Cymro a'r Celt Llundain

Notes and News. The immortal memory of St. David was duly honoured by Welshmen, in all parts, during the past week. Enough patriotic orations were delivered on St. David's Day to convince the most stubborn of Saxons that Wales is truly a nation. Although the history of St. David is lost in antiquity, his life is the guiding spirit of the race to-day all over the world. Sir Marchant Williams asserts that St. David was a Cardi." Is that the explanation why Cardiganshire is the most representative of Welsh counties to-day ? The name David is a charm in itself," said an eloquent orator at a recent Welsh gathering. David was the principal hero among the Israelites of old. David was the great founder of Welsh nationalism, and to-day, David Lloyd George is the most typical representative of living Welshmen. According to Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., the Welsh Parliamentary Party is very much alive during the present Session. It has already passed two resolutions respecting some matters concerning the parish of Llandegai Parliament is going to be practical up to the end of March. Why not commence its series of practical deeds by creating a Secre- tary of State for Wales ? If this were done, it would save an enormous time in the House of Commons, and would relieve the Welsh members from having to pass so many resolutions. London Welshmen honoured the memory of St. David by holding many gatherings. On Monday, over ten thousands went to the National Festival at St Paul's Cathedral. On Tuesday, a large crowd went to the City Temple, and several hundreds went to the Holborn Restaurant and Trocadero to feast and be entertained with a charming selec- tion of Welsh music and famous airs. Mr. William Evans, C.B., was greatly horrified at being announced as Sir William Evans at the Trocadero Restaurant. He promptly corrected the attendant, who evidently thought that only a newly-made knight could carry such a smiling counten- ance as is natural to Mr. Evans. A public testimonial is to be made to Mr. Edgar Jones, M.P. Mr. J. Kane, M.E., colliery manager, Wattstown, is chairman of a committee for that object, and Dr. R. D. Chalke, M.A., Porth, Secretary. This year's St. David's Day celebrations in Wales were more interesting than ever. There were particularly good celebrations at Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelly, Merthyr, Aber- dare, Newport, and Aberystwyth. St. David's Day celebrations at Cardiff included the Cymmrodorion Society's ban- quet, children's united concert at the Welsh Tabernacle, Welsh service at Llandaff Cathedral, and preaching services at the Welsh Tabernacle. In the course of an address at Argoed (Monmouthshire) Eisteddfod, the other day, Mr. O'Connor, the chairman, said he thought the people of this country were to be con- gratulated on their choice of entertainments. In Spain the people found pleasure in attending bull fights in this country, and especially in Wales, the people found pleasure in attending Eisteddfodau, which had an elevating influence. In Cardiff, there is an evening paper called the Echo, issued from the South Wales Daily News office. The Echo never misses an opportunity of sneering at Welsh national movements. Last Sunday there was an impressive Dewi Sant service at the Cardiff Welsh Church, attended by the Lord Mayor and Corporation, and here is the Echo's criticism :— St. David's Sunday is an innovation surely, and it gives fresh evidence, if that were needed, of the desire for pomp and show and amusement. We may cry out against pleasure and amusement, but the times demand it, and one can see evi- dences of it in the worship of the people. Services are growing more ornate, music is taking a big place in religion once more.' Where an ornate service is not to be thought of, a magnificent organ is erected and a big church is considered essential, the debt notwithstanding." Pomp and show and amusement! for- sooth and to think of the Echo crying out against pleasure and amusement! Cardiganshire is famous for its breed of cobs, and a large number of these hardy animals are secured for the Army every year. An officer from the remount depart- ment will visit Tregaron district on the 15th of this month, and no doubt his coming will be looked forward to with interest by local breeders.