Evening star., 1896-03-02
SONS OF CAMBRIA.
They Celebrate ST. Dnvid's Day and
Declare Their Ame mericanism.

They Celebrate ST. Dnyfd's Day and
Declare Their Americanism.
The most successful celebration of st.
David's day the Welsh residents of Wash
ington ever attempted was held Saturday
evening at Hotel La Fetra, under the aus
pices of the local Cambr.an Society. A large
number Of the members of the society and
guests were present, and the occasion WAS
most enjoyable ore. After a season of
social Reunion. and discussion Of the menu,
on motion of Mr. Geo. r Matthews cf
New York, resolution was adopted, which,
after stating that the impending war clouds
between this country and England had
passed over, rScitcd that. IF, after all
peaceful efforts have failed, the life and fu-
ture Welfare OF this, our adopted and beloved
land, ever become assailed or jeopardized,
We assume no risk in stating that no more
loyal ant ready defenders of its sacred soil
and free Institutions will be found among
Its teeming millions than the honored de
scendants of such tried and noble souls as
Robert Morris, Francis Lewis and George
Ihomas, the rock Of Chickamauga (and 9th
ers 100 numerous to nention), who, in the
darkest fours OF this oountry's sacred
cause. when the nation was, as il were
gaspng for breath, laid their unselfish lives
and honestly-earned fortunes on the altar
OF freedom; and under the same banner
whose stars have illumined the world and
whose stripes have chastened invading ty-
rants, will lie found all the sons of Cambria
then working out their destiny under Amer
ica lalr skies. loyalty doing their part to
see that government of the people by the
people and for the people shall not If the
Cymrc has his say, perish from any clod
o. American soil: and yet, in the language
1i 1l u ahe immortal Grant, We say, Let AS
nave peace, il al all possible and Woe
unto MIN or them 10y whom offenses
come y ewir yn erbyn byd." tThe
Truth against the world)
An attractive program was carried ont
beginning with the singing by the entire
company Of My Country, 'Tis of Thee"
the accompaniment being played by Miss
Bond, pianist. Addresses were delivered
py PRESIDENT Edwin G. Jones, George T.
Matthews OF New York, Rev DR. J. E
Rankin Vice President T p Williams
Mai George II. Harries, Rev b. q. New
ton and ID. J. Roberts, interspersed with
songs and recitations by Miss Margaret f.
Lewis, Miss Alice Claudia Thomas of Ohio
w j. Stephens Miss Janet NJ. Johnston of
Boston. Rev: B. G. Newton Of Pennsylva-
mia, Miss Elsie Bord Mrs D. ]. Roberts
and Dr. L. j. Jones. There was also
piano and violin duet by Miss Lewis and
Prof Christiaai. AS a finale THE Land Of
and guests
Among those present We're Rev J. T.
Rankin DID,; Maj. Geo. II. Harries. Mr.
Geo. T. Matthews of New York. Cant. Hugh
Lewis, Mrs. Lewis and daughter Prof and
Mrs w. j. Stephens, Prof Christiani Mr.
j. l.. Thomas and DIR. d. o. Davies OF Bal
timore, Mr. Lewis of Scranton. Rev. r..
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. johnson. Mr. $.
r. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Hughes
and daughters. Mrs. Bond and Miss Elsie
BOND or Kansas, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. J. Rob
erts Mr.. T. p. Williams. Maj. Townsend,
Mr.. and Mrs Payre, Mr. and Mrs. John
Lewis. Mr.. Thomas Oliver and the Misses
Oliver, Mr.. Thomas Hughes Mr. James
Hughes and son, Mr. and Mrs Edwin -.
Jones, Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Williams Mr.
w. Bennett and daughter. Mrs Morgan
Thomas and daughters, Mr.. and Mrs r. j.
Jones, Mr.. Joseph a. Reece and daughter
Misses haa
net w. Johnston, Winnie Griffiths Mr. and
Mrs. H w. Burns. Mr.. and Mrs Bennett
of Baltimore, Messrs. ]. A. Jones T. W
Williams. ]. II. Lloyd, c. W. Jones Alfred
Davis, Isaac Evans, r. NJ. Evans, Mr..
Benz. Blethyn and lady, Mr.. Oliver, Mrs.
Offut and Mrs Lewis.