The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-02
Aud Scotia In New York.

Aud Scotia In New York.
CENTENNIAL. CELEBRATION OF TIE kT ANDREW 8
SOCIETY or TIE sTATE OF NEW YORK-ADDREss
AT kIBLO's GARBEN-0RAND BANQUET AT THE
METROPOLITAN SPEECHES, T0Asrs, SONGS AND
PLENTY OF GOOD THINGS, ETC., ETC.
The natal dsy OF the patron saint OF Scot aadSi. An
drewwas duly celebrated By the society which Gears
his the occasion, awAysA pleasant Scot IN
men aud Americans of Scotch descent, was mado st!n
more interesting yesterday from the fact that the
bundred anniversary Of the formation Of the socie
~, and little extra ecat given TO the occasion by
an address at Nbio's Garden by Rev John Thomson.
AL O'Clock there was . goodiy after dance Of ladies'
gentlemen the grand saloon Of the garden 40 i'm
ediaey the hour the Society entered wn
to the stage through the middle aisle Of the parquette
headed by piper IN fpl costume playing the CAm
Are Coming
The President OF the Society, Kr. Adam Norrie. the
orator Of the Day, and the officers Of the Society," TOOK
their seats on the stage while the members occupied the
The president introduced the Rev. Dr. N'Lpop Chap
lain Of the society, who offered . prayer.
deliver the centennial address. BE commenced by
saying that this society had charity for s
but xa. sminsn.iy national connection with !. would
owed 70 the STATE then there was valid objection &c
proceeded 70 argue the question: and gave parcu-
were contained In The Secrerys report published in tho
HKsIlD OF Monday 1n history had been OF uonter.
cs q A. met SheerSs :, - % NO
bad ever Hanspred 70 mar their good fellowship the
Rev. orator then passed ia the presidents the
society, giving little sketch Of each, and closing With
graceful compliment TO the gentlemen In the cha r.
whose hberahty, be aaid, had Lheered many lonely
lysb Of The Scotch character The SCOT as said nigh.
be keen politician, but he would always DO found
own indivdusty, and the respoasibios oonrecssd Win
it. he never could be driven cal lied BY intriguing
politicians. In reference TO the soonsb church hs
patA tfU nrOan Milan ALT.
and that the Same spr. evnced n the Decarston Of il
deptnce, and the solemn league and The
scct,h, owelipg particularly upon their sttachmen, 70
their country ner faith, their friends and their patience,
onf s1nssng devotion and adherence 70 the right even
sketch Of the Scottish reside also gwen Tho speaker
giving much Of the credit due 70 the scotch character
toe early religious training there received BE euogzed
the Scotch devotion TO the land they live In and the land
Of their birth, for botn Of which they the deepest
love They had be ashsmed Of the story OF
their country. Il was known 70 every man he closed
by an eloquent appeal 70 the Sootchmen present 70
member in.s nsy nad and o. their adoption, and 70
land
benedi ,ton was pronounced and the company seps-
rated.
The members OF the society and invited guests repaired
20 the Metropolitan Hotel where the annual dianer
at the tables, from which they were banished
bminess meeting Of tho Society WAS holden,
aer which, al about O'Clock, the company, headed by
the President and the ppr repaired procession the
The dinner was most artistcsly gotten up; the tables
making 6ne show Over the Presidents chair dis
played representation Of ST. Andrew with cross and
the notices " Relieve the distressed and " Memo me
iDspGne acean As for the repast ITSELF was superb
About two hundred gentlemen down % Q really arts
tic dinner, in which the Mcssra. Leland outstrpped all
their former Efforts AMI that Al time when the regular
business Of their hotel u overrunnng. The du d.
nier ncuc cd the Scotch dishes, .haFgs king the
pudding race" Oatmeal cake" ana other national
Dishes together with all the decacies OF the season. aud
something more. Altogether The dinner reflected the
highest credit upon the hessrs Leland.
