henrietta Harris, of Taylor,
won the prize. $2 Little Effie Brown
ing. of Bellevue. was also given a prize.
This contest was very interesting. Nj.
J. O'Halloran offered the prize. There
We're no entries on the double quar-
tette, 80, Heavenly Lamb of God" and
with this announcement the session
closed.
w. II. Davis was chairman of the
afternoon session in the place of Judge
r. w. Archibald. who was not present,
though he was expected. Mr. Davis is
an eX-president of the Olyphant bOr-
Ough council. Again there We're no
bards present to speak and the large
audience listened to an Instrumental
duet, violin and piano, by James and
Martha Brennan, of Glyphant. The
recitation, Immortality" for adults,
had two entries, Miss Anna James and
Miss Maggie Evans. The former won
the prize of 81. The tenor solo compe-
tition was won by Edwin Bowen, OF
Bellevue. In the contest were Gwillym
Edwards. Joshua Johns. Providence; 4;
William Jones, Taylor: David Thomas,
Shamokip; William John Davis, Dave
stephens. Morris Thomas and Edwin
Bowen. Mr.. Bowen's was a signitiC-
ant victory. He has won nearly every
tenor solo contest he has ever entered
SEVEN QUESTIONS,
Answers to seven questions arranged
by Rev. Peter Roberts on Moral
Law" were made by ID. c. Thomas, of
Providence, and Thomas w. Watkins.
Mr. Thomas won. The prize was 81,
donated by ID. C. Phillips. The duet,
How Sleep the Brave" for tenor and
bass, had two couples entered. They
were Philip Thomas and Joshua Johns,
of Providence, and David Jenkins and
w. j. Davis, of Hyde Park. The first
named won the prize of $6, given by
c. T.. Pryor. The best poem on "Pov.
erty,' for prize of 81, was submitted
by some person whose nom de plume
is "TostOrial." He is James w. Reese,
of the West Side. ID. T.. Lewis gave the
prize.
The juvenile choral competition,
"There's "a Light in the Valley" prize
$25, was the best of the afternoon. Three
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-18
K. OF G. E. SMOKER.
Attended by the Members of Several
Visiting Castles

Roaring Brook castle, No. 4GS, Knights
or the Golden Eagle, gave a smoker and
social last night in the lodge rooms on
Lackawanna avenue. The event was
enjoyed by members of Won Moltke,
Augusta, Electric City, and Hyde Park
castles.
Addresses We're made by George Gray
and George w. Okell and there were
songs by Messrs. Powell, Reynolds.
Davis and others. There We're several
other entertainers. The committee who
planned the smoker We're: John Gray,
chairman; Philip Schuler, Jacob Dreher
and Obediah Arnold.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-18

The sale of seats opened with a rush
yesterday for the appearance of the fam
Gus comedian, Billy Barry, at the Froth-
ingham tomorrow and Saturday evenings
and at "a matinee Saturday, in the great
est success of his life, John Bradley's
Money" William Barry has given the
stage "Muldoon's Picnic" Irish Ars-
tocracy," "McKenna's Filtration" The
Rising Generation," and he is soon to ap-
pear in our midst with what he assures
us Is the best thing he has ever produced,
John Badley's Money"
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Notice.

We are still doing business at the
same old stand where we have been for
twenty-five years past and most re-
spectfully solicit the patronage of the
public as heretofore in awnings. tents,
flags and all kinds of society goods
and decorations
S. j. Thurman & Bro.
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ond prize, rs ents, given by John Pros
ser. Il Love to Talk with Jesus" was
the competitive piece. Henrietta Har-
ris, the pretty daughter of Rev. II. II.
Harris, of Taylor, was awarded first
prize, and Anna Jones, of PeckVille,
the second prize. Anna Roberts and
Elmer Parry, of Olyphant. We're each
given sum of money by some friends
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EISTEDDFOD OF
OLYPHANT WORRIES
Very Successful Save in the Matter OF
Choral Competitions.
FATHER MATHEW HALL CROWDED

Morris Thomas, of the West Side,
Morning Session. and Edwin Bowen
Was Awarded the Prize for the
Tenor Solo--Chicf Prize of 500
Was Not Awarded to Anyone.
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COMPASS WHIST NIGHT.

