Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-24

FIFTH ANNUAL Festival OF THE ST.
GEoRGE,s SocRTY. = The Fifth Annual
Festival of the St. Georges Society
took place last night at the Amer
lean House. The tables were set in
Atheneum Hall, which was appropriately
embellished for the occasion. While the ta-
bles were crowded with the sons and daugh-
ters of '' MeFrie England, who participated
in the Festival, the galleries were filled with
spectators. The assembly sat down to sup
per q little after ten O'Clock. Jack Leland's
Band furnished the music. After the cloth
was removed the President of the St. Georges
Society, T. A. Walton, Esq, pronounced
short address, in which he referred to the
present prosperous condition of the Society,
and the good that it had accomplished
during the past year. He said that seventy
five people had had their wants relieved du-
ring the past year by the Society and situa-
tions had been obtained for seventeen per-
sons.
He paid high compliment to their host,
Mr.. Brockway, for the splendid supper which
he had served up on the occasion. It was, he
said, one of the best suppers the Society had
ever sat down to.
President Walton then announced the reg
ular toasts as follows:
L. The Day and all ,cho honor At.
Three times three cheers we're given.
Rev. t. A. starkey, Chaplain of the Society,
responded in an eloquent and appropriate
manner. He referred to the history of the
Anniversary and the virtues of the patron
Saint of the Society. He spoke of the phi
IanthrOpic work which the St. Georges So
ciety is performing and praised the spirit
which has ever actuated its members.
2. The Queen, God bless her.
Three times three were given with will,
after which the band played God Save the
Queen"
3. The President Of de United States.
After three times three, the band played
=" Hail Columbia"
4. The City Of C1epelandj orr adopted
Home.
Music &c Home, Sweet Home"
Mayor Masters responded briefly, but ap-
prOpriately, paying deseryed tribute to the
St. Georges Society and the work of charity
they are accomplishing.
5. Our Sister Societies.
Music; {" Aud Lang syne."
Mr.. VIM. Lowrie, President of the St.
Andrews Society, responded. He cOngrat-
uIated the St. Georges Society on its pros
porous condition and said the St. Andrews
Society was equally prosperous. He asked
the st. Georges Society, in common with the
ST. Andrews Society, to renew to the Gov
ernmeut of their adoption, their Tledge of
devotion and loyalty, trusting that the time
will soon come when peace shall again smile
upon US and upon Government restored and
purified.
8. The Ladies, God Bless them.
Three times three. Music-"Belie9a me,
those endearing young charms"
The President stated that he had portion
of the Prince and Princess of Wales, We'd
ding Cake, which hewOuId show to those that
were curious to see it, after the supper was
ended. It came to Mr.. Stephen BalkwelI,
from a friend in Wales, wrapped up in copy
| of the London Illustrated News.
The above concluded the regular tOasts.
The following volunteer toast was offered
England and the United Staies-May they
| again be united by stronger cord that shall
vibratc with friendship that shall endure
/ forever. Yours, truly
/ " Hun OF THE UNIvERsE.''
The Banquet being ended the room was
cleared, and after the tables were removed
the " lads and lasses," to the inspiration Of
Jack LeIand's Band, danced gaily until the
small hours were well advanced The fssti-
val was an entire success, and greatly enjoyed
by all who participated.