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grandparents' sides, and was reared in a musical atmosphere, surrounded by devotees of the art and musical influences. From an early age she displayed a strong taste for the beautiful in music. When but a child of eight to ten years old, there was a constant demand for her appearance at all local concerts, where her sweet voice, though small in volume, drew forth the unstinted plaudits of her auditors. Subsequently, her parents were advised by competent critics to afford the young and gifted songstress an opportunity to develop her musical talents, and after much careful deliberation it was decided to place her under the guidance of that able instructor, Professor William Apmadoc, now of Chicago, Ill., but at that time a resident of Utica, N. Y.

Upon her departure from Youngstown a reception was tendered her by the Harmonic Society (Professor J. Powell Jones, director), of which she was a leading and valuable member. The affair, which was in the form of a concert, occurred in the Walnut Street Welsh Baptist Church. During the evening, Professor Jones in behalf of the Harmonic Society presented Miss Aubrey with a handsome gold watch, and the Rev. D. Probert, on behalf of the church, presented her with a gold chain as a token of their esteem and affection.

Miss Aubrey pursued her studies under the tutorage of Professor Apmadoc for two years, making surprising progress. Following are a few comments of the Utica press on her singing. In a report of a concert given by the Utica Harmonic Society at New Hartford, N. Y., the Utica "Morning Herald" said: "One of the prettiest songs given at the concert was that of Miss Aubrey, entitled 'If on the Meads.' She was encored wildly, and responded with The Italian Girl.' Her articulation, purity of tone and style of singing carried the audience to a high pitch of enthusiasm. There is a bright future in store for

her." Her singing at the Orphan Asylum for the amusement and pleasure of the children of that institution drew forth the following tribute from the Utica "Observer:" "Miss Aubrey of Youngstown, O., has a voice like a bird, and has it under excellent control. Her pretty solo, "The Mother and Her Sailor Boy,' was received with much favor and hearty applause. She possesses a prize in her voice."

After completing her studies with Professor Apmadoc, Miss Aubrey decided to take a course of instruction in piano and vocal culture with Professor John Underner, a noted teacher of Cleveland, O. It was not long after her advent to that city ere her ability as a soprano was recognized, and her services were in incessant demand. Her first engagement was in the quartette choir of the North Presbyterian Church, where she officiated for an extended period. Subsequently, she was engaged to take the place of Mrs. Seabury C. Ford, one of the most noted sopranos in the United States, in the quartette of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, of which Dan Beddoe, the celebrated Welsh tenor, now of Pittsburg, was a member, and which was conceded by leading musicians to be the best church quartette in the city of Cleveland. While there, Miss Aubrey gave complete satisfaction both to the congregation and music ccmmittee. Professor Underner was particularly proud of his pupil, and with good cause. Speaking one day of her ability as a singer, he remarked: "Miss Aubrey is the most promising artist I have as yet had under my care."

After an extended course of study in Cleveland, Miss Aubrey returned to her home in Youngstown, with the express purpose of forming a class for instruction in piano and vocal culture. Her efforts were eminently successful, but a desire for further instruction on her part culminated in her going to Pittsburg, Pa., to interview that celebrated teacher (than whom there is none bet

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In the issue of June 2, 1900, of "The Concert Goer," the official organ of the New York, Illinois, Ohio and Michigan State Music Teachers Association, published in New York, the following correspondence from Pittsburg appeared: "The people of this city were treated during the past week to a most commendable series of recitals, given at Carnegie Hall, by the pupils of Mr. and Mrs. John Dennis Mehan. It can be said without fear of contradiction that we have never had anything to com: pare with them in the line of 'pupil recitals. Indeed, they were more than 'recitals.' They easily rose to the dignity of first-class concerts. The hall was crowded on each occasion with music teachers and devotees of the art, and to judge from their unstinted applause, they were filled with pleasure by the performances."***"Of the soprano, special mention should be made of the performances of Miss Clark, Miss Frease. Miss Frebertshauser, Miss Burke and Miss Aubrey. Their voices are certainly remarkable for their purity of tone and soulful quality. The production of their tones was seemingly attended with the least possible

effort, and without a semblance of forcing. I will venture to say that these young ladies will some day make more than a stir in the world of music." Comment on the above is unnecessary. Miss Aubrey is an ardent Eisteddfodist, taking unfeigned pleasure in preparing competitors on test subjects, while her services have been secured on many occasions as soloist, to the extreme satisfaction of all concerned. in an account of the Eisteddfod held at New Castle, Pa., last March, the "Courant-Guardian" of said town pays the following high compliment to Miss Aubrey: "Miss

Annie Aubrey sang a selection to the entire satisfaction of the audience. Miss Aubrey is soprano soloist of one of the largest churches in Youngstown, and it must be delightful to sit and listen to the sweet strains of her beautiful voice Sabbath after Sabbath."

