Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-01
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY.
Twentieth Annual Festival.
TOaSts, Speeches, Music and Good
Cheer.

Z
EsThe Twentieth Annual Festival of the st.
Andrews Society of this city was held last
evening in CARROTS Hall. The weather was
inclement, but it did not prevent q large
number of irrepressible ladies and gentle
men from gathering to this, the most bril-
liant festival of the season. Not less than
three hundred guests sat down to the tables,
and listened with absorbing interest to the
responses, toasts and the excellent music,
vocal and instrumental, of the occasion.
As a necessary preliminary, the following
officers, recently elected by the Society to
serve during the ensuing year, were duly
installed, Robert Davidson, Esq, making the
installation remarks:
President. L. Denham.
Vice Presidents-John Buchan, William
P~roudfoOt.
Mauagers-John Kirkpatrick, David Mil
Ter, W. Dalgleish, John ProudfoOt, George
Whitelaw.
Chaplain-Rev. J. Monteith.
Physician-T. G. Cleveland.
Treasurer-David Mcintosh.
Secretary-Charles Stuart.
Corresponding Secretary-Wm. Lowrie.
About nine o'clock announcement was
made that all things were ready. when the
company filed down from the galleries and
took seats at the long tables which were
burdened with a weight of tempting edi-
bles. 1t is enough to say that the supper
was furnished by s.. W. Garrett, to in
sure the aequiesence of the public in the
statement or belief that it was served
in his best style. Van 0lker's Band
occupied the platform, and soothed with
soft music the 'laborers" at the tables
The latter seemed to need little consolation,
however, other than hat they We're deriy-
ing from the material and work before
them. We can bear witness to the indus
try and efficiency of two Locals.
When the desires of the inner man ard
woman had been appeased, the President,
Mr.. J. L. Denham, arose and made the fol
lowing opening remarks:
-FRIESDs AND BROTHER CO~uNFRYMFx This
eve ofSt. Andrews brings US together under
happier auspices than in years gone by.
win wars deadly blast is blown,
And gentle peace restored.
For this let our thankfulness be manifest
ell by the c%ongeniality of the hour and by
giving those who nave so hoRorabiy and
successfully fought our battles, a Highland
welcome to our festive board.
Applicants for assistance last year have
been for the most part soldiers discharged
and en- rOute home. The little we could do
for them was done with Fright guild will"
1t is a source Of regret to all of us that our
funds are inadequate to the relief of every
one Of our countrymen who in need may
call.
Those of us more especially engaged in
this benevolent work may have had ankle
ties and trouble, still such are amply repaid
by the awakening of home associations. as
from time TO time we meet for celebration or
co~nviviality.
But as brevity on this occasion will be
s%uavity, permit me, ladies and gentleman,
to give you the leading toast Of the evening
THE day we celebrate, and a'wha honor
This toast was drunk, standing, followed
by three rousing cheers.
The second toast was announced
Scotland, the land O. cakes-America, the
land o|fjonnie cakes-we claim both as ours
by birth and adoption.
Rev. DR.. Nicholson responded at length.
| W. ItLTtL lle pressure On Jul tplNlliilsB
which forbids an adequate report of his
eloquent remarks. There's granite, he OBJ
served, in the soil of Scotland and America,
and its qualities reappear in the character
and traits OF their people. He gave a
graphic review of Scottish history to Illus
trate the heroic qualities exhibited by that
nation, and treated at length the doctrine
that paturat sUUHerJ,
Ture, IS The source OF inspiration of the hu-
man mind and heart.
Mrs. l.. L. Deming sang with fine effect
the song of "Maggie Laurie" which was
warmly a%pplsuded.
The third toast was:
The Queen of Great Britain and the
President of the United States.
Three hearty cheers were given in re-
Spouse.
The fourth regular toast was read
The patriots and heroes of Scotland.
Mr.. William Douglass, a lineal descend
ant of the Black Douglass, mot Fred ,
made an eloquent response in behalf of the
Sootchmeu, who have given their services
and lives for the salvation of this govern
ment. His speech was applauded to the
echo.
Mr.. John Proudfoot also responded to the
same, by reading the following verses
A GRATEFUL WELCOME HOME TO OUR
SOLDIERS.
Union soldiers of the North !
Welcome to our feast you come,
Crowned with victory, peace and worth,
Glorious heroes, welcome hOmel
We would of your presence proud,
Hearty speak our gratitude.