Y Drych March 10, 1887
PITTSBURG[H] AND CINCINNATI.
Pittsburg[h], March 5.—St. David's Day was celebrated by the [Welsh ] Benevolent Society of this city this year for the sixth time by holding a well-attended and lively meeting in the Congregational Chapel on Fifth Avenue; and then a splendid banquet was partaken of at the Seventh Ave. Hotel. Chairman of the public meeting was the Hon. Miles S. Humphreys who announced the purpose of the Society in his very appropriate remarks. D. J. Davies sang "Baner ein Gwlad" / "Flag of our Country" then John Jarrett gave an address on the Welsh nation and her loyalty to the principles of freedom in every age. Following the lecture, there were songs performed by Mrs. R. W. Jones of Mansfiel[d], Miss M. A. Lloyd, D. J. Davies and Henry Rees. A duet was sung by Miss M. A. Lloyd and Miss Harries and another duet Henry Rees and D. J. Davies. Miss Edith Harries gave a recitation. Gwyndaf [bardic name] delivered a poetic salutation and lectures were given by Captain W. R. Jones, Braddocks and Evan Jones, contractor. To conclude the gathering, "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" was sung.
About 150 guests participated in the Supper afterwards at the Hotel. Many toasts were given: to "St. David's Society" by the Hon. M. S. Humphreys; to "Our Philanthropists" by John Jarrett; to "Welsh Americans" by The Rev. D. Jones; to "Hen wlad fy nhadau" by the Rev. M. A. Ellis; to "Our Welsh Artists" by Captain W. R. Jones. Lectures were delivered by Jacob Rees, John W. Roberts, Jenkin Jones, Evan Jones, Controller Morrow, and so on.—G.
Translation by Martha Davies, Lincoln, Nebraska November 2007