The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-24
ST. oEoR ELS DAY.


Religious Exercises.
Yesterday being the anniversary Of st. George the
patron saint England divine service held in T-
nifty Church. about three O'Clock in the afternoon
siderable number of ladies and gentlemen principally
Birth residents Of this city attended church this
occasion After the usual service and the singing of
several hymns full choir which performed In
amasterly manner the Rev DIR. vinton from Brooklyn
then delivered address and chose for his theme the
.ape we live nn lie started with the idea Of the rap
dity of movement, alluding to the power of steam
and electricity and the rapid succession of events in
this age Commerce and wealth are the two great motive
powers which have brought about this rapid revou-
ton of the great wheel Of time This age Is either
an age Of progress retrogressson there being no
medium stationary point It ia further characterised
by greater activity Of intellect and more energy OF VIII
than bygone ages Men think rapidly nova days.
and act with more resolution, than formerly lie then
referred to the state Of in England and In the
United States The affairs Of the former being in the hands
of young vigorous and those Of the latter in the
hands Of old and wise showing, at the same time
that this peculiar relation, equally beneficial to both
countries merely the result of the different forms OF
government He then to speak of the ceaseless tide
of emigration to shores as further CHARACTERISTIC OF
the age This extraordinary emigration caused by the
crowded population Of the old country and principally by
the late unsuccessful revolutions, originating from and
instigated by the socialists communists redrepubcans
and hosts Of other theorists who want liberty but it is
liberty without law There those who advocate
here Intervention and who wish to embro this peaceful
and % b ior rse This Is,
effect more than actual ntervention IT will be moral i-
tervsntion The speaker concluded his address by adj
moniphng the Enghmen to love their adopted country
stating another Of the that the nag
of St. George united to the stars and stripes After
the recital Of prayer, the assembly dispersed
sixty-sixth Anniversary OF the St. Georges
Society.
The Sixty anniversary Of the st. Georges Society,"
celebrated last evening, by their annual dinner at
Nblos spacious saloon, Broadway The dining was
oc.l ~. h.;ln - Dra.s
dents chair suspended magnihccny executed full
length portrait Of Queen Victoria painted by Mr. Gordon
from the original Of Ninterhoter in her Macstys posses
sion, at the solicitation Of H. b. MS vice. Consul Robert
Bunch Esq. This portrait set in very costly gill
Frame made by Messrs. Waller and Crisp, of this city
On either side Of the royal portrait suspended the
Briti.h and American flags intwined in soft and friendly
unison Attic end othe the orchestra where
Dodworths band played appropriate and delicious airs
displayed the banner Of the Cross Of st. George with
Q medallion Of the Patron Saint and the Dragon From
the head table, the right and left, extended row
Of evergreens interpreted with geranims roses and
various hot house plants At little after half
o'clock the company, consisting of about hundred
and forty gentlemen sat down to n most sumptuous
past otter grace was said by the Rev Mr. Flagg The
dinner delicate substantial embracing every va
ety in and out of season Amongst the delcacies
English turbot nd mutton. presented by Capt. Judson
Of the Royal mail steamship Ashland amongst the
1 substantials, Aldermen in chains' The or
namental confectionery consisted of st. George and the
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Tyre Gothic Pavilion National Pyramid, Statue Of Br
| tannia. and Tower of London.
The wines were Of delicious vintage and the whole
repast, vintage viands and edibes. such
| sure an enviable name for Mr.. Vesey providor.
Amongst those present noticed the President Doc
tor Beales; A. Norice. President of the St. Andrews
Richard Bell President of St. Davids Hon. Ogden Hof
man. St. Nicholas: Mr.. Curtis. New England: Mr. Tim
norman. German; Mr. Miles, ST. Davids Il. Bunch Ii
b. NJ. Vice Consul; Capt. Graham U. s. A.; the Hon
Judge Daily. Rev. Mr. Flagg. Mr.. Archbold Mr.. G. Ed
wards Mr.. James Wallack Mr.. Braham the Treasure,
and Secretary Mr. Stanley, OF the British Consuls
After the discussion of the dinner the adjoining rooms
were thrown open. and number OF ladies appeared IL
! participate in the festivities
The stewards polite and attentive to their guests
greatest harmony and kindness prevailed through
| out the evening
After dinner removed the "Non Nobis Domino )
| was sung by choir Of gentlemen
The CHAIRMAN then proposed the first regular toast
preacng 1t that they had again met to cheer other
in their duties He would not long trespass ut
ention but would congratulate them the prosperity
oftheir society and the good which it afforded thel
destitute countrymen. The President then read q re.
| port from the Charitable Committee
Recipients Of the socety bounty the past
200 persons Widows, orphans and distressed families
have been relieved at outlay Of $1,000 OF the
number assisted, twenty have been sent home thcl
friends in England and eighteen to their connec tion
| various parts Of the United States
From the increases Of emigration the demands on tn,
society increases largely but by the prudent manage
m, mt Of the Charitable Committee. they have been en-
abed to render assistance to all deserving applicants