Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-01

Celebration of IsIsIsI Anniversary.

Last evening the Scottish citizens Of sa-
vsnnsh, members of the st. Andrews So
cietY, met at Metropolitan Hall to celebrate
the 131st anniversary Of their organization.
TheiworthY President Of the society, Prof.
q. F. Train, presided over banquet never
excelled and rarely equalled in Savannah,
and which, under the supervision of the
stewards, Messrs. John Faleoner, P. NJ.
Dougan aud D. 6. Allen, had been prepared
by the well known caterer, W. B. Terrell.
In the absence Of the first
Vice President, Major James T.
Stewart, Mr.. Malcolm Maclean, Second
Vice President, presided at the foot Of the
able. while the Secretary aad Treasurer,
Mr.. Preston Cunningham, and the Core
spending Secretary and Librarian, DR.. VIM.
VI. Charters, the remaining officers Of the
society, were present, and were unremitting
In their efforts to make the occasion worthy
the organization and the day.
After the large number Of members and
visiting guests had freely psrtaken Of the
many good things-solid as well as liquid
spread before them, the President an
nouneed the regular toasts OF the evening,
as follows:
1, 1.-THE PIous and Immortal Memory OF
st. Andrew Responded to In fitting and
eloquent language by Rev. R. P. Kerr, after
which Mr.. Ballantyne RECALLED the audience
with the song, "Land o. the Leal," both
gentlemen eliciting hearty applause.
2. "The Queen" followed by the song
from Professor Mallette, "God Save the
Queen" in the chorus Of which all present
enthusiastically joined.
8. "The President of the United States"
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happy style which always chsracteriZss his
efforts, and in q manner elicitiDg loud ap
plause His remarks were succeeded by q
song from Mr.. ID. J. Ryan, "Scnubert's
Serenade," with flute obligato by Signor d.
L. Ferrazzi, and which was delightfully."- rem
dered.
4. 1.-THE Land o. Cakes" Captain Geo.
A. Mercer was to have responded to this
toast, but owing to sickness was unable to
be present. Mr.. P. NJ. Dougan, however,
Instead, sang Scotland Yet" exquisitely,
and the audience acknowledged his merit
by continued applause.
5. Savannah. the home of our adop-
tion." Responded TO in happy terms by the
Mayor, Captain Wheaton, and, after the
applause which followed His HonOr's re
marks had subsidized, Mr.. Frank E Rebarer,
accompanied by Slgnor FerTazzi on the flute,
sang with his accustomed excellence the
beautiful song, waiting"
1.-THE Bench and Bari Responded to by
Captain Robert Falligsnt IN an eloquent sd-
dress, interpreted with genuine humor,
calling forth much applause and laughter.
He was followed by Mr.. G. W. King in the
song ST fear no foe," and in which that
gentleman displayed his fine base voice to
great advantage.
s. "Our Sister Benevolent Societies" To
this sentiment Major Bonsud responded,
beginning with bon mot and concluding by
reading poem, which was listened to with
much Interest, and received with the usual
manifestations of appreciation. He was fol-
lowed by Duet by Messrs. Ward and NAL
lette entitled Excelsior" and which was
Of course splendidly sung.
g. "The Memory Of Burns" To this toast
Reverend Charles II. Strong was to have
responded, but he was detained at home
through indIsposition. Rev. MIR. Bowman,
however, replied in his place in remarks
full of eloQuence and replete with humoT,
and after ne had finished Mr.. P. II. Ward
sang ''Mary OF Argyle" beautifully.
10. "An who celebrate this day" Re
sDonded to in happy style by Col. J. II.
Estiu, who was followed by Mr.. Jas. Bell
in an humorous Scotch song, capitslly sung.
". G. Waller, Associate Editor MORNING
NEWS.
II. "All the Bonnie Lasses that whir
among the Heather" Responded to briefly,
but fittinglY, by Mr.. John Falconer, who
was followed by Mr.. W. F. May in the ex-
quisite compOsitiOn-lO which he did full
justiee-''A Warrior Bold"
The regular programme concluded with 8
St. Andrews medley" by Prof. Ferris Zzi,
after which Mr.. W. Il. Baker, being called
on. responded handsomely to the sentiment,
Education" and Mr.. W. S. Bogsrt read an
original poem on the society and its mem
0ers, which brought down the house. Mirth,
music, recitation and anecdote then char
scterizsd the evening until the "wee sma
hours"
During the festivities letter from Major
John o. Ferrill, expressing regret at his
inability to attend the celebration, was read,
and enclosing the following sentiment:
sFThe memory of David Livingston. Scot
land gave him to the cause of humanity,
and after perils and discoveries at which
ali the world wondered he yielded up his
life in the wilds OF Central Africa-the land
Of his devotion. Over his grave Religion
and Science mot hostiles, but friends, as
be, the exponent of both, has so beautifully
said, } with linked hands, stand as mourn
ers."
Finally this delightful and enjoyable en-
tertainment was brought to a close by all
present joining In "Auld Lang Syne." We
regret that lack Of space prevents US doing
full justice to the occasion, yet suffice it TO
say that the members and guests separated
ali in good humor with themselves and the
world, and agreeing, for the time at least,
with Tam O'Shanter, that
Kings may be blest, but they were glorious
Ger all the Ills Of life victorious"