The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-03-02 00:00:00

March 2, 1847.

ANNIVERSARY OF ST. DAVID'S DAY.

Yesterday, being the anniversary of the patron saint of
the*andent Britons, the usual observances were kept up
by our Welsh brethren, and with a degree of eclat cor-
troborative of their increasing numbers and respectability
in the town. More especially is to be admired their per-
severing ( and happily highly successful) efforts to afford
a sound Scriptural and useful education to the children
of the poor.
The children belonging to the Welsh School, in Rus-
sell-street, accompanied by many of the clergy, and their
friends and teachers, walked in procession, with flags and
banners, from the school house to St. David's Church,
Brownlow-hill, where the usual prayers of the Church
were read by the Rev. Mr. Hughes, Incumbent.
• The serraon on the occasion was preached in the Welsh
language by the Rev. John Griffith, Vicar of Llangeler,
Carmarthenshire, who selected for his text that well-
known and appropriate passage—" Train up a child in the
Way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart
from It."—Prov. xxii. 6. After a few introductory remarks
• on the peculiarity of style and detached meaning of the
Proverbs of Solomon, the rev. gentleman proceeded to a
lengthened explanation of the important duty of educating
the young and training them in the practice of religious
and moral duties. Numerous passages of scripture were
adduced to show that Almighty God has required this at
'eur hands, so that the duty cannot be neglected without
'manifest violation of his law, and great injustice to the
thildren of the poor. The advantages of scriptural
instruction as the handmaid of religion, and its bene-
ficial effects to the world at large were ably pointed
out. But as the cultivation of the field, the garden,
and the vineyard, would prove of no avail unless
accompanied by the dew and the rain from heaven : so
the blessing of God above, who alone can give the in-
crease, must ever be sought in earnest prayer by those
who are engaged in the instruction of children. The par-
ties upon whom this duty more immediately devolves are
parents, guardians, and executors, paid schoolmasters and
schoolmistresses, voluntary tea,chers in Sabbath schools and
Ministers of the Gospel. The several circumstances and
considerations which coml)ine to render childhood the most
suitable period for making a favourable impression on the
heart, and directing the feelings and affections into the
right channel were examined one by one successively ;
and the remit aimed at by the preacher, was secured in
producing a deep conviction in the minds of the audience
of their duty "to assist in the moral and religious culture
-of the rising generation. Several instances of success
were also narrated, as affording the best ground of en-
couragement for patient perseverance in this good work.
Afterthe service, the children and their friends returned
to the school in procession, and presented a most inte-
restingappearance ; the whole, boys and girls, being most
.neatly though plainly attired, and with countenances
beaming with satisfaction. The usual examination took
Place in the back school-room, which was densely filled
bY the •children and a highly respectable assemblage of
ladies and gentlemen. Amongst those present we noticed
the Rev. Messrs. J. Griffith ; D. James ; 'Robert Davies ;
Edward Roberts ; T. Harris : H. Rees, (of Runcorn) ;
D. M. Evans ; John Jones ; Wm. Hughes ; Rev. R.
'Owens, &c.—Also, Thomas Robers, Jonathan Roose,
