The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-03
OLYPHANT.

The members Of the old Susquehanna
Street Baptist church held an eistedd-
fod Thursday afternoon and evening
in the commemoration Of st. David's
day. Both sessions were very largely
attended. The first session began at
O'Clock. Rev. George Hague acted
as chairman and introduced the con-
ductor, David +. Lewis, who delivered
a brief address of welcome. This was
followed by the opening song. "Those
Wedding Bells" very acceptably rem
| dered by Miss Maggie Thomas. The
first competitive piece. Somebody's
Darling" recitation for children un-
der 16 years of age, had only one con-
testant, Ellen Jones, of Peckville, who
was given the prize OF 81. mo Hope
| in Jesus" was the title Of a hymn for
| children under Is years of age. There
were two competitors and the prize Of
81 was awarded to Miss Annie Jones,
of this place. There were four con-
testants for the prize for reading lit
erature at sight. 1t was awarded to
James Williams, of Providence. The
next number was a soprano solo, "Why
Linger My Love-" Miss Maggie
Thomas appeared as the only contest
ant. She sang the piece eXcellently
and was given the prize of 81. Follow
ing this was quartette, Depths of
Mercy" Five quartettes entered for
the prize of 81, which was won by Da-
vid c. Davis and party, from here. A
solo. 1.-The Warrior Bold" was then
rendered by w. w. Watkins, of Peck
vile. David c. Davis, of Providence.
was also called upon for a solo and
rendered a beautiful Welsh melody.
He was compelled to respond to an en-
core. when the Hues OF Daylight
| Fade" was the title of a selection for
the competition for male chorus. Four
parties entered and the prize of ss
was carried away by Professor r. w.
Watkins and party. The afternoon
| session was brought to a close by the
rendition of my Country 'Tis of Thee"
| by the audience led by Professor r..
| w. Watkins. Between the hours of S
and o'clock supper was served in the
vestry of the church by the ladies'.
On account of the disagreeable weather
a large number remained and took
supper in the church. David l.. Lewis
was conductor Of the evening session
and performed his duties in an eff Il.
cient manner. He introduced William
II. Davis, who was to act as chairman n
of the session. The opening song was
rendered by Professor John Parry.
Following this was a selection on the
piano by Misses Name and Edith
Sarge, which was well received. The
first number for competition was a
tenor solo, 1.-The Missing Boat" prize
$2 There were nine competitors. John
| Brooks was awarded the prize, Three
contestants took part in the spelling
bee. Misses Edith Evans, Maggie Ev-
ans and Richard Watkins. Miss Edith
Evans won the prize. A bass solo en-
titled Loves Old, Sweet Song" was
the next competitive piece. Eight con-
tested for the prize Of 81, which was
carried away by John Brooks. A duet
was then rendered by Miss Maggie
Evans and d. L. Davies. There were
five competitors took part in the i'm
promptu speech. The prize was award
ed to w. H. Priest. The next COM
petitive selection was a duet, spirit
| of Freedom" The prize, 81. was do
mated by David f.. Lewis and was won
by David X. Lavies and William #.
Evans. -Four contestants entered the
competition on reading music at sight.
Miss Maggie Thomas was awarded the
gramme was the chief competition,
Lead Kindly Light" for a chorus of
not less than twenty-five in number;
prize SIS. Three cholrs entered, the
Baptist church choir led by Professor
w. T. Evans. Methodist church choir,
conducted nv Professor John Parry.