Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-01-25

FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOCIETY or
the SONS OF ST. GEORGE, OF THIS CITY.


FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THK SOCIETY or
THE SONS OF ST. GEORGE, OF THIS CITY.
The first anniversary of the Society of
the Sons of Saint George, was held In the
hall at Fourth and King streets, Monday
evening. The officers Of the Society for
the current year, are John Rowbotham,
Barnes, Trea.; Chas. |. Beckett, Secretary; |
Rev DR.. Frost, Oh lplsln.
The company numbering about one
hundred and twenty ladies and gentlemen, |
sat down TO sumptuous supper, provided |
By Aug. TenWeges. and to which they did
ample justice. The 81. Georges Society, |
of Philadelphia, was represented by Mr..
Jas. Allen, President Mr.. Massey, V. p;
Jas. r. Webb, Trea.; W. Underdowa,
Secretary; Messrs. Samuel Lees, jos.
Lees, William B. Bee, VIM, Waterfall,
VIM. Lucas, John Lucas, Isaac Muf and
others.
EVERY EVENING, the Commercial and
the Republican were severally represented.
Mr. RobOtham presided with his usual
ability, and after supper gave as the fret
sentiment
The Day we Celebrate-A ay this Society
which celebrates Its trst Anniversary to-day
flourish In its mission OF generous relief to
our brethren 10 distress for centuries 10
come.
and called on Secretary Beckett to re-
spond, which he did by giving a succlnct
account Of the operations Of the Society
during the past year, showing its beney0'
lent action, its prosperous condition tnan-
cially, and numerical strength of Ninety
members. The President stated that twelve
months ago the Society started with only
thirteen members, and that as the United
States started with like number and had
grown to be a great institution, so they
might expect great things Of this society.
The second sentiment
England.-Ths land OF our birth may It
ever continue TO be the glorious land Of civil
and religious liberty.
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 80 many
ladies, be was nevertheless proud IL claim
England US the land of his birth, proud TO
kuOw.thnt her influence In behalf of civil
and religious liberty. was felt and acknow-
lodged, not only In these United States, but
throughout the civilized world.
A3. The United States of Amerioa.-The
land Of our adoption; may peace and pros.
perity ever attend her onward course.
Mr.. II. NJ. jenkins, felt gratiaed and
honored in being called to speak to this
sentiment before the Society Of the Sons OF
St. George, because the language aud
literature of the English aud Americans
were the same, and because like America
il was the desire of England to be ever
the land Of the free and tho home of the
brave.
1. Queen Nietoria-May the happy infiu
enco OF her christian virtues ever be emu
lated by her loving children aud people.
This sentiment was happily responded
TO by Mr.. Waterfall of Philadelphia, who
III addition to the many other virtues o.
! Queen Victoria said that she reigned over
the purest Court that ever ruled In England
6. President Grant.-The favored Execu
i tive Of Mighty Nation. May exalte
J Integrity and craftsmanship ever character
E ize the office.
DR.. Cameron in response to this senti
meut said that General Grants name, a
well as his nature, was a good guarantee
of his sinlegrity and statesmanship; ths
) though the Sons of St. George might trac
> his ancestors TO England, he was unques
J tionably Scotch, aud in his hands tn
government of this country was eertaiul.
, safe.
, 9. Delaware, the Original Diamond Stat,
May It's Sword Of Justice be always swaye
4; | ny the hand Of Mercy, ana Seeds Of Dissen
. sion never hnd growth In her soil.
p. Briefly responded to by G. W. Vernon.
. Z. The Judiciary-The reliance OF the pc,
q pie for the vindidatiOn Of their rights. tn
. learned and honest jurists, who fairly ear
and wear the ermine, deserve our utmoi
confidence none Others need expect 1t.
I, 8. The Armies and Navies of Great Britai
" and the United States-May they never met
. but ~ the friendly defense Of the rights
8 mankind.
T. Responded to by Mr.. II. F. Pickles, in
very appropriate speech.
l. .. Our Sister Societies Of Every Nation
ality-We wish them abundant success
their benevolent eXeTtions,
Responded to by Mr.. Allen, of Phllade
Re phia. lie said that though a well alle
&c board and happy company like the pre-
y ent were gratifying sights, there wei
g. others that were much more so, that to 8,
Ct them banded together 10 relieve the
h countrymen In distress was 10 him sti
e, more gratifying. He had always admire
lie Wilmington and would give as the mel
N sentiment, "The city Of Wilmington,
J. which was, Of course, heartily received.
TO- The Clergy, Bar and Preside II thel
ID TO soften the obdurate; defend the RICH
le and illumine the earth with the truths
IN Heaven.
Responded to at length by Messr
4 Pickels, Vernon and jenkins, ali of who
II claimed sufficient plety to speak for Il
d. clergy.
$, Mr.. Pickles, on behalf of the Pres
claimed for EVERY EVENING as large
is circuation,in proportion to our population
ly as any paper published 10 the countr
b" while the Commercial, he said, was class
H. among the best evening papers be knew o
to and considering the comparatively sho
time our Dallies had been In existenc
a. our citizens had good reason 10 be prot
II Of them, aud he wished their Philadelph
Y, friends to note the pleasing fact.
or II. WomAn--Mother, Sister, Wife al
ls Daughter.
Ly responded to by Mr.. Masse5, Of Phil
Is delphia, and the President, Mr.. Rowbothar
If who both claimed 10 be ladies' men d,
10 excellence, though not prepared to give thei
SO the ballot.
( Agreeably TO promise given six mont
in ago, Mr.. Pickles in a speech, rich Wi
be historical "reminiscences of British vale
II, and heroic struggles for liberty, presents
I'd the Society with British flag. By requo
in Of the President, DR.. Cameron, on beha
to of the Society, received the flag aud mac
er the necessary ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
nj Songs, sentiments and recltations we
So continued until "Rs ges sma' h0urI avo
as The fieol." j. T. Barnes, "a host In hir
e. selO, the Messrs. Lee, Mr.. Adams, n
Ex-President Of the Society, Mr. wiiso
and others contributed largely aud success
fully TO the entertainment Of the eompan