Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-01
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY.
Celebration of the One Hundred and
Thirty-Second Anniversary.


Celebration of the One Hundred and
Thirty-SecOnd Anniversary.
Last night the ST. Andrews Society of
Savannah celebrated with their accus-
toned genial hospitality and generous
conviviality the one hundred and thirty
second anniversary of their organization.
By eight O'Clock the members of the society
had assembled in their hall, which was
beautifully and appropriately decorated
with the flags of all nations, while at the
head of the hall stood banner bearing
the portrait of the pious St. Andrew,
Scotia's patron Saint, over which was
inscribed the motto of the society, ''Re-
lieve the Distressed
By nine O'Clock the guests of the society
had gathered with the members, and all
sat down to a sumptuOus repast, at which
every attention which genial warmth OF
heart could suggest was shown by the
President, Prof. II. f. Train, the stewards
and officers of the association. After this
had been discussed to the full satisfaction
of all present the traditional shot Scotch"
that delicious beverage which seduced
old Tom O'Shanter and made him, in the
DOesy of the imagination of Robert Burns,
see Eswitches''-was introduced, and the
entertainment of the evening began in
earnest.
The first toast of the evening was ''The
piOus and immortal memory of st. An
drew" Responded to in a feeling, elO-
quent and appropriate adore SIS by Rev.
Mr.. BOYD, of the First Presbyterian
Church, which called forth heartfelt APP
plause.
After this came the toast, "The Queen"
Drank standing, and responded to by Mr..
=. NJ. DOugan with the song, ''GOd Save
the Queen,v in the chorus of which all
present heartily joined.
Then came the toast, ''The President of
the United States" to which Mr.. Isaac
Beckett was called upon to respond. In
a few remarks he replied, and was fol-
lowed by song; Across the Burning
Sands,'' sung by Mr.. f. +. Rebarer, Mr..
H. L. Schreiner accompanying him on the
piano.
The fourth regular toast was then
called, ''The Land O. Cakes" This was
responded to in a brief, but humorous and
very happy address by Rev. Mr.. Holmes,
after which Mr.. DOugan again favored the
assemblage with song, Sailing" and
again called forth the plaudits of all
present.
After this the toast Savannah, the
home of our adoption, the beautiful Forest
City, was proposed, and was responded
to BY Captain John F. Wheaton. His re-
marks, though brief, were feeling and to
the point. They elected sincere and uni
versal applause.
Next in order came a duet by Messrs.
Rebarer and Harden from the ever popular
opera of Martha, which was most artisti-
callv sung, and was universally pro-
nOunced to be the gem of the evening, and
which was followed by the toast, 1.-The
Bench and Bar of Savannah" responded
to in eloquent terms by Hon. Rufus L.
Lester.
Capt. James McAlpin was next request
ed to sing ''Annie Laurie" He gracefully
acknowledged the call, and gave the sweet
old song in a manner which so touched
the hearts of his audience that they in
voluntarily, but with earnestness, took up
the refrain and joined in the chorus with
their whole souls.
''Our Sister Benevolent Societies" was
the next regular toast, to which Major A.
BOnaud was requested to respond. He
did so briefly, concluding with ''The Mar
sellaise,' in the chorus of which there was
general unison.
The eighth regular toast, "MemOry of
Burns" followed in order, and was elO-
quently responded to by Rev. Mr.. Strong,
who took Burns life and the adverse cir
cumstances by which ScOtia's revered
poet was surrounded from the cradle to
the grave as eXempliticatiOn of the fact
that "a mans a man for a that"
Mr.. Strong was followed by Mr.. J. II.
Saussy, who, to the ninth regular toast,
"A the B0nny Lassies that Whir Among
the Heather" made response both humor
Gus and pathetic, in which he acquitted
himself in the happy style which is second
nature to him, and which ELECTED loud APP
plause,
Mr.. James Bell next favored the as
semblage with the beautiful little Scotch
song MY JEAN" and was followed by Mr.,
b. ii. Richardson, who responded to the
tenth toast, 'The Press Colonel j. II,
Estill, proprietor Of the MORNING NEWS,
had been selected as the respondent
to the toast, but being unavOidably de-
tanned by sickness, Mr.. Richardson was
called upon to reply in his stead. His re-
marks were very apt, and were well re-
ceived. He departed from the usual
hackneyed response to the toast, and
made several local hits which ''drew down
the house."
Mr.. p. II. Ward next sarg ''Mary of
Argyle" i'll a manner which showed that
his voice had by no means "lOst its sweet
ness"
The last regular toast was given TO
'Our Invited Guests" and to which Mr..
John Mclaughlin responded briefly, and
then gave a sentiment to ''Woman," a
subject which he eloquently treated.
Mr.. X. j. LarcOmbe, by request, read
little poem entitled ''Friendship," which
was received with hearty plaudits,
Major John Cunningham then, with
some appropriate remarks, offered: ''Com-
merce," and called upon Mr.. Fred. NJ.
Hull, who made a very practical and
pleasing speech.
The Secretary read number of letters
and kilograms. One telegraphic dispatch
was from the st. Andrews Society of
Memphis, rendering hearty congratulate
tons and good wishes.
Prof. FerraZZi was called OH, and, with
piano accompaniment, gave the st. An
drew's Medley on the flute.
The toast "EducatiOn'' was next given,
and Capt. Geo. \. Mercer, Vice President
of the Board of Education, was called on
to respond, and acquitted himself in his
usual eloquent and forcible style.
Letters Of regret at inability to be pres
ent were read from Judge VIM. ID. Har-
den, Jacob Rauers, Esq, German Consul,
Alfred Haywood, Esq, President of the
st. Georges Society, Captain j. IL. john
stOn, of the Cotton Exchange, and from
Hon. John o. Ferrill.
subsequently speeches were made by
W, 5, BOgart, Esq, in response to the
toast, 1.-The Georgia Historical Society,"
Captain VIM. NJ. DAVIDSON and DINERS,
The banquet was in keeping with the
reputation of the society, and reflected
great credit on il and on the worthy and
efficient President, Mr. III. f. Train. The
Stewards, Messrs. ID. G. Allen, Il. c. Beale
and j. W. McAlpin, and the clever Sec
rotary, Mr.. Preston Cunningham, had the
thanks of the guests for their many cour-
tesies and attentions.
Rrovn,s bronchial Troches
For coughs and colds: Il have used them
for more than dozen years, and think
them the best and most convenient relief