The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-01
Ansivsrsary Ssssivsi o. me 81 Andrews

drew, the patron Saint OF Scotland, the Of An
drew's Society of this city, concentrated lis re-
tura with the usual festive observances The nm
ner was served Al the City Hotel. Al ak O'Clock,
the hour appointed, about hundred gentlemen OF
this association. and their guests cat down to an
elegant banquet, which the seasonableness OF the
hour allowed fall leisure to discuss and enjoy in
the true style OF Scotch sociableness and although
there were few blank seats at the table, there
was not dscernable single interruption or
chasm in the link Of good feeling and enjoyment,
which prevailed throughout the whole company.
Mr. Irvine, President Of the St.Andrew's Society,
occupied the Chair On his right sat Mayor
Harper; the President Of the st. Georges Society
the President of the German Society the Presi-
dent Of the New England ,S key
the President Of the. st. Patrick Society; the
President Of the Knickerbock.r Society !, the
Chaplain, Rev. Mr.. M'Leod Mr. Kennedy Mr..
Maxwell Mr.. Campbell. Secretary Mr.. Norre
When the cloth was removed the Chaplain re-
turned thanks and NON nobis domino, was sung by
the Choir. after which
ssThe PRESIDENT arose and instructed them to NIL
for the first regular toast He observed that another
year had past away and they were again privileged
10 assemble under the auspices OF their venerable
Society, to interchange with each other the greet
ing Of friends and brohers to commemorate .ns
-
affections. And it was nQtfhe least gratifying
part Of OF their proceedings that Gay mat
they were able TO conaranlate each otner on
the prosperity oftheir excenSnt society, when, In
Ger It's present management, has been as successful
as could be desired During the past year its gu p
porting had been extended to hundreds Oh their
unfortunate countrymen their wants were sup
Piled; their spirits cheered their steps directed by
friendly counsel to new and sure paths OF success
full enterprise and honest industry. NOR had the
sick been neglected.; relief had been administered
to them by the skill OF their excellent physician,
and the bedside of the afflicted had been soothed
aad frightened by the religious consolation at
forded by their Jealous chaplain, and founded upon
that faith for which their fathers bled ana con-
tended with such heroic courage. II was lmposs-
BILE to contemplate the utility OF their society, Win
out feeling Of gratitude towards those excellent
Scotchmen who founded il, in spirit so con2enlal
with the character OF their native land y was
for them to continue Its exertlons ana exleno
s usefulness. He would ask permission 10 again cor
graduate them on the Of their tmehonoIed ami
versary associated 1t was with SO many ola remem
brances which do not require to be waened Tor they
rise spontaneous In the bosom Of every Scotchman IN
every part Of the earth in which their enterprise nus
spread them; and II was cheering rehecncn tnat Wne,
ever there was Scotchman tue broad face Of earth
surface each return OF this day he dedcates 70 MS
country unurls the banner OF st. Andrew, and pays
heartfelt tribute OF respect to the country Oh ms iaIne
Gentlemen, give you
.'rhc day and MI who hone. n"-(Applause)
When the cheering and applause had subslded
the President again rose, and made another very
second regular toast, which was
1.-THE Land O'Cakesn-( Tremendous cheering and
every demonstration Of deiisht.m
The third toast followed in rapid succession,
and was
1.-THE Land we live in"-Qoud cheering aid all the
honors )-Hal Columbia by the Choir.
The PRESIDENT announced the fourth toast called for
full bumpers and said that was generally Deeved tha
reign OF Queen Victoria was to form very remarka
BILE the history OF the British
the with her female predecessors who occupied
throne but how different the character OF their
egns Those Of the past were allied 70 v0enGe 70
the triumph OF moral force, ot humanity ana justice
impossible see slso her elevation above the
pomp AID pride of royalty her asslduous attention 10 mel
social and domestic duties her suaviy and
the signs that she worthy Queen, because
msnts every Scottish heart when he expressed deep
and sincere wish that she might live long 10 promote the
happiness Of and set bright example by her life to her
subjects. (Cheers) Gentlemen, give you,
s''The Queen God bless her.n (Applause)
Music By the choir" God save the QUEEN
At this part Of the proceedings, Mr.. H. Phillips,
the famous vocalist, entered and took seat at the
table, and wasreceived by warm marks OF welcome
and respect.
PREsIDENr-Fill your glasses for the next toast.
| give you =
The President Of the United States WARN sbpause
which continued for several mnites followed this
The next was
The immortal memories Of Wallace and Bruce. Drank
in silence)
PRGsIDENr We are now about to drink toast which
will surely be received by you in q suitable mannerit is
in honor OF the Empire City OF the Empire STATE whose
Chief Mag h0nors with his presence tonight
Let us drink
The City Of New York, and his Honor the Mayor
Very warm applause)
Musc-"Mynheer Won D0nk.n
Mayor HARPER responded in short but humorous man.
ner, which told right well upon the audience He would,
before all else inform them that he accustomed
speak public nor to meetings like that but his anti
cipstiens than realized on becoming acquan
ted with the sons OF ST. Andrew on that occasion He
nav q oil a
nearly thirty years his athera most excellent
father he wasved Long Island he had some thought
yers then not what they now.s aughter) His
ather said he thought there were more lawyers than
SSud ct h0ns', Hs hoSss
not what they are now. Naughter) But his ia
Their said he would fix him out in life, and SO put
him TO be printer. He quoted old saying that an
idle head was the Devils Workshop and so arranged it
that he had him to work hours day Since thai time,
however the people had maze him their Chief strate
and seemed to think s hours day too little for him {,
work (aughter He would not, however, OCCUPY their
time further seeing as he did, some six or seven gentle
all ready to make Speech each OF from hall ian
hour to an hour and u az many who were preparedlo
sing songs he would give them the following sentiment
The Charitable Society Of St. Andrews: No bubbing
rivuet betraying itself with its noise but full deep
stream bearing on its bosom comfort and assistance to
the afflicted and INDECENT (Applause)
President Gentlemen, now ter the next toast. Are
you ready2
Scotch song BY Mr.. Croske-" Here's to the land o.
Bonnets Blue"
Ninth toast
The Representative OF the British Government in this
country and our friend and guestthe British Consul
The Consul returned thanks in short speech in
which he paid high tribute Of respect to the Scotch
ton, concluding by saying that he would be proud to be
thought half scotchman but that in which he most
gored was that their common countries, formerly RI
walls and enemies, are now united for ever into one
(Cheers) He gave
The sympathies Of Britons-ay they continue to now
with every pulsation Of their hearts" Applause)
Tenth toast
Scottish story and Scottish song
Song by MIR Phillips" The gloomy night Is gathering
FAST
The PRESIDENT in a brief manner prefaced the
next toast, which was
Our sister charitable societies, and their representa-
lives, our worthy guests"
The PRESIDENT of the st. Georges Society re-
sponded, and gave
The Rose and the 7hise"-His honest roughness will
resent the hand that would pluck Leaf from the bosom
Of his sister INTERVIEWED may they flourish In the