The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-02
WELSH OBSERVE
ST. DAVID 6 DAY
Pleasing Programme Given at
0deOn Hall i'm Honor of the
Patron Saint.
THRONG OF A THOUSAND
ENJOYS FINE MUSIC
Dancing and Refreshments
Bring to a Close Evening of
UnaIloyed Pleasure.

If the spirit OF David. patron saint of
Wales. looked down upon Salt Lake last
night pleasurablc must have been the
emotions experienced. For thousand
loyal sons and daughters of that land.
small geographically but great In the
magnitude OF It's influence upon the
thought and progress OF the world. gath
cred in Odeon hall TO do honor TO the
memory and the historic natal day OF
81. David.
II was a typical Welsh gathering. hun
dreds among the great throns present
conversing freely i'll the tongue that
scarce any American can learn.
Most of the addresses OF welcome were
IN Welsh. the songs were entirely Welsh
in spirit and principally so In Language.
and ever "Parson' Simpkin. in his ad-
dress on ST David, tried his tongue WITH
q few Welsh phrases. The spirit of good
viii and cordiality prevailed, every num-
heartily applauded and none present hui
felt the evening one 10 lingcr long and
pleasantly In the memory
All Sing Doxology.
When Captain d. l.. Davis president
Of the day. called the gathering TO order,
Doxology, led by Evan Arthur; Then
Henry +. Giles aroused his audience to
enthusiasm by his rendition on The plane
Of an arrangement OF the old Welsh airs;
Captain Davis delivered an address OF
welcome in his native language. II was
Greek to the reporter. but from tho
forccfu,Ress of his gestures and the ap-
plause OF his audience. the speech must
have been a good one. W.
John James sang Hen Wlad fy Ma
dgu.' the Welsh national hymn. with
nne effect many of those present joining
III the chorus. Joseph g. Bywater re-
ceiyed hearty applause for hiS recitaIinni sn5
The Engineers Story. and responded
To an encore with Asleep. at the. switch
One OF the most beautiful and pleasing
numbers OF the programme Vas the harP
solo. Songs Of Wales" by Mrs. Edward
McCiurrln The PLAYER comprehended and
interpreted the music III manner thal
held the attention OF her hearers. and
eraciousy responded to an enthusiastic
The Rev. Peter A. simpkin delivered
an interesting address on ST DaVlu; 'he
Patron Saint OF Wales. disressing from
his semi historical review of the life oI
that great character long enough 10 bring
out strongly the spirit Of indepencence,
loyalty and courage that has ever DOM
mated the Welsh people.
Miss Esther Davis sang 'Gwlad \ Del
yu Her voice is of fine quality and her
rendition was artistic and well received.
Brines Pleases Audience.
TWO Welsh songs in English by NJ. j.
Briacs. one Of the city's most popula +
Ienors. were among the most appreciated
numbers cf tho concert, His beautiful
voice and excellent expression were equal :
ly noted in Lady Mine" and "All Thro
the Night
Mrs. Lizzie Thomas Edward closed the
formal programme with -'Gwenith GMTn
and the artistic beauty Of this rendition
by this favorite among salt Lake 5 many
singers left nothing 10 he desired.
One OF the pleasing and unique fea-
1ures OF the evenings entertainment was
The appeal rance OF the stage of Mrs. Sara
Sulla way. Mrs. Kate ID. Shill. Mrs, Henry
r. Giles. Mrs. William Davies and MIS-:
John Evans. ali clad in the costumes OF
their native land. In typical tea party
scene whilo the programme was being
carried cut.
While the young folks enjoyed dancing
Until a late hour. refreshments were
served I'm the rooms of the basement and
nothing was lacking for the comfort and
pleasure OF all who attended.