Miss Aubrey has been for the past six years chorister of the Youngstown United Presbyterian Church, but has just resigned to accept a position as leading soprano in the Presbyterian Church. She will, undoubtedly, prove a valuable and pleasing acquisition to the musical service of said church, as disinterested critics unfalteringly pronounce her to be one of the leading soprano soloists of that section of the country.

"The Cambrian" desires to compliment Miss Aubrey on her past successes, and also with pleasure presents this sketch of one so deserving of praise for the consideration of its numerous readers, trusting that many will likewise make their mark in the world of music, thereby reflecting credit on "Gallant Little Wales," as well as on their native land or that of their adoption.

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COLUMBUS, OHIO.

Frank Seward Knox, born at Thurman, O., January 29, 1865, died August 31, 1900, aged 35 years 7 months 2 days. Frank was the seventh child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Knox, both of whom have recently passed to their rest; his mother last March, and his father nearly two years ago. About twelve years ago Frank came to this city, where he has resided since. Nearly five years ago he was converted during the Mills meeting, and was baptized into the fellowship of the Russell Street Church by Rev. Mr. Booth. On the 6th of April, 1898, the deceased was united in marriage to Miss Lulu Henry of this city. Out of a family of father, mother and ten children, he is survived by

three brothers and two sisters: Mr. W. E. Knox and David Knox of Columbus; Evan Knox of Decoma, Wash.; Mrs. Marcus Allison of Drucilla, O.; and Miss Lulu Knox of this city, besides other relations. With health ordinarily good, on July 12 last he was taken ill, an illness from the effects of which he quietly breathed his last. He was an excellent singer and a young man universally beloved for his sincerity and nobility of character. The sympathy of his many friends is extended to his beloved wife and to all the members of both families in their present affliction. They shall meet him again.-R. A. C.

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A touching paragraph in Commodore Groome's report of his visit to the Welsh colony in Patagonia is that which describes Mr. Lewis Jones's condition in his old age as "destitute." In company with Sir (then Mr.) Love Jones Parry, of Madryn Castle, he went out originally to investigate on behalf of a home committee of patriotic Welshmen seeking a field for Welsh emigration. He led the first batch of emigrants to the new Wales beyound the seas. He became the first elected President of the new colony. In all public movements he was the guiding spirit. On more than one occasion it was his personal influence with the Argentine Government which saved the infant colony from absolute collapse. Now in his old age and failing health he has (by the recent inundation) been deprived at a blow of the fruits of the labors of a lifetime.

Hon. D. T. Phillips, the United States Consul at Cardiff, is publishing a second edition of his book on "The Political and Industrial Advantages of Ar

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HOW THINGS WERE CREATED.

Mr. Editor: The series of articles on creation by "Theologus" sets forth the views of men advanced in learning, differing from views entertained by those who contend for a Special Creation. The first conform to the views held by philosophers and learned men of to-day; the latter find few adherents.

Now as to matter the substance comprising the physical elements, which constitutes our globe, it is beyond the reach of human mind; it cannot be reached or guessed at in its origin beyond the surmised existence of nebula, as set forth in the "Nebular Hypoth. esis;" but judged from tenable conclusions, we logically infer that nebula lies at the foundation of physical, if not mental existence. But whence nebula and its properties are they eternal? If we attempt to investigate the ultimate origin of matter and existence, we enter the field of pure speculation, but even that has its value.

However, we learn from intelligent research that the plan of creation was slowly progressive, not by fiat, but by an inherent power working in the atoms, upwards step by step looking . towards perfection. Further, I would remark here, that before nebula was, there was no nature in the true sense as we understand it, but simply rudimentary symptoms so to speak of a coming world. Nature like all sublunary things is an evolutionary creation due to inherent causes and external influences operating upon the animus within: begetting thus combined re

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sults in infinite forms, whence species and varieties designated nature. To my view, starting from the beginning, there was but one infinite force or possibly more, from whom or which all phenomena and things evolved on lines of variation. The first evidence of this is manifest on the primal line towards inorganic matter, which is the substratum of our globe in its rock, &c. Now after innumerable ages, on a subsequent line, comes organic matter, protoplasm, in some way unknown, producing life, vegetative and animative. In this view of creation after this manner evolved, it is seen from the trend of speculation, based on science, that I recognize a fundamental, verily, God as the intelligent conscious essence who created the elements from Spirit or Spirit force. (So far I am writing along philosophical lines, so use philosophical terms). This is to me evident; for let any one try to follow up his researches to the advent of matter by the clearest methods of investigation, he invariably lands at force and spirit.

And it must be clearly understood that when we speak of Force as ruling the Universe, that it is not a material entity. We call it a property in metaphysics; so we speak of it as being intangible, a nothing, a something indefinite, we can neither see, feel nor touch, yet it is dominant, mysterious as it may appear and recognized as force or Spirit materialized. There was a beginning as science affirms. Before that, what? Go into the realms of eternity with the wings of an archangel, or with the highest supernatural intelligence, and find out when and

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