Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-01
ST. ANDREWS DAY.
inc CeIebration Yesterday.

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The Celebration Yesterday.
The anniversary of st. Andrew, the
patron Saint of Scotland, was celebrated
last evening in manner worthy OF the
time-honored occasion. At eight o'clock
last evening the members of St. Andrews
Society assembled in the hall OF the
Cyrene Commandery, for the purpose OF
installing the officers elect OF the Society
for the ensuing year. The installation
ceremonies we're performed BY the out
going Vice President Of the Society,
Mr.. David NJ. Philip. The ceremony
was quite impressive; the Vice President
delivered the charge TO each officer in
clear and forcible manner. The follow
ing named gentlemen were duly IN
stalled President, John Ainsliei First
Vice President, Gilbert Mclean Second
Vice President, DIR. A. Sterling. Presi'
dent Ainslie took his seat as presiding
officer, with DR.. Sterling on the right
and Mr.. Gilbert Mclean on the LEFT.
Secretary, Mr.. John B. CamphellF As
sistant Secretary, Mr. James B. Piper
Treasurer, Mr.. Hans Lemon; Society
Physician, Dr. +. Sims; Managers of
the Society. Messrs. W. ny. Young
Robert Ainslie, Andrew Brown, Duncan
Mclean and David Goldsmith; LIBRA
rian, j. Young. The following named
gentlemen we're duly elected as mem'
beers of the society; Mr.. Harry Tomhn-
SON, Col. Alexander and Mr.. James
Mcdonald.
THE BANQUET.
The members of the society, after the
above ceremonies had closed, adjourned
to the banqueting room Of the Cyrene
Commandery, where splendid supper
was prepared in the most tasteful and
elegant manner. The Gag of the Society
st Andrews Cross-and the United
States flag we're placed above the Prssi-
dents seat at the head Of the table.
AT this stage Of the proceedings Mr.
Philp introduced to the society native
Sco,chman, Mr.. Cool Burgess who upon
this occasion was no; only the msn who
laughs. but who made all others laugh,
The regular tcasts were drunk standing
the drink being that pleasant and potent
beverage, hot Scotch pOneh.
The Queen" Responded to BY Cap
tain George aellersh, in an eloquent
manner.
"The President of the United States,
was responded to BY Duncan MeleAn-
in a speech which was iurnitahls. being
rich, rare, racy and humorous IN the ex-
IRENE.
The Day We Celebrate, and 81 Wis
Honor il, was responded 10 in s Hs4i
speech by Mr.. David NJ Philip
Aud Scotia, the land Of the Pces-
the Orator and Statesman, was ~
sponded to by Mr. Murray. Who reeiis'a
an appropriate poem.
THE Press" was responded TO By
Mr.. Frank L. James, on behalf Of the
Fourth Estate.
THE Lassies, was responded to by
Mr.. John B. Campbell, in speech full
of the highest tribute to female excel
lence. This was followed by song by
Mr.. Philip, in which the company Joined,
Here a health to all good lassies.
The regular toasts having been drunk
the following gentlemen made speeches
in response to repeated calls: President
Ainslie, Vice President Gilbert Mclean,
DR.. Sterling Mr.. Tomlinson and Captain
George Mellersh.
The following songs were. sung in an
swer to toasts: Will We gang to the
Highlands, Lizzy Lindsay" by Mr. Cool
Burgess, who sang it in delightful
manner. Pretty Jane, sung by Mr..
Thos. Day with considerable taste and
feeling The gem of the evening was,
however, that glorious sea song, The
Larboard Watch" duet, by Messrs. Day
and Burgess.
The celebration continued far into the
night, while around the festal board WIT,
eloquence and poesy reigned supreme.
At IL o'clock that wonderful poem, or
ode-the masterpiece of Burns, which
will live while the English Language ex-
lists, Tam 0'Shanter, was splendidly
recited by Mr.. Campbell, and was re-
ceived with storm of applause. 1t
was 10
Like the rainbew,,s lovely form.
Evanishing amid the storm!'
The Sons of Scotland in Memphis may
well be proud of the celebration yester-
day, of St. Andrews Day, a day revered
by Scotchmen all over the world, for it is
the grand rallying day of the lads Of
the mountain and food, on which takes
place the gathering of the clans"
''And they are jolly good fellows.
Which nobody can deny
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