The New York herald., 1877-12-01
SAINT ANDREW.
AULD scoTIA's SONS cELEBnArE HIS NATAL
pAY-rA BANQUET AT pELMoNIco's

AULD scoTIAs SONS CELEBRATE HIS NATAL
DAY--A BANQUET AT DELMoNIcos.
The that awaited the beck OF the sons OF auld
Scotia the OF the 12lst anniversary Of tho
celebration OF ST. Andrews Day. at Delmonico's last
evening was gcnero US and well selected The COM
pany that assembled 10 do justice and the men,
ory Of their patron saint was largo and determined
They had ample application and enthusiasm, and
went through tho accepted banquesting formula with
a quiet vigor aud sober sense OF gratitude Many
prominent scotchmon among tho banquctters.
Near the President OF tho society, Mr.. James Brand
on either hand, were Mayor Ely. Rev. Dir. Taylor,
President McCosh, OF Princeton; President Wood,
OF tho Board or Education; Sir Petef Coats, Mr..
John Taylor Johnston, Mr.. John Mckay, Colonel
Lang, Mr.. Walter Stephenson and Mr.. 4.
ii. Stewart. As the company arranged themselves
around the tables ready TO tako their seats, Scottish
piper played some Highland airs The music over
Rev. Dr. Taylor offered a short prayer Then followed
the quiet tngle OF moving plates, knives forks and
glasses, In indication OF tho commencement OF
tho FEAST While tho banquet was in
progress an orchestra seated in gallery
at one end OF the hall played several
sprigntiy Scotch airs some OF which were rede-
manded. When that characteristic scotch dish, tho
hagc,s, was about to be brought In tho walters
marshaed in line, and headed by the piper, playing
a march, tramped into tho dining hall with dishes or
the Iavorite morsel held aloit The haggis was re-
ccived with cheers and waving napkins. Alter II had
been set upon tho tables The orchestra struck up
.lho Lass o GoWre"
lhe dinner over Rev. Dr. Taylor again offered bref
prayer and then the president proceeded 70
inc nerent toasts. Hc dwelt briefly tho day anu
spoke OF all who honor u, referring casually 70 the
lact that Scotland belongs TO SO widely dhusca
an empire that tho day was being celebrated
all the world over He then read some
letters and .e'egrams OF coagratu!ation irom
ms 4 fhe Hmm he
orchestra played 'sScots Wha Hae," and the company
checrsd tho tune 20 the echo Then Mr. Lcgai sang
"A Health 10 Bonnie Scotland" "The Qucen'' was
tnc next toast and after that "rhe President"
Following either was music or song and more
Representatives in his Country" Mr. archibald.
the English Consul, responded briefly "The Land
q. sa,d hc' Ike Other Scoschmen who have now
hearty appreciation Of their countrys beauties, never
knew how beautiful u was until he lett II He named
many Of It's distinguished sons, claiming among them
Ireiand's pslron STUNT, the holy Patrick. whom he
said was native Of Dumbarton. He called on Rev.
DR.. Taylor TO respond
the LAND o. cAxsa
Rev. Dr. Taylor said II had Ueen wttily remarked
that scotchman was never .. home except when he
stone, a cock sparrow and scotchnau. Then.
snguishsd scotcnman who had penetrated
into the midst Of that country where that
ale rouown and added that David Livingstone was
not alone the representative OF Scotch daring, enter
PRISE and perseverance,. he then dwslt upon t1e
shrewdness oil tho Scot mis- cannyness and practical
sagacy. These qualities, he SAID IN groat
uro due TO the TACT that the Book OF Proverbs was
one OF the first books put into the hands
OF the young Scotch lad. He narrated many
entertaining stories OF distinguished Scstchmen,
OF whom rose the humblcst ranks, having moth
ing but their early education 10 aid them. Hc con-
cludcd with forclble and eloquent appeal 10 al!
Scotchmon 10 cherish an honorable memory Of their
natye land certain aid to the better discharge Of
the dutios OF everyday Ito.
Mr. Legatt thcn sang Scotland Yet," and the next
toast, The land we 1--we .n, was responded to BY
Professor Scott After some more music, vocal and
instrumental, Rev. Dr. AcCosh RESPONDED 10 the
toast, "Educaon In Scotland" All the good qualities
OF the scotch ne attributed to their libcrai educa.
tion Their bravery and Independence ho applauded.
He felt pride IN the reelection that tho Romans
conquered Scotland aud that her people never
yielded to Euglanu until England accepted King
from Scotland. Scotchmon generally, he said, count
their Kindred TO the sixteenth generation. He
counted a Scotchmcn his kindred. After dwelling
upon the educational facilities OF Scotland he con-
GUIDED by hoping that America would emulate
his native land In this direction and make high cdu-
cation cheap ior all.
Among tho tossts the following -tsThe State
and CITY OF Nav York." TO which Mayor Ely and Mr..
Chauncey Depew responded, and Sister Societies."
which brought to their feet NJ. Pellew, OF the St
Georges Society; Mr. Hastings OF tho Friendly Sons
vi 81 Patrick. and Mr. Borden, Of shs Nsv England
Society. ~ ~ y