-Owen Williams, D. Evans, Ellis Jones, John Jones,
Wm. Jones, John Jones, Thomas Lewis, Esqs., and
others. Amongst the ladies present were, Mrs. and Miss
Clough, the Misses Kyffin, the Misses-Danes, Miss Jones,
the Misses Jone's of Everton, and Mrs. Edwards. We also
saw Mr. and the Misses Evans, of Hamilton-square.
ROGER LYON JONES, Esq. presided on the occasion
.and opened the business in a brief but impressive address.
The examination of the scholars then proceeded, and
was highly satisfactory and interesting. After Scriptural
*reading by both boys and girls consecutively, and quesL
tions thereupon, (which were aptly and promptly replied
to), a fine little girl recited a long piece with astonishing
•.precision and effect. A boy recited a long chapter of the
'Bible in Welsh, showing great power of memory. Atm-
', ther recited the story of Abdallah, with equal impression.
" The Battle of Blenheim," (by Southey,) was most ably
recited by another lad. An examination in geography
was then entered into. A very little boy then delivered
all address, on the part of the scholars to the Committee
and friends of the school, and acquitted himself to admira-
tion.f, The prizes were then distributed. Buns, &c. were
n.v.,9, to all the juveniles, and they appeared to be highly
ueughted.
• The whole nnmber of children educate
av d at this excel-
lent institution is about 400, on the agee of attend-
; including the pupils of the Infant School, nuinber-
ipg about 180 on the books.
The Rev. W. HUGHES, incumbent of St. David's, then
addressed the meeting.—As religion, he said, was a pro-
minent feature in the Welsh Schools, it was to be helped
that the young ones instructed there, would always be
actuated by religious principles. They would then grow
up to be exemplary men and women, and not only be
good and useful members of society, but under the bless-
ing of God, they would be possessed of that knowledge,
Which would make them happy here, and fit them for
more perfect happiness in thatlife, for which this is only a
Prelude. By imparting religious education, they had the
satisfaction to reflect, that they were training up a child
in the way he should go. :It was a matter of fact, at-
tested by familiar observation, that children came forth
from the hands of their parents and teachers, stamped
they
wereacba racter that seldom ',deserted them in after life,
impressed with manners, tastes, habits, and
opinions, which circumstances might modify, but never
"'ace. How necessary it was-then to have them trained
11P religiously, not only to teach them their duty towards
"art, but likewise towards . God, not only to convince
_them that they had intellects, but also that they were
Possessed of immortal souls, not only to direct them to
those things which might be, for their welfare and save
:them from ruin in this life, but likewise to that adorable
Aaaiour•who-wasahle and willing to save them from -eter-
nal destruction, yea, to impress on their minds, that they
had to do not only with the affairs of this transitory life,
but that they were candidates for eternity. Whilst the
child' then was taught to read, whilst he was taught to
.obey, whilst he was taught his,duty towards all men, let
that inspired and royal precept, often resound in his ears,
." Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth."
The CHAIRMAN, at the ,-close, expressed his high
satisfaction with all he had witnessed as regarded the
conducting of the school, in-Y. hick religion was blended
with secular instruction, and stated that he should enrol
himself as a member of the institution.

