New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-04-24
THE ST. GEORGES SOCIETY.
IT'S NINETY-sEyENTH ANNIVERSARY.

CONSUL GENERAL BOOKER AND OTHERS.
The ninety seventh anniversary of the st.
Georges Society of this city was celebrated last
evening by dinner at Delmonico's Over two
hundred members and guests were present. Inc
decorations of the room were very simple Inc
main table extended along the west side OF the large
dining-ha Directly behind the Presidents chair
was fe-size portrait of Queen Victoria represent
ing Her Majesty at about the age OF her coronation
On one side of the picture was the American has'
and on the other the flag of Great Britain; each was
flanked by large shield bearing the Stars ana
Stripes, over which were interminged smaller iags
of both nations Similar Shields smaller in size ana
adorned in like manner, ranged along the wan
on the south side Of the hall.
The newly-elected president of the society
Edward HILL occupied the chair at INC
middle Of the main table. On his right SAT tho
new Consul-G General, william Lane Booker, Waiter
Watson president of the St. Andrew Society NJ
w. Cooper of the New England Society X. ..
Cortis and the Rev. d. p. Morgan. On Mr.. Hils
left sat Mayor Elson, Judge Shea, of the Friendly
Sons of st. Patrick; Judge Lawrence OF the OF.
Nicholas Society; Whitelaw Reid, the Rev. b. +.
DaCosta, Brinley Richardson and k. Forbes Camp
bell. The last named gentleman was the private
secretary of Louis Napoleon during his Presidency
of the Republic of France. He was also the init
mate friend Of Theirs. well rs of Lord Brougham'
Among others present were Bryce Gray L. T. Bar
rett. John D. Wing and Basil Gray. Of London. d.
Sand. John II. Seed, William Schall and Alexander
Taylor. jr.
Shortly after o'clock the president called Tor
| order. After the singing OF chorus py
quartet, Mr.. Hill spoke as follows:
GENTLEMEN AND BROTHERS OF ST. GEORGE: am
me your president am proud to occupy position
which for nearly century has bern held by gentemen,
rersrds poson business capacity and administrative
talents, have held and do hold high places anonS ns
men upon tho fact that has society been 10
prosperous condition ,nan itself upon
It's prosperity there Is no s, 9c Ss Or has e lost an
honest and hearty coaborer AID dear member 81 the
society as well valued frend In the sudden taEns
| ory live long and greenly among US. Applause.
Never in all recolecIon. aud my me%ory i1 ts
land OF our birth and the land we I've IN been more COT
dial tan they are today Appaa,e E2 s6r In t he
sTe. OF ans Old World we're turned 20
S Tcf1s H naS Ta PHrs watching
Of t9e tangled Eps& rS Saeion
after aud feet after feet steamed out Of tue
camness OF that placid bay 70 compel tae onos o. s,I
bea quicker and every eye brighter when they felt
and knew that England expected ever man to do MS
S Sad thc smoke q battle lifted when tue
and tho s .S no s ss wa IN p oa
Conan IAppaase surely blood {, thicker water.
hes Armies ,t more sPSs W Ssa"' OF EnsSnd
| than they. and WITHIN three or four weeks ume tne
! snez Canal IL was a victory OF which surely
| have a ngBt TO be proud. lAppahseI
| BEGINNING THE TOASTS.
The first toast on the list. "The Queen" was then
announced aud those present remained standing,
| " hile the quartet sang God Save the Queen
To the toast THE President of the United 81 ates.
| the band responded by playing Yankee Doodle
which was followed by three hearty cheers.
10 the third toast. The Day aud All who Honor
IT," the Rev. ID. p. Morgan responded accepiably'
first Offering q graceful apology for being unore-
pared by reason of his late arrival from Baltimore,
where he had the privilege yesterday of preaching
in the old Church Of St. Pau's (which dates back
23s years., the annual sermon of the st. Georges
Society OF that city. The toast opened up a very
wide field for re mark, the speaker said.
for ST. George. the patron saint OF
England, was q native Of Cappadocia. He
passed thence into Palestine, which was under the
dominion Of the imperial Roman Government, be-
came soldier in the Roman Legion, and rose To
high position by reason of his admirable bravery.
Ultimately the boldness of the young soldier In
demonstrating with the Emperor for his cruel
edIcts against the Christians led TO his mariyrdon.
How had this foreigner become the patron saint OF
Engiandi Simply because John Bull liked IA man
that could fight and make a good show Mt hight.
The speaker was happy in pointing this remark
by an ausion to the undoubtedly increased respect
the said John Bull had for his relatives on this side
Of the water since the trouble they went through
with them toward the of close the last century.
Laughter and applausel He ended his remarks by
expressing his hope that the cordial amIty botwecn
the two nations night always continue sentiment
he was sure every one present would heartily JON
in. Applause.
RESPONSE FROM THE CoNsULGENERAL.
The Consul General, Mr.. Booker. was called upon
TO respond TO the toast of Her SaoSys Represent
atiyes." He was loudly cheered and applaudod as
he rose. His remarks were as follows:
Mr.. pnEsrpgSr AND GENTLEMEN OF IHE ST. GEORGES
SOCIETY: In behalf of the consus, yiceoop"nls aud
myself bog to return you my very sincere th"nks Tor
kindly welcome to me my arrival In the country, and
very that my associates 10 the Consulate wiz
happy toast the fact that the gentleman who mas
endea1cd to ali OF you iGpea1so Hc moi only
singulary age , h%n and Sccs isp nst have nUS
snen SS ONCE up at the rmo he ddOat he was
who endeared himself 10 81 WITH whom he came IN CON
| TACT was kindly IN his disposition aud ever ready 10
those who sougntit: lApplau'.l .o,.,.,o,
that you viii give as nssr reception 10 W y1i
| then accept u part OF 1t proudly an honor
conferred upon myself lApplasel feel It great ia
ner gwen Edward Archibald on his retirement !
have knowh nl for many years. and have had as you
all have a very nigh appreciation OF his character ana
nothing would have given greater pleasure Than 10
have Joined with you In doing HOMAGE TO that gentleman
on his retirement; II wound have been giving me also
| the ecat Of showing myself TO you rs one
| VINO was follow IN the footsteps OF
| a man who had done mary good things
IL fs gentlemen next satisfaction have that H.
Georges Day Afforded me the opportunity OF meet
ing 40 nuny OF my cOuutryInon and many other resi-
| dents OF New-York 80 soon after my arrival IN tue
| country. Well gentlemen what else can say can
only say that the honor that has been conferred upon
me by Her Maiestys Government altogether uneX-
pecIed lived oI 3Oyears on tue Pacno coast ana
fay believed my Official career would end where u
| began applied other posi-. aud think II was
generally Understood In the Foreign Office that thefo
was only one other place that would accept ana that
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