PERSONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. We are glad to state that Hon. Anthony Howells, Massilon, Ohio, has been appointed U. S. Consul at Cardiff, Mr. Howells is a native of Bowlais, Glamorganshire Wales, and came to America in 1850. He is highly esteemed by his countrymen in the States and is well worthy of the honor bestowed upon him. MR. HENRY T. LEWIS, late of Minneapolis, Minn., has given up his lucrative position in a mercantile office in order to devote himself He is entirely to the work of the ministry. now stationed at Dawson, Minn, as pastor of the Congregational church. He enjoys the work, and the churches under his charge are quite successful. THE Scranton Cymrodorion Choral Society under the leadership of Prof. PROTHEROE, is earnestly at work preparing for the Grand Musical Competition at the World's Fair Eisteddfod. The society is strong in numbers and in the quality and blending of the several voices. They have matured plans also to secure all the financial aid that will be necessary. A very successful fair and festival for this purpose was recently held in Scranton, Pa. THE TRUE IVORITES CONVENTION AT SCRANTON American True Ivorites of the United States, convened at Odd Fellows' hall, Scranton, Pa., on Tuesday morning, May 9th, 1893. The officers of the grand lodge who were present were: President, Owen Jones, Pittsburg; vice president, W. W. George, Utica; secretary, D. P. Thomas, Scranton; treasurer, H. P. Davies, Scranton. The delegates were from New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Ohio, and thirty-six lodges represented, each lodge bei: g entitled to one representative. The morning was devoted to the general business, several committees being appointed. The afternoon was devoted to parading the streets of the city and several hundred men were in line. Select Cooncilman R. H. WILLIAMS was grand marshal. The column traversed the principal streets of the city and was viewed by large crowds. Many business places and residences were decorated with flags and bunting in honor of the event. In the evening an entertainment was given at the Music Hall. sided over by Mr. BENJAMIN HUGHES, of Scranton. Several excellent speeches were delivered in Welsh. Among the speakers were Messrs. REESE RICHARDS, of WilkesBarre; D. P. THOMAS and B. F. LEWIS, of Utica, N. Y.; DAVID RICHARDS and BENJAMIN WILLIAMS,. of Middle Granville, N. Y., also several musical selections by Prof. PROTHEROE and others. Fair Haven, Vt., It was pre 191 was selected as the place of meeting next from the various lodges were: Messrs. ED- LIAMS. MRS. JENNIE H. JONES, the wife of Mr. WH. Jones, the well-known lawyer and Cam. bro-American, of Cincinnati, Ohio, delivered a lecture lately in the city before the Woman's Press Club, on Victor Hugo,' Which attracted great attention and very favorable notices in the press. We copy the following from one of the city papers: "An audience of unusual size and intelligence again greeted the lecturer before the Woman's Press Club. The subject of Victor Hugo' was handled by Mrs. Jones in a masterly and effective manner, while she succeeded in infusfng her audience with the same enthusiasm and admiration which she evidently entertained toward the great of his early life and character, and gave a minute analysis of many of his best works. She paid a glowing tribute to his genius and to the grand principles which ruled his actions-the God-given principles of freedom and liberty, which recognized in every man or woman a distinct individual capable of working out his own salvation toward light and knowledge. The selections read from the writings of Vi tor Hugo by Mrs. Jones were rendered with dramatic fervor, and evinced the keenest appreciation of their beauty and power." French writer. She made a careful review a THE Wyoming Congregational Sunday School Association held its sessions lately at Pittston, Pa. Each session was numerously ly attended and the work was of most pleasing character, while no doubt much good will be accomplished during the time to come in the Sunday school classes. It was determined the next convention would be held in Providence. The officers elected are: President, Rev. D. Jones of Scranton; vice president, D. W. Morris, Nanticoke; treasurer, Professor H. W. Evans, Plainsville; secretary, D. D. Evans, Scranton; executive committee, Revs. D. M. George, J. J. Jenkins, Theo. Davies, D. Jones, D. W. Evans, Pittston; D. J. Evans, Dr. Lit. Setranton; W. L. Roberts, Edwardsville; Owen P. Jones, Plymouth; examiners, Revs. Peter Roberts, Theo Davies, Pittston. DIED. HOWELLS.