The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-23

And love but her forever;
For nature made her what she is,
And never made anither.
Robert Burns.
Queen Victoria was the toast of the
Scotchmen Of Savannah last night, and
the members Of the St. Andrews Society,
joined by the British subjects in the city,
made merry over the celebration of the
sixtieth anniversary Of the queens coro-
nation.
1t was pretty idea, and right prettily
carried out
Mr.. John r. Young, president Of the ST.
Andrews Society, issued call for the
meeting several days ago, urging upon the
members to gather and pay some formal
tribute to the queen in token of the re-
spectful observance Of the anniversary tu-
bilee, which is now in progress across the
waters.
The members Of the society responded
with genuine Scottish Impulse and loyal-
ty, and there were many of them in the
hall when the meeting was called to or
der. 1t had been determined by the socie-
ty to invite the local subjects Of Great Brit
ain to join in the demonstration and there
were quite number present.
In calling the meeting to order. PresI-
dent Young made pleasing alIusion to the
purpose for which the members had come
together
You are called together, members of
the st. Andrews Society,"" said the
speaker, ito take suitable action upon this.
the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen
Victoria, this being a day of Jubilee in
honor Of her majesty. Composed as this
society is. of scotchmen and descendants
OF Scotchmen, whose forefathers were
loyal to the British crown, it Is en1inent1v
proper mat some expression should go ont
from US upon this coronation day. Sub
Jects no longer, 1t may be- Of the queen.
we yet respect her for the wonderful
ScHleVements OF her reign, and hold in
iona reverence her many virtues behold
ing her in all things, the queenly woman
the womanly queen.
we nave with us by invitation thosA
OF her majesty's subjects who are rest
dents for the time OF Savannah and this
community, and it gives us genuine pleas
ure TO nave them join with us in any ac-
ton we may take. 1 now announce the
meeting ready for business"
Inc remarks of Mr.. Young in outIinine
Drlehy the purpose of the meeting were
sulIcleht to bring speedy action on the
part OF the members, and after the an
pause responsive to his speech had sub
slIeu, the business of the session was
taken up without delay.
Mr.. II. +. Train offered the following
resolution, which was adopted by q unan-
lmous and enthusiastic vote:
Queen victoria, the only person of row.
ATTY who is respected and honored
throughout this broad world Wherever
nef name is spoken there is a natural ten
dency to uncover the head as if one stood
peIore purity, uprghtness and goodness
PERSONNEL A queen who not only holds
the aHectonS of her subjects at homo
ana abroad, but is revered by all nations
even the enemies of her country. Gentle
men, we the sons and descendants of sires
VINO were dear and devoted subjects of
tnis noble queen, have come together to
give expression TO the admiration we en-
tertaln toward her majesty, and on this.
the DAY OF her great jubilee a rejoicing of
all people throughout her wide domain-we
commemorate this, the sixtieth (6O wear
OF her long and prosperous reign. A resign
unprecedented in the worlds history for
prosperity, civil freedom and the happi-
ness and intelligence of her subjects.
Be it, therefore resolved by the St An
crews Society and such British residents
now present, that the following telegram
be transmitted to her majesty, the queen,
as an expression of the fealty and admira-
ton We owe and feel tc her royal self:
Savannah, Ga, June %, 1S97.-To Her Ma
Jesty, the Queen, London, England: The
ST. Andrews Society and British residents
or the city of Savannah, Ga, United
States of America, most respectfully send
TO the queen their congratulations on this
the jubilee of her long and prosperous
reign and life of usefulness. God save
the queen.
And that this telegram be signed and
sent by the president Of st. Andrews So
ciety of the city of Savannah.
Upon the motion of Maj J. T. Stewart,
seconded by Mr.. Thomas Ballantyne. II
was determined to have the resolutions
published In the daily papers, in the Scott
tsh American, and that a copy be sent
to the home office OF the ST. Andrews So
ciety in London
Mr.. A. o. Horrock, representing the
British subjects, who were Invited TO toin
In the celebration In the queens honor
made a happy speech, expressing the
gratitude of the British subjects for the
courtesy. He referred with fitting terms
10 the occasion OF the meeting and said
that II was particularly pleasing that de-
Scendants Of Scots, who ha with Wal
lace bled," and Englshmen had come to-
gether with common purpose and that
purpose to render honor unto the common
guardian Of liberty for England and Scot
land alike. His remarks were well re-
celved and literally applauded.
When the business part OF the session
was over there was a social session.
which was no small part OF the celebra-
ton. Many were the toasts that went
round in her majesty's honor, and many
were the patriotic songs sung. and many
were the stories told.
Mr. Thomas Ballantyne, leading the cho-
rus the Jewellers sang over and over again:
God save our gracious queen.
Long live our noble queen,
God save the queen!
Send her victorious.
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us
God save the queen!
Thy choicest gifts In store.
on her be pleased TO pour.
Long may she relgnl
May she defend our laws,
And ever give us cause.
To sing with heart ana voice
God save the queenl