Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-29
NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY.
CELEB ALTON
LANDING OF THE PILGRIMS
THE
WINS Low HOUSE,
Dec

Nearly two hundred New Englanders, the de-
scendants of New Englanders and others, sat
down to sumptuous entertainment at the Wins
low House, on Saturday evening, last to commem-
crate the landing of the Pilgrims Plymouth
Rock, in the year 1920. The weather was quite
| inclemcnt, but some seventy ladies honored the
occasion with their presence, many of whom were
from St. Anthony.
Judge SuERBuRSE. the President of the Society,
was prevented from presiding in consequence OF
sickness, but the Chair was filed by Edmund
Rice, ESD, who in brief speech set forth the
trials and dangers incurred by the Pilgrims, who
didn't g break down. in their undertakings and
| finally, complimented their memories.
Tho Throne of Grace was then addressed by
Rev. Mr.. Barnes, when due regard was paid tn
the viands that decked the festive board, and
which exhibited the genius and excellent taste Of
sc mine host" of the Winslow.
| The good things having been disposed of, the
first regular toast was announced, and read by C.
L. Emerson, Esq. ..
l. The Pilgrims of Freedom-whose landing
on the rocky shores OF New ENGLAND, we are this
evening assembled to commemorate.
Responded to by NJ. E. Amos, ESQ.,, at the con.
clusion of which the company joined in singing
the song entitled "America.'
2. Nep England Character.
Response by w. NJ. Hayward, Esq. [Music.]
3. Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill Monu-
ment!-Of such Rocks Uncle Sam is proud to
have pocket
| Responded toby Mr.. Cotton, whose speech was
full of roetical gems. 1t was we'll uttered. [Mu-
Sic s.
4. The Pioneer Clergy Of Incul-
eating the principles of the Puritan and Quaker,
! in truly Catholic spirit, worthy descendant Of
the founders of Maryland.
The response to this toast, by Rev. E. D. Neill,
was in that gentleman's usual felicitous style,
which always commands the attention of his au-
dence. His remarks were not only pleasing, but
contained moral applicable to some who in
dulge too freely in spirit ualism. Music.
5. The Wome,. of Nep Enqland-W Worthy the
name of PURIrANs. Their "Women's Rights %
to obey the Fathers and to train up the ss Sons OF
NEW ENGLAND,' shall be ever sacred. .s
Responded to by F. R. French, Esq, who con-
cluded with the following sentiment:
Nec England Wrmen-May their virtues bloom
around our Minnesota 6resdes, pure and fragrant
as the ay-aower springs from the snow around
Plymouth Rock.
After this toast the company Joined in singing
--'The Old Folk at Home.''
6. Plymouth Rock to Manhattan Island :
Greeting-Our Fathers parted in Holland. We
greet YOU tonight, and with no ignoble rivalry,
We will found a new Empire State by the Sc Faith
| er of Waters" -
The response to this toast, by G. L. Becker,
Esq, was one of the best of the evening. Music
I. Netc Hdmpstre-De dants Of Puritan
Sires, her people have maintained the integrity,
valor, virtues and principles of their Fathers.
J. B. Sanborn, ESQ.,, on being called upon to re.
spond, remarked, that as the evening was far
spent, he would not make speech, but would offer
a sentiment. --. -.....- .--
8. The Union--A family of sisters whose on
ly STATS are sound Constitutions!
No response. a5a -1--i 7ea. '7
9. The Keystone State-rhe home of William
Penn-Her mountains of coal and iron, are the
best conservators of the Peace. Though our
Fathers whipped the Qnakers, Pennsylvanians are
our best FRIENDS.
Mr.. Horn responded to this toast, setting forth
the virtues of his native State te-Pennsylvania.--
[Nusic.1 11'tfsD
Afirnesosa-A home for alg-The Father Of
Waters and Mother Earth, here most fruitful.
preside over the Homestead. PEAcE AMI AFFLu-
EScE, their fair daughters, invite all to come
The latch-strng is out.
Gov. Ramsey, on being loudly called for, and
roundly applauded, responded in a speech replete
with humor, sarcasm and good common sense.-.-
As his effort was happy one, it made others hap
py.--.tMusic.] %
Z 'sAuld Lang Syns" was here sung by the COM
pany, when several volunteer toasts were offered,