The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-23
FOREFATHERS' DAY.
Festival Of the New England Society OF New
York-Piigrim Dinner Mt the Astor House.

braed their Fifty third Anniversary and Two Hundred
and Thig eighth OF tho landing of the Pilgrims, last
light, by Pilgrim dinner at the Astor Hoase An cleo
ION of officers for the coming year held during the
Gay, at which the following officers were elected
Pfcsident-wm. NJ. Evarts.
Frss Vice Pfesident-iienry A. Hurlbut Second Vice
President, Charles A. Stctsou,
Coursellors-Edwn D. Morgan, VIM Curtis Noycs .wm.
n. Binke keman, 81. D., s. N. Stebbns.
Assistant Codnseiiors-i G. lockwood Geo. s. Stephen
son, Moses H. Gripnsb, ga"in N J. J Brown, Alex W Brad
ford, shepherd Knapp, VIM W. Clay, VIM. X. Strong.
1reasuref-futher b. Wyman.
Secrctafy-l. i. Hubbard.
At half past six O'Clock q very largo company mum
being 27o, sat down to sumptuoas dinner, comprs
ing everything which the most complete Cuisine could
furnish both of tho delicate and substantial order with
OF the finest quality in abundance. The retiring
President Of the society Benjamin w. Bonney presided
Among the invited guests were-Mayor Tiemann; L. T.
Ward, from the St. Georges Society Senator Sloan OF
the St. Patrick's Rev. DR.. osgood Rev Mathew Hale
smith, Rev Mr. Milburne, John ". Harper, Guan Yer
pianck Of the st. Nicholas Society Mr.. Frazer, Vice Pre-
dcDt of st. Andrews Society; Rev. Mr. Burlinghame,
ne pcy Ogden Mr. De Cofdoya, and JOS Hoxe Dud
worhs splendid band supplied the music IN s accus;om
cd unequaed style Grace baving been said by Rev. Dr.
Osgood, he company oceenod TO dissuss the delicate
eIast laid before them. At the head Of the room
the Cbarmans seat the POI trait Of Washington and
to the right aud left those Of Franklin and Webster The
ornaments tho tables very elegant and OF ap
proprae character, consisting Of the Pilgrims Departure,
q Fishing Village, Plymouth Monument. Thanksgiving
Dinner, Temple OF Virtue, Schoohouse in Winter, New
England Pavilion, and Gothic Tower.
Grace alter meat was said by the Rev. Or. Adams,
alter which the Chairman commenced the tolss Of the
evening IN the following order-
The Day we Celebrate, and the who ceie
The PRESIDENT of the United States.
3. The Governor of the state of Sew York
swollen e tribute e. IRON every gaer Ter % nf ss sGs wei
enerpilse, gs Of sye,y nsme and az n.,cn ~
the intelligence and virtue which he supports
| OF our tree institutions
igion guides and coun ecrs in tn hoes The people
cheering and Illuminating the present lie viii the rlancs of
The Army and III. Navy Of fe United s,e.-By land
neral = the Intelligence OF cur people
10 lhe sister soc.e,ssrafu companions In the char
table labor Of the and welcome 2uesa te festivities ut
H. The Women Of New England Mothers and giscrs Of ts
| theh JOYS, and IN Al. heipTeet ior thsm
Tho fret toast was responded 10 by tho song Of "Tho
Pilgrim fathcrs-hirs icmanG' bcautfu compnsllion--
sang excellent styic by NJ. A. u. Peck accompanied
the piano by Mr nobe, who presided u tna instn
nent during the evening The star spang ed Banner
sung 10 the second toast by Mr. Peck and his loo
| Ciub, in an admirable manner
In putting the rst toast tho CHlugxAs said tat since
1884, their meabers had nearly dOublrd, ami they
were able 10 distribute IN cha,ny twice and balf
much in any previous year There had been defal
caron in the trcasurer's department. (cbccrs an
laugh,er) Their dsbnrsing agents must be said hal
overpad out tho entrusted 10 them but they
bad paid the surplus out of their pockets he did
think the Society ought 20 complain daughter and ap
L
~crc equally happy. In conclusion, be corgr atuated
them on the prosperous condition Of their Society.
giving the tnrd Toast the oAksAs said inst A. tne
the Pilgrim Fathers and the next one active nom
Der Of their society they would Of course drink with
all the hcnors. Drank with loud appausc)
The CIsssS sail he had Just received despatch from
New Orleans N tho following effect
gratulaious and the right fellowship TO the New
England Society OF New York, on this celebration.
re hc Charmanl took the liberty TO send the following
answer or tolst3-
the North the South u. last and the west checrsJ
Mr. srrrsos, chairman Of the Committee Of Arrange
mcns asked for cheers for the New England Society
OF New Orleans which were heartily given by the com
pany Three cheers for the Presidents toast
given and the Chairman proceeded with the toas's.
