The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02
SAINT ANDREWS DAY.

Celebrasegv sby the Saint Andrew Society
Banquet Nt tine Metropolitan Hosol-Nation
al Dishes ana National D1usIc-Speeshcs
0entiments, &c.
Saint Andrews day was duly celebrated yesterday b,
the society which becvs the name Of s.ctlands patrol
saist, and which copSsed Ut Scotcner resident IL
this city, who year regsac themselves with din
nr and reunion In accorkce with the custom Of the
land o. cakes. The Saint A1nws Society Is the Oldest
charitable institution in the city and, with the excep.
ton Of the Scots Charitable Society Of Boston, the Oldest
society OF kind, We believe, ,the United Stasss.
The members Of the society the 9th ut appointed
Messrs. Alexander Mckenzie, wifism Wainwright, VIM.
Paton, Thomas Fraser, Alexander ssuart and James "
White managers Of the celebratiop and the arrange.
ments for the dinnsr made by thssc gentlemen.
AT 1--WE o'cloc 7. NJ the members ofs the society as
sembled at the Mctropctar Hotel for business
ing, at which nothing otpublic importanss was done
AT seven O'Clock procession formed headed by
Mr.. Adam Norrie, lresident of the society and M,
Young, President Of st. Georges Society preceded
by piper dressed in full Highland costume Te sound.
of the bagpipc, instrument not often heard in tn
hills Of the Metropolitan attracted considerable atsn
';cn The procession moved the large dining saloon
the hotel and the members of the society and guests
"A all about one hundred and fifty persons down t.
| the we'll fed tables.
The hall decorated withthe fngs OF the 81. An.
drews, st. Georges st. David's and ST. Patrck soce-
ties The French cclors and the national standar I'd of
lie United States also displayed At the head Of
the table WAS Transparency representing the oeIe-
Ifbrated st. Andrew bearing his Over his head
the words " Relieve the Distressed" Under his feet the
thistle and the motto, Memo impMne Idcesset.n
Various specimens Of ornamental confectionery we.o
displayed upon the tables, including representation OF
one OF the Notifications in the crimea aScotch Highland
err &c Tie dinner under the immediate supervision
Of Mr. Warren Leland, and was of course, very fine
affair.
The wines and attendance were particularly good-a
I striking contrast to public dinners generally.
The President of the Society, Mr.. Norrie, filed the
chair supported either side by the of
sister charitable societies, including Mr. Stuart of st.
Patrck's Society Mr. Niles, Of ST. Davd's Mr. Bowney
q the New England Society; Mr. Young Of ST. Georges
Society Mr. Depeyster Of st. Nicholas Society; also
| Air schedei, H. b. Ms Vice Consul at this port.
The Rev Mr. McLEoD, chaplain Of the Society briefly
mplcred the Divine blessing upon the banquet and the
work Of destruction commenced The bill of fare in
cluded the national dish, shaggs" also English mutton
and turbot, presented by Captain Harrison, Of the
Africa. Hns N
After the removal OF the cloth, Rev. Mr. Mcleod re-
turned thanks, and the President announced the regu-
| lar toasts, Ms follows
]. The day and a. vha honor it, "AulJ Lang Syne.n
.. The land o'cakcs. "Scotch Reel"
j. The land we live in. Three cheers and Hail Co
| 4. The Queen. Nine cheers, and "God Save the
| Queen ]" A majority Of the company rosc.
g. The President OF the United States. sHai to the
| G. The Memory OF Wallace and Brucc-their names
the lrii their fame the glory Of their country 'cos
7. The Parish Schools and Universities Of Scotland
Nurseries o Sound knowlgage and elegant literature
| T. The City Of Now York. Cheers, and Yankee
g. The representative Of thc RrtIsh aoycrnmsut in
| This country. Cheers, and ~Ruie Britannia.''
TO- Our Sister Charitable Societies and oas honorcd
H. Honest men and bonnie lasses (Nine cheers.)
g Here's Health"
IL May care and trouble never fash
And mirth and joy be with a.
In introducing the first toast the President said:-
Allow me, my counrymen, to offer you my congratula-
tions at our being able more assemble around
the festive board under the patronage Of ST. Andrew
The socetys main object is to assist countrymcn in
difficulties '(Applause) Tho society has gone on
| work no less eiective pcrnsps because unnoticed.
lurDg ihc past year the society has done a great
Of the necessares OF life has caused many extra claims
rIon the society which has disbursed 500 stl the
funds Of the society in fourshng condition, Zap
rause) and there will be something to add to the per-
| nanent fund. (Applause.) Still, my counrymen,
must remind you that II our expenses continue to In
will be necessary to add to recepts and
the legitimate way to do this is by the admission OF the
members. is the duty Of every member to seek
here great cbangehas passed the face Of the earth
since last Saint Andrews day the peace of Europe has
volved in destructive war. And although our dear
ratve land Is yet at peace yet her gallant have
crossed the seas, and met their enemies on their
consequences of this just war, aud however we
eay regret the loss Of so many gallant spirits, still
Lave the melancholy consolation Of knowing that Scot
and sends forth brave soldiers she ever did.
tCheers) Who can read the accounts Of the battle Of
tho Alma the attack upon Balakla,a the actions in
the trenches in front Of scbastopo without being struck
with the noble bearing the self denial and undarnted
courage Of the Highland regiments and the Scotch
| Grayss Enthusiastic chcers.) Dur countrymen were
foremost in the fight, (enowsd cheering, and nobly
sustained the national reputation (Cheers They have
Wallace and Bruce still anmates the bosom Of the
scottish soldier. (Applause) My countrymen, think
the founders Of the society in its charitable feature
with clear conscience take advantage of that proyi-
zion in our constitution which says that shall set
apart day In the year for social enjoyment There
10y may strengthen the bonds which unite u.s. and
ramble in imagination over the delightful scenes Of
| childhood
After the second toast, Nr. SIMPSON sung 'Ths Spot
| where was boru.o
After the Gfth toast, Col MAXWELL sung CUiumbia's
the land" cloud applause.)
As appropriate addenda to the sixth toast, Mr..
CLRIU III sung the ''Broadsword OF Old scotlsnd-and
Subsequent 10 The seventh toast, which was received
with due honor Mr. SIMPSON sang an appropriate
giondcd TO the ninth toast and thanked the company
icr the honor done TO him and the country he represent
| q, and gave
| The Scotch Regiments In tho East--May the Almighty
God render their persons invulncrsbe their fame
! fCheers.)
To tho tenth sentiment, Mr. YOUNG responded for the
St Georges Society. Ho thaned them for the warmth
with which he the representative OF st. George
always receiyed and ho said that sometimes sitting hero
| Gc had difficulty 10 persuade himself that he not
scochman daughter and applauso.) 1t was impcssi-
le he said for him 10 separate msof from the thoughts
4 var and though perfectly agreeing With all that had
ts said relative to the Scotch regiments he should
,svor to refrain from personal remarks He know that
when his friend Mr Vice Consul schede gave his toast
lie thinking OF that gallant soldier, Sir Colin Camp
qe 1oud cheers,) whose simple command, 'Two decpl
and two deep only ~ given with full knowledge OF
the who undcr his orders and the enemy that
| was opposed to them. (Cheers,) Mr.. Young told
amusing anecdote Of Russian prisoners who when
given the charge Of OF the Scotch regiments OBJ
scted 70 being taken Of by pstcoat solders and
( gave
The People In PetticoatsTc usslan dread Of falling
into their bends at the battle % 'i.s Alma, high