The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-08

Anniversary Of 81. DavId's Day.
The first of March was duly honored, this year,
by the ST David's Society, and the members, under
the leadership of their President, William Miles,
ESQ.,, assisted by Messrs. G. w. Griffith and Geo.
Morgan, partook of choice dinner at Odd Fellows
Hall. The dinner ana its arrangements reflected
high credit upon the Brothers Perkins; and the
whole proceedings of the evening, limited in their
duration by the approach of the Sabbath, were
characterized by ''the flash of wit and flow of
SOUL, and the deep feeling manifested for the
cess of the socety.
Among the guests around the President, we OBJ
served his Honor the Recorder, the representative
of the st. Georges Society, Charles T. Cromwell,
Esq, Daniel ID. Jones, Esq, and Thomas Smull,
Esq., with several others
Previous TO the sitting down at the table, bless
ing was terveItly invoked by Mr. THos. PRYsE,
student at the New York Episcopal Theological
Seminary.
After the removal of the cloth, the PRESIDENT
announced the following regular toasts-
Alter which, Mr. williams and others sang an ap-
pyopriate cong
2 wales-Our Mother Lsnd-we render thee the
homsge due from thy children.
Mr. TAoMAs PRysE delivered an address of
length in reply auaing to the early history of Wales
and refe rring to the number OF Weshmen who parti
cpated in the early struggles OF young America TO
establish her Independence.
3. The United states-Ths Land to which we are
welded from choce-Ws will always cherish and sup
port the Union.
siasm and was eloquently responded to by his Honor
the Recorder, after which !" The Star spanged Ban
ner was sung, and the chorus rapturously Joined in
by the company
4. Great Britain.
After this toast, which was drank with the honors
the band struck up with the National Anthem and
order being restored EDWARD Waller, ESD the repre-
sentative of the St DIVORCES Society, responded ia
very pertinent aud felicitous speech. Mr.. IS reply
s. The City Il New Yosk-At present the empire
city OF the Western World destined long TO be the
metropolis Of the globe
In announcing this sentiment, the President ex
pressed his regret and that OF the members OF the
eiety that they been deprived OF the company of
his Honor. the Mayor lie read note from Mayor
kiss..na stating that prior onsssemsnt prevented
tion to the frie de Of the society.
9. Our Sister Societies Engaged in the same bsne.
violent Efforts with ou,selyes-we cordially welcome
their representatives. to our festive b GARD.
Nr. walker responded to this sentiment and testi,
fed h. qualification at the reception be hal met with
as the representative Of the St. Georsessociety
T. woman.
After this toast which was highly eheered the Glee
Club struck up with Here's health to ell good lass
es" Ia the chorus Of which ali tie company Joined with
The President after calling the company to order,
stated that he would nov make an announcement
which would gladden. the heart Of all the true iriend
the society, and proceeded to read note he had
received from Charles 7 Crom~tl ESQ, one OF the
societys guests, enclosing check for the sum eli 300
TO the society permanent fund. The health Of Mr..
Cromws being proposed 1t was greeted with unbound
ed spplsus-. Mr.. cromwen returned his thanks Tor
to funds and after giving biiet ard interesting
sketch OF his tour through Wales stated that his mo-
tiv-s In making his donation no. 20 di.ntere-t
ed perhaps was posed tor he was himself deseen
ded from family who enigrated from that country
and w. consequently Of welsh descent. The Pres
dent then aud stated that he could not well per-
NIT even descendant Of the great Oliver himself to
20 ahead Of native wel.hnen in liberality to his own
country and that he would also contribute the
cum o. 800 10 the society's funds. Edward walker
Eco here also sisnihed BIS desire 70 become sub
sciter In the CT $50 70 the society funds Peter
Roberts Esq. then an after warmly ackrowledg.
Ing the last Donation and his Qualification At the
speeeh Of Mr. walker requested the President to
ceive his subscription tor III. sum Of 500 David
Jones, E'q and Thomas snul Esl, each subscribed
the sum OF SO to become lite members
TIE presented at this stage Of the proceedn1-
Of the most gratifying character; and well might
II be- Tor IN a very mort fpsce Of tim. the eaLs OF
tkis excellent institution Tor diuspg Its oenevolene
was increased ~ the addition of 1895 TO its permanent
fund and in thi. respect may all its future annual
fe,tivsls Re erities on the pitient.
Amorg the volunteer tossts were the following'-
BY W.. MUS, Eco, President
The troit erhood CT ell the good men OF all Datons.
Colo1d NICHOLAS CAstotL responded iaaloDg and
very iellcisous speech to tbi. sentiment
The gbseDse Of Col. Zadock Pratt appeared 10 be
uniy.rs.y regretted by the company and the follow
nr toast Witch he rent, vas received with much sn-
thusiafm.
Our Adopted Citizens-May they ever hnd home
fer thsmselves, sud a pstrmony for their childreu
We oisr then home assured that they will aivancs
tie iutrrsi; OF our common country. They come
among 9. N crowds We can say TO them With open
bantt You are wtlcoue, there !, yet ROOM
by W GHuFitn, FIRST ice PRECEDENT
Education IN wales-Msy the surface OF the land |
~ cur btfefs be as numerousy dotted wish school
houses and academies the heavens are bespangied
with stars.
~ Go Mosc.S, ,scona vice President
The Wei.h Contributors to the Worlds FRir-Nsy |
the specimens OF taeir genius and industry bear an
honorable comparison With the beet mechanics aud |
inventors OF the glcbe.
By DtxtFL u. Jovrr. ESQ
True charity consists 10 placing the unfortunate
a position torelieye their own wants-May the charity
ofths 81 Davids Society be swavs bestowed without
9 f.nse Of humiliation 70 the receiver.
Ny Tnos sNttL, Esq., guett-
The W,lshmsn may leave his nstive mountain, but |
hs knows bow to transmit his patriotism.
The Msmohs. Of oliver Cromwell and Thomas JEFF
fcr,on-1he great apostles o. human liberty-woTthy
de,cendsntf rom the ancient CJmry- their works
will remain the admiration and the glory Of mankind
for all time 10 come
BY Mr. DAVID JoSEe-
The 81 pavids Society Founded upon the nsc.s.
,ites Of the destitute May it's treasury ever overflow
TO ifrigsse the barrenness q penury
The Union The chain which nov binds Il
mep,ed by the blood OF our forefatners aud be.
questted o. a ,acrtd legacy 20 their descendants
We will maintain inyolate that Union which Is the
beacon light Of liberty TO tbs civilized world
Ky bsSiFL l., JoNFs
The perpstustion Of the welsh language and the
prosperity Of Welsh literature.
The following letter was Rad - |
Ngw YopK, March l. 1851. |
To 1BF 81. Davtp's BENFeolEvr socrrry -
Amope tn. numerous glorious associations OF this
city whose object TO their honor be " said u the
brethren meme IL mcre worthy in my estmstion tnan
yours and knewipe as do, that With my friend
your worthy President at its head chstiv can nc,
more justly dispepses, enclose ron cheek OF eloo
to BE- ADDED TO The permanent charablef oil your
believe rue most truly,
Your friend and we'll rsser,
fsjgr,h CIAs. r. CROMWELL.
Several other donations vero made, amounting In
hi to 1900 Mr. walker Secretary to the b. Georges
Society vas one Of the donas