There will be compass whist to-
night at the Scranton Whist club
rooms in the Mears building. The
event will be oDen to both ladies and
gentlemen and there will probably be Il
large number of players from the Otis
and Scranton Whist clubs.
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choirs entered, the Forest City and
Vandling United choir, the Welsh
Methodist church (OlyphanD choir and
the Welsh Baptist church (Olyphant)
choir. The Welsh Baptist organization
won the first prize, and a handsome
rocker, donated by William Sweeney,
of Olyphant, was presented to Moses
Jones, leader of the NGndling- Forest
City choir. Humphrey Williams, a lit
tie lad, leader of the victorious choir.
is a son of Rev. j. j. Williams. Miss
Annie Jones led the Methodist children.
This closed the afternoon session.
In the evening the largest crowd of
any assembled Edward f.. Robathan,
of the West Side, was chairman of the
evening session. In his Introductory
speech Mr.. Eobathan Won great favor
with the audience. He referred to the
eisteddfod as a grand school for the
elevation of Welsh character, and en-
couraged the spirit that Goste1ed it. Mr..
Robathan's speech was short but he
won generai applause. At the eistedd-
fod held recently at Avoca Mr.. Roba-
than also distins uished himself. And
yet again there We're no addresses by
the bards." j. -, Evans sang a sweet
tenor solo,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-18

For the last three days of this week
Ida Sddons, with a large company of bur
lesquers will hold the boards at :-avis
theater. Some of the best of the people
who appeared in the "In Greater New
York; company are now with this organ
iZation. The clever musical team are
among these.
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lady, Miss Charlotte Behrens, is a clever
actress, and the company, now under the
management of NJ. w. Hanley, will sure
ly be select and competent one. Mr..
Mantell will appear for the benefit of the
Green Ridge Wheelmen, one of the most
popular organizations in the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-18

"Dy Lanwad Dodganu," influence Of
Singing, was the subject of prepared
speech contest NOr a prize of 81 Their
were three contestants, David c. Thom
as, Of Hyde Park; Mr.. Parry of Oily
phant, and Thomas w. Watkins, of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-18

If droll Tim Murphy keeps his word
and the wonderful criticisms which his
double bill, "Old Innocence" and "Slr
Henry Hypnotized," have received this
season can be relied upon, the patrons
of the Academy of Music Monday even
ing next may expect a dramatic feast
something new, original and very differ
ent from anything we have seen this sea-
son. Tim Murphy" has always been a
favorite in Scranton. His last appearance
here in "A Texas Steer verified this
statement. A play in which he originated
the title role, and acted more than 1000
times,
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IN THE EVENING.

The first competition Of the evening
was on II Know That My Redeemer
LiVeth," soprano solo, prize 81, donated
by w IL. Davis. There were two sing
ers, Miss Martha Thomas, of Hyde Park,
and Miss Maggie NJ. Davis of PrOVi-
dence. Miss DAVIS was given the prize.
The contest of sight reading of Welsh
prose for "A prize of ST. donated by Wat
kin Davis, was tried by Philip H.
Thomas, Of Providence. Thomas w.
Watkins, Olyphant; w. j. Davis,
Joshua Johns, Hyde Park; Samuel w.
Edwards, Olyphant; Daniel Thomas
(Cwmbwrla), of ShamOkin; David G.
Thomas. Adjudicator Roberts gave the
prize to Samuel Edwards.
A request was made that the audi
ence sing Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" This
they did with the usual grandly melodi-
Gus result. Mrs. George w. Powell, of
Bellevue, sang the solo part. Mrs.
Powell also spoke several lines of her
own composition at the afternoon ses-
sion, Emerson ID. owen was called
upon for a recitation He responded
with Casey at the Bat" and after
ward recited an Italian parody.
The sight reading Of original music
by male quartettes was tried by three
sets, No. l. Thomas w. Watkins, Dan
iel Thomas, John Aston and John j.
Parry; No. 2, John Brooks, Lewis Will
Jams, Hector Jones, Daniel Lewis; No.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-18

