Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-02
ARCnrCHFEaTIVAL
Caledonian Society 81 Nashville -eele-
bratfOn Of st. Andrews Day, NOVeIn-
her seth, 1865.

assembled to celebrate the virtues and glori
Gus martyrdom of their patron Saint, an
to enjoy the genial flow of soul and sent
ment, prompted BY the occasion. A trifi
aft the hour of s, P. NJ, Friday, proces
sion composed Of the members Of the societ
was formed and the line'of march takel
up around the Square, after which the,
proceeded to Cherry street.-the clan
headed by Donald Clark, in yeritabIe plai,
and tartan, endeavoring his best to elicit
by rack of bags and pipes, the melodie
dear 20 Scotland's sons, the world over
Proceeding to Ford's restaurant the com
pahy repaired to the large and eonmodioui
dining room, up stairs, where an elegant
repast had been provided for the occasion
Plenty was produced, and plenty soon be
came a famine. The Haggis-"greai
cbieftainlof the puddin' race was perfect
Allswho partook thereof unanimously en-.
dorsed the statement that but one woman
and only one in this eommunity-could
have prepared so excellent a dish. The
name OF Mrs. G.. was whispered in this
connection, and certainly the work of her
hands was well appreciated.
'Hot whisky punch also appeared, but
soon gave way to a more lively companion.
At 81 o'clock, the President, DIR. George S.
Blackie, of the Nashville University, called
the members to order. The Doctor was
on the right by the Hon. VIM.
Napier, and James T. Bell, Esq. and on the
left by the Hon. w. Matt. Brown, Mayor
of the city. Squire Coltart took the lower
chair and was sustained by Mr.. Matt. Hen
derson, Mr.. Tom Brennan and the able re-
preventative of the Banner. The members
and their distinguished guests were seated
around and the evening proceeded with a
harmony seldom exhibited in any society.
The union of sentiment the afFectionate
desire to aid each other, and the warm per-
sonal friendship of the Scotch were fully
displayed
After an elegant appropriate petition to
the Throne of Grace by the President, and
a hearty meal partaken by all, DIR. Blackie
made few Introductory remarks, welcom-
ing all present to the Utmost hearts of the
Society. He congratulated them on their
meeting again after one year of trouble and
pestilence, and paid feeling tribute to the
memory of those whose empty seats he OBJ
served around the festive board. But while
remembrance should not allow
the sad thoughts of their absence to allay
Dur present joys but remember when pale
death brothers bond shall sever, and
nature claim what nature gave" God will
SNep our dear brother in his peace. IN
The President gave his first toast: "An-
lrew johnson, of statesman,
patriot, President This was received
with loud applause, and followed by the
Star Spangled Banner" which was sung
By U. S. Commissioner DR.. Davis, With
ceiling and expression, and chorussed as it
should have been.
Second Toast: "The mistress of the
,ountry of our birth-the good woman,
honest ruler, earnest Christian, model
mother, model Queen-Vietoria, Queen of
Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of
India"
II. NJ. Ackeroyd, Esq, followed this by
song, "To the West, to the West" sung
With feeling and truthful expression, and
ouching the hearts Of all the emigrants
the happy assemblage.
Third Toast: The Army and Navy Of
he United States-May their combined
nergies be ever foremost in advancing the
7orld's purity, and ever ride together with
he rose, thistle and shamrock"
Jack Clark, Esq, here sang the Red,
White and Blue" which was received with
be warmest plaudits.
Fourth Toast absent friends-to those
1ho cannot join in our happiness this even
ng-to those separated by oceans and con-
inents, but in thought and sentiment Scot
ish men and Scottish sympathisers, the
Torld over. Nor can we drink this with
ut bestowing a parting tear to those who
ave left this society during the past year
nd gone to the unknown land. Absent
riends! here and far AVA"
Song, by Mr.. Douglass: Scotland, l |
owe thee"
Toast, by the President: Tennessee, the
'olunteer State, mother of heroes, sister of |
irtues, and last home of many of the
raye-a junior sister in the Union, but the |
ruest of them all. May she emerge from
be clouds which surround her to glo- |
Ious and brilliant sunshine. Her heroes, |
,om Robertson and jackson to Zollicoffer. |
sains, Farragut and Cheatham. Her |
,atesmen, Jackson, Polk, johnson, Lewis,
'ell, Grundy, Barrow, and myriad of |
theirs. Her scholars, the two Lindsleys, |
'roOst, Fogg, Stewart, Priestly, Watson
nd Baldwin-and her whole cloud of wit
esses to the heroism, devotion, zeal, pride
nd vigor of her native soil.''
Song; Sung with great expression, by
lr. st. Clair, "Annie Laurie"
Esquire Coltart, our Scotch alderman
ssponded to the toast of Tennessee. He
oquently.alluded to the ,inexhaustible re-
,urces, mineral and vegetable; its climate
S hills, It's valleys and its mines, the Iig-
r Of its inhabitants and the glory of its
lture; and, while paying deserved tri-
ute to the glorious sons of our State, he
lmirably cannected with it a handsome
,mpliment to his Honor, Matt. Brown,
Iayor Of Nashville.
Song, neatly given by Mr.. Melville, the
snial SECRETARY of the Caledonians, with
! untranslateable title my inither mend
Y auld breeks ?" Demokrat! What
'cs that mean2 .. r-rr.4--. --
His Honor, the Mayor, replied, and
acefully and hateringly acknowledged
e compliment His remarks were listen
to with deep attention, while his con-
uding words, Scotland, her sons, and
II distinguished heroes" we're greeted
It'll thunders Of applause.