The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-24
Dinner at the Metropolitan Hotel.
sPEycBys cF Lord NAPIER, BARON Won GEROLr
PRUssIAs MINISTER, ETC.

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PRUssIAs MINISTER, ETC.
The -, Georges Society celebrated their seventy Sc
cond anniversary by grand dinner at The Metropolitan
Hotel last evening AT half past seven O'Clock goodly
compsry Of 200 sat down 10 sumptuous dinner. Dod
worhs band present aud performed excellent
SELECTION from many popular operas and other pieces In
delightful style. The number OF invited guests quite
large, s1d comprised many distinguished personages.
Among them were Lord Napier, British Minister 70 the
United Safes Mr.. Russell, Secretary OF the British
Legation Manly Eq. Atische OF the British legation
Baron Won Gero Prusan Minister 10 the United Ststes
hr Pesriy, British Commissioner of Fisheries; Major
Cady, U : ,Cammsndant OF Governors Island; Cuban
C. verplanck, President OF the ST. Nicholas Society;
MI AIchio AID, British Consul at New York I'm full
n,,orrnl Mr. nes fresidept of the 81 D,vids Scietv
Mr. BooTy, President Of the New Engand Society; Mr.
NOrie, President OF the 81 Andre~s Society Mr..
Rnsrd Bet, Wee President Of the frcndly sons OF ST.
Patrick AID Mr. Young late President OF the 81 Georges
Grace was sid By the Rev. Dr. Peune 10 commenda,
by brief maapcr, alter ~hcn the company commenced
% paItske VI excellent dinner.
TIE CHAIR ned by DR.. j. c. Beals the President OF
the 81 Georges society A. his rgbt sat Lord Napier
And At his left Baron Won Geroll the Brush nas sur
mounted the cha rmsn seat at each end Of
drsped the fsgs OF Prussia and the United States
Al the east end OF the the Unod States Dag was
hung; at the west end the British and American flags
The south side OF the room was hung with the ref
of 81 George, the OF 81 Andrew, green flag
rounded WITH shsmrocks and gold harp in the centre
representing presume, the flag which ireland would
have n she had flag OF ALL From the chandeliers and
gas fixtures on the hoated small banners of the
different natiops-Prusss France Engiand and America
In fermer years tue dss was placed at the end OF tbs
this at the sue, aud the speakers
consequently hea-i great deal better by the whole
pany Tbe dinner furnished In the most perfect style
OF the established cuisine and the wines
choicest quality. When The cloth was removed the chair
man said
pate would have the ~ preside at this gooty
assembly but you have elected me your
but return thanks for the honor conferred
me. The chairman then ratulatod the society
ie wonderful progress within the past year Their mum
beers had unprecedented ratio within three
four months and Ia Us benevolent capacity mad done
various works Of mercy 10 the neeiy and destitute But
there branch In which the usefulness OF the
society diminished and that the assistance afforded
" emgranis from Great Britain, for the judcous and
able management Of tue omnssiouers Of Emigration
whose President Mr. Verplanck there 10 nsnt-nai
rendered their Interference unnecessary Cloud cheers
He felt proud that he able 70 report their funds In
creasing and The society generally 10 prosperous cond
ton 10 Gay thoy bad resumed the custom OF atedinS
Divine service, he that many OF those
attended were benefited by the ucons the emil
nent divine VINO prescned though he regretted that his
business occupations prevented being present
Now that revfvss wore In vogue he thought ia works
charity their members intended leave ali competitors
behind them. WIN 30 many honored guests around him
he would no. presume TO occupy their time they were
All assembled under their countrysp flag and he coud
no, fa1 20 point 70 tSs proud position their coun
wear ago all England was struck with horror n NOT
with fear at the stories OF the atrocities In
India Englsnds enemies shouted with JOY her msfor
her colonies and dependencies, and reduced the posi-
of third rate power. But in this country nteI
gent and right minded Americans cheered her in the
struggle and proclaimed the cause Of England OF
Justice and civilization. In few months OF warfare
Ahsns 70 the vslor Of Great Brtans sonshe would say
Treat Britain for he included ,ne sons o. ireland Scot
passed sway The arrived 10 day hal brought
news Of the fall OF Ihcknos (Here the great portion Of
The company and cheercd vociferousy) Rctribu-
tIcn had fallen The vile rebels, Engsud