Next Friday and Saturday the German
brothers will appear at the Academy of
Music in THE Gilhooleys Abroad" The
attractions of the play are costumes,
dancing and singing combined with COM
edy, burlesque and hits at the popular
fads of the day. In the company are Je-
rome Powers, Richard IL. Gelger, Forest
f. Russell, Misses Dollie Mestayer, Dor
othy Decker, Agnes Bayliss, Emma Sic
gel, Marie Winson and Myrtle Dunmore
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-18

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Qu,nine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL It
fails to cure. 25 cents.
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with the same genial spirit and happy
speech that has won friends for him in
other eisteddfods
Rev. William Matthews. of Olyphant,
was chairman of the morning session,
w. II. Davis, of Olyphant, in the after
noon, and Edward f.. Robathan or this
city, in the evening. Judge Archibald,
who was to have been chairman Of the
afternoon, was not present.
NAMES OF ADJUDICATORS.
The adjudicators of the day were: on
music, Professor w. ID. Evans, of Car
bondale; recitatons and literature,
Rev. Peter Roberts, of Olyphant. The
gentlemen gave perfect satisfaction
Professor Evans was called upon to ad-
judicate several very delicate contests,
but he was credited with unwavering
sincerity. Miss Nellie Taylor of Tay-
lor, made very competent aCcompan-
ist. The committee in charge of the
eisteddfod for the lodge is: ID. Il. Lew
is, president; William V. Davies. vice
president; John f. Probert, Edward
Williams, Hugh Lewis, recording sec
retary; David Parry, treasurer; j. b.
Williams, corresponding secretary.
There was a large delegation of West
Side people at the eisteddfod and the
most of the prize money went there.
President Lewis A. Howell, John II.
Phillips, L. +. Robathan, Eli Harris, f..
ID. Jones, of the lodge, attended the
evening session. The big esteddfod
ON May II was given a good advertise
ment. The honorary guests on the plat
form during the three sessions We're:
Rev. ID. j. Williams, Rev. j. A. Ellis,
Rev. George Ball, William II. Davis,
Henry Williams, Rev. j. Evans and
Rev. Father Theofan Obushkevich, of
the Greek church at Olyphant. The els
teddtod in detail is reported here.
MORNING SESSION.
The morning session began at 10
o'clock There was a good attendance
| and a holiday spirit was in the air.
Rev. j. j. Williams, pastor of the Oily
phant Methodist Episcopal church,
| opened the session with an address. He
spoke of the eisteddfod and was glad
that the prospect for successful meet
ing was good. Mr.. Williams was tenn
pOrary chairman of the meeting. There
We're no bards present to resuond to a
call for addresses. j. ID. Evans, of Oly-
phant, a tenor sang "Children's Home, "
by CoWen. He was heartily applauded.
The eisteddfod then settled down to
business. The first competition was on
the bass solo, The Mighty Deep"
(Jude), for prize of S., There We're
four entries, John Tubbs, of Taylor:
| John Reese James, Morris Thomas, of
Bellevue; Thomas w. Watkins, of Oly-
phant. Morris Thomas, who is well
known throughout the city, was ad-
judged the winner by Adjudicator Ev-
ans. Mr.. Thomas was highly compli-
mented.
The solo competition for children un-
der IL years Of age drew fourteen little
ones to the stage The first prize, 81 so,
given by f. NJ Williams, and the sec
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IMPROMPTU SPEECH.


judiCator.
IMPROMPTT SPEECH.
ON the impromptu speech. the most
amusing thing of any eisteddfod, there
We're half dozen names entered The
subject was Atmosphere" The sub
ject was too light for handling and the
prize of 81, donated by S. j. Matthews.
was withheld. Morris Thomas favored
with a rich bass solo.
For the Quartette competition on
Flee as a Bird" there was no com
petition one quartette entered but
Adjudicator Evans thought that
the singing was unworthy of the prize
money, $S. donated by John r. Jones.
The next number, which was the big
gest of the eisteddfod Jared the same as
the quartette piece. 1t was choral
competition on THE Tempest" by Par
ry for a prize of $50. one choir, the
Olyphant, under the leadership of Thos.
Aston, sang the piece. There was no
other entry. Adjudicator Evans in Civ
ing his decision spoke in terms not very
fatterng to the singers. He said that
there was no merit; they seemed to sing
carelessly as if they felt sure of the
money because there was no other COM
petitor He decided not to award the
prize. This met with the approval of
the audience.
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Liver Complaints cured by BEECH
ANS PILLS.
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INFLUENCE OF SINGING.

