The morning call., 1890-11-29
AULD SCOTIA.
Celebration, Reunion, Banquet
and Social Dance.
The Twanty.eighth Anniversary Of St. An
drew's Society - An Immense As
semblage at Pioneer Hall.

| men are never questioned among those WHO
are familiar with The character of those who
| have emigrated from the heather-clad high
lands or the pastures OF the lowlandS.
Give to these excellent citizens the COM
partnership of their own kind, inspired with
the music of their songs and neat allow
ance of their favorite beverage. and their
hearts are open to receive the world OF
humanity. their fingers and thumbs snap
their delight at the melodies and their ex-
cited yels betray their mad desire to take a
| turn at a strathspey or a reel
These traits of the ScottiShers were ex-
hibited last night at the Pioneer Hall, where
the members Of st. Andrews Society held
their twenty-eighth celebration, banquet
| and social dance. The assemLlage was very
! large.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
The initial proceedings were the installa-
ton of the following recently elected officers
! of the society,":
President, Robert Sutherland: Vice-Presidents,
Andrew L. Prngle and James Niven; Treas
| w. Carleton Cooke; Assistant Recording Sec
! rotary, Andrew MeNair; Financial Secretary,
| T. NJ. Mouroi Librarian, C. c. Whyte. 1ius-
tees - John McLaren, James MeNaD Samuel
living. William Watson, John BAN. Relief
| BoaId-Joseph T. Cochran, john Stewart, James
| A. Riley. Physician, w. f. McNutt MID; Chap
lain, Rev. Thomas Chalmers Easton, DID.
| The ceremony took place in the hall, and
was performed by eX-Presideut Samuel lrv-
ing. asss ted by George Purdie.
TOKEN OF ESTEEM PRESENTED.
| Immediately afterward the retiring Presi-
dent, James McNab, was presented by the
members of the society with solid silver
| berry-Set 1t consisted of four richly de-
| signed pieces. inlaid with old silver CONS Of
many nations. The pieces were IN large,
| LII t,It,eh bot md
orally admired. The recipient acknowledged
| his thanks after the following address had
been read by James Scobie:
| Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen friends
| OF the ST. Andrews Society: II gives me much
| pleasure To have the honor to sleak word for
our most noble President on tile event of his re-
firing from three years OF active service as Pres
| ldent. And II has been slent with much force
aud great courage, as the steamboat or engine
| powers OF This. our glorious ST. Andrews Be-
neyolent Socie ty, having for its objects and aims
| the help and aid OF cur native country people,
| men and women when III distress ana destitute
| circumstances, so far as lies in ouf means and
| power so To do.
The McNabs have been a noble and gallant
clan, ana this grand representative man has cast
| no cloud OF shade upon their fair fame. have
| sat beside him and noted well his noble
actions. Full Cf sympathy, very pleasant
| and agreeable in all bis rulings, having
eral in his actions and SOUL that is just The coun-
| terDalt OF what you see in that grand and strong
| figure, face and heart. Look al him. ladies' aud
|
| than my poor words can express
| But, ex-fTesident James McNab, have sill
| very pleasant duty 10 perform. nave been ap-
| pointed BY our society TO present TO you THIS
| beautiful case and its contents as present for
| you and yonr much beloved wife. and have no
| doubt but that your children will love and ad-
mire 1t as an heirloom, coming, as II will Il ON
their father IN this mapner, and as result OF this
good work so much labor of love. IL is solid
aud has all the ancient coins OF the older nations
| OF the cath wrought upon IL. / hope you may
be long spared to look upon your trophy SO hon.
oTably won.
| Behold The token OF our esteem for you and
yours.
HEADED FOR THE BANQUET.
Two pipers then headed procession to
the baDquet-hall. The large room was
decorated with greens and ferns, and the
| fruits, candelabra and innumerable deli
| cacies. President Robert Sutherland pre-
| sided. A string band played Scotch airs
! during the banquet. The menu was as fol-
| lows:
White wine. Eastern oysters, bouillon In cups.
shrimp salad decorated, rellsLes Clarer, may0n.
naise OF chicken and lobster, beef tongue, East
ern ham, roast veal. roast lamb. varied sand
| roast turkey cranberry sauce, roast spring
| chicken, potatoes. Lemonade, icecream In
candies. Donbons, coffee, tea, hot Scotch, carei
| punch.
LIST OF ToAsTs.
| The list of toasts arranged for the occa-
| sion was as follows:
1.-The Day and a VIVA Honor it," music. In
Ross. Duel. .SeoIs VIVA Haze" Messfs Bal
iGga aud Wnyte. The Queen; music.
United 9G states music TINE al led
Banner" Tile Land O. Cases. music, " Ban
P FSsr o Barley nro. by JoRn
Scottish Llierature"; music, "There Was
Lad Was Born in Kyle; response by Rev. j.
| Found Her Elme?' by j. Link LATER
"The Land We Live I'M; music, " Had Times
Come AGAIN no More response by. Colin nm ~
! lam Garlic on Cooke. "Our Sister Societies.;
music, 1.-THE Boatie Rows; response by w. c.
"Ilka Blade o Grass,' &. ST. j. Bremner, The
Press"; music, Garry he News TO Mary; re-
sponsse, =. Thomas j. Vivian; song, ARE Ye Sure
sles"; music, Green Grow the Rashes. or; re-
| Spouse by David Porter; trio. " Heie's Health
| TO a. Guild Lassies," Messrs Bremuer, Blair aud
President Sutherland's address outlined
the progress of the society since its organ
ization in 1863, and gave tribute to the
memory of Samuel Aiken. who was the
| first Chairman and also the father of The
! association.
After the banquet the following pro-
| gramme of dances was enjoyed:
Waltz, brig o Allan; lsneer., Sutherland
Braes'; qaadnIe, "Bains Dellghr': Reel o.
| Tulioeh, daily Rigs; Centennial Lancers,
| ar. d Llchtes"; Flowers o. Edlnboro, coun-
try dance, Aud Reekie''; Virginia Reel, ''St.
| Andrews Gems"
| THE COMMITTEES
| The following were the committees in
| charge:
| Executive Committee Robert Sutherland,
| President; James McNab, Samuel Irving,
| Thomas Ross, Vernon Campbell, j. Z. Fyfe, W.
| Yutl, Thomas. Anderson, John Reid, Andrew l..
| Prngle, j. X. Riley, G. 81. j. Bremner. George
| Davidson, John McLaren. James Niven, r.
| Keith, Robert Stewart, Thomas Stevenson.
Reception Committee-James Scobie (Chair.
man). David Porter, David Hunter. James Sulll-
| van, ID. McKechnie, George Purdie, W. Il. Eaten,
| Thomas Anderson, john /. Husband, j. G.
| Cousins, W. c. Burnett, William Nicol' David
| Cumming, D. Faiquharson and james z. Taylor;
| floor manager Alexander e. Ballingall; Floor
Committee-J. c. McEwan. K. Scott, q. a. Craig,
! I. a. Munro. G. q. Whyte, j. G. Menzles. Robert
| Stewart, Alexander Campbell aud William
| Hendry.