Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-01-23

st. George, with number OF their wives and
daughters, and Q few invited guests, celebrated
their first anniversary In tie large room Of the
Central Hall, corner Of Fourth and King streets,
last Monday evening. At seven o'clock the
company, numbering abont i2s persons, sat
down TO q sumptuous supper which bad
been prepared by that excellent caterer, A. Ten-
Weges for the grand occasion. John 5. Row
botham, President Of the Association, took the
head OF the table, and OIL either side Of him
were seated the following representatives Of the
ST. Georges Society Of Philadelphia: James
Allen, President; Mr. Massey, V. p; Jas. R.
Webb, Treas: N. Underdewn, Secretary;
Messrs. Samuel lie O., JOS Lees William B.
Beele, Vim. Waterfall, VIM Lucas, John Lucas,
Isaac Miif and others.
After the supper had been disposed Of, Presi-
dent Rowbothain announced the following toasts:
The Day we Celebrate-May this Society
which celebrates Its first Anniversary to day
flourish in its mission OF generous relief to our
brethren In distress for centuries to come.
Secretary Beckett responded by giving brief
history OF the organization, its benevolent oper-
alton, the state Of ths finances, and Its prosper
GUS condition, 1t now numbering ninety MEM
bers.
The President observed that twelve months
ago the Society started with only thirteen mem
bers, aud that as the United States started with
. like number and had grown to be great In
stiiutiop, so they might expect great things
Of the Sons of St. George Of this city.
The second sentiment:
England-The land Of our birth may 1t ever
continue to be the land Of civil and religious
| liberty.
This was responded to by Mr.. John Lucas Of
Philadelphia, who said that although he did not
expect TO speak to this toast, especially In the
presence Of 50 many ladies, he was nevertheless
proud to claim England az the land ofbis birth.
proud to know that her Influence In behalf Of
civil and religious liberty was felt and acknow-
lodged not only In. these United States, but
| throughout the DIV illzed world.
8. Tho United States Of America-The land
Of our adoption may peace andpyosperity ever
attend her onward course.
Responded to by Howard NJ. Jenkins, In q
neat little speech, la which he remarked that
after our own glorious country there was no
other In which he felt 80 much interest as Eng
land. Americans feel proud Of the reputation
Of her poets, her philanthropists, and states
men, and the purity and integrity OF her Queen,
and closed BY abiding to our own land as the
asylum of the oppressed of all nations, the land
| Of the free and the home Of the brave.
| Queen Victoria.-May the happy influence OF
her christian virtues ever bs emulsted by her
| children and people.
Responded TO By Prot. Waterfall Of Philadel-
phia, who eulogized Victoria as queen, . wife
and mother. England, he said, was ahead of
| America In her respect fer women. While q
woman ruled N England. the expediency Of
choosing woman for President had not been
mooted. He believed In woman's rights, and
hoped to see them fully established. lie attrib-
| uted the purity OF the Court ot England 10 the
virtues Of tue queen, and expressed the hope
that her reign may be as notable for Its length,
as for lis purity and prosperity.
| T. President Grant-the favored Executive Of y
| Mighty Nation. May exalted Integrity and
craftsmanship ever characterize the Office.
Dr. Cameron, In response to this sentiment
| said that General Grants name, as well as his
nature, was a good guarantee OF bis integrity
and Craftsmanship; that though the Sons Of ST.
George might trace his ancestors to England lie
| was Internationally Scotch, and Ia Ills hands
the government of this countIy WAS certainly
safe.
| u. Delawa Ie, the Original Diamond Site
May It's Sword of Justice be always swayed BY
the hand of Mercy, and seeds Of DissentioI
ton never lind growth In her soil.
Responded to by q. W. Vernon, who alluded
to the growth OF the Sons OF St. George and
expressed the hope that the Association might
sxert as wholesome an influences morally, So
claly and oaaritably In our State. as the United
States do politically on the various nations oil
the earth.
I. The Judiciary-The reliance Of the people
for the yIndlcatlon Of their rights. The learn
ed and honest Jurlsts, who fairly earn and veal
the ermine, deserve our utmost confidence
, none others need expect 1t.
8. The Armies aud Nayies of G. eat Britain and
7 the Tn t I'd States-may they never meet hut 10
the friendly defense Of the rights Of mankind
Responded TO by Mr.. II. r. Pickels, In q very
appropriate speech.
8. Our e. Soc.e les Of Every Nationality
We wish them abundant Success In their ben
evolent exartions.
t Responded to by Mr.. Allen Of Philadelphia
2 He said that though a well-hlled board and
/ happy company like the present were gratfyin
g sights, there were others that we're much NOR
l. so, that to the msn banded together 10 re
& lieve their countrymen In distress waI TO hiu
!, still more gratifying.
: He cited various charitable acts pei foms
a | by his society, but wished, however to enforc
9 upo alt the Importance Of procuring empiel
!. ment for those who apply for aid, as the be,
d way TO help man Is 10 enable him 10 bel
e himself In conclusion he remarked that b
give as tlis next sentiment, "The city Of WI
mington, which was, Of course, heartily n
- celved.
y 10. The Clergy, Bar and Preside 1t theirs
y to soften the obdurate defend the right, an
y ilumine the earth with the truths Of heaven.
Mr.. Pickles responded, and remarked this
!. the clergy Of our State would fsvorably cou
= pare with those Of any Of the great common
- wealths Ia the country. Many Of the mos
u prominent ministers Of the Methodist conner
: lon were born In Delaware, among the nun
: Der being some Of the most distinguished Bisl
% ops and editors. In abiding to the Bar, he N
| ferred to the Claytons, Harrington and Othe
who had ranked with the foremost men in Il
5. land, aud remarked that the sons OF the latte
% bid fair to equal their honorel father 10 tael
2, and usefulness; AMI that the bench In lsarn1n
y purity and dignity was not surpassed by thu
ie of any Of the States. In abiding to the new
Q papers he referred to the Republican as bell
4 l. s1.n AV.AA t.oFQ nf
s. contents, and Its large circulation was the be
u | evidence OF the high estimation iu which II
IL held. In alluson to the dailies he said Il
Every Evening had attained large circul
ton, aud was live and spirited paper, VIII
~ the Commercial was unsurpassed BY any dai
I- of its class that had come under his notice.
p We also had sterling papers In the lower pa
ae Of the State, and revolution In public SEN
~ ment was being surely effected.
When he concluded, at the call OF the Pre-:
us dent, G W. Vernon, bore his testimony to
correctness of the views or MIR. Pickles, at
"' which Mr.. Jenkins also made few pointed c
ssrvations on the same subject, when he to
lie occasion to compliment Mr.. Pickles on ftlrni,
n. ing stoves, &C., as a public benefactof and,
m ferred TO Ills reliability In such way as 10 .
ma duce great nierriment.
bia IL. Woman-Mother Sis;sr, Wife sud Ds.s
MT tar. t
ne- Responded to by Mr.. Massey, Of Philsdelpt
The ana the Eresiceni, MT. no" potuhn, VINO W
claimed to be ladies' men par srssltsecs, thou
not prepared to give them the ballot.
mr. thought their duties were in the househd
nto and In the management Of the infantry OF
be- nation.
,tsrJ The English flag was pres 'nted to the OF
srv by Mr.. Pickles In speech, rich with the re
ma niscences of British valor, and her heroic stI
In giles for liberty. BY request ofthe President,
Cameron on behalf OF the Society, received
Gag and made the necessary acknowledging
NJ a Songs, sentiments and recitations were con
to ned until She tpse smd' hours agont the tn