-January 10th, 1892, at his home on Clark Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, after a short but severe illness from pneumonia, Mr. Richard Howells at the age of 64 years. Mr. Howells was the son of William and Mary Howells, Cefn Gwyn, Parish of Cemmaes, Montgomeryshire, N. W. He was born in 1828, and was one of eight children-five sons and three daughters-of whom only three survive, Mrs. Abraham Jones, Venedocia, O., and Messrs. Humphrey Howells, Cincinnati, O., and Evan Howells, Paddy's Run, O. Mr. Howells came to America in 1847, and settled in Cincinnati, engaging in the trade of carpenter wherein he became proficient and successful. He was married to Miss Mary Bishop, who died at comparatively an early age. Three children born of this marriage-two sons and one daughter-in mature age, died also, before him. Mr. Howells was married the second time to Mrs. Sarah Woods, who proved a true help-meet for him the remainder of his life, and who deeply mourns the loss of a beloved and faithful husband. Mr. Howells was highly respected by all who knew him in a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Faithful and industrious in his occupation, he had acquired a competency for bimself and family. He was characterized also by sterling integrity, a kind and charitable disposition, and faithful devotion to his friends. He was a member of the C. M. Church, and it moy be said that he was an "Israelite without guile," sincere, unassuming, spiritually-minded, devout and faithful in the ministrations of the sanctuary, and always ready to assist in promoting the Christian work of the church. The funeral services were held in the C. M. Church, on College street, where a large congregation had assembled as a token of respect to his memory and of spmpathy with his family. The remains were interred in Spring Grove Cemetery. THOMAS-On March 21, 1893, at his home, on West Sunbury St., Shamokin, Pa., Mr. David Thomas, at the age of 59 years and 9 days. In the death of Mr. Thomas, Shamokin loses one of its oldest and best citizens, He was a man characterized by many virtues, and highly respected by all who knew him for his unassuming demeanor, his moral integrity and the fullness and maturity of his Christian character. Naturally intelligent, he had also improved his mind by reading and meditation which made his society always enjoyable, and exerted a beneficial and elevating influence on those who came in contact with him. He was an industrious, Lard-working man all his life until compelled to quit the mines, having contracted that fatal and incurable desease, miner's asthma, from which he suffered several years and was the cause of his death. He is survived by his invalid widow, who, a wreck from disease, fully realizes the loss of a kind husband and is almost heart broken with grief, and also by one son, William Thomas, and one daughter, Miss Mary Thomas, who have tenderly and faithfully cared for their invalid parents for several years. May they receive their reward In this world as well as in that to come. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon, March 24th, at his late residence, where a large number of friends and neighbors had assembled as a token of respect and sympathy with the family, Revs. Gilland and Davies officiating. ROBERTS.-On March 22, 1893, at his home near East Steuben, Oneida Co., N. Y., Mr. Robert M. Roberts (Madryn) at the age of 25 years and 6 months, after a lingering illness for nearly a year from consumption. Mr. Roberts was the son of Mr. Robert Roberts, and was born October 6, 1867, at the old Madryn homestead, near East Steuben, N. Y. Having lost his parents at an early age, he passed his life at the old home and in the vicinity. On January 31, 1889, he was married to Miss Ann Laura Pritchard, of Hol land Hatent, who proved a true help-meet to him the remainder of his life, and who long illness. Mr. Roberts was a faithful memtenderly and faithfully cared for him in his ber of the C. M. Church at Penygraig and was highly respected in the community for his sterling integrity and his Christian character. He is survived by his widow, also by a brother, Mr. Hugh Roberts, East Steuben, and by two sisters, Mrs. T. Tywynog Davies, Richville, N. Y., and Mrs. W. J. Thomas, Remsen, all of whom deeply mourn the loss of a loving and faithful husband and of s kind and wortby brother. The funeral took place March 25th, the services being held at the house and at Bethel Church, where a large congregation of friends and neighbors were present, Revs. D. P Griffiths and E. C. Evans, of Remsen, officiating. 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