The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-16

spread beyond the limits of Welsh So
cety, are numerous and excellent, and
are of a sacred character.
The cantata, David Il O Shepherd Boy"
will be produced i'm Mcars' han, corner
Main avenue and Scranton streets, on
Wednesday evening Of next week. The
characters Of the Cautata are taken by
some of West SCrantons most distmg-
uished artists. The performance Of tins
cantata will undoubtedly be one Of tho
finest ever witnessed on the West Side.
The Cambrian Gleo society will le-
hcarse in Ivorite hall, on South Main ave-
nue.. at $50 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
rehearsal will also BE- held in the base
mcnt of St. David's Episcopal church at
o'clock on Wednesday evenins.
Mr.. Zen Davies, says the Cambman,
intends appearing at an early date in
Paris as "FaU-t," and will also sustain
the roles in other operas This may lead
to the popular Welsh tcnor's future en-
gaEemCut al the Royal Opera Convent
garden, where the old ridiculous objection
TO British Vucalists has long ceased 10
exist.
Miss Lydia Sailer soprano; Mr. David
! '
crntraltC; Mr.. John r. Watkins, bari-
tone: Mr.. Lew Jones. Hccompanist, rem
dered number of very beautiful selec-
tiouS at the l.yCcum ON Wednesday af-
torTCon ana evening. Among the selec-
tions were lead. Kindly Light Com
slider the Lilies Of the Field 'Tis Mid
night. and on Olives Brow" etc. Their
singing Wa, rendered i'm a very effective
manner.
\ preliminary meeting of the female
J choir which will compete at Wllkes-Barre
| May 80 under the leadership Of Miss Eliz-
abcth Thomas. the renowned Scranton So
prano. was held last evening, The choir
will have their first rehearsal ON Tuesday
evening Of next week at the home of Miss
| Thomas on Mullen street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Price former resi-
dents of the West Side. but now Of Scat
Tie, Washington, are visiting friends here.
| after an absence Of eleven years. MI
! Price was one Of the organizers OF
I Rauers band, and its first leader In
1876 he resigned his position IN favor Of
Professor Il. j, Eauc" then rising
Young musician, whose excellent violin
work was attracting more than ordinary
attention. Mr.. Price continued i'm Bauers'
band for several years after its nov Well
known leader took charge, ana had the
| distinction of being the best solo cotnet-
, ist then i'm this part Of the country.
! Since Mr.. Prices removal from this Sec
| tion to Seattle, he has become very sue
! cessful, now holding the position of chief
! engineer I'm the Seattle Water company,
| nd plays solo cornot In Wagners First
! Regiment band Of that city. Bauer's
/ band, al their regular meotinE, heartily
| welcomed their old leader ana gave him
! a reception at the band hall During he
! evening music was furnished by lhe band,
! while Isaac Jones, of, the North End late
| aspirant for legislative honOTs, varied the
| music throbs by rcctiug i'm drama tic
| manner "Spartacus, the Roman Gladia-
| ter In his own peculiar ana Ileasaut
/ manner Mr. u. NJ, Miller, told humorous
| tales ana made the party feel pleasant,
! Refreshments were served at a l9tc hour.
| Air. Price made AN address i'm winch he
| thanked the members for their rocoInl-
| ucn, and expressed hope that they
] would have many good times together,
| ere he LEFT again for his far distant hom..
| Mr.. Prices effort was loudly applaudpl.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Price will leave FOR homs
in few daJ