The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-01

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEyENTH AENIyER
shKT OF ST. ANDREWS SocIETY.-Thcre is nm oil
Scotch legend that, about thirty years aftor tn
ae&th OF CONSTANTINE, Auno Domni $685. piou
ureeN monk, named REaULus or RULE, conycyc
the romans OF Sr. ANDREW to Scotland and ther
uoPosleed tham on tho eastern coast Of Fife, wer
no pmit church, nnd whcro afterwards aroso tn
renowned city and cathedral Of st. Andrews
Whatever credit may be given to this story it il
certain that, from time immomoral, ST. ANDREW
has been regarded us the patron saint of Scotland
and his day, tho 3Olh of November, is favorte oc
casion ofsocial and national reunion among Scotch
men residing abroad.
In accordance with this ancient custom, the st
Andrews Society of Charleston, the Oldest fricndl,
ASSOCIATION in the city, has, since its organ
Zation: nearly century and n half ago always
celebrated this day by an annual mooting and so
cal entertainment Tic Society was once wealthy
as well as ancient but tho calamitics of fro and
war have well nigh ruined its pccuniary RESOURCES
Tho destructive fire of December L. 1861, reduced
their magnificent hall to ashes, and much of thoir
other property shared tho fate of the Confcjcracy
Like true men, our Scotch fclow-citiZens have
Kept UP bravo heart and chcorfuI disposition
amid tho most dire misfortune, and the annual
dinner came off yesterday with an eclai that was
seldom surpassed i'll tho times gono by.
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hall iii Broad-strcct, to procure another regular
place of meeting thoy had their celebration ycs-
tortay in the hall Of tho South Carolina Socoty in
Meeting street. This is also ono of our oldest
socletles but has been moro fortunate than the ST
Andrews Not only docs tho South Carolina So
cicty lialt Still stand but it has re emily bocn re-
pared with much taste and elaborate skill and
now aliofts ono OF the most desirable places for
suppcrs, anu evoning entertainments of all kinds
of which the city Gun boast.
Tho principal portion Of tho celebration was n
magnificent dinner, which OIL this occasion was
supplied by Tully, tho famous caterer Tt is NOT
usual, We arc we'll aware, that ono should accent
an invitation to dinner and thon publish what ono
mad 10 cat, but We know Tully will thank us, and
we hope tho st. Andrews Society will pardon us,
tor giving the following bill of fare:
BILL OF FARE.
f6EKock Fish lemon sauce Fried Whiting scollop
HoaS-Inrkeys, gravy sauce; Geese apple sauce; In
moae @ Beet, Mutton, mint sauce.
San-aam, Tongue, Round OF Beef
PIGS Fect tomato Ghic5enH with mushrooms
Gamewiid Turkey venison eurrsnt hdSs iey nnc,.
grouse, Pheasants Partrdges Chicken Salad Lobster
Re0cfabes-Rice, Potatoes. Green Peas, Asparsous
Pies peach Gsssa ps Jelly Sas Sases
Fruit-Co6ee.
Alter the dinner had boon satisfactorily dis |
'ussed, and sufficient quantity of vino drunk to
make the numerous company anxious for speeches
md sentiments, tho following regular toasts were
cad:
Day ,ee CSts6rae Ever replee with the fondes
MI Muasc.-"A"ld Lang syne."-words sung by the alee
O. The Queen Of Great Britain: IA nations boast a
Music-"God savo the Queen"
hia fpocf
VS. Consul, 81. P. WALKER ESQ.,, in q fitting
.ipute 10 the loyal sentiment of st. Andrews So
iety.
g. The President Of the United States
T. The City Of Charleston Tho sun of en- terprse ia
sing glorious over the dark clouds of her disaster
Huslc.--"Home, Sweet Home"
Responded to by Hon. P G. GA11J.Rn the
layor Of tho City, with his usual honest frankne SO
nd heartfelt earnestness.
g. Our Sister Societies They make O courtesy of that
mar ty which nature binds us to pay as q debt - ''
Muaic-"Hard Times Come Again Once More"
responded to by 81. P. WALLER, Esq, President
f st. Georges Society.
@. Commerce Civilization rises In boforo bor r,o
rs anu sciences sit In her lap at her feet are the rich
Responded to in IN ornate and we'll delivered nd
ress by MIR. W. J. M1DDLEroN:
Z The Press Well regulated, flaming banner to call
,o ~ .1 1elence OF virtue when vice invadcs the
g. Woman: Therois no might before her The lords
every land bow unto her.
Muaic-"Here's health to all good lasscs"
Responded to by Mr.. r. s. BRUINS, in q speech
'orthy of the subject in sentiment and delivery.
The following arc tho members OF tho cleo
lub:
Pianist and Air. Robert Greor.
FIRST Tenor, 81. J. Greer.
Second Tenor, W. j. Heriot ]
First Basso, D. j. Paul.
Second Basso Elliot Welch.
At tho Anniversary Meeting, held Yesterday of-
rnoon, tho following officers were elected for tbo
,suing yoar:
ROBERT MURE, President
THOMAS j. KERR, LIST Vicc-Pr osident.
A. CAMERON, I'd Vice-Presdent
DOUGLAS NEsBIr Treasurer.
WM. PAUL, Secretary.
SEetoards.-W J. NzR1or, Chairman: r r.
ow1E, s. G. BLACK, D. J. PAUL, r. NJ. GoRnou
Id ROBERT THuRsToN.
Conlnatuee on Accounts.-D. L. Mckay. T. r ,
oFFATT, WM RoBD, WnMor G. DEsAussunr ond :
II. BRINE. :,
Co''a"aattee on Chd,-ity.-DUNBAR PAUL. Pn1rn a
oWAN, JAMES WELsMAN, A. s. JOHNSTON and DIR. 6
srER PoRcHER. i
Growers GRAND OPERA CONCERTS Ts-Hibern;sn
ati was filed both last night and tho evening
eTlous with largo and highly recherche nm. !,
onco showing that our community arc still as :.
as over in their admiration OF tho y
vine Muse.
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