Several other gentlemen feelingly addressed the meet-
ing, and thanks being voted to..the chair on the motion of
'llle Rev. Mr. Davies, the children wound up the proceed-
tugs by singing the National Anthem.
We hear that the Rev. Mr.,Griffiths, the highly dis-
ting►uished minister from South Wales, is to preach again
• At Bt. David's church, next Sunday.

THCABRIAN .
cc. At five o'clock a large number• ofSOCIETY the. members of the
Anihrian Society, and their friends, sat down to an ex:.
'e.ellent and sumptuous dinner, in the large and elegant
Union-street.
at Mr. Chas. Leedham's,'New York Hotel, bottom
hi.-I_.ilion-strect. From eighty to ninety gentlemen were
biq7.ll,t, and were delightfully-entertained throughout,
,the ue good management and the general enthusiasm of
„°.`!caion.
E. G. WitLiAms ably presided ; Mr. John WU-
tl,;lB was equally efficient as vice-chairman ; and amongst
cora-an-
p ywe observed the Revs...T. Griffiths, William
'l4•ghes, of St. David's, D. James, °Mirk-dale, and other
;PPR:len, &c. ; of the laity, Thomas Lewis, Thomas
"lighes, John Jones, E. P. Jones, Glynn, 11. Thomas,
and others, Esquires ; and Mr. •Marsh, surgeon of the
Society, Mr. James, surgeon, Mr-William Parry, sur-
geon, &c., &c.
The following gratifying rcportwas then read :
" Thetrinount received in the last twelve months, £l7l
£5.1.1 ;;
he np a ilia
mmdbofueoryristi
of those
ha
fnousdieadr
receiving
nn aii
ainitgio ad
benefit
between.
efidnsu.. 9r,..
3d
go
0; for funerals,
illness, 37.
Deaths? 4;—namely, three mete 7
;, and one member's
wife. None-memers admitted, several have
.been propored, lint not yet elected.
" Since the formation of the Cambrian Society, forty
-.Tears ago, the sum of £4,687 165..9d.,, hasibeen paid to
memberr during illness, and .1.2,595 fen the interment
of its deceased members, 93 of whom,wore members, and.
455 their wives or widows."
After the dinner the usual loyal toasts (including. as a
`natter of course the Prince of Wales,) . were. given, and
•leeeived with enthusiasm ; and followed by appropriate
`4lls on the -Welsh harp. The toast of the LOrd Bishop
°f -the Diocese was given amid much applause.
The Rev. W. lltTonEs, minister of St. David's, re-
"""ntled. He said, he hoped that the toast was Rot pro-
'cl as a mere olld compliment, bat -in order to evince
approbation of that church, that has -weathered the
'ii",l"ois of ages, and is, no doubt, destined by an 'all-wise
•(.I,"A'idence, to be-a bulwark of that Protestant• form of
~"tistianity which !they desired to hand down to the
.6_ildren yet unborn. 'With regard to the Lord,l3isbop of
44ester, his piety. his kindness of manner., .his .affability
addref.s, his energy and zeal, he said, ,could never he
,i'eeeded. May all the clergy in the diocese.endeavour to
Illitate that perfect model of faithfulness and indomitable
Zseveranee, presented to them in their regpected. and
}Ay val d Diocesan. (Hear, hear.) He was ;glad
..th„ ue
„)I`T' were permitted once more to meet on the amiiversary
their patron saint ; and as members of the Cambrian
kicietY, they-had the satisfaction to think, that they. were
,„
only keeplug up their twine as Welshmen, or preserv-
,l4;their languaze, but thal.voiding the impositions incl.-
'Nit() indiscriminate charity, they were doing much
n(kkri with small individual means. Few, perhaps, ,of the
i4en.lborsof their society could command their hundreds
tue Near ; but it would be enough to make many a rich
wii,h his princely fortu' e, .blush, to find how many
t.,.,-"eld2atirms ,e
goad sTuribeen:aretlaienv,ed by it ; yea, how it has
in binding up the wounds of
then be yours.
the affi
eish 'via
icted- Let the motto of one of oar English noble-
mind of a
" Cor u unit." (Cheers.) The
native land, with hisW
h nnum•
aturally, on this day. reverts to his
an
Daiity. He would ask— d Pointing towards the Princi-
.. Breathes there aWelgbman with soli so dead,
That nc'er on tius.day to himself h •
felic.priTl)liswrishefilyreo own,
there tytiaatinvoetliaireirde"onanst:as:di
wh-it-l;
so
many are unable to read the laws sthoef world
la'ld, and so few transgress them—that has so fetts•:_dvtahna-t
gem, and so much social and domestic happth•e
;AL? re little favoured by art, and so replete witoltthenirm:nt
tC"nrki 1 sceneries of nature—so overlooked by gvern
Yet so loyal It was to be hoped that better days
ant ministers of advancement, whichntveridheedio
4:uction with Promethean scorn, were
14"ced there. Yea, let the Welsh be educated, and the
411? er then be removed for other Newtons to
thenwlves—yea, for other Miltons, Bacons, and
Jo Vies to come forth. He would ask the writer in the
their 7Bull newspaper, who void that the existence of
ho language was the only bar to their improvement,
th_". was it that 44dnorshire, in South Wales, in whirl)
sag Welsh language hed botherpe by the English.
`after all, behind Ow counties in the scale of
• liltation j Whey they talked about their laagusgef