Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-04-24
ST. GEORGES BENEVOLENT
SOCIETY.
Their Second Anniversary in
Memphis.
A Banquet and Bali.

: The second anniversary of the Sam
Georges society Of this city was cele,
brated last night at the Greeniaw clut
, rooms. A large number was present on
the occasion, comprising about one hun.
bred and fifty in all, which consisted Of
the members of the society, their wives
and daughters, with the "invited
guests" The "Merrie Sons of st. An
drew" in the absence of Jno. Ainslie,
Esq, were represented by Duncan Mac
lean, Esq, who appeared in his native
costume. The banquet was alike a credit
to Mr.. Speeht and the society. The only
decoration to the hall was the beautiful
flag Of white and red silk, representing
the cross of st. George, presented by the
lady friends Of the society. The edibles
were discussed benehcially.
MI. Green, the president, made an
appropriate speech before introducing
the toasts of the evening, appealing to
the sons of st. George to contribute
10 the wants Of the needy son
and daughters of Albion when found
worthy on our shores. In conclusion,
President Green paid q glowing tribute
to the ladies who graced the festive
board by their presence and beauty. He
also a v welcome to the honored guests
of every nationality, and thanked the
members of the society for the honor
they had done him in selecting him to
preside over them for the ensuing year.
After which came the
REGULAR ToASTs.
!. 1.-THE queen, a model wife, a queen
and MOTHER
Music-"G God save the queen"
h Mr.. R. c. Robson responded In a
speech which was a fine effort, paying a
glowing tribute to the character Of her
majesty Queen Victoria, asa wife, queen
and mother. Loud applause The
toast was drunk standing, amid much
enthusiasm.
2. "The President of the United
States"
AAu5AC- DbAA bP@h6ACh oHhACAs
8. 1.-THE day we celebrate" To which
Mr.. A. F. Davis responded, remarking
that on the anniversary of the Patron
Saint of our society it was a peculiar
pleasure to meet so many of his fellow
countrymen.
4. 1.-THE land Of our birth-famous in
song and story"
Music" Rule Britannia"
A. w. Levin, IN responding to the
toast, quoted Sir Walter Scotts stanza,
"Breathes there a man, ETC., and spoke
feelingly of the love the emigrant must
always feel for the land of his birth.
No matter where the sons of st. George
were cast, no matter where they assem-
bIed, they were always ready to extend a
helping hand to those who claimed the
land Of our birth.
5th. "The Ladies'"
Music-!The Girl 1 left behind me-"
MI. Wholegan said fourteen words, and
took his seat. He thought the ladies
would prefer dancing to hearing him
talk.
9th. "The Press"
Mr.. D. NJ. Phelps, of the Bulletin,
and Mr.. Harry Beck, of the appeal, re-
sponded briefly and to the point.
Z. "Our Sister Societies." Mr.. Me-
Clure, of the Friendly Sons of st. Pat
rick, responded in a brief speech, thank
ing the society for the honor done him
and the society he represented.
Duncan Maclean, ESQ, vice-president
of the Saint Andrews society, in the
absence of the president, said he thought
the less talk the better, and dancing
would be a good change.
s. "The City of Memphis" Alderman
Smith responded, who said he was quite
unprepared for the task which had been
assigned him, and expressed much
pleasure at meeting his friends. and
hoped hat st. George will live in the
Of his countrymen, like Brutus,
Cicero and the Gratii, until the earth
and the sea shall give up their dead
then, and only then, oan you hope to
meet 9th the beacon light of your
natiT country, st. George,
The cloth was removed, and dancing
commenced, which was kept up with
much spirit until the " wee sma' hours
syont the twal." The many beautiful
young ladies present would turn the
heart Of any bachelor, and convince him
that he should become a /" Benedick."
Comparisons are at all times odious; but
this case, without reflection, we may /
say that Miss b. J-s, Mrs. J. D-s,
Miss D-s and Mrs. R were the
bellies Of the evening, and most sought
ior by the male votaries of Terp-
The whole affair was most {
pleasant, and all the guests felt quite
1t home. We hope the st. George
may long exist in our midst, to
such another pleasant social re-
Inion.