The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-02

Morris lodge of 1vorites, In honor of
the anniversary of the birth of st.
David, the patron saint of Wales, was
held last night in Fairchild's hotel.
At $50 o'clock the guests assembled
in the parlors of the hotel, and as Prof.
Slas Rossar played Men of Harlech"
they marched to the banquet hall.
Rev. II. II. Harris, of Taylor. and
President David owens led the way.
All remained standing until President
Owens said. "Gentlemen. be seated"
and Mine Host Olldorf, assisted by a
bcyy of mattresses, served the follow
ing delicious menu
Blue Points on Half She'll
SOUP.
Consomme.
Blue Fish. With Tomato Sauce.
Potato Chips.
fOlL.
Roast Turkey. With jiblct Sauce.
Cranberry Jelly.
White Potatoes. Brown sweet Potatoes.
Lima Beans.
Celery Chicken Salad. Olives.
Pickles.
Cheese and Crackers
Cake. Ice Cream. Coffee.
After all had partaken Of the feast,
cigars were passed around and the
guests sang, Down Dewey's Way"
The post prandial exercises We're
opened by President owens. who spoke
as follows:
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
Brother Members OF Robert Morris Lodge and
Friends
We arc gathered together tonight, as is our
/
oratc the birth. life and death of our beloved
saint, David. It is wise that we do this ior
We not only honor him, but We sustain the rep
u;ltign of RobcrC Morris lodg, We promote
the spirit OF fraternity Whirl - strong
in oui order, and we pcrpctul.a the customs cf
all loyal Wclshm,n.
am thoroughly glad we hayc such a day.
fo' in this country where there are no distinct
bonHdary lines to nobility and Nistc. where
everything is made subscrvicut to uatetll pro.
grcS,, where hero worshppns is mljc secondary
TO everything else, where liberty is The Icy
note to all happiness, it gives us opportunity 10
pause ON these great strides and -alc into rast
history trace ancient traditions and ADMIRE
th2 il Lstrious characters OF long AGO. Some ct
these characters which We as Neishucn particu.
larly admire are: II. David, the patron saint Of
Wales; Roger Williams, the founder ot Rhode
Island and the organizer of the BAPTIST church
in America Robert Morris, after whom our
lodge is named and who was the great bcncfdc-
tor in the disturbed period of Continental his.
tory in this country. ! might dwell at great
length on Others occupying prominent places ON
hStory'S page, but | am content to allow the
speaker following to treat these in their own
ways.
AS president OF this lodge, ! bid our friends
welcome and cntrcat all wcshmcn to sustain
the reputation of all good Cymri Let Us be
felt as an organization Let us, each one, strive
TO he strong Americans, a. well a. good Welsh.
mcn. 1t gives me great pleasure ia introdu 'ing.
the POSTMASTER OF the evening" Brother John
Il. Edwards, esq
Toastmastcr Edwards made speech
filled with humorous sallies. which
caused much laughter. He introduced
Rev. VI. IL. Harris to respond to the
toast st. David Mr.. Harriss aid
in part:
WAS \ GREAT MAN.
'St. David was great man, and
had he lived today h. would have been
just as noted and would have figured
as consplcuously in the history of
Wales as he did in his time. If he was
II leading man then he would be now.
He was man of inherent talent and
ability. st, David was intensely re-
IigiouS, ana was "A power, being Il
great teacher. His influence will sway
over Wales forever. He was adapted
to the people of his time and lived
in his sphere, teaching the magnii-
cence of the gospel.
II am proud to be a Wclshman.
The Welsh people have always been
foremost in the fight for liberty and
religious freedom. Wales has made
good progress in education. Little
Wales. where | was born, the home
of my ancestors, let us honor her
and be good Welshmen and true
Americans
In conclusion, Mr. Harris recited, in
his native tongue, a Welsh poem
appropriate for the occasion.
TOastmaster Edwards then read let
ters from nu,ablc men throughout the
country who had been invited but
We're unable To attend Prominent
among these We're Russell Sage, who
said he was opposed to banquets, and
had purchased a paper book for &c
cents from which he CLEANED feast
of reason. Thomas L. James, former
postmaster general, sent his regrets,
a duet, Two Bards," by David
stephens and Philip Warren, was rem
dered in an excellent manner. They
responded to an encore.
Palmer J.. Williams, who was assign
ed the toast, The Welsh i'm Law"
was introduced by the toastmastcr as
one of the brilliant young Welsh mem
bCrs of the LaCkaWHnna bar, He
handled his subject in an able man
ner and spoke of the prominent Welsh
iurists throughout the country and the
position attained by many Welsh law
yCrs Of this city, some of whom We're
members of the lvorites.
Philip Warren sang bass solo that
was greatly appreciated.
WELSH IN JOURNALISM.
j. Courier Morris responded to the
| toast welsh in journalism" He pre-
faced his remarks with a humorous
story and told of the power the press
welded and of the rise of the Welsh
in this profession. lie spoke of sew
cral well known Welsh journalists who
had secured eminent positions i'm the
newspaper world lie referred 10
members of the lodge who had be-
come able journalists and were cred
it to the organization.
Prof. Silas Rosser played a beauti-
ful selection on the piano.
Toastmaster Edwards next intro
duced T., T.. Robathan, who told of the
welsh i'm Politics." Owing to the
lateness of the hour the speaker was
quite brief, Mr.. Robathan spoke in
his characteristic manner, his re-
marks being witty and interesting,
The ass1mblage arose ana sang,
lieu Wlad fy Nhedau," bringing to