The New York herald., 1879-07-13
THE DUKE OF ARGYLL.

AN ADDRESS PRESENTED TO HIS GRACE BY
SCOTCH RESIDENTS OF BosToN-PLEAsED
WITH HIS RECEPTION IN THE UNITED
sTATEs-HIs DEPARTURE FROM THE "HUB.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
Bosros July IL, 1879.
The visit of the Duke of Argyll to Boston has been
made the occasion of courtesies such as have not
previously been extended. or. in fact. accepted
by His Grace since his arrival in the
United States. He talked with news
paper man very frankly. He received deputa-
tions of scotchmen and talked with them quite
fraternally and he through the institutions in
a very private. though very thorough. manner. On
the day Of his arrival deputation Of members OF
that ancient and honorable organization. the Scots
Charitable Society, proceeded to the Brunswick
HOTEL and, with the aid of florist. beautifully dec
Grated the suit sot apart for the distinguished Wis.,
itors. During his short stay in Boston the Duke
has been called by several Scotchmen OF
high birth. but noisy demonstrations Of welcome
have been INDUCED in on his account. and he has
been left to improve the hours allotted Boston
best suited him. The British flag aoated from the
flagstaff of the Brunswick during his stay here but
beyond that there evidence of his presence
He rode in public carriage. and made the rounds of
the city and Cambridge in q very unostentatious
manner.
ADDRESS FROM scoTCHMEN.
His Grace has refused hitherto In his journeying
to receive addresses from any society but at eleven
O'Clock to-day, when it was announced that depu-
taton OF the Scots Charitable Society in wait
ing. orders at once given to show them in The
deputaton consisted of Messrs. James Bogle the
president of the society; John Gilchrist vice pres
dent; John Sutherland. treasurer; A. T. Laughton
secretary. and Messrs. James NJ Smith. ]. Smith. j.
Stuart MacCorry and William Grant, the latter gen.
teman the chief of the Caledonian Club. Mr.. Laugh
ton introduced the other gentlemen to His Grace,
after which ceremony Mr.. Boyle read the following
address,
To HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF ARGYLL, K. T.. &c.:-
May it please Your Grace-It is our honor and
privilege in the name of the Scots Charitable So
ciety, to tender to Your Grace most hearty welcome
to this city. The society has long and honorable
grants from Scotland. who came to this country
after the battle Of Dunbar. and is the
Oldest institution of the kind on this continent.
It's object has been philanthropc. the principal aim
being to befriend any natives OF Scotland who, far
from home, require aid. Ihe operations OF the So
We feel that we have justiabe pride In pointing
to its past and present history. The members of
the society, though "sae mony hundred miles frae
hame" whose hear is warm to the tartan. cher
ish enthusiastic love for Scotland They feel that
her history is glorious They think also of Scotias
sons and daughters and are proud to remember the
great name OF MacCallum More, a name indellibly
Inscribed OH many of the brightest pages of Scottish
history and made radiant with the glory Of the srug
giles for "Christ's crown and covenant
| Your Grace is descended from an illustrious an
Society rejoice to know that your life has added
lustre to your historic house. They honor
tian philanthropst and true nobleman. and
proud to welcome you here as q grand repre-
sentative OF Bonnie Scotland" May the God OF
life be spared for many years ere you hear the
Master say Enter thou into the JOY of the Lord"
With very good wish we have the honor to be
Your Grace's obedient servants,
JAMES BOGLE, President.
JOHN GILCHRIST, Vice President.
JOHN SUTHERLAND. Treasurer.
ALEXANDER I. LAUGHTON. Secretary.
Boston. Mass. July II. 1879.
DUKES REPLY
In reply the Duke expressed himself very much
compmented by the kind expressions contained in
the address, and thanked the representatives. Of the
Scotch residents for the manner in which they al
luded to his family and its traditions. He said he
was very much pleased with his visit Boston, and
enjoyed every hour spent within the limits of the
city. He regretted that he could not devote Of
his brief sojourn to visiting the many excellent at
fractions contained in Boston, and especially those
| connected with his countrymen and their condition
in the United States.
Ladies Mary and Elizabeth Campbell entered the
parlor at this point and introduced to the
deputation, after which short time passed in
conversation. the Duke taking occasion frequently
to express the pleasure Wnicn meeting gave MIN
and making numerous inquiries relative to the num-
| ber of Scotchmen in Boston and their social con-
dition. He expressed desire to be elected an hon.
orary member of the Scots Charitable Society and
| will be formally elected at the next meeting. The
Scotchmen were very much fattered by the urbanity
and friendship extended by the Duke and the evident
pleasure with which he received their address,
RIVER.
His Grace and party left at six O'Clock by the Fall
River train for Newport. They occupied special
car the steamboat train to Fall River There they
were met by Newport friends and taken on board
the steamer Bristol for Newport. Dinner served
board after the toa left her pier and every pos
sible attention paid to the distinguished guests.
The visit to Boston has been very pleasant, and the
quiet manner in which His Grace travelled around
the city has made excellent impression on all
classes Of the community.
ARRIVAL OF THE DISTINGUISHED VISITORS AT
NEWPORT.