New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-06-25

Our dearest friends disappear
When the loud call from God il given
Ithey sleep in death to%ase in Heaven
While this faithful tomb unveils its bosom
To take the new treasures to its trust,
And give those sacred relics room
To slumber in the silent tomb.n
is it not consoling for brother when languish-
ing on his bed Of sickness to find himself sur
if not by relatives, by kind friends who
are eudeaYoring to mitigate his sutferiugs? And
when at length death will have triumphed over
Their care and anxiety to know that they will fol-
low him to bis last resting place. to that common
abode Of mankind, and there drop the tear OF
painful regret over his departure? Such are the
blessings which animate us.
Let US for moment pass over the reflections
which these scenes suggest to the sensible mind
ana allow me to congratulate you upon the sue
cess and prosperous condition of our society. We
celebrate also this day our eighth anniversary.
This event carries at once our imagination back
to the time when band of friends, feeling
deeply impressed with the high importance of
benevolent society to be composed of young men,
assembled and, obedent to the n8bler qualities Of
mans nature, effected this happy organization.
Nothing is better fitted to weave an enduring
mementO, to bring man into harmonious action,
than such pure association, bound together
by the fraternal chains Of charity and friend.
ship. The race of mankind would perish
did they cease to aid each other. Success has
crowned your eforts-you have gained harvest
OF good work beyond our most cherished anticipa-
ton. You have been constantly increasing in use
tulness and efficiency, and now we can contem-
plate the Young Mems Benevolent Association
among the pillars of the great charities of New
Orleans. Let US hope that it will continue to pros
per and preserve the spirit which characterized its
origin; that true and generous sentiments shall
continue to cluster around your hearts and mine,
and thus actuated by the kindliest spirit and
guarded by principles of pure charity the day will
never come when this society shall cease to merit
the respect and homage of the people.
Let us, then, lay this cornerstone with Just
pride and satisfaction, and when this monument
shall be completed, let it serve to remind us how
brief and ephemeraI is life with its shadowy
pleasures, its fluttering excitements its mingled
joys and SORROWS. Let it remind US of the changing
scenes of time, of the state to which we are all
fastening. Let tinspire US with confidence, and
seal the bonds of our mutual love and above all,
let it ever remind US of the duty we owe to our
fellow-men, and let it forever be the useful and
faithful tomb of the Young Mems Association.
The ceremonies at the cemetery concluded, the
association with their invited guests, among whom
was large number of ladies, adjourned to the
Fair Grounds, where beneath the shade of those
grand old oaks u the remainder of the day was
spent in sportive recreation. Under the roof Of a
pavilion the hospitality of the society was gener-
ously dispensed. The best of wines and edibles
from Lopezs unexceptonable cuisine were there
for fifteen hundred people. The ladies and the
"wee ones" in accordance with Louisiana custom
of the association and their male guests were the
last to seat themselves at the board. After the
disposition of the substantials, corks were popped
freely, and sentiments ana speeches came rapidly,
Hon. G. R. FagOt president of the Sons of
Louisiana, in reply to toast complimentary to his
society, made felictous reply.
The society of the New Lusitanos was repre-
sented by Mr.. Antoine DeGaorge vice president,
and Mr.. A. A. Marchand secretary the former of
whom happily responded to sentiment of admi-
ration for their organization.
George H. Braughan, Esq challengedto speech
by sentiment, "to the invited guests" from Mr.
Sambola, who by the way, proved himself as
much at home at the festive board as in more
serious matters, delivered himself very hand,
somely, in such manner as to command the ap-
plause of the whole table.
The press, of course was thought Of A bou-
quet, entirely floral, was sent to the representa-
tive of the Times, who acknowledged in becoming
manner the compliment, and concluded by saying
that to follow the language of Voltaire, " the
Times was drowned in roses" Nor as the CREs,
CENT forgotten. Immediately after the delegate
from this office received like favor, in which the
dr60r 0ttR was most conspicuous, and he sub
sided, avoWing that the CRESCENT was drowned
in eyeTgreens."
An excellent speech, exhorting the members to
fraternal feeling and intoxicating zeal and energy
in behalf of the objects of the association, was
made by the vice president, Mr.. Keller, in response
to complimentary sentiment fr8n gentleman
who had known him worthilv as q citizen and a
soldier. Mr. Charles Moore, Jr, youthful
veteran, who presents sad evidence Of the perils
- HoF
brigade, and, with soldiers brevty and point,
acquitted himself modestly against laudatory
attack.
The festivities were kept up during the whole
afternoon, and those who were present will long
remember the anniversary as the occasion of a
delightful reunion, unmarried bya single unpleasant
circumstance.
ENTERTAINMENT OF THE ORLEANS DRAMATIC Re-
LIEF AssoGIATIoE.--W are under obligations to
this association for con plimentary tickets to a
grand dramatic entertainment they will give on
Saturday evening next at the New Opera House.
In seasouable time we shall have something to saw
in regard to the entertainment Id the purpose for
which it is given.
ORGANIZATION OF THE CALIFORNIAN soo1Erv
CONFIRMATION Friday evening the Scotch resi-.
NoAs9 u ~" CAiStlLS llLph III Ouu rGllOWSS Hall
and completed the organization of the Caledonian
Society. The bylaws presented by special
committee were thoroughly discussed and adopted
with amendments. The association then went
into an election of officers for permanent organi
cation, and the following were chosen:
Mr.. John Doig, president; Captain Roy, vice.
president; Mr.. David Montgomery secretary /;
Mr.. Hugh Riddell, treasurer.
Relief Committee -Messrs. Thomas G.. Morris
son, John Shaw, David Grant, Robert Hay and
Hon. Thomas Murray.
Finance Committee -Messrs. Peter Mcbride
David Barrie, William Smith, William McYicar and
and Hugh Fraser.
Board of Directors-Messrs. P. Patterson, VIM.
P. Calder, Doctor George Barnsfather, Peter
Ross, D. Mackay, Geo. Hogg, Robert Mckenzie,
Andrew Forrest and John Lyle.
MI. Hogg proposed Hon. Thomas Murray, who
was absent, as chairman of the Finance Com
mittee, but upon its being explained that Mr..
Murray was already charged more or less with the
care of the Soldiers Home, and other benevolent
organizations, and could not, therefore, be Justly
expected to fill labonous position in this society,
the nomination was withdrawn.
The organization of the Caledonan society Is
now completed We have attended all the meet.
ngs tending to this end, and never lave seen