Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-04

I-5.a- Of the Methodist Protestant Church, on
C,usrsss street This evening, for the benefit of
IA CGuTch-
SEMINARY HALF, Observation-Disclosures
tbs evening, by The ladies OF Christ Church,
10. N benefit of the church.
sBBHai Festival OF NJ. Andrew = Society.
The feast OF ST Andrew, the patron saint OF
scotland November 3o,l this year occurred
en- Saturday, consequently the celebration Of
tn same by the ~. Andrews Society of this
city was postponed until Monday evening,
when the thirteenth annual festival TOOK place
at Amans Restaurant, 507 Ninth street, and
was very agreeable affair. About forty tick
had been issued, and the mem bers or the
Society, with their guests, Assem- BLEED AZ ~
O'Clock. Among those present Were General
fDgs: General Balloch, OF the Ereedmen's Bu-
Ieau: Thomas L Lloyd, Esq, Jas. Ciephane,
sr-, II. II Graham, Jonas b. Ellis. A. Gard
urr. Jonn W. Botnler, James e. MEG uire, +.
II. Stuart, James A Morgan, Edward Gray,
George w. Cochran, and other well-known
citizens OF Washington. At eight o'clock the
company were ushered into the diniHg rooms
The table presented q fine appearance, and
Was loaded with many good things, showing
that Mr.. Aman understands his business we'll.
wn. r. Smith, Esq. President of the Society,
presided. and f. B. Mcclure, Vice President
occupied that char. After a blessing by the
venerable James Clephane, the company was
seated, and an hour passed IN discussing the
many good Things prepared by mine host
AmaD. The fine old Scotch whiskey punch
was then brought for ward, and thu President
announced the regular toasts, as follows
The day we celebrate; may its return aye
warm iIks Scottish heart" responded o by
Mr.. David Knox, with song, Here's a
Health 10 Far Scotland, the Land OF the
Brave"
..Awerica, the land of our adoption; may It's
rag EVER Be an emblem OF civil ana religious
Hb-rty;'' responded 10 by J. Parsons Win the
S0ugs, - The Flag OF the Union Forever" and
BoI ME Mary OF Argyle"
-'>eotIaut, our auld and much respected
r,Crhrr- she Donors us-uay we Re'er disgrace
her, responded to By Mr. r. ID. Stuarr, the
oiGr~t member OF St. Andrews Society, by
-sCUg. My Native Highland Home"
The Queen OF Grsai Britain aud the Pres
i1aEr OF the United States nSy the n1tjons
hey preside over keep IN advance In science,
literature and arr: responded 10 by Mr. d.
.cciey with the song. "GOd Save the
gu-sr He was follow ed by Alex McDOl-
40, OF tilas gov, with &n eloquent speech, 10
which he expressed the hope that the enIv
wHT thSt would ever engage those nations
sC.ercss and arts-to promote the welfare of
t8e people Of botn countries.
The Amy and Navy: our couniry's stay
I'D need In day aad hour of danger" MAJOR
M;cdlston responded with an appropriate
song.
The Press responded to by Mr. j. Mac
FsrlaBd, OF the Evening Press ASSOCIATION
sister societies ana kindred associations
tBToug hout the globe; may prosperity attend
hem: responded to by Mr.. Simon Wolf, OF
th- German Association.
ties. Mr.. Parsons again favored The party
with q song, within a mile OF Eiinboro'
town" after which Thomas F.. Lloyd ESQ
made humorous speech, saying be was not a
member of the corporation now, and he feared
The light OF bis sloquence would not shu
aga in. judging from the darkness surrounding
our city affairs The distin uiehed men OF this
corporation were all worn down with care,
and all about passing bills for sewers and gut
teTs lLsughIer,l A few evenings since, a
ds1nguisned Alderman made q speech, telling
o;ber mem oers OF the board that II they failed
% pass his bill, the great men OF the na.iou
would know soout Il, aud crush those Alder.
men who opposed IL. An Alderman who wa.
opposed 20 b m Immediately replied, ana said
he did not care for the bill, but the g-ntlemau
on the other side should not force hi doctrin-s
Goun nis throat without lubricstor. [Grea
lsugbter.l
The lat toast-"The Las.es, was respond
ed 10 by General Balloch, with the sopg
Jennie WI the light brown hair
Volunteer toasts were offered and res ponded
TO- Wit. song, and sentiment was the order oil
the evening, and every one was dell GIFTED nth
The President of the Association read a let.
trr from the President OF the United States, a:
follows:
ExEcUTIvE MANSION, WASHINGTON, Dec
, i-o7-Wn'- r. Smith, Esq, President 81. An.
'irste's SOciety-DedT SIR: / have received the
m aviation OF the ST. Andrews Society TO az.
'end their annual festival. and Regret exceed
Ingly That Official engagements will prevent
my acceptance Please convey 10 the Society
my sincere thanks for their courtesy and be
heVe me- very truly, yours
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Also. the following letter from Mayor Wal.
iscb.
MAYoE's OFFICE. CITY HALL, Dec. ., 1867
NJ Ds0T Mr.. President: Since my interview
with You this morning 1 ind that nv engage.
meBts for this evening are Of such a nature a.
To preclude the possibility OF my being with
You on the occasion OF the anniversary suppe,
of -. Andrews Society. BE pleased 10 ex pres.
70 these with you the regret thus occasionec
me- and believe me TO BE- as ever. your friend
RICHARD WALLACE.
i ne following dispatch, from an old fIien q
OF we society, was read and received with
cheers and the song, "He's Jolly good fel.
low
BOsTos, Dec. 2. 1876 Gardner, ESQ. am
with you In spirit God bless the old associa.
SOn. and the recollections Of $, Andrew
The {" Wee sma' hours ayonr the twaI'' be-
ing near the party separated with "Auld
Lang Syke."
GoVERsHENT CLERKS AssocIATIoH-Tbs
regular meeting OF this Association was held
isst evening at their rooms, on 1th street, be.
tween q and II streets; ID. N. Kelsey Presi.
dent, IN The chair. Msssrs. GeiSe. Alice. and
brady were appointed q committe TO procurs
lecturers for the association. Captain Geise
moved that committee of nve be appointed 10
report upon the feasibility Of connecting win
tne association a co operative life Insurance.
pany, Inc motion was carried; and the
ShAn appointed as the committee Msssrs
GeIse. blanchard. Higgins, Brainard. and
Partridge. Adjourned
bCILDING AssoCIATIoNs.-At the second
monthly meeting OF The National Capital
building Association. j. Russell Barr ESQ
President, held last evening at No n Iou,s
lsnA avenue, one Thousand and sixry.four
dollars were paid IN and sold az an ayera1 ~ n,
oo1 per cent. premium
Az the NTH rsgular meetinK OF the Proyideut
buioins ASSOCIATION held last evening SaO0
were sold 81 an average premium OF 81, cancel
ling 30 snares of stock
ODD FKrLows' LOVE FRAsT-Op FRIDAY
evening Ias', tbe members OF Beacon Lodge,
No. IS. paid q fTalernal visit 70 Fsstsrn odse'
No Z. South WashinRfan and -. zi..SssS.