Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-12-01

1. The day and all who honor it: St. An-
drew, the first Of christian saints and the
first Of chosen apostles.
In proposing it the president said that 1t
vas the eighteenth annual occasion of its
being given in our city. It was received
with three cheers.
2. scOtIand-our own dear native 'flsnd
O. cakes"
John ProudfOOt responded in poem,
which he prefaesd with humorous remarks
suggesting that Scotland might also be
called The. land of pOrridgs, of bannOckS or
Of haggis,
8. America, the home Of 5ur adoption and
the land Of our affection.
This toast was slOqusntly responded to by
Mr.. Grannis, In speech Of power and beau
ty which we are prevented from inserting BY
the Iatsnsss CT the hour. The band then
gave Hail Columbia in hne style,
4. The ehisf-magistrates Of Scotland and
of America, Queen Victoria and President
Lincoln.
The toast was appropriately greeted with
a. three cheers and one more" The strains
of /" God Save the Queen " and the Star
spanglsd Banner" responded, with more
force than words could, to the sentiment.
Mrs Dsming, in response to a call, sang,
with great beauty and effect, the sweet old
Scotch ballad, John Anderson Ny JO."
s. The psrochial schools of Scotland and
the free schools of America.
The Rev. Mr.. Hoge was called on for re-
sPcnss and made happy little speech in
reply. He referred 70 the founding Of the
schools of Scotland BY the RsfOrmers snd to
our own schools, modelled upon them. The
great beauty Of our schools and those Of Scot
land was that, In the words Of Chalmers,
they were little republics, in which no child
Of any class felt himself above child Of any
other class. he spoke of the results Of this
system in the elevation and distinction Of
men of humble birth, like Burns, in this
country and in our own. BE also remarked
on the necessity Of intelligence and eduea-
,ion iu Republic, instanOing tho evils which
a want Of it have brought upon the South.
The speech was an excellent one.
Comm thro' the Rye" was then givCp
by the band in most enlivening and spirit
stirring style.
6. The genius of Scotland and America
the friend Of liberty and the foe OftyrsDts.
The Rev. Jas Mcconnell responded to
this toast in brief but eloquent speech.
The spirit of Scotland, he said, was spirit
Of liberty. It was this that made the people
of Scotland cling to their simple eustOms,-
that made limited monarchy & plant Of such
slow growth there. The speaker referred
eloousntIy to some illustrations Of the &C.
nius of Scotland in Scottish history. He
asked nWhat shall we say Of the genius of
Amsrica9 Il Psrmsatss our institutions, it
courses through our veins, it forms part Of
our life. 1t is seen in our churches and in
our schools. It came over in the MsyAoWer
and spread through all the land. The speak
er very eloqusntIy referred to its develop
ment in our history. He said It is repre-
sented now in such men as Abraham Liz
coin. (Applause.l Now, after peace, it has
buekIed on the arnor again and is eroEding
the pages Of history with heroic deeds. It
may to. night nerve the arm of some soldier
in the field, ii sustains his wife, or bis CON-
rsdes widow, here at home. The SOC Of
Scotland brsatsss the sslss air Of liberty
among our mountains as on Ben Lomond.
The speaker referred to the fGet that
Scotland and America are aiiks uncOn-
easred and uncopsuerabIe, and closed hJ de-
oIaring t5st Auarica shoz!d ever be the
home Tor the oppressed Of other lads.
The band then gave
"soots wha hae wi Wallace bled,'
Z. 6ar sister societies.
This toast vas F6spOnded to by Mr.. Parsons,
President Of S.. Georges Society, and By
Mr.. Ksrruish for Mr. Brew, Of the Aspx So
cisty, in excellent speeches.
Mrs. Dsming WAS called cut again and
sang Annie Laurie s1qaisitsly.
8. The Iassies.
The next toast to the city and its Mayor
was we'll responded to By Mayor Masters
He rscountsd the many attractions of Oul
fair city-its location, schools, churchss,--iti
beauty, its intelligence, and its other sdmi'
rabls qualities. Not least among them vert
these excellent societies, to which he paid 4
deserved tribute.
The President omitted several teasts OF
account Of the Iatensss Of the hour, and an
nOunesd
u. The Press.
Mr.. Stephenson, Of the Plain Dealer, VA
called Oat, and made pishy and slOqusn
: little speech in response, closing with th'
wish that ell might meet again at the mex
. Anniversary Of the Society, and meet, too
) with our country restored to peace, and on
flag aosting over its whole extent.
. Is. Our host and hostess.
t This toast was responded to By three lou
: cheers. Colonel Ross was loudly called 70
} but did not speak.
b The assembly then broke up with the glo
: rious strains Of Aud Lang syne still ringin
& in their ears, and the "Wee sma' hour
4 Gysnt the twAP" were spent By the msrr
dancers in the graceful Whirl 0f wallis an