The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-01
DINNER OF TN SAINT ANDREWS SOCIETY.


tl,~ Hrftash CONSUL ara Others-Letter from
Lord Napser-speec& and Song Of Charles
Macksy.
The members OF herncient benevolent society oil s.
Andrews. in city, celebrated yesterday the one hun
dred and hrst Anniversary of the Society by dinner at
the Metropolitan hotel
Al the head q the banquet room was placed painting
Of oslsnds patron Saint bearing his cross, with the
nousi device vsme pune lacesset and among the
fect,erety ornaments another figure Of St. Andrew
Highlander in costume, Russican church, &C.
The grests-some $50 in number-were headed, IN
their m,roh into the dining room, by highland
PIPER m full costume, playing national quick step.
Mr. hsam Norrie, the President of the Society pre-
s,ded and amcax the distinguished guests Mr..
Charles Mackay, Mr.. Archibald the British Consul On
uniforml, Rev Or. John N. Mcleod Chaplain to the
Society Rev. Dr. John Thomson, Mr.. Sloane President of
The Friendly Sons Of St Patrick Mr. Depeysser Ogden,
President of the 81. Nicholas Society Mr.. Bonnes,
president of tire New England Society &c Mr. Roderick
Cameron appeared in the costume of chief Of his oian
The band played Scotch airs; the piper marched round
the between the COURSES the national dish of haggs
on the table; the null went round mountain dew
punch circulated penfully late in the evening, and
altogether the occasion WAS Characteristic.
After appropriate grace said by Rev Mr.. Mcleod,
The guests sat down 10 Of those sumptuous dinners
uniformly spread at the Metropolitan which, Of course
The cluh having been removed, benedicton having
been SAID and the piper having made several circuits of
the room, the PRESIDENT said
FrendlSons OF ST. Andrew, congratulate you the
turn of this day consecraed by the constitution and
hearts TO the harmony Of social intercourse ami
iherly love. How better subserve the ends for
which the society formed than by meeting together
around social board and exchanging congratula-
tons auld lang syne and the land of fathesY
fore proceed with the few remarks that have 10 make
allow M TO offer you my thanks for the honor you
"a pDSitiOn--
q compliment of which, assure you, am not nsensbe,
ahhoueh conscious how little deserve it The demands
the society during the past year have been more
than during any preceding year owing in part TO
tbe rapid extension of the CITY, and partly TO the unortu
depressed of trade and commerce. which has
deprived somany industrious persons of their usual
pioynen This, II is feared will be the during the
coming winter, when the number of benetciares
rather than diminish From the reports OF the sec
rotary ard treasurer have had opportunity Of
Judging of the state Of the finances which am happy
say are IN hourishing condition Owing, however, TO
some Of the causes have mentioned perhaps be
deprived of portion of the income ON which usually
~ Bu should that be the case the managers know very
well that they depend on their fellow members for
aid 30 make up the defcency-to continue without
their tbors Of love in the relief Of the distressed ZAP
plause) For when when il said that deserv
Sso,ehman refused assistance by his foru
mate brother Scott Most of you that funds
dispensed by almoner, after a close investigation
Of each s therefore fair TO conclude that the
funds are extended on only really deserving objects
Many Of them regular persons, of old standng-as
widows, children and aged and feeble men; and all
them persons who by Providence have been deprved
Of tse support themselves without aid But by
the discrimination Of the almoner great amount Of good
has been done IN proportion TO the means committed
charge. II Is, therefore, very encouraging all
About 500 persons and heads Of families have during
past year received assistance several times Some Of
them have also been provided with places others have
been sent 10 the interior TO obtain empoyment while
few have been sent back to their native land-all
Of them is 10 be hoped, duly impressed with the use.
fulness Of the society grateful for the aid afforded
Besides ordinary resources have centenary
fund which entirely at the disposal of the managers
and appropriated special objects for which general
funds cannot be well taken and they have used il so
dxcreey that but small portion of the principal has
been yet taken trust II Will never be exhaused but
thai will always be kept by fresh contributions com
m~moraton Of that proud and Joyous occasion when had
last the pleasure to meet together in this place (Appause
And now my friends having briefly disposed Of the To-
cal and business matters let attention for
moment 10 the honored land Of
which, although but speck the Of the world has
Tor good or for evil always commanded attention in some
quarter Of the world or other Since our lac, annual meet
ms mighty events have taken place hut need
ton the great mutiny OF the Sepoys, accompanied
by the massacre-wih than savage cruelty
mary OF countrymcn and their wives and
helpless children Will not dwell on the atrocities
mued-he details of which 80 heart sckenng; but
Ul rather rejoice with you that -. Andrews day has
not around without my being able congratu
Sse you the turn Of the tide Of events that quarter Of
the world. (Applause) Delhi has fallen and Lucknow
has been relieved. (Applause,) Delhi has fallen and
thousands Of her savage defenders have paid penalty
~ their eachery, and the brave garrison Of Lucknow
with their devoted companions have been and re-
beved by the victorious Haveock and bis gallant army
(Appause) With what pride have not read Of the
heroic deeds Of counrymen in all that struggle cheer
Cd and supported by the example, IN cases Of
nen wives and si-(Applause)-whose hcroisn
passed IN ancient or modern times. applause Where
al were brave comparison would be inyidous But the
sons Of n Andrew claim the regular privilege Of paying
passing tribute Of respect 10 the memory and lamenting
HE loss Of their own countrymsn-tbe gallant
General Neal, who fell at Lucknow in The mo.
meni Of victory. And cannot foreso the claim
upon cur respect OF that gallant veteran who
when Unexpectedly called take command Of he army
N lndla ready the following morning. (Applanse)
May ms good genius follow him from victory victory
unit, the Whole country shall be reesabshed under Bri
hal 4 NNn nAf naNutn lnTwa Frax
your festivities but call on you to pay honor TO the first
regular toast
'sThe day and all who honor it, Mnslc-aA Aud lang
yyDcn
The second toast was,
The land O cakes" song by Nr Gibson.
TIE third toast was,
"Tlss land We live in" Music-''IIan Columbia
he fourth toast was
''rhe opeen-God bless her" Music and song-"GOd
fave The Queen
Tbs nfth toast was,
The President Of the United States Music-"Hai 10
the chef"
song by Mr. Robert Mocoskry-"And sac will weye,,"
epoored.
The sixth regular toas; was,
.The representatives q the British government in this
country
Mr.. D NJ ARrsuBatD. the British Consul in New York
responded 70 this toast Ia @ following stsle-Mr Chair
and gentlemen OF the Andrews Society, thank
you sDoerey for the cordial manner in which you
have received the toast hcsor Of the representatives Of
the British government, in this country regret tina,
Lord Napier has by pressing engagements been prevented
from making hs appearance here tonight TO thank you
himself for The honor you have conferred upon the repre-
Of her Britannia Majesty the United states
can without aaery. say that the dignity 81 the
81 Great Britain viii be fully mastaned by the noblemsn
b. whom has been entrusted IN this country He not
cnly endowed by with high qualities fitting him for
tie office 70 which be has been appointed. but be
downed by those peculiar qualities Of head and heart
which vii have a tendency strengthen the
food feeling which ought always N exist be-
tween the people a. the United states and
Great Britain. Descended he " from great
.esry Which has b. Great Britain great heroes and
learned authors but Shove all, from scottish parents,
nHg would have him greater pleasure than 20 he
With you ths evening during the celebration Of the birth
cay o your patron saint - Andrew. Amer long ser
wee unaef the crown have been appointed N discharge
the duties ~ the hgh office now bold III but per.
torn the duties " the oice well predecessor