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Show WELSH PAY. TRIBUTE 10 PATRON SAINT Lloyd George and Wilson Eulogized by Speakers at Local Banquet. In celebration of St. David's day, nearly 2-30 of the Welsh people of Salt Lake eujoyed a banquet at the Hotel Utah last night under the auspices of the Cambrian association and the Sons and I'auyhtcrs of Wales society. In the absence of T. F. Thomas, chairman of ' the banquet committee, who was taken suddenly ill at his home, W. X. Williams acted as master of ceremonies and introduced former Governor Arthur L. Thomas, who presided as toastmaster. Bv several ef the speakers, and by Mr. Thomas in assuming the role of toastmaster. tribute was paid to David Llovd George, who, as it was said by one" of them, "has brought the people England to their knees bv the won-.Vierful won-.Vierful part which he has taien in the present war. ' ' The Rev. P. A. Simpkin, who spoke on the ''Gifts of Wales to Humanitv, " referred to President Woodrow Wifson and David Lloyd George as the two greatest men of the period. Wales, said Mr. Simpkin, is one of the most thrilling patriotic and loyal countries of today, with a wonderful race of people, and he said that Lloyd George will make the world proud of his native na-tive land. "The Welshman's Innate Love for Free Institutions" was the subject upon which Nephi L. Morris spoke, and with great feeling he referred to the loyalty of the Welshman in America Amer-ica aod the splendid American eitizen-ship eitizen-ship which has emanated from Wales. Lon J. Haddock spoke on "Glimpses of Welsh Influence." One of the most appreciated of the entertainment features was the Welsh dance, in the ancient costume of Wales, by the Misses Elizabeth James and ' Jewell Eddington. Vocal solos were sung by David Beese and Mrs. Esther Davis "Stephens. Dancing concluded the programme for the evening. |