, 1875-12-04

J S'tnIHE, al lbe resi-
uenee OF Mr.. Andrew MeCaIly. NotwitE-
standing the inclemency of the weather.
there was quite large attendauce Of both
ladies' and gentlemen-aIl of Scottish birth
'i scottish descent, to the third generation.
4 sump'uous banquet was already in wait
ing upon the arrival Of the guests. In the
midst OF all the other delieacies which the
ainiaoie hostess, Mrs. McCally, had prepared,
sat the ponderous Hsgus," steaming hot
( \ " dagus " l. favorite di.b in Scct,ou2
and Is generally prepared on important oc,a-
sl'ns like the one under consideration Il Is
species OF meat pie, very 2alatable. and r.
minds one somewhat of the dressing Of roast
chicken. Atholbrose," a peculiarly Scot.
tish he"erage, and very agreeable, was served
IN abundance and appeared to be highly rel.
ished, especially 10y most Of the gents pres
ent- The repast being over, the cloth was
cleared, then followed the toasts of the even.
ing, read by Mr.. JAS. Dewer, President of
the society:
The day we celebrate aud a. wha' honor il.
! Responded TO by the chair in a handsome
ead highly appropriate little address, aIlud-
ing briefly TO ScOtia's patron Saint and the
origin OF the festival of ST. Andrews Dav.
Robert Burns and the other poets of Scot
land.
Very prettily responded TO by Mr.. A.
McCaily, who being unexpectedly called up
on, had no time TO refresh his memory. His
remarks, however, evinccd mere than orii-
nary familiarity with Caledonia's most ia
nous poets.
The scientific, manufacturing AID com
| merclal interests Of Scotland
Mr.. Jas. Reynolds had. been assigned the
duty Of responding 20 this toast, but that
gentleman being absent, it was psased by.
The warriors of Scotland.
Response by Mr.. /. Mckenzie.
The President OF the United States and
! the land We live in.
Responded to by W. l. Mayfeld.
Queen Victoria.
Responded to in a very handsome and ap-
ProP1iate compliment to Englands noble
queen.
The ladies'
The response to this toast, by Mr Robt.
| McCalley, conld not well have been better.
1t was decidedly original in style, containing
humOr and facetiousness with sublime senti-
ment and poetry.
The press.
There teing no other member of the press
present, W. 7. Mayfeld was again called
| and responded briefly TO the toast
Several volunteer toasts were offered and
duly responded TO, anl as he evening wore
| away the productions of some of Scotland
famous bards were rehears,d and sung in the
true Scottish dialect That the occasion was
a most happy one may reasonably be infer
red, az the larty did no, separate until the
"wee sma' hours If the morning, when
the Society adjourned 10 meet at the call Of
the President. The next reunion will, in all
probability, take place at Weston, as several
individuals from that vicinity were present
on this occasion. To the generous hospitality
| OF Mrs. MoCally Is especially due the credit
of this most Agreeable entertainment, she
| having personally superinteudsd the prep
aratIons for The banquet. In due arkHowl-
edgemept of her generosity a vote Of thanks
W as III animously adopted
GRAND CONCEKT.-The fourth grand
co ncert ty Prof. Z. Boulon, Saturday even
! ;lE, Nov. 21lh was success the hause be-
ing crowded. The concert commenced with
the beautiful I" Blue Mountain gem walt "
composed II Prof Fa1l Boulon, ana played
with graf credit y the orchestra and highly
appreciated By all. \ comic song IL NJ.
| Neville sas well sang and eucored. = violin
dnette, played by Paul Boulon ami Mrs.
Aoonie Boulon, in different positions and
with beautiful coG.ume-, was finely, rendered
| and highly appreciated. Noonie Bonlon de-
serves great praise as t. lady violinist for
performing upon the instrument with such
artistic skill. We understand that Mrs.
Boulon has tecn taking lessons only short
| time, under Prof Boulon, and We can say If
| the lady does not neglect her violin she Yill
become second Camille Urso. Part first
concluded with beautiful tableaux, the
different characters being well sas,.:ined; the
| beautiful golden haired La Petite Lille
Bessette, rs the little angel, was greatly ad-
mired. Tart second, medley of Poralar
airs by Paul Roulon and Mrs. Noonie Bon
lon. was well rendered. Silver Jig by Mr.
Wm. Edwards, WAS good end eneorod.
Tiolin solo, ''Le Carnival de Fenice, - was
heartily received and loudly nTplauded. On
an encore Prof Boulon played the Gray
Eagle" with variations, with long and
heavy cane. "Mulligan Guards, ty Mey-
ers. Neville. Murphy and Edwards WIS Il
| l,nghable affair and was encored- The even
inc 2 rntertainmcct concluded with laugh
! able farce, the characters well carried out
! PrNCTUATITY.-In establishing cherae-
ter nothing is more important than the puuct-
ual fulfllmeDt of engagements a promise
once made, should be faithfully adhered 10,
II matters little at what cost. The highea;
praise that can be said Of man, is that = his
word is as good as his bond, and haTipa
gained this reputation he never lacks Tor
! friends or assistance when Teqnired- We are
led TO these remarks in view OF The TACT mat
on this coast there is a sad lack Of punctuali'y
| .-.-a., or IN rrmulyiug