The Sun.
London, England, 1823-05-23 00:00:00

WELSH BARDS.

Yesterday was a most interesting, day to the
natives of the Principality of Wales.
, An Eisteddvod, or Meeting of Bards and Minstrels, was
held at the Freemasons' Ball. By twelve o'clock about 4tio
persons were assembled, chiefly Ladies, which had a most
charming effect. Lord DYN-Evon, supported by Lord KEN
-
YON and Sir WATxxxs Wmuaars WYNN, took the Chair,
and opened the business of the day, by calling on Mr. Parry to
declare the objects and views of the Cymnarodorion, or Royal
Cambrian Institution, which he briefly did, by stating that an
historical review of Listaldvod was published in the Wok of
Proceedings, together with much other interesting matter, rela-
tive to Cambrian Literature. Mr. Fritlith Jones was then
called upon to state in the Welsh language what had, fallen
from Mr. Parry, &c. &c. which he did in a very animated
manner, and was highly applauded.

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A Concert of vocal and instrumental music was perfortned.
when Miss Williams, Masters Smith, Parry, and Longhurst,
Messrs. Parry, Collyer, .1. Smith, Atkins, and 'Tinney, exerted
themselves must successfully.
Mr. J. J. Jones on the pianoforte, and Mr. O'Davis, on the
Cambrian pedal harp, pertirrmed a very beautiful duetto.—
Prichard, Harper to the Gwyneddigien, played Pen Maw,
with variations, on the Welsh harp, in a manner that drew
down universal applause.
About a dozen i'caninion singers were elevated at the back
of the orchestra, who sang after the manner of the ancient Bri-
tons, in alternate stanzas, which quite astonished and delighted
the audience; they were accompanied on two Welsh klarps,
and the effect was exceedingly national and pleasing. Be-
tween the first and second Acts of the Concert, the. Noble
President announced that the Society's Medal had been
awarded to the Bard singing his Poem "Lacan," who was de-
sired to declare himself, if present. An interesting pause here
ensued—when no one answering to the name, Lady Dynever
invested Sir W. W. Wynn with the Aledal as Prosy for the
successful Candidate, who is supposed to be the Rev. Walter
Davies, of Manavon, Montgomerysh;re.
Lady Drx•Evoa next presented Mr. T. Jones; of Long-
acre, a handsome Gold Medal, for his Prize Poem on the revi-
val. of the Cyntnirtnlorian.
The Pitysinrsrw then announced, that two English Essays
had been received on the subject proposed by the Society,
viz.—" On Ancient Genealogies us illustrative of the Laws
anti Customs of the Britons :' but the Authors had not entered
so fully into the subject as they might have done, it was there-
fore left open for another year.
To mention all the musical pieces which were admired,
would be to enumerate almost all.
Masters Smith and Parry sung most delightfully a duet,
" The Roving Minstrels ;" Mr. Atkins sung a tine song, called
" Friendship, peculiar boon of Ileav'n " composed by Mr. J.
Jones, Mus. Ilac. Oxon. J. Smith, "Tile death of Llywelyn ;"
and Dyer, " Sweet Home;" Miss Williams, " Prince Ma.
dog's farewell=" Master Longhurst, " Little Cupid." Many
tine glees and chorusses were given with great 011.4, chiefly
selected from Parry's Welsh 'Melodies. About three o'clock
this very interesting meeting was closed with. our national
anthem of " God rare the King," verse and chorus ; when Lord
Dynevor invited the members and friends of the Institution to
honour Lord Kenyon with their company at the anniversary
dinner, which would take place at five o'clock. - • - •

ANNIVERSARY DINNER.
A very numerous Company assembled at the Ilall by six
o'clock, when Lord KENYON took the • Chair, supported by
Lord Dynevor and Sir liratkins William Wynn, &e. &c.
Many loyal and patriotic toasts were given, followed by
songs, duets, and glees, by the professional" tlentlenien who
aung in the morning. it is impossible to do justice to the man.
ner in which the Noble Chairman presided.; Pe entered into
the spirit and conviviality of the day with that dignity and aff.t-
Unity, which ever characterize the true Nobleman.
It being the birthday of the lleo of Wynnstay, afforded his
Lordship an opportunity of enlarging on the connection ex.
!sting between that family and the Principality ; and how
much the Welsh School, in particular, was indebted to the
/louse of Wynnstay. Sir IVatkin returned thanks, observing,
that from the various engagements,: military., &c. had
occupied his time, he had never an Opportunity of visiting the
classic ground of Greece and Italy, till lately, and he was proud
to say, that he bad there met with a IVelailwrian, who was con-
sidered one of the first sculptors of the age.
Lord Uynevor proposed that Sir C. 'Morgan should be no.
urinated to succeed Lord Ker.yon, as President for the ensuing
Eisteddvod, observing that the meeting of the welsh Bards
would next year b© attended by all those who felt a IOW)
,grul
veneration for the land that gave them 'birth;
The Pennillion singers were introduced, and they entertained
the company with their very extraordinary and charsecteristio
performance.

The whole of the arrangements of the day were extremely
well managed and Mr. Parry's health, as the conductor, was
drank with the moat distinguished applause.
When the N'oble Chairman gave the Gmyneteagein Society,
the Secretary, Mr. firiffith Jones, returned thanks, both itt
the Welsh and English languages, which drew down universal
approbation.
Thus ended this very interesting Meeting, which ,refiects
credit on the Royal Ctunbrian Institution, and the 'natives of
Ctunbria in general. •

111V-zeitTen Vwyn ltrleell byte byth y bo M."

THE MARKETS.

CORN EXCHANGE, MAY 23.
The arrivals of all descriptions of Corn this week are ex.
tremely large, and the market is now in a very dull state for
the, sale of Grain in general. Wheat is from Is. eti Sia. per
quarter cheaper than on Monday; Barley hardl supports last
(potations ; Beans and Peas are heavy in sale, though bad at
last Monday's prices • Oats are full 2s. per quarter lower titan
at the beginning of this week, with a very dull sale.

SMITHFIELD 'MARKET, 23.
The market was rather short this morning, but the supply
was sufficient for the demand, and the prices of 411 descriptions
of Cattle remain much the intuit, ns on Monday.
To sink the Offal, per stone of Mb.
Beef Rs lid to 4a f Veal
Mutton 3s 1;i1 to 4s 8d I Pork Ud to 4s Oil
Lamb ie4 (hi to as Ekl.
TTAY Awl/ $T RAW VER LOAD.
Hay lOs to £4 4s f Clover ' £4 as to 4:4 ltrs ,
Straw £2 Os to £2 12s.