The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-26


goodly number Of Caledonia's sons assembled last
night at kroeg's Hall 10 celebrate the anniver-
sary Of the Burns Charitable Association, and at
the same time commemorate the one hundred
and tenth birthday OF Seotlands favorite bard.
The hall was tastefully decorated with flags, and
the tables crowned with the good things ol this c,
that soon disappeared before the lively attack
that was made. After the boards were cleared
and the glasses poised ready for action the presi-
dent, Mr.. Archibald Cameron, opened the pro.
ceedings with the following address to the asso-
citation:
gentlemen or the Barns Club-The recurrence
OF another year devolvcs upon Inc the uaty ol
consratulatinE you upon the exceeding great Sue
cess that has blessed your laborS.
War, with its grim attendants, having yielded
place to the mere ennobling practice of peace,
our club reorganRed Relations severed anu
pleasant customs suspended have again asserted
supremacy, and already do we witness the re-
suits of hearty fellowship, tempered with benelit-
ting offices OF charity aud humanity.
In the year which has Just been added TO the
history OF this club many, very many acts have
been consummated which legalize the purpose oi
our organization, and honestly warrant their per-
petuity. may speak for instance OF their ulility
no further than TO say tnat we nave pro|eu
friendly succOr TO the enterprise OF emigration.
The destitute in many an instance acShrWiedSe
our relief.
So much for the past career oil our cluo. vi our
dureS in The future it becomes me now To speak
few words. That our efficient Committee on Re-
lief will see that the resources OF the club are ap
piled in every worthy Instance, feel assured.
With respect to the custom 0l succeeding every
| monthly meeting with pleasant exchanges OF W.T.
with strains Of song and offerings oil sentiment,
will say that Tapprove OF 1t most heartily; nor DO
| consider that more Is necessary tnan 10 WISH
only this. remember that brevity being 'the soul
of w.t. Justice to the members requires tlat All
indulgence In protractcd debate bc most c2reiuiiy
avoided. 0ratOry should be cultivated but no
mans harranguc should be permitted to weary
the club. Such mOnOpolies of time are odlous anu
only sure to diSplcaSe.
The club has my earnest wish for its increased
and earnest prosperity and my sincere tllalhs lor
the many considerations shown me.
The following regular toasts were then offered
and responded to:
!. The Day we Celebratc-Rendered immortal
| by the genius vi Burns.
| .. The State of South Carolina-We pledge our
selves 10 her interest and desire her prosperity.
| 3. The City OF Chareston-Her adopted sons
will not he found The least jealous of her welfare
4. Our Sister Sucieties-CO.labOrerS in the good
works Of charity and fellowship-we send them
greeting.
S. Charity-Divine attribute. and among mortais
chief all the virtues. May our society long con-
tinue prominent in its exercise, blessing ana be-
| ing blessed.
6. Woman-Of Gods creation, latest-best.
The festivities of the evening closed with song
and sentiment, and recitations from Burns and
other noted Scottish bards Hilarty ruled the
hours as they sped. The "reminiscences Of tho
Land O. cakes and brither Scots'' were recalled,
and the never-to.be forgotten melody of "Auld
Laug Syne" rang out on the Silly air as the
merry company parted
At the meeting of The association, the following
| onlcers were elected to serve for the ensuing
year: a. Cameron, president; Robert Wing, nrst
vice president; Vim. Knox, second vice-presldent;
VIM. Roy, secretary and treasurer. Committee
on Charity-B. McInnis. chairman; Alexander NC
Conkcy, J. Shaw. On rinance-John Wingate,
chairman; d. J. Paul. John F. Mahcr. On Letters
ID. Broadfoot, chairman; John McGill, Samuel
Webb. Stewards-Wm. G. Miller, chalrman NJ.
II. Nel, G. P. Mclndoo. Pipcr-James McDuil.