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MG-A(G.758.001
5 Jan 1758:32 (661)
New-York, December 5. On Wednesday last, being St. Andrew's
Day, the resident and honorary members of the New-York St.
Andrew's Society, held their anniversary meeting at Scotch
Johnny's, where, agreeable to the intention of that
charitable institution, a considerable sum of money, it is
said, was collected for the use of the poor. After which, as
there happen'd to be a great many Scotch gentlemen belonging
to the Army in Town, upwards of sixty members in all din'd
together in a most elegant manner. Many loyal and patriotic
toasts were drank on the occasion, heartily, yet soberly.
In the evening the same company gave a ball and
entertainment at the Exchange-Room, and King's Arms Tavern,
to the Town, at which a large and polite company of both
sexes assembled. The ladies in particular made a most
brilliant appearance, and it is thought there scarcely ever
was before, so great a number of elegantly dress'd fine
women seen together at one place in North-America. As there
were a great many of his Majesty's Officers present, several
too of the first rank, who have never before seen a public
company of ladies in this part of the world, they were most
agreeably surprized and struck with the charming sight! --
The whole was conducted with the utmost regularity, decency
and elegance; and nothing but gaiety, good humour and
universal satisfaction appeared from beginning to end.
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