The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1803-03-02 00:00:00

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ST. DilVlD's Dirr.

Yesterday being the Anniversary of St. Dsvrn,
(the Patron of the Principality of ;Vain) the festival
WAS observed with that splendour which has uni-
formly chardierized it since the union of that brave
and loyal ccuntry.
But the circumstances which peculiarly distin-
guish this memorable day, are those which refer to
the proceedings of the Society of Ancient Britons,
for supporting' the Charity School in Gray's-inn-
lane, established for instru3ing, clothing, maintain-
ing, and
i apprenticing poor children descended of
born Welch parents, bon or near London, and who
have no parochial settlement.
In the Absence of Lord Baoor, the Right Hon.
Lord Viscount BULK IDLEY officiated as President
upon the occasion. Accompanied by the Stewards
and the Children of the Charity, his Lordship pro-
ceeded to the Parish-Church of St. larnes•s, where
Prayers were read in the • ancient Celtic or Britis'a
language, by the Rev. THU. AuDIN. After which,
the Right Rev. Bishop of °afoul) preached a Ser-
mon, deduced from the following text from the first
Epistle of St. JOHN :—" Whoso hath this world's
goods, and seeth his brother'haveneed, and shutteth
np his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth
she love of God in him r'

His Lordship, of course, enforced the duty iin-
posed on every Christi:in, of ading with charity to-
wards the indigent and helpless ; and he particularly
recommended the exercise of benevolence towards
those who, from their local relations, came within
the denomination of neighbours. His Lordship's
discourse, upon the whole, breathed the genuine spi-
rit of Christian charity. _ _ _

The President and Stewards, attended by the
Bishop, the Chaplain, and the juvenile objeets of the
Charity, proceeded to the Crown and Anchor Ta-
vern, where an elegant dinner was provided in the
great room.
The moment the Stewards entered the Tavern,
the Children expressed, by loud acclamations, the
grateful effusions of their little hearts.
After dinner, the celebrated Caron of "Non ro!i:
Domine," was sung in a very fine style by some Gen-
tlemen, who usually devote their abilities to the sir•
♦ice and entertainment of the Society.

Toast—" .1 he Kixo," with three times three.—
Great Applause.
" God snve the KING" was played by the Band,
while the company repeated their plaudits, and
seemed anxious to manifest their loyalty.
Air, by the Band.
"r0,4,—" The Queee," with three times th7:::.—.4ppials4

- - - -
Symphony.
wst-44 Tile Prince of Wales," w*,• t*:ree times three.

A burst of applause, whic;- r -me minutes did
not subside. The comp..): ir. thy mnst unequivo-
cal manner, expressed thc... :.,:,-,tlt; :.o the heir of the
throne.

Toait..—" The Fri neca of W.f.i.s;
emtenued acclamations.

with three thnel three.—

Mr. WcipeAßT and his brother entered the mom
with their harps, and, elevated above the company,
commenced a series of the most delightftil ancient
British airs.

The first was the air,

" Of a noble race wac Shenkin "

This was played as a duct with variations. 'The
rife& it produced upon the company was inde-
scribable.

Toast---4‘ His Royal High:less the Mi-r York, :.n.l the
test of the Royal Family," yr.th three times thtee.--.4pplaurt.
The Duke of Yoax's March.
Air by Messrs. WEIPPART on the harp,
" yri q Nos."—ln Erglish, Throctthaut tlle Night."
This Music was in the true ancient British style.
It was encored amidst thunders of applause.

?oast—" The Prinripalitv of Wales," wit-h-three times three.
Air—" Nos Calan,"—" New Year's Night,"
A very old British Air, as ancient as the days of
king As' HUI.
Ttxist—" The Lord Bishop of Oxford, and thanks to him
for his kind Lavic.s," with tor...e rines three. .
His Lordship returned his thanks to the company.
_ _

Song by Mr. Yownseaut—" Enrolled in our bright annals."
It celebrated the viaory of Camperdown, and was
sang with considerable taste.
The Chairman ( Lord flu c K Eur.v)read the financial
Report of the Society. The collection from the com-
pany assembled amounted to 1791.—which, with
the annual contributions of the subscribers, amount-
ed to near 700 L

Lord &met Lev. " I have now to propose the
health of one of the best benefactors of the Society
—Sir WATKVM WILLIAMS Wyees--his father be-
fore him, and every branch of the family have ren-
dered this Society the most distinguished services.
The present young gentleman has endeared him-
self by every good quality—he has exhibited the
qualities of the most ardent and affectionate friend,
brother, and neighbour. He is a gallant young
nun, and has proved his attachment to the Go-
vernment and Constitution, by his services in Ire-
land--( Beatio I repeated acelamaiisn4.) Ido not think
we can drink the health of a more deserving man."
(Bunt: of apphuue. His health va drank with three
times three.)
Mr. C. IVvettr, M. P. " I much regret that my
brother is not present to return you thanks—as he is
not, I beg leave el return them in his name ; and
give me Icave to say, that if he has been fortunate
enough to be of service to the charity—if he has
been fortunate enough to be of service to the coun-
try, he will be more than repaid by the approba-
tion of his countrymen and'his friends." (Co/dined
plaudits.)
Air.—" Sir W. W. Wynne% Delight."
The famous old Glee, by Dr. ROGLRS—
" Come all Noble Souls,"
imparted delight to the admirers of harmony.
Toast —" Lord 13..g.t.t."—:fliree times three.

Lord Bui.xtur's health was given by the-Vice-
President, and ts•as drank by the company with
enthusiasm.

His Lordship, in a neat speech, returned thanks
for the compliment paid him, and tho honour done
him.
Song, by Mr. Assays.
•' Tom Starboard was a Sail,. true."
The health of the Vice-President was then drank.
4fozart's celebrated air was performed as a duet
on the harps. The variations were no less delight-
ful than scientific.
It was thus this auspicious day was spent.-=Tie
Harpers, whom Fancy represented as Druids, con-
tinued amusing the company, while lively songs and
toasts relieved their enchanting strains. '1 he room
was filled with near ;500 persons. ihe scene alto-
gether resembled the Halls of those ancient Barons
and Chieftains, whose entertainments form the
themes of o•ar legends. The evening concluded
with she tamest harmony and fcstivi:y.