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2 1. — May the friends of Old England ever enjoy 

 her Protection and her Enemies feel her Resent- 

 ment. 



22.— The Roast Beef of Old England. 



23. — The Sons of St. George in every quarter of 

 the Globe. 



In 1 782 a notice of this kind appeared in the Royal 

 Gazette of April 2 2d of that year : 



" The Sons of St. George and their descendants 

 purpose to celebrate the anniversary of their thrice re- 

 nowned champion on the 23d April, at Mr. Strachan's 

 Tavern. Gentlemen who propose to assemble on 

 this occasion are desired to leave their names at Mr. 

 Rivington's," and by the same authority we are in- 

 formed that " the anniversary of the tutelar Saint 

 of Old England, the thrice renowned St. George, 

 was celebrated with universal festivity. The houses 

 of entertainment were filled with his fine sons, who 

 passed the day and evening with their wonten cheer- 

 fulness and good humor. The St. George's Social 

 Society held their annual festival at Mr. Strachan's 

 Queen's Head Tavern, where an elegant dinner was 

 prepared for that purpose. The following local 

 toasts were drunk, and the day and evening spent 

 with every social enjoyment : 



I. — The Day, St. George and the Dragon. 



2. — The King. 



3. — The Queen and Royal Family. 



