The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-23 00:00:00

THE HIGHLAND SOCIETY OF LONDON.

The members of this, the most select of the
Scottish societif s formed in London, dined together
in the Freemasons' Tavern, on Saturday evenin,z,
to celebrate the anniversary of the victory of the
bat'le of Alexandria, fought in 1801. The High-
land Society was instituted many years ago by
patriotic noblemen and gentlemen, for the purpose
of preserving, not ouly among the Scottish resi
dents in Loudon, but over the world, the martial
spirit, the language, the music, and dress of ancient
Caledonia. That it has catried out these- objects
and still maintain them, those aequainted with its
history are satisfied, but the greatest and the most
intere,ting of its benefits is the instituton ref the
Caledonian Asylum f r the education and support
of the children of Scotch soldiers and sailors who
may be killed or dint led, or those of other desti-
tute Scotchmen in London. It forms among its
members the majority of rank and respectability in
the country, and amongst others, Prince Albert
and the Duke of Cambridge. On Saturday evening
there was a large assemblage present, and the noble
dinner hall, handsomely decorated with national
flags and banners of the various clans,
presented an animated appearance from
the variety of costumes—the blue coat of the sailor,
the red coat of the soldier blending pleasingly with
the coui tier's dress and Highlander's picturesque
garb. On this occasion the Highland brigade Ite,ng
stationed at Dover, the society invited its officers,
many of whom were present. The Earl of Eglin-
ton, K.T., took the chair, supported by The
Chisholm, Sir James Grant, Gene al Delemotte,
Captain Jay, R.N., Colonel Lake, Major Teesdale
(the latter two of Kars celebrity), Colonel Alex.
Cameron, Major Hodgson, Dr. M'Kinnon, Sir
Peter Halkett, Lieutenants Baird and Macpherson,
of the 42d Royal Highlanders; Major Clephane,
Captain Butt, and Lieut. M'Donald, 79th Camer-
ons Highlanders ; Colonel Ewalt, Lieutenants
Wood and Taylor, 93d Sutherland Highlanders ;
and among other gentlemen present were Dr. Col-
quhoun, Mr. C. Carlisle, Mr. J. Campbell, Mr.
Duff Gordon, Mr. Irving, Mr. Coppock, Mr. Thos.
Macgregor, Mr. James Macgregor, Mr. F. Napier,
Mr. Calquhoun, Mr. Sutherland, Mr. Smith, Mr.
Chisholm, of Sydney, Mr. Elsey, of the Bank of
England, and Mr. George Bain, the honorary
secretary. •
The music of Scotland was well repres'ented in
the performance on the bagpipeJ, pibrocbs and
reels, by Mr. Ross, her Majesty's piper ; Mr. Mac-
lennan the Duchess of Sutherland's piper ; and
Mr. Wilson, the Society's piper. Mr. Macgregor
Simpson, the famous vocalist, also sang several
songs, including the celebrated boat song, "Hail
to the Chief," in such a soul-stirring manner as to
elicit the hearty approbation of the Highlanders
present.
The Noble CHAIRMAN proposed in appropriate
terms the loyal toasts, which were received with
applause and drunk with Highland honours. The
memory of Sir Ralph Abercromby and the heroes
who fell at Alexandria followed, which was re-
ceived in solemn silence, the Queen's piper playing
" Macintosh's Lament."
The Earl of EGLINTON then proposed " The
Army and Navy," paying a handsome compliment
to the devotion, endurance, and gallantry exhibited
by those noble defenders our country's rights and.
liberties, whenever these were menaced.
Colonel ALEXANDER CAMERON, of the 42d Royal
Highlanders, responded for the Army ; and
Captain JAY, R.N., acknowledged the honour
paid. to the Navy.
"The Heroes of Kars," coupled with the names
of Colonel Lake and Major Teeaaale, was proposed
Ix the noble CHAIRMAN, and most enthusiastically
firm*.

Colonel LAKE briefly replied, but in a voice so
inaudible as to render it impossible to follow his
observations.

"Prosperity to tl;e Highland Society," " The
posed by The Chisholm, and
Health of the Noble Chairman," eloguetly pro-
toasts, not forgetting " The Ladies," having been
drunk, the company separated shortly
after eleven
o'clock. a variety of other
The dinner• and wines were of the best descrip-
tion, the managers of the Freemasons
siduou i ern,
Messrs. Elkington and Banks,
being asn
their attention to the desire of the company. Mr.
Banks, jun., officivted as toastmaster, and dis-
charged his duties satisfactorily