RE- supported en- ether side By M Towsr PresaoSs Of
the 81 Georges Society Mr. stewart, President Of the
F Frs SONS Of e. e.,cE Mr. gCnpsy, Of the New
Hr Depeysser Ogden, OF the 81. NcholAs Society; Mr.
Miles Of the Welcn Benevolent society
ana ethers. A good deal Of time was taken over the
phy seal sxercnes Of eating and drinking which, TO say
Truth, seemed 10 be enjoyed 70 the fullest extent
Dinner being Atast, the chairman announced the
regular toasts as follows -
l. The Day and who honor iMay Society celebrate
lis grow with It's and charity and oVe q s
land Of foTeahers be the band Of union among al
I. 4: Land Ian Of O. Cakes I,ss =,
8. The fres,den, Of the United States. -
the intellectual distinction and domestic virtues OF The soonh
I The Orator Of the Day.
o The Poetry and Music Of scoand-her Bards and her
hnsres Honor those who have sgnay honored
The socieiies Saint Andrew throughout the World
Nay hey endure in prosperity and honor 70 celebrate no,
u. Honest Men apd Bonnie La.sies:
Bay n esfs and and r cg ss s nssea fs
The chairman 10 returning thanks for the honor done
him N ms sailing him 70 the pos. for soO.hsr year. swen
TO the great changes In and wonderful progress Of the
republic since ~ organization.
In response 10 the second toast after cheers
and music BY Roberson'a Band, Mr. Cummings sung Oh
Scotland love theo," with knife and fork acoompAn
uent.
In response 10 the next toast The band played "Ha
Columbia Tho Queens health received with nine
cheers and some gentlemen volunteered two verses OF
God rave the Queen very much out Of tune and time.
The Presidents health had four cheers tiger and
. very fiat rendering Of the "star spansed Banner"
Mr. Gibson sung The wee Ragged Barn. and
sung spiiaiy, being the hrsi vocal success Of the
In response the health The orator Of the day the
band played /" Hail 70 the Chiefr Mr. Thomson ess re
csved with loud applause and returned thanks the
sucoess which had attended his maiden effort on the
stage.
In 70 The NEXT toast Mr. Robert Mccck.ey sang
|" And see with We, Yet with such aston that Il
ceived ranmous encore, which was good humoredly
compiled vita.
Mr. Towln, rrcsidsn, Of the Saint Georges Society.
responded II had been, be said, thirty eight years
since be bad The pleasure rst 10 be guest OF the Saint
Andrews society. This scene renewed his youth and
tsasts-
Scotland and the sooschnsn "A classic land and thrifty
race In All he yraes which conduce 70 success ne
Mr. 1rwAEr for the Friendly sons Of 81 Patrick made
humorous little speech, and gave
The s. andrews Society q the STATE Of New York and
hrst Centennial Anniversary tbsevenng-Asy this
nsn stimulate Ne members noble deeds Of
charity. =
Mr. JovE, for g. Dsvids Society, made feIicisous
speech, and gave the following sentiuenss-
seotsnd.Her mountains wales sircsne,s lakes EN-.
We behold the overips sena. n her
the exalted character Of her patriots ynass Ard
sturdy Independence OF her people Beautiful and blooming
we behold In her wales the charms and her
continuous and ceaselesswe behold her m
cal Mreanlets the treess industry Of her tong whilst
IN her placid and reposng lakes behold the provdena
character o the Scot adorned by bis bounteous hospitality
Mr. DrrvysrrR 0opnS, for the Saint Nicholas Society
addressed the company chiefly upon the scottish songs
ct the same tme strosGiy calling TO the minds Of the
Scochmen the fact that they should their dcvo.
ton 10 their native land forget the land Of the adoption
he gave
The Saint Andrews societyMay years continue 70 SCI
a. lightly as they now do and each succeeding
say for years Is come lind you as prosperous and happy
You
Mr.. Bossnr, Of the New England socIesy, spoke elo-
quny Of the influence OF tho aoosh character upon the
early settlers Of New England and Of the great share
which scoschmen have had In the progress the unity
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