The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-01
DMNtR OF I'M SAINT ANDREWS SOCIETY.

thx Britain Consul, aIse Others-Leuer nOm
Lord Napscr-SpcecA and Song oa Charles
Mscksy.
The members Of thcsncient benevolent society of st.
Andrews in city, celebrated yesterday the one hun
bred and Anniversary Of the Society by dinner at
the Metropolitan hotel
AL the head q the banquet room placed painting
Of scoslsnd patron SAINT bearing his cross, with the ma
cns device irpuHe lacessef and among the con
keesrety ornaments was another figure of St. Andrew
Highlander in costume, Russcan church, sc.
The gr~sts-some go in number-were headed, N
their march into the dining room, by Highland
PIPER full costume, playing a national quick step.
Mr.. Asam Norrie, the President q the Society pre-
ssded and amcsg the distinguished guests Mr..
Charles Mackay, Mr.. Archibald, the British Consul lin
uniform), Rev. DIR. John ~ Mcleod, Chaplain to the
Society Rev DR. John Thomson Mr. Sloane President of
The Friendly Sons Of 81 PATRICK Mr. j. Depeyser Ogden,
president OF the ST. Nicholas Society, Mr. w. Bonney,
President New Society 6c &C Mr. Roderick
Cameron appeared the costume Of chief OF his osan
The band played Scotch airs; the piper marched round
the the courses the national dish Of haggs
was the table the null went round; mountain dew
punch circulated plentifuy ste in the evening" and
altogether the occasion characteristics
After appropriate grace, said by Rev. Mr.. Mcleod,
The guests sat down 10 one Of those sumpuous dinners
uniformly spread tho Metropolitan which, Of course
full justice DONE
The cl,,h having been removed, benediction having
said and the piper having made several circuits
the room, the PRESIDENT said
Friendsons of St Andrew congratulate you on the re-
turn Of this day consecrated as is by the constitution and
hearts the harmony Of social intercourse AM bro
iherly How better subserve the ends for
which the formed than by meeting together
the social board and exchanging congraula
tons on aud lang syne and the land of thers1 Be
fore proceed the few remarks that have 10 make
allow offer you sincere thanks for the honor
Rave done me in again placing this proud position
n commitment which i YOU, lnsenslble,
although conscious how little deserve IT, The demands
on the society during the past year nave been more nu
than during any preceding year owing in part
the rapid extension of the city and partly To the unforu
nate depressed trade and commerce, which has
deprived many industrious persons Of their usual
ploynen This II is feared will be the during the
coming winter whom the number of benehcaries
ther than diminish From the reports Of the
rotary ard treasurer you have had opportunity of
Judging of the Of the finances which happy
say, IN hourishing condition Owing however, TO
some Of the causes have mentioned. perhaps
deprived a portion of the income which usually
iy hut should tai be the the managers know very
well that they depend their fellow members for
up the dehccncy-to continue without stint
their bors Of love in the relief of the distressed zap
plause For when when it said that deserv-
SEoshman refused assistance by his ortu-
nate brother scott Most of aware that funds
dispensed by almoncr after close investigation
Of each II is therefore, fair to conclude that
funds expended only really deserving objects.
Many Of them regular persons of old standing-as
widows children and aged and feeble men; and all Of
them persons Who by Providence have been deprived
Of the means 70 support themselves without aid. But by
the discrimination OF the almoner great good
has been done IN proportion to the committed
cur charge II is therefore very encouraging 10 ali
Absat 500 persons and heads of families have during the
past year received assistance several times Some of
Them have also been provided with places others have
been sent 10 the interior to obtain employment; while
Bot few have been sent back to their native and-a
Of them it is to be hoped, duly impressed with the
fulness of the society not grateful for the aid
Besides ordinary resources have centenary
fund which entirely at the disposal OF the managers
and appropriated TO special objects for which the general
funds cannot be well taken and they have used it so
dscreety that but small portion of the principal has
been yet taken trust will never he exhaused, but
thai VI always be kept up by fresh contributions in
memOraon OF that proud and joyous occasion when
last the pleasure TO meet toge ther in this place Applause
And my friends having briefly disposed of the 10.
cal and business matters let attention for
moment TO the honored land of fathers-(cheers)-
which, although but speck the Of the world has
for good for evil always commanded attention in some
quarter OF the world other Since meet
the great mutiny tnc sepoys, accompanied
by the massacre-wtth more than savage cruelty
mary Of countrymen and their wives and
helpless children will not dwell on the atrocities
mitied-the details Of which heart sckenng but
wiI rather rejoice with you that -. Andrews day has
around again without my being able congraiu
Bate on the turn Of the tide OF events in that quarter Of
the world. (Appause.) Delhi has fallen and Lucknow
has been relieved. (ippause.) Delhi has fallen and
thousands of her savage defenders have paid the penalty
with their devoted panions have and re-
beved by the victorious Haveock and his gallant army
(Applause) With what pride have We not read OF the
heroic deeds Of in all that struggle cheer
Cd and supported by the example, in many cases, Of
Their wives and daughtersi( Appause)-whose heroism
passed IN ancient modern times. Applause Where
n brave comparison would be invidous But the
Of n Andrew claim the regular privilege Of paying
passing tribute Of respect 10 the memory and lamentng
fhe loss OF their own counirymsn-the gallant
ment Of victory. And ] cannot foreso the claim
upon respect OF that gallant veteran who
when Unexpectedly called take command OF be army
N india, was ready the following morning APPLAUSE
May his good genius follow him from victory victory
until the whole country shall be reesablshed under Br
hsh rule. (Cheers) | win not dctan you longer from
your festivities call you pay honor to the frst
regular toast
Tho day and all who honor H." Musc-"Auld lang
fyDeh
The second toast was
The land o cakes" Song by Mr.. Gibson
Tie third toast was
"Ths land live IN" Nusc-IInil, Columbia
NE fourth was,
"The oueen-God bless her" Music and song-"God
rave The Queen"
Tie hfth toast was,
"1l,e President Of the United states" Music-"Hal %
tie chef"
song ny Mr.. Robert MoCoskry-'A And sac will we.yei
eDeored
The sixth regular toast was,
'The representatives o the British government In this
country
Mr. y N. ARouBsrp. the British Consul in New York.
responded 70 this IN The following ssles-Mr Chair.
and gentlemen OF the a. Andrews Society thank
you sDcerely for the cordial manner in which you
have received the toast honor Of the representatives
the BrHish government this country. regre, that,
Lord Napier has by pressing engagements been prevented
from making hs appearance here tonight 10 thank you
himself for The honor you have conferred upon the repre-
seutasves Of her Britannia Majesty the United States
can without faitery, that the dignity Of the crown
II Great Britain viii be fully masstsined by the noblemsn
10 whom has been entrusted thH country. He l. not
only endowed by with hgh qualities fitting him for
tie Office which be has been appointed. but be -
dovned by those peculiar qualities OF head aud heart
which vii have a tendency 10 strengthen the
Food feeling whict ought always " exist be.
tween the people az the United states and
Great Britain. Descended n he is from a great
sesty which has gwen to Great Britain great heroes and
learned suthors. bu, above all from scottish parents,
phrg would have gven him greater pleasure than 20 be
VIII you ths evening during the celebration Of the birth
DAY OF your patron saint. Andrew. Amer long
Voc under the crown, have been appointed IN discharge
tbe duties - the high Office n0w hold II but per