The Sun.
London, England, 1815-03-02 00:00:00

ST. DAVID'S DAY.

The loyal and honourable Society of Ancient
Britons held their 101st Anniversary Meeting yes
terday. They met at the School in Gray's Intl
Road, and proceeded from thence in grand Pro'
cession to St. George's Church, Hanover-square'
The day being uncommonly fine, the concourse
of people was immense. in the absence of the
Society's Chaplain, the service was performed ill
Welch by the .Rev. 0. JONES, of iLewisham, and
an excellent Sermon was preached by the Bishop
of o.xr:ißn. Soon after five o'clock, about 50
sat down to an excellent dinner at the Freemason's
Han. Just after grace had been said, the nanl4
of Sir W. W. WYNN Was announced, every pert
son got up, and, the welcome he met with. tugs'
have made a'lasting impression on his mind
company continued to cheer hint until be took his
seat.
In the absence of the Earl of PLYMOUTH/ alcei
Chair was taken by Lord DARTMOUTH, supporret
by many Noblemen, &c. &c. After the usint„
toasts of " the King," " the Prince of Wales,
&c. &c. which were all loudly applauded, and ae"
companied with appropriate music by a militarl
Band, and Mr. Jones, the Prince's harper.
children walked around, first the girls, then ti"
boys,. who marched and saluied the Chairman 65e
they passed, in a manner that would not 10
disgraced. a regular company of soldiers.
ve
The Chairman rose, and in a neat speech gnv
" Our gallant and patriotic Chief, Sir W. ~
Wynn, and welcome home." It would be lines
possible to describe the enthusiastic appistl°
which this received. Sir W. returned thank:
and said, that he would be ever ready to lead °;,
Ancierit British Band in defence of his country, Or
from the earliest times they were renowned far
loyalty and valour.' He concluded by sayings tint
for for the many, many marks of your kindness tcY;
wards me and my family, I beg. you will acre?
my grateful thanks."
The Treasurer then read over the subseris
tions, which amounted to more than 1,40
• l
Soon after nine o'clock, the Chairman left, Oe,
Sir Watkin was requested to preside for the t
winder of the even mg; but the juice of the gres°
bad warmed the hearts of the honest Cambria,.l3s 1
which caused their tongues to run so fast, ti`,
it was with. difficulty Sir W. could procure silent
After giving a few appropriate toasts, he retircoj ,
accompanied by his brother, Mr. C. W. Wynn
amidst the loudest shouts.
Several songs, duets, and glees, were snob 6c,
Messrs. J. and G. Smith, Broadhursts, Parry,
air
&c. ; and the following glee and chorus, to the4,,l
of " A noble race was Shenkin," (from Parr),
Welsh Melodies,) was particularly applauded-

O'er the chords with rapture sweeping,
Strike the harp to the Race of Shenkin ;
Bid adieu to sighs and weeping,
Pallid care and anxious thinking; -
To the festive pow'rs
Devote your hours,
In mirth, in song, in drinking.

With lays of romantic story ..
The halls of their sires resounded,
At the call of love or glory,
O'er their native hills they bounded;
Midst war's alarms
They rusted to arms,
And their country's foes astounded.

Releas'd from martial duty,
They retuiu'd to their peaceful pleasures;
And then at the feet of beauty
They wood in welting measures:
On the waud'ring poor
Ne'er closed their door,
' But freely dispensed their treastue.