in the audience as reward for the
fine effort they made.
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3, John John, Philip II. Thomas. David
jenkins, W. j, Davis The singing was
not worthy of the prize so said the ad-
Indicator
The Monitor-register., 1897-12-03

-
The extra meetings in the M
Church have closed. -
The German Evangelical Church is re-
ceiving a fresh coat OF paint.
Robert Shoemaker had his annual hog
killing on Tuesday when three very fine
hogs were butohered.
Last week Emmanuel Schuebel moved
in the double house, on the Syndicate,
lately occupied by Albert Dawson.
We hear that A. F. Hoffman, who has
been at the Orthapedic Hospital fol
several months past, is slowly but surely
improving.
Most of the colored help in this vicinity
employed during the summer, have re-
turned to their southern homes for the
winter.
J. W. Leigh, of Miokleton, offers a
reward for the return OF his rabbit hound
which was recently stolen from his
premises at night.
The circulating library is now in
This library comprises a set of books
appropriate for First-day schools, sent
out from Friends yearly meeting, Phila
delphia, for the use of local schools and
when finished by n school removed to
another.
Ebsnezsr johnson, a much respected
citizen, died Tuesday night about Il
O'Clock. Mr.. johnson had been sick with
neuralgia of the stomach for several
weeks but was improving and thought to
be out Of danger. He ate and enjoyed a
fair supper, and seemed comfortably
fixed for a nights rest. when he was
taken worse and died in q few hours after
intense pain.
The Monitor-register., 1897-12-03
Cost of New Jerseys Public School
Svsfom

State School superintendent Baxter
has given out the figures which have
been prepared for the State Board of
Education's forthcoming report, show
ing the annual cost of the public school
system in New Jersey. The amount of
money available for public school pur-
poses for the year ending on July 1st,
1897 was $6,276, 843. 08. Of this amount
So, 514, 1856 SO was spent. The amount
available did not include about one
hundred thousand dollars Appropriated
for the maintenance Of the State Normal
and Deaf Mute Schools, and the running
expenses Of the State Department of
Education. The greater portion of the
amount available came from two sources
the State school tax and the district or
local tax. The State school tax amounted
to SO, 1914, 845, and the district or local
tax to SO, III, SAT 40. The remainder of
the Sc, GIG, 843 0S available was made up
Of the 5000, 900 appropriated from the
income of the school fund, special
appropriations made by the LIE gis-
lature for manual training, etc, the
interest on the surplus revenue, and the
proceeds from the sale of bonds for the
erection of new school-houses.
The disposition made of the money
spent during the year was as follows:
For teachers salaries. So, ITO, 740.48; for
fuelsid jsritoIs' s~alaries, 1886, 345 "a;
for building and repairs, exclusive of
debt and interest, 1864, 1884 70; for debt
and interest. 1888. 1873; for taking of
school ceusus $40, 307. O6; for manual
training, $42 275 81; for textbooks and
apparatus, 1852 453. rs; for all other
purposes, S346, 249 81. The exuen liture
for teachers salaries went to 5 500 per.
soDs-S04 males and 5,065 females. The
male teachers received an average
monthly salary for the ten months of
$S1 80 each. The average for the female
teachers was $4S.19
The following table will show the total
expenditures in each county aud tire
sources from which the money wa
obtained. The fret column gives the
amount received from the State school
tax, the superintendent of 5000 600 ap-
propriated from income of the school
fund, and the interest received from the
surplus revenue. The second column
shows til amount raised by district or
local tag. The third column gives the
total expenditure. The excess ofathe
expenditures over the sum of the first and
second coi4EDs was made up BY issuing
bonds for new schools and BY State aD-
| preparations for manual training, etc. In
the tables the cents are omitted 10 the
counties but are counted in the totals: