The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-02

some feature for the extension of the
work, and by these means he impaired
so much of his undoubted energy into
the institution that its progress from
year to year indicated in substantial
manner the worthy, excellent and last
ing work of it's faithful superintendent.
His cardinal point in conducting the
school was Example: Not Precept."
and he furnishes a great example OF
the value of the trite saying. He
strove to be punctual and regular in
attendance and thus impressed the
golden rules upon the teachers and
scholars. He always showed his will
ingness to perform In a thorough man
ner all the duties of his office, even to
the most minute details, and In this he
expected the large corps of teachers
to do likewise. In this respect his ex-
ample was also inculcated and the
passing years in recording the prog
ress of the school, have proved the
wisdom of his methods. After having
accomplished the desired ends in Sun
day school work, he resigned in favor
of one of his most ardent supporters
A large number of the Baptists of the
West Side and other sections of the
city as well as those who have left
for various portions of the world, have
always testified to the thoroughness of
Mr.. Hughes work as Sunday school
teacher
A PRICED ADDRESS.
In his life and teachings Mr.. Hughes
was a Christian first and Baptist
afterward In 1887 the young men of
his class presented him with an IL
Illuminated address. as a slight token
of their deep and sincere appreciation
of his services and Mr.. Hughes said
of the address: Il prize that more
than any gift ever given to me outside
my family" and he explained the rea-
sons for his preference by stating the
qualification it gave him to witness
the young men who had sat under his
discipline grow up into a life of USE
fulness and conservation, and that he
could reflect upon the many happy
| hours spent in their company and en-
| joy the thought that his slight services
| had been of some value. But when,
| he added, they came and thanked him
and showed that they appreciated his
| work, it was easy to surmise why he
| expressed some pride as the receiver
| of the address.
| AS president of the official board OF
| the same church Mr.. Hughes rendered
| invaluable services and it has been a
| matter of comment that, while a strict
| disciplnarian, his ripened intellect has
| always kept under control any pre-
mature step which might be proposed
in church administration. His liberali-
| ty in the cause of religion, and partic-
ularly to his own church, will never
be known, as he acted upon the prin-
ciple of always giving according to his
ability. While encouraging Others to
subscribe literally he never forgot to set
an example which compelled others
to follow. The First Welsh Baptist
church loses in him their greatest pill
lar. In all respects he was eminently
a leader and it will be absolutely i'm
possible, at all events for the present,
TO supply his place. The members will
mourn his loss as a family would
mourn the loss of an affectionate father
and wise counsellor.
ASSISTED THEM ALL.
Although a devoted and strong Bap-
tist, Mr.. Hughes, however, vas al
ways ready to assist other churches
and found it impossible to turn deaf
ear to appeals for any charitable and
deserving object. His philanthropiC
work was not confined to religious in
stitutions, and it would be impossible
to enumerate the many institutions and
organizations which he has befriended
and supported. AS president OF the
Hyde Park Welsh Philosophical society
he has upon many occasions showed
his zeal in tn cause of assisting the
young men of West Scranton in the
work of self-education and mental i'm
provement. In other directions he ha.
shown his desire to encourage the ris
ing generation to avail themselves o.
the opportunities to improve their po
sitions, and there are numbers o
young men. ready to attest their sue
cess in life to his ready advice an,
willing assistance.
, Before leaving Wales, Mr. Hughe
, married Miss Mary Davis, who accom-
panied him to this country and re
mained here until her death on Octo
, ber 6, 1880. OF their children, fiv
daughters are living. namely, Mrs
Esther Evans, widow of Rev. Johl
Evans, of Westerly. r. l.: Mrs Eliz
Jones, widow of Luther Jones; Mrs
l,nnie Eynon, wife of A Il Eynor
cashier of the West Side bank; Mrs
William Stephens and Mrs. Jen'xin I
: Reese. In November, 1881, Mr.. Hughe
married Mrs. Ann Rosser. or Shamokir
who also survives him.
Daniel, a brother of Mr.. Hughes
: died at the age of siXty-six years
. Evan, another brother, was killed i
= the Avondalc disaster, and Elias, ais
: q brother, died in West Pttston in Sep
; tember, 1894. Three sisters survive hin
7 Charlotte, of Pittsburg; Rebecca, i
4 Wales, and Mrs. Rachel James, c
North Hyde Park avenue. Fourtee
l grandchildren of Mr.. Hughes are liv
> ing. Mr.. Hughes was one of famil
4 OF twenty-one children, all of whoI
lived to enjoy long life. His secon
o wife, who survives him, is over eight
r years of age and has been an invali
e for several years, and Is now in a
: enfeebled condition.
q MEMBER OF COUNCIL.
+ In 1859 Mr.. Hughes was elected
h member of the council of the boroug
of Hyde Park and served until 1856
?. In 1861 he was schoohdirector; and fC
: three years was a member of the seleC
= council of Scranton, serving one yea
y as president of that body. In 1892 D
i was a delegate to the convention 1
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