Cymro a'r Celt Llundain

GLAMORGANS IN LONDON. DINNER TO SIR S. T. EVANS, M.P. As a "Glamorgan Boy" it was only natural that Sir S. T. Evans, M.P.,K.C., should be the recipient of the compliments of his fellow countrymen, all of whom are very proud of the recent honours that have been bestowed on the popular member for Mid- Glamorgan. To celebrate the event a dinner J 1 was given in his honour on baturaay lasi oy the members and friends of the Glamorgan Society, at the Holborn Restaurant, and a large gathering were present, under the presidency of Sir D. Brynmor Jones, K.C., M.P. Among the supporters of the presi- dent were Lady Evans, Lady Brynmor Jones, Lady Aberdare, Lord Glantawe, Mr. T. H. W. Idris, M.P., Mr. Arthur J. Williams, Mr. G. Bransby Williams, Mr. J. Jay Williams, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Reed, Dr. Hartwell Jones, Canon Jephson, Dr. T. Milson Rees, Rev. D. Bryant, and the secre- tary, Mr. Leason Thomas. The Chairman, having given the loyal toasts, proposed Our Guest." In doing so, he said they rejoiced greatly with Sir Samuel and Lady Evans in the success that he had attained. Sir Samuel was one of the most distinguished members of the South Wales Circuit Bar. It was a great thing when the success of a man was welcomed by those of his own profession. Not many days ago Sir Samuel was honoured by the Bar of the South Wales Circuit. They felt some satis- faction in finding that a great deal of work was let loose for other members of the Bar on that circuit. They shed the usual tear on knowing that they would lose him, and would see him only when he came with an honorarium that would be a hundred times greater than the annual income of a junior member. Sir Samuel's success was wel- comed by the South Wales Circuit, by the Welsh Liberal members-the party led by Sir Alfred Thomas, of whom one of the most active members was their guest of that evening-also welcomed by the whole of the Liberal members of Parliament, and, what was more, by the whole of the people of Wales. Sir Samuel had proved himself faithful as a friend, generous to his com- rades in his profession, and an enthusiastic and enlightened patriot. Lord Aberdare, who also spoke to the toast, said that the chief feature in the appointment of their guest was the general popularity of Sir S. T. Evans and the unanimity with which his success was wel- comed throughout Wales. (Applause). Lord Glantawe, speaking in support, said there were two ways to fame, one of which was by one's own exertions-of which they had eminent examples with them that even- ing-and the other by inheritance. Sir S. T. Evans, who was welcomed with loud and prolonged cheers upon rising to respond, said he thanked those present for the hearty congratulations that they had extended to him, gathered as they were from his native county. In the chairman he found one of his oldest friends and com- rades. They had been connected ever since they had commenced their professional careers. More than that, they were born in villages within three or four miles of each other, and their fathers were old friends. Amongst his possessions were some Jetters written by his father to his mother before they were married, and in one he found a reference to an eloquent sermon preached by his friend, the Rev. Thomas Jones. He (Sir S. T. Evans) was born upon an election day, when two members were returned for the county of Glamorgan. One of them was the late Sir Hussey Vivian (Lord Swansea), who became one of his sponsors when he was introduced to the Speaker upon his own election to the House of Commons. The other sponsor was Mr. Arthur Williams, whom they had with them that night. Referring to the county of Glamorgan, Sir Samuel said that the county played a great and interest- ing part in the history of Wales as a whole. Its population was larger than many Euro- pean and Colonial states, and it has made great progress in all directions. There was a time when it had two members of Parlia- ment only, now it had ten members. A hundred years ago its population was 80,000, now it was 900,000. An interesting problem was with regard to the large amount of immigration into the county. It was usually found that the soil was stronger than the people who came to live upon it. He thought that the people who came to live in the county would have no difficulty in recog- nising themselves with the county in which they lived. He hoped that Glamorgan would never cease to be a really Welsh county. (Applause.) The question of language was not of the greatest importance. Welsh nationality would be as strong when the language ceased to be a living language, if such a day came. But he was glad to find that the Welsh-speaking population in the county was 55 per cent. of the total. Small nations had played a great part in fashion- ing the destinies of people. He was a man of peace. He looked forward to the day when wars would be fewer, to the day when mankind would promote civilisation in fostering literature, art, and music, and to make the world better. That, he hoped, was the mission of the Welsh people—(ap- plause)—and he hoped also that all con- nected with Glamorgan would do their best to take a humble part and join in the ranks of a people whose progress and history in the future would be so glorious. (Cheers). Mr. Arthur J. Williams proposed the health of the chairman, which was received with hearty applause, and Sir David Bryn- mor Jones suitably responded. During the evening songs were contributed by Miss Annie Bertie, Mr. John Roberts, Mr. Edwin J. Evans, and Mr. D. T. Williams.

The Welsh Club. A dinner in honour of the Hon. Tom Price, Premier of South Australia, will be given at the Welsh Club on Tuesday even- ing, April 7th, at 7.30 p.m. Members and friends wishing to be present should apply for tickets (6/- each), at once to the Secre- tary, Mr. J. C. Jenkins, Welsh Club, 2, Whitehall Court, S.W.

MUSICAL SUCCESS.—A remarkably succss- ful operatic debut has been made in Italy by a young Welsh singer, Miss Sara Davies, of Brecon, who sang the part of "Felina" in Ambrose Thomas's opera Mignon at the Municipal Theatre of Ivrea. The young artiste was enthusiastically encored at every performance for her brilliant rendering of Aria To son Titania," and recalled many times by the enthusiastic public. Miss Sara Davies is known to the London public by her very successful concert of last season when the many London critics spoke of her lovely voice, the excellent method she was taught to sing, and predicted a very success- ful future for ber. An engagement to sing at Alessandria (in Italy) has been offered to Miss Davies in consequence of her success in Ivrea. Appended is a translation from a letter which a critic who was present wrote and sent to England on Miss Davies's debut: On Thursday, the 6th February, Miss Sara Davies made her debut with the most happy results. She sang excellently, a beautiful voice, with brilliant execution. Her high notes were remarkable for their beauty of quality and ease up to E flat in Alto. Also the acting of her part she did extremely well, and everybody, including the con- ductor of the orchestra, complimented her most highly on her performance, and fore- tells an excellent career for her."

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