The New York herald., 1875-12-01
ST. ANDREWS DAY.

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A SKETCH or scoT1As sAINT-THE DAY IN
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCHES,
Throughout the world the or Auld Scotia cele-
yesterday the natal day Of their patron, St
Andrew. Ireland has It's patron In St Patrick Wales
its own 81 Gavid and England celebrates St. George
OF wonderful memory, but it lies with Scotland TO
CLAIM a. her patron one Of the apostles-
He was brother OF Simon Peter and was like him,
I fisherman on the Lake Of Gennesaret When John the
Baptist was preaching In the desert Andrew went to
hear him. He SO filed with the doctrines he heard
that he at once became disciple and follower. On
the day when St John seeing Jesus pass cried out to
his disciples, "Behold the Lamb OF God" Andrew and
another followed him Jesus spoke to them, and An
drew at once accepted His invitation TO follow
Him in His mission OF mercy and salvation.
Neither Simon Peter Andrew were constant
attendants on the Son Of Man, but they
continued ulal their calling fishermen and also
preach the doctrines OF their Master among all those
with whom they were brought in contact They fol.
lowed Him His death on the cross, and were with
Him in His last agony After the death OF the Saviour
ST. Andrew disseminated the Christian doctrine In
Asiatic and European scythia Thrsce, Macedonia and
Epirus in Achaa II at Patrae in Achaia that St
Andrew suffered martyrdom and found his reward for
all his earthly labors in the OF his Master. he
was tied with thongs a X-shaped and
left to die suffering all The or hunger and
thirst His head was placed downward and his arms
and his legs spread out While thus hanging and in
the midst OF his tortures he cried out, "Ha thou pre-
cous that has been consecrated by the body OF
My Lord and adorned with His limbs as with rich
jewels; come TO thee exung and glad that you re-
cevc me with JOY into thy arms"
The body subsequently inferred by lady named
Maxmila, and in the fourth century II was removed to
Constantnope During the middle ages pious monk
named Regulus or Rule it is recorded, brought the
ed in the Cathedral In the city Of St Andrews. The
right Of St Andrew looked upon the shield OF
the nation, and hence this and apostle became,
according to the earliest tradition the recognized pa
tron.
l. Three years ago the Archbishop of Canterbury, in
communication TO the Anglican bishops, recommended
that Andrews Day be observed by all churches or
the Anglican communion day Of intercession for
laborers in the missionary field.
At Trinity church, St Georges at ST. Ann's, and
in fact at all the churches Of the Anglican communion,
there were services and prayers for the purpose men,
toned, in the morning. afternoon and evening
special missionary service was held at the Anthon
Memorial church, in Forty eighth street. and addresses
delivered by several prominent Episcopal minis
ters The Rev. Dr. Tying preached at ST Ann's in the
evening and the sermon was interpreted tor
by Rev DR.. Gaaudet At Trinity church the services
were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix and DR..
ogilby, assisted by Rev. Messrs Hickman and Robin
son.
DINNER OF THE ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY.
The ST. Andrews Society had its annual dinner last
4 evening AT Delmonico's. very large company
present and Lord Houghton the guest of the
ing The large banquetng hall was beautifully deco
rated with the aags Of different natons band OF
I music was in attendance and all that flowers,
/ bright lights, gay wit, good cheer and mrth
could do TO render the occasion festive was
DONE and successfully II may not be out Of place TO
name the officers of the society for the
ensuing year. They are as folows:-Presdent Robert
Gordon; First Vice President, James Bran; Second
Vice President, John S. Kennedy.
Managers-Bryce Gray, John Patton, John Sloane.
william Lyall, William Coverly and Alexander Rhind.
Treasurer-Robert Dnwdde.
Secretary-wilam J. Ingram
/ Assistant Secretary-Thomas Maitland
chaplains-Rev. William NJ. Taylor D. D. and Rev.
William ormiston
Physician-R. X Cotvile.
Quite pleasant diversion was created during the
latter part the repast By the marching around the
room OF one OF the members in full Scottish
costume, playing the bagpipes, while behind
him stpode six stalwart walters bearing
huge dishes which smoked the Scotchmans favorito
/ ''haggS" The enthusiasm and cheers occasioned by
this exhibition could almost be divided between the
bagpipes and the "haggis with tribe in favor Of the
latter.
AFTER the removal of the cloth, brief blessing was
asked by Rev Dr. Ormston aud then the President Mr.
Gordon made brief address rccapitulatng the cond
ton Of the society in the course OF which he said that
telegraphic congratulations were received from San
Francisco, Philadelphia and other Cities TO which
proper responses had been sent Before the first regu
lar toast the national anthem sung the solo parts
being taken by Messrs MACPHERSON and Ellis, the
whole company joining in the chorus with great spirit
Mr.. Archibald, the British Consul General intro
duced IN neat speech by Mr. Brand, the First Vice
President OF tho society, and responded to the fourth
toast He reviewed briefly, but with humor, the or
orators, and said that this Is when oratory
ragged. He finally paid fitting tribute TO the
VINO had cemened the friendly relations between Great
Britain and the United States
Or. Ormston responded very eoquently to the toast
of ''The Land % Cakes,n and ended by saying-"Ma
peace, plenty and prosperity be within her
bounds" He was followed by Postmaster James, who
responded TO the Land we live in His happy
effort and provoked prolonged applause. His alusion
TO the HKRALDs representative Africa was received
with an enthusiasm which showed that the efforts or
Stanley the OF science had deep hold the
sympathes Of those present
The President then introduced Lord Houghton, who
was made an honorary member OF the society. The
honorable guest said IN efcct:-There Is no man-no
public man, at least-who has felt at all times
| how valuable Is the connection Of England
with tho world | have felt this particularly in
regard the relations Of England With America I
let nv fancy 20 back 100 years ago. look upon the
ST. Andrews Society still British colony, col
ony which disseminated the English language-how far
Scottish society TO say. uaughter.) Why,
tho first time | came into tho country.
In Detroit almost the first met was q Scottish
poet Thomas Carlyle once Said TO me, "Your West
Riding of Yorkshire is younger and better Scotlandn
don't speak Yorkshire, but one Of those men once
speak 10 you in any tonguen So
strangely, however, DO you arrange matters in
costume that remember some years ago being in
Rome seeing company OF your countrymen going up
the steps Of the Vatican and the people
staring az them In wonderment The obsery-
strange tribe OF Indians who had made their peace
with the Pope. Lord Houghton then made happy al
luson this being hts last night In America aud con.
cluded amid prolonged cheers. After few brief