The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-02

was fittingly observed at the Taber-
nacle Congregational church last even
Ing. At 6 o'clock the doors of the
lecture room were thrown open to the
public, and five lengthy tables loaded
with the delcacies of the season were
revealed to hungry throng. The room
was tastefully decorated with the ma
tional colors and the tables were pref
tily arranged with parlor lamps and
numerous other decorations. The bill
of fare consisted of seasonable food, we'll
prepared and served in an excellent
manner Up to eight o'clock several
hundred persons took advantage of the
opportunity afforded to partake Of the
meal, and throughout the evening the
ladies i'll charge were kept busy attend
ing to the wants of their patrons. The
following ladies presided at the differ
ent tables and in the kitchen:
Table No. 1.-Mrs. D. Z. Jones, Mrs.
Fannie Evans, Miss Sarah Thomas, Miss
Maggie Evans, Mrs Howells, Mrs.
Thomas.
Table No. 2-Mrs. Thomas j. Williams,
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Jones, Mrs John r.
Parry, Misses Olwen Morgans, Cassie
Reese, Maggie Reese, Sarah Jones, Mag
gle Thomas Ida Jones.
ldple NO. Units, DaNlu tltcnlOrK,
Mrs. David ]. Thomas, Mrs. Sarah Nor
gans, Miss Sallie Pitchfork, Hannah
Pitchfork, Harriet Jones, Lottie Nor
gans and Hannah Hopkins.
Table No. AIRS. Rachael Powell, Mrs.
Morris Jones, Mrs. Hugh Williams, Mrs.
Jonah Redman, Mrs. Evan Thomas. Miss
es Sarah Davis, Rachel Reese, Louise
Jenkins, Sarah Richards, Annie Derby.
Table No. 5.-Mrs. T.. II. Evans, Mrs
George w. Davis, Mrs. John b. Evans,
Mrs. Samuel Thomas, Mrs. Thomas X.
Davis.
Ktchen-Mrs. Evan T. James, Mrs. E.
S. Reese, Mrs. l.. P.Williams, Mrs. Reese
ID. Reese.
Preparatory department-Mrs. David
Hopkins. Mrs. Eleazer Jenkins, Mrs
David Jones, Mrs. Jane Jones, Mrs. John
b. Jones, Mrs. Thomas Jones, Mrs
David Evans, Mrs. John r. Thomas. Mrs
Catherine Jones, Mrs. John Eynon, Mrs
John Jones, Mrs d. NJ. Jones. Mrs. Phil
lips. Mrs. Thomas Bevan, Mrs. George
Jenkins, Mrs. David Davies, Mrs. David
Redman; Messrs Howell Reese and
George jenkins.
THE ENTERTAINMENT.
shortly after eight o'clock the enter
tainment was commenced in the main
audience room, and before $3.50 o'clock
all the seats were occupied and many
were standing. The church was
crowded, and many persons were un-
able to gain admission. Rev. d. j.
Jones, the rastor, presided. and made
an Introductory address, in which he
spoke of ST. David, the patron saint,
and of the anniversary and observance
by the Welsh people. Piano selections
were given by Professor Iorwerth Pros
ser. a comparatively new artist here.
and he was accorded a warm reception.
Mrs f. Jones sung an alto solo, and
Walter S. Bevan, a graduate of Lafay-
cite, gave an address on THE Preser-
walton of the Welsh Language" He
evidenced much thought and prepara-
tion, and his remarks were timely and
spirited. Mrs. Edith Richards Heckel
sang two selections and Charles Ben
nett recited in an amusing way.
The address of the evening was de-
livered by Prof. James r. Hughes,
principal of No. IA school, and his re-
marks were based upon st. David. He
said the place of his birth is uncer-
tain, but it is supposed to have oc-
CURED in Minevia. His early educa-
tion was under the direction of his
mother, Illutus, and Paulinus. The
u tNilliilS ilC itNClNcu Il uteD
religious and intellectual nature. He
referred to his education as a priest,
the monastries founded by him and
other features Of his life.
'St. David" the speaker said, "was
an esteemed preacher, a religious guide,
a model to teachers and a great de-
fender of Wales" He was honored be-
cause of his manhood, his intellectual
and religious qualities. Prof Hughes
remarks were heartily appreciated and
received a deserved recognition. Fol-
towing the speaker, solo was given
by Miss Maggie Jones, and Bessie Sloat
recited, accompanied by Miss Margaret
Gibbs on the piano. Solos were also
rendered by Mrs. Frank Brundage, Mr..
John 7. Evans, and Miss Jones and
Mrs. Brundage sang duet. The ac-
compartments were played by Mrs. d.
b. Thomas and Mr.. Prosser.
After the entertainment the tables
were occupied by many people and a
general social session followed. The
celebration was thoroughly successful
in every way and the annual observ-
ance by the Tabernacle congregation is
undoubtedly growing more popular
with each succeeding year.