New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-03

Anniversary of SO. David's Day.
SATURDAY, March l, 1851.
The members of the St. David's Society cele
brated the anniversary Of st. Davids Day by
dinner at Perkins's Odd Fellows Hal, last Sat
urdsy evening. About so gentlemen sat down
10 an excellent repsst got up by Perkins in man
ner that gave the greatest satisfaction to all
present. The Chair was filed by WILLIAM
MILES, ESQ. President of the Society, aided by
g. w. Griffith, Esq. lst Vice. President, and Geo.
Morgan, Esq. end Vice.President. A number of
invited guests were present, among whom we
noticed his honor the Recorder, Edward Walker,
ECO, representative of the st. George Society,
Charles T. Cromwell, Esq, Thomas Small, Esq,
David Jones, ESQ, and others. After the removal
of the cloth the President announced the following
STANDARD toasts
l. Tbs Day.
q Cambris-Our Mother Lsnd-we render thee the hon.
TIE United Stafes-The Land to which we welded
nom choice; viii always cherish and support the Union,
When the third standard toast was drunk the
company were perfectly vociferous in their ap-
plause, and twas some minutes before quiet was
restored. His Honor Judge TALMADGE, the He
corder. taking advantage Of this electrfying man
ner In which the Sons Of Cambria expressed their
feelings in regard to the Union. rose and made
truly patriotic and heartstrrlng speecn' "n'0n
elected the warmest applause
Grant yitara-The patron OF the Arts, the foserer
Genius and the .eat Of bs nsS Secpe
The CITY Of Neio York AT present tne Enpirc Ny VI
he Western World; destined ere long 10 Do tne e'0PO'
or SsteI Societies Engaged in the same benevolent
enterprise with ourseves we cordially "ecoin' 'n' ''
personalities 10 our tesuve o)aro'
T. Woman -.
In announcing the toast of the Sister Societies,
the President took occasion to state that ne had
received. as an accompaniment to note OF &C
con.spce Of an invitation rendered to Charles L.
Cromwell. ESQ. check for $780, as donation to
the permapent fund of the Society. This was re-
.csived with every expression of gratitude by the
company, who proposed Mr. Cromwelrs health
with long and continued applause. When the
applause had subsidized, Mr. Cromwell rose and
in a speech of some length dwet upon the use
fulness Of such institutions as the st. Davids and
the credit they reflected upon the character OF
those nations from whom their members eman-
ated
he encouraged the members oil the IS. Davlds
Society, to preserve and keep action In their be-
nevoent enterprises and COOP works
The President of st. David Society, William
Miles, ESQ, concluded brief bat eloquent ad-
dress by donation of 500 to its permanent fund.
Mr.. Walker next followed in very well.re.
ceived speech He attempted to account for the
peaceabe character Of the Welsh people from
their great love of music and illustrated his ideas
by very amusing description Of a musical family
in the State Of New. Jersey, with whom he had
the pleasure of being acquainted. He concluded
with sentiment, and donation OF $50. This
was followed by another OF SlOO from Peter Rob
erts, ESQ. Thomas Smull and David Jones, Esqrs
contributed eco each A letter was received
from the Mayor, expressing his inability to be
present, and incosing donation to the funds
of the Society. Letters of regret were also
received from the Presidents of the ST. Nicho.
las and the ST. Andrews Society and one from
Hon. Zadock Pratt, from which wo have room
but to give the following closing paragraph, and
the sentiment which accompanied it:
Such meetings tend to keep alive spirit OF
harmony between Americans and their adopted brethren
Of the stock from which myself originated, land
other generation will male us all Americans 10 spirit aud
in earnest well as from bond of union between the
Old world and the new that can never be broken. be-
heve this the only country where men of all nations
together, and where each succeeding year affords
greater facilities for improvement ss well as developing
he HOs uneqused advantages for physical advancement
We offer and welcome yoe 10 country where Office a.
honor open ALL and where merit alone Is the criterion
! have the honor to be yours, truly ZPRATT.
The following sentiment accompanied the letter
of Mr.. Pratt:
Our adopted ctiseas-Msy thew ever frd home for
themselves patrimony for their children We offer
hen home assured that they viii avsnce the interests OF
oar common country They come SVocg us in crowds.
We cay 70 them, with open hands. You are all wei
eone-snd yet there Is room for more"
During the evening the following volunteer SEN
tments were offered;
By GEORGE MORGAN. seesnd Weep resident" The
WaA Contributors % ire Worlds Fair-Msy the spec-
mets Of their genius and industry bear honorable
psson with the beat mechanics and inventors Of the
Globe"
BY DAVID JONES -TAs So Dasids BeaeIoest Society
FOUNDED upon the necessities OF the destitute; may u.
treasury overflow to reae the bSrrenness OF pen1ry
BY Thomas JONES. Secretary - Tae heath ~ our ab
cent brother John ErdnsVho 10 Gbsent nom our mds II
Consequence Of sickness mag be soon be restored IL
healh.
This toast was prefaced by some complimentary
remarks upon the character Of Mr.. Evans, who
had been incessant in his labors for years Ia the
cause OF the poor. The health was drank with
Tremendous cheers.
Speeches, Songs and Sentiments were happil,
nsersPersed during the evening, and the total sub
ncrptions received amounted IN aaos Mool