Mayor TnsASS briefly and pertncnty responded 10 the
fourth toast saving that b. always fell II his part 70
respond Tor New York on lhr occasion replied 70
The ts1si 4, the festival az the New Engand s,ce,y,
| though he w-s Knickcrbccker and his aiher
| Dutchmao Mr. remann's remarks we're very warmly
The CinHn1x then announced tha, the following toas,
rom the New England Society Of Montreal bad bcon
Thc Ncw England Society Of Montreal, now IN smity
sish Oh England both standing on the elevation of
Sew W Ssrs' whom " doab, no, viii ~h " cherish the
samc rrncrles whether they DC trom New or Old Eng
rrcsiden, New Ensiand soc,ely of Montreal
Loud cheers followed the reading of tbs despatch.
The CHAIRMAN then said tha, be bad taken the liberty
| send BY telegraph the following answer-The New
England Society the city q New York cordially rccip
rocacs the greeting Of their sister Of Montreal and bcgs
10 send the iclOwing sent -
The sons Of the PDern; wherever found aways
ber the land and he principles q uicir fathers
tIoud chscrs)
Rev Dr BuIsoHsxr replied 10 the toast q the Common
Schools 81 New England and the q hts remarks
referred o tho expression that required much rlcnt
70 enables 70 broadway IN safety 10 Be
New York editor cl New England birth VITO had worn
celebrated whe coat since 1919 THIS bundcr 10 tho
authorship II tho aforesaid remark ~aa received with
loud laughter, and cries Of twas Mike Walsh said
| IT, The speaker proceeded 10 iaud the school
system of New England, and concluded by saying that
although a prophet. he enough Of an aCar 70
know that long speech was great bore. -
10 the ioas, q The clergy Of New Engand the od iooih
Psalm sung, and the Rev. Mr. MIR responded
his usual eloquent manner, referring TO the pccularcs
of New Enshnd scciey-pumpkin IS, cod fsh, open
English Bibles, and 80 forth-and Introducing several
aughable anecdotes. In conclusion he vndcaed the cha
racter ~ the New England clergy against the frequent
ectons cast upon them for their pcanry and he hoped
that the celebration q Plymouth Rock the I'd of necem
bcr and that of the birth OF Jesus Chr- the 25h Of
December. might he united
the song Of the alag o. our Union BY Mr. PsK and bis
gicc club.
Major sFpAerp U : A., then responded on behalf Of
the army, rcmarsing that the member cf profession
had occasion 70 recall the memories of his native New
England In distant regions more than his osen on IN
banks q the RIO Grandc ne had thought of his naiiv
land ard had then found the best arguments in favo
Of the Presidents views the necessity Of protccorats
IN the person Of a Yankee with wife and SIX prainr
children around him. lie continued 10 well the vir
tues Of New Engandcrs and the glory Of New England
toast from Commodore BRExsE then read by the
President, In response ~ the toast Of the navy
The toast Of the Press answered by Mr. BRcoKs,
and the call OF W. NJ Eyarts Mr. Gas Hats Of ths
Boston Adretiser responded al length in rather hu
morous remarks.
The Governor elect y ~ Morgan entered sle room a.
this uncture and tue whole company and received
him with loud cheers the chairman led him M be-
tween the tables 10 the seat OF honor hitherto occupied by
the Mayor.
Mr.. HogesS said that be there To unite with the
members Of the society the celebration ~ Foreathers'
~
TO the people Of New Yok for having elevated him
poet he 10 occupy. There nothing 50
cheering 10 the heart Of the knowledge that he
enjoyed the confidence o the people who have known him
for forty years he had just experienced ana there
nothing SO proud 10 him 4 citizen a merchant a.
TO know that he about 10 assume the position
Of the representative of the state of New York They
evcd that he about TO fulfil the duties Of his once
faithfully, and he intended 10 do (Chccrs) He meant
70 make tie Will nf bis cuasttnenls liz WILL MhainNnr