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Visit of Paul Harris to Cardiff |
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| On June 18, 1928 , Paul Harris
left Bristol for South Wales. On the way, he was met by members of the
Newport Club at Severn Tunnel Junction. Here for the first time, he met
the local President, Walter Meacock, who invited him back to his house
for tea, before driving him on a scenic route to Cardiff for an evening
meeting there at 6 pm. He was able to do a little sightseeing in the
city before going to the Rotary dinner, which was attended by members of
several Welsh and English clubs. With little notice of the President
Emeritus's visit, the Cardiff Rotary Club had nevertheless pulled out
all the stops and managed to get representation from every club in the
district. The Cardiff President, Harry Jones, was a little worried that Paul Harris might get tired out before his speech because so many of the South Wales members desired an introduction to their distinguished guest. However, Paul had a bright word for all and at least looked comfortable and happy, as one member reported. After an introduction by President Jones, Harris gave a talk which was "wonderfully inspiring and at times touched deeply the emotional Welshmen with a sincerity and eloquence that appealed to the whole audience" according to 'The Rotary Wheel'. The vote of thanks was given by T J Rees of Swansea, a director of RIBI, and then, in truly Welsh style, Godfrey Phillips of the Newport Club led the assembly in some community singing, causing Paul Harris to remark "Keep up the singing, keep it up, it's worth it!" He left Cardiff early the next morning for business in London. |
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