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A RAMBLE IN SURREY.
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Charing Cross Literary Society at Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Wil I iams' Country Seat. A RAMBLE IN SURREY. A fortnight ago the Welsh retook their ancient territory in Surrey at any rate, for a day. The scene of their former defeats became for a while the witness of their glorious victory. The implements of peace ousted the weapons of war, and the sound of battle was superseded by the songs of revelry. It was the day of the visit of the Charing Cross Rambling Club to the country mansion of Mr. Howell J. Williams. Close on two hundred persons, young and old, bad availed themselves of Mr. and Mrs. Williams' generous invitation to visit their lovely country home at Pyrford Place. The house itself is a fine example of the old Tudor architecture, and has already sheltered beneath its roofs many a noble and dis- tinguished person. Mr. Williams' predecessors were Speaker Onslow and Lord Sandys. Around Byfleet, Surrey shows itself at its best, and the River Wey, which for a long stretch forms one of the boundaries of the estate, adds much to the charm of this lovely spot. Boats had been provided by Mr. Williams for the pleasure of the visitors, and many availed themselves of the opportunity to visit the ancient remains of the renowned Newark Abbey. All were not fortunate in their boating expeditions. One gentleman, whose name it is unnecessary to mention, seemed to prefer the cool waters of the Wey to the safety of the boat. •ft is only right to say, however, that his baptism was not complete; his head, we are told, remained above water, and he has not yet been Seen at Castle Street. Tea had been provided in a tent in the front Of, the house, and Mrs. Williams genially pre- sided over all. The excellence of the arrange lnents won the admiration of everybody, and the hospitality and welcome of the hosts were aPpreciated on every side. Those who were fleet of foot and quick of eye indulged in games of tennis on the lawn, hile the more staid amused themselves by Playing croquet. h Unfortunately, towards evening, some heavy howers marred the pleasantness of the day, but an excellent concert was immediately arranged, over which Mr. Arthur Davies ably Presided. 1 This brought a most enjoyable day to the °Se> and the guests departed feeling very fateful to Mr. and Mrs. Williams for their truly yniric welcome.
SUMMER AT ITS BEST.
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SUMMER AT ITS BEST. Nearly all the Welsh Literary Societies-who, by the way, now number about 25 within the metropolis-have their summer outings, and many have arranged fortnightly rambles for their members until they re-open for indoor study in the early part of October. All the rural spots within easy distance of our principal stations have been visited from time to time, and when the climatic conditions are promising various rambles are arranged over interesting and historical places. Now that summer is at its best, it is a pity that a united gathering is not arranged for by the union of societies. It might provide a splendid outing, as well as an opportunity for an instructive historical or geological lecture by some of our numerous teachers. Some twelve months ago the Rev. Elvet Lewis took a party of students of Goronwy Owen to a rural church near London wherein the poet-curate served for a while, and a very enjoyable day was spent. It is somewhat unfortunate that the number of Welsh residents around London are limited at present, but when our leading public men and patriots will follow the example of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Williams possibly the rambles will assume a more homely element than they have done hitherto. In the meantime we venture to suggest that one or two united gatherings on a Saturday or Thursday afternoons would be highly appreciated by the young folks of the London Welsh community.
CARCHARDY OWEN.
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CARCHARDY OWEN. To the Editor of "THE LONDON WELSHMAN." DEAR SIR,-I was pleased to see in the LONDON WELSHMAN, a few lines respecting "Carchardy Owen," and a suggestion that it ought to be saved from demolition. I gather that this could be done at a comparatively trifling cost, and I cordially agree that the old building should be preserved. I have lately tried to awaken sufficient interest to save Glyndwr's old Parliament House at Machynlleth, but that seems a far more formid- able undertaking. One would think, however, that Carchardy Owen could be saved without much difficulty, if only a few Welshmen were public-spirited enough to make the effort, and I trust that a subscription list will shortly be inaugurated for this purpose. I take it that it does not come within the scope of the Powys- land Club. Surely we ought to have some memorial to Glyndwr ? The Scots don't forget Wallace. Yours truly, Ealing. R. VAUGHTON DYMOCH.
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AT EIN GOHEBWYR. E. WILLIAMS. —Diolch am eich addewidion. Gwelwch y cyfeiriad newydd yn y rhifyn hwn. D. E. JONES.—Anfonwch air yn awr ac eilwaith ar yr achos. Yr oeddem wedi meddwl eich bod wedi ffarwelio a Llundain. Croesaw. G. W. J.-Da was, &c. Cpwch air yn bersonol, drwy'r post. HERB. DAVIES.—Gyrwch unrhyw no^yn o ddyddordeb i Gymry Llundain, a chofiwch y cyfeiriad newydd. CRWYDRYN.—Bwriedir troi y papyr yn Gymraeg i gyd mor gynted ag y gellir cwblhau'r trefniidau. C. T. JONES—Rhoddwn eich nodyn i'n gohebydd cerddorol, a diau y ceir gair ganddo ar y mater. W. W. D. Caiff arolygydd ein hysbysiadau eich llythyr, a diau y gellwch drefuu ag ef i osod y fath hys- bysiad i mewn. Mae ein telerau yn ddigon rhad, a gwn na hoffech gael hysbysiad mewn paragraph am ddim heb i chwi ein cynorthwyo hefyd. MRS. HELME.—Oherwydd y newidiad yn y swyddfa nis gallasom osod eich cais i mewn yr wythnos hon. Caiff le yn ein rhifyn nesaf. J. J., P. B. F., E. JONES, ac eraill.—Yn ein nesaf. Bu raid talfyru llawer yr wythnos hon. HEN GYMRO.-Diolch am y cynghorion, ond gwell fai genym dderbyn cefnogaeth sylweddol. Mae genym fwy o gynghorion ar law nas gallwn eu gosod mewn gweithrediad am un oes E. VAUGHAN.—Gyrwch eich tanysgrifiad i'r cyfeiriad newydd, ac ond i chwi amgau p. o. am 5s. cewch y papyr yn rhad drwy'r post am flwyddyn. Heb flaenditl byddis fel pob papyr arall yn gofyn is. 8c. y chwarter er mwyn talu'r biliau. Cofion lawer. D. DAVIES.—Fe geir colofn arbenig ar waith y Cymry yn y Senedd yn ein colofnau o hyn i maes. Mae eisieu gwylio'r bobl hyn hefyd, ac nid esgeulusir hwy gan reolwyr y papyr hwn.
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A Party of King's Cross Ramblers.
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SDYdd lau, yn Nhreffynnon, anrhegwyd Mr. • -L'Revis, a fu am ddeng mlynedd ar hugain rhe°lydd yr adran leol o Ariandy Gogledd eheudir Cymru, ar achlysur ei ymneillduad Wasanaeth.