The Sun.
London, England, 1825-05-24 00:00:00

GRAND CAMBRIAN FESTIVAL.

Such a display of rank and beauty we have seldom e.q
nessed as that which occupied the Freemasons' Hall, yester.
day, to celebrate the Anniversary of the Royal Cambrian
Institution.
At twelve o'clock, Viscount CLIVE and Sir CHARLES
MORGAN, Bart., took their scats as Presidents of the day ;
they were supported by Lord Kenyon, Lady Lucy Clive, Lady
Rodney, and a number of Ladies and Gentlemen of rank con-
nected with the Principality.
The Secretary, GRIFFITH JONES, Esq., explained, in a
very neat speech, the objects of the Institution, which are to
promote Welsh Literature, Poetry, and Music, and to en-
courage modern genius.
The Concert commenced with "'Cambria's Holiday," a
glee and chorus, which was followed by a ballad. sung by
'Master Parry, called-" adieu to tile Cottage:" Then Miss
Carew sung the charming air of " Ar hYd. y Nos," to words
newly adapted, and dedicated to the Duchess of Kent, corn-
mencing with " Strike the harps to Chiefs in story." Mr. 0.
Davies performed a Welsh-air with very brilliant variations on
the harp ; Master .Parry,. Messrs. Collyer and Parry, the po-
pulous round in " Uncle Gabriel," of," The generous heart."
Mr. Atkins sung " Taliesin's Prophecy " in a very superior
manner. Mr. Jones's beautiful glee of "0 ! were I laid where
Ellen lies" followed. The first part .--of the Concert concluded
with Pennillion' singing with the Welsh-harps.
The SECRETARY then read the opinion, of the umpires re-
lative to the different prizes. A medal was awarded to the Re-
verend W. Propert, for an Essay on the "Ancient Britons."—
Medals were also awarded to students of ,the names of Davies
and Thomas, at Larapeterlid Carmarthen grammar schOols,
for two Essays in'the Wersii lanpiage, on thelife -and-character
of " Bowel, the Good ;"eine. candidates were not present,
Lady Rodney invested Master Smith and Master Parry, as
proxies for them.
The awyneddigion Medal for a Poem in the Welsh lan-
guage, was awarded to a Mr. Robert Owen, but the umpires
stated that another Poem was received equal in merit to this ;.
that the author, Mr. Thos. Jones, of Long Acre, Treasurer
to the Society, had handsomely withdrawn his claim in favour
of his brother bard, he having gained many prizes on former
occasions.
Sir CHARLES Monaaw rose, and said, that he had a pleas-
ing task to perform, and he read the following from the printed
books :
" A Medal will be presented to Mr. JOHN PARRY, Editor
of the Welsh 'Melodies, &c. &c. &c. agreeably to the follow-
ing Resolution, which was passed at a Meeting of the Cymmro--
dorion, on Saturday, April 2, 1825 :—"fhat the Medal of the
Institution be presented at the ensuing Anniversary to Mr.
John Parry, as a tribute to his eminent services in preserving
the national music of-Wales, and in rendering it attractive to
the world; and also _as :rtn,acknowledgment for his unwearied
exertions in the cause oCiliegeneral literature of his country.
" Mr. PARRY having conducted the London Eisteddvotlau,
since their commencement, and having given his professional
services (with those of his son) without the least remuneration,
the Cymmrodorion intend to patronise a Grand Cambrian Con-
cert, which he means to give in the course of next year, at
which the most eminent performers (both vocal and instrumen-
tal) in the kingdom will assist.—Particulars will be duly an,
nounced.

" GRIFFITH JONES, Hon. Sec."
Loud applause accompanied this resolution, and Mr. Parry
was invested by Lady Rodney with a superb silver medal.
The Second Part of the Concert commenced with the " Echo
Song," by Miss George, charmingly sung ; to which followed
the fine Welsh air of " The Rising Sun," arranged as a full
chorus. Master Smith sweetly warbled, " Kathleen la Moor."
Mr. J. J. Jones on the Pianoforte, and Mr. Davies on the Harp,
performed a brilliant Fantasia, arranged by Mr. Jones, in which
were introduced several. Cambrian Melodies.
'l'. Welsh's " Merry Gipsies" followed, and Miss Carew
sung a manuscript ballad, " Oh, blame me not, my gentle
Laddie !"—(being an answer to " Smile again, my bonnie
Lassie !" previously sweetly sung by Mr. Collyer),—with the
greatest taste and feeling, and received a well merited meed of
applause.
Mr. J. Smith sung a fine Welsh air, with words by Mrs.
Hemans, called " The Rock of Ceder ldrio."
Miss Belville and Master Parry, performed the favourite
duet of " Tell me, gentle Stranger" with the happiest effect,
and were loudly applauded. The Pennillion singers again per-
formed, and the whole concluded with " God save the King."
Thanks were voted to the Presidents and Vice-Presidents,
when Lord Kenyon, Lord Clive, and Sir Charles Morgan ad-
dressed the Meeting in very appropriate speeches, each declar-
ing his readiness at all times to promote the interests of the
Principality.
There were between five and six hundred persons present,
and all retired highly delighted with the entertainment pre-
pared for them.
THE DINNE/L-At six o'clock Lord CLIVE took the chair,
supported by Lord Kenyon, Sir Charles Morgan, and a very
numerous company. To do justice to the sentiments which
emanated from the Noble Chairman, breathing as they did the
love of country, the truly patriotic feeling which every man
ought to cherish for the land that gave him birth were impos-
aible. Lord Kenyon and Sir Charles Dlorgan• also spoke so
warmly in praise of the mountain land, so much admired by
those who have visited it, namely Cambria, that it was
itn-
possible not to feel a deep interest in what passed. Many pa..
triotic toasts and sentiments were given, followed by sonic ex-
cellent songs, duets,_ and glees, by Masters Smith and Parry,
Messrs. J. Smith, Collyer, Parry, and Atkins, and accompa-
nied by Mr. Jones on the pianoforte, and Mr. Davies on the
harp ; and after passing a most happy evening, the company
retired highly gratified.

Rejoicings have taken place at Ipswich, Co-
ventry, Nottiugham, Derby, Mansfield, and other
places, on hearing of the Catholic Bill being re-
jected. At Exeter the bells continued ringing
the whole of Thursday on the joyous occasion.