The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-01

said 1.-THE bench is the loving voice of the
Law, aud the law is the balance wheel Of the
! universe. Il is the one grand hgament.
wrapt in the covering Of the comfy Of
states, which holds humanity together.
/ The names Of Story, Kent, Spencer and our
/ own Berrien, Wayne, Law and the Charltons
are legal lights on the road OF immortal
fame and they shine as stars OF equal magni-
tude with the names Of Blackstone. Coke,
Eden and marlborough. The bench at once
ou It's elevation faces the whole bar against
him; be stands like a rock against the
turbulent waves OF ambitious argu melts.
| But jus ice must govern, mercy must prevail.
Society," continued Mr. LeakeR, is inter-
ested much in the maintenance Of a pure
and high-toned bar among those whose in
/ hueuce Ia the administration OF Justice Is
much the standard of commercial morality
must be high. We rejoice in a faithful and
| painstaking bar; we lament the lost
wisdom Of the la Judge Chisholm. In refer
ence, in the integrity Of an Adams. in the abil-
ity and success Of an Erwin and the fearless
MSS and fairness Of W. q. Charlton. In
England, Scotland, France and these United
States its influence is second only to the
church"
Mr.. Leaken called attention to the fact
that IL was a Scltchman aud Georgian who
caused the passage of the eleventh amend
ment Of the constitution Of the United
States, which prevents the suing OF a state
by an individual. Chisholm, executor, sued
Georgia in 1913 for debt, and the supreme
court of the United States decided against
the state. the result raised a national
cutlery, which resulted in the adoption of
the eleventh amendment.
After Mr.. Leaken's speech Messrs. Walker
and Rebarer sang Come With Me-"
CLIFroN's SPEECH.
The response Of Hon. William Clifton TO
the toast, "Our invited guests" was one OF
the hits OF the dinner. Although it was his
maiden speech in this particular line, Mr.
Clifton carried and acquitted himself with
the grace Of an orator who had
made special study OF the art Of after
dinner speechmaking. He started out by
announcing that be hadn't enjoyed himsalf
30 much since tue adjournment of the leg
1 islature. and If it wasn't for the respect he
had for Mr.. Hartridge, who was down to
handle tue delicate subject of "Woman,
he would move the previous question and
cut Off debate.
After thanking st. Andrews Society
for the delightful entertainment OF
its invited guests, Mr.. Clifton said
1.-THE open-hearted hospitality of the
Scotch is known far and near. Their gem
orous nature is only equalled by their cool.
calm aud invincible courage. The Scotch
man by nature is not aggressive. Left to him.
self In his highlands and his lowlands he
simply asks to be let alone, but in defense
Of native heath mighty England has
felt their prowess. Since when Douglass
received Lord Marmon in his castle till
now no Sootchman has denied shelter to his
folowman, or betrayed his guest. Over the
United States, wherever the Scotchman
meets in social reunion to celebrate ST.
Andrews day, good will, good feeling and
generous hospitality is felt
Following Mr.. Clifton came Messrs
Berry and Walker with the duet, "The
Pilot"
The response to "Woman" by Hon Gsza-
way Hartridge was classical, witty, senti-
mental and satirical by turns, and
kept his hearers in almost continuous
laughter. It was pronounced by
every one who heard it, to be one Of the
finest speeches OF It's character ever heard in
Savannah. Mr.. Hartridges first utter
ance. 81 am glad to meet you for the 14lst
time" started the banqueters into uproar-
ious applause. Unlike the representative
of the press said he, 81 have
been within the pale of St. AM
drew before, and know the man
who gets within his pale never gets out
unless thoroughly drenched" Turning to
the theme of his toast, Mr.. Hartridge spoke
Of the wonderful and tender influence of
love inspired by woman, which is more
potent than anything on earth. The old
man with his gray hair looks back, said he,
with pleasing recollections to the time of
his youthful love and gallantry. Mr..
| Hartridge said he is glad to
see woman rising from drudgery and
slavery and taking her proper place in
power and influence He would advocate
| woman suffrage, he said, if he thought the
women would give him their votes. Mr..
| Hsrtridge expressed desire to see Mary
Anderson pleading before a jury box, and
a Mrs Brown Potter ornamenting pulpit.
"Then," said he. linen wouldn't want to
shirk jury duty or find excuses to stay away
from church on Sunday" He character
lied woman as a pendulum between q smile
and a tear.
The speaker closed with an appeal for the
| continued elevation OF womanhood.
Mr.. William Falconer sang "Coming
Thro' the Rye" after the toast to Woman
The festivities closed at 2 o'clock by the
singing Of "Auld Lang Syne" with Joined
| hands by the banqueters. The dinner was
in charge of the stewards of st. Andrew 8
Society, Messrs. William Falconer, w. NJ.
Davidson, Jr. and Capt. F. q. Straohan,
aud to their untiring attention must be at
tributed the splendid success Of the 141st
anniversary.
The Accomplishments to the songs were
played by Prof. II. Steward.
A veritable family medicine box, BEECH
ANS PILLs.-AG.