The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-03-03 00:00:00

THE CAMBRIAN SOCIETY,

The members of this society celebrated their forty-illilitub
anniversary on Saturday, St. David's day, on
occasion upwards of seventy gentlemen sat down to I',
very excellent dinner, at the Royal Hotel, Dale-street.
The president of the society, Mr. John Games, MS'
occupied the chair, and Mr, William Roberts officiated 00

vice-president,

Amongst the company present were—the Re". °'
Williams, incumbent of St. Davids, the Rev. W. Tonal
vicar of Nevyn, the Rev. Mr. Lodge, Drs. Marsh, SlaeAt.
and Lodge, Messrs. W. B. Bairstow, W. Jones'
Jones, Captain Rackham, R. Williams, F. Clarke, */*
Crook, E. 0. Ellis, R. Whinery, 0. Owen, Alex. Pllft

J. Conway, Fryer, &e.
The cloth having been removed and the dessert pia--
,e
upon the table, 0-00
The Chairman proposed "the health of the Queen' "
of
was sure that toast would find a response in the hear
every Welshman. ( Applause.)
The toast having been duly honoured, the Naxt
Anthem was swig by the company with great enthusule'
The Vice-Chairman then proposed "the healthy ofLiti
Prince of Wales, Prince Albert, and the rest of the retie.
family." In his preparatory remarks he referred to or
gallant conduct of the Welsh Fusiliers on the heig,t„6;oo
Alma, where they so distinguished themselves in la'''.
the enemies of England. ,ord
The Chairman then gave the health of "the of
Bishop and clergy of the diocese, and other ministers
the gospel." a S'
This toast was ably responded to by the Rev'
Williams and Lodge. 03
The Chairman then proposed " the army and navy'
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our Allies." In proposing this toast, the chalr';oo
alluded to the present crisis, when they did not
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whether the country was at war or peace, but as Er4";,,,er
men, Welshmen, Scotchmen, or Irishmen. should "-few
forget the army and navy; after their many eaerS
acts, they should be proud that they had such defer) 0
of their country and their commerce. The toast
drunk with great enthusiasm.
Captain Rackham responded to the toast. inafB9
ir
The Chairman next proposed the health of " the
and corporation of Liverpool." (Applause.) Be ":" the
alluded to the great triumph the town had achieved' ie {or
position they had taken with regard to the town due:soot
which the council deserved their best thanks. The duet
was drunk with the usual honours. flora°
Mr. Robert Thomas then proposed "the II" piett
members and strangers who had honoured the s°,
of
with their company." He pointed out the important' lob
all persons joining that, or similar, friendly societies. Wool
had such a tendency for improving their social and 10
character.
The toast was responded to by Mr. Windral,
Bairstow, and Dr. Slack. raelig
The Secretary read several letters from geat.e
agr
apologising for not attending, through previous ens
ments. u 11'9
--• Mr. Sturgess then proposed " the Principality d
progress,' which was eloquently responded to by t"'
Mr. Jones. sal
Dr. Marsh said the toast he had to propose he ',flith ",
difficulty in doing his duty to. was, " the
the President, and success to the Cambrian (31,-itt a;
(Applause.) He was not used to making speeches' oetiOr'
the same time, he could not help assuring the rta
that that society was worthy of their attention, "..,",-th i"
wished it every success. He had been connected it 6
for some years, and had carefully and long wat"'-eao3.
progress, and he hoped that it would meet with thert doe
success during the future half century that it 113— la
during the past. (Applause.)
The Chairman acknowleged the compliment insu'tsl7
at
terms. .10 A
" The Press," and " The health of the Vice-Prea
and the other offi ss3/1' cers of the society," were propoe spe
duly honoured. Other toasts followed in t e
suecessi
a most delightful and agreeable evening was spe" le_A
members, who did not leave the festive board nut,ilivelle:t
hour. The pleasure of the evening was much en
collect
by the Welsh harpist, who performed some very
pieces of music.