Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-21
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 81, 1882
TcoMNUNIcATED.
ANNIVERSARY OF ST. PATRGK'S DAY.
Mareh l7th, 1889.

as regards numbers and the high responsibility 6i
those who took part in the proceedings.
The Anniversary Meeting of the society, pre-
Daratory to the proceedings of the day. took
Mace at 9 O'Clock. A. N. in the Mechanics Hall.
The President of the Society took the Chair,
when the Meeting was regularly organized The
ordinary business of the Society was despatched.
and the following gentlemen were duly elected
officers for the present year:
John Richards, President.
James Carson, Vice President.
James Douglas, Treasurer.
Charles Murray, Sc retary.
Rev, John Smith. Chaplain.
Robert |. Ta,inr. Counsell0r.
Dr John Richards. Physician.
MANAGERS:
Edward Mclaughlin, William Morgan,
r ,brr, Bro, kett, Samuel b. Larmour,
Hnyh Leddy, Edward Sm!th,
Edward Sheehv William Egan.
Afterwards, a splendid Banner. the Gift of the
l.,dies to the Society, accompanied BY letter,
was handed in by The Secretary. who had walt
ed previously on them at their request The
Banner. from The richness of the materials and
the execution of the various devices, Vas sub
iect Of general admiration.
The Banner. consisting OF a rich silk-a green
urcnud-~rh a Hap ut worked gold leaf in the
centre. ta>tefuiy en-" reathed with shamrucks,aDd
with appropri,te NOTES, was surm0unted by all
E,ylc. handsomely carved and gilt on the top OF
the fac staff The whole reflected nitrate Gre
dit ON the artists. To whom we're entrusted the
workmanship. viz Mr. Alexander Simpson, of
Grorretnwn, ID E.. and Mr. Charles Green, of
Alexandria.
A resolution of thanks to the Ladies. with
another resolution. requesting the names OF the
fan donurs. to be recorded in the books of the
Soc,plv.l to whose patriotism and kindness the
Socetv we're indebted for The gitt,-a lasting
spe, linen of the cha>te and cultivated taste OF
the fair donors,-was PASSED by the Meeting.
vi,h instructions that it be delivered BY the Pre-
sident
A few minutes b-fore 10 o'clock the regular
Proc. ssion vas formed. consisting nf the Chap
lain. the various other officers. G. w. p. Gusts,
E,a. who was an invited guest and the members
of the SoCiety-the whole escorted nv Captain
Bro kett's Company Of independent Volunteers,
with the very efficient Band attached to the
Corps.
The Procession marched in order to S.. Ma
rvs Church where the Rev. John Smith. the Chap
la,r delivered an eloquent address; taking for
his text the words Of the Psalm,st-
"Th,s is the day which the Lord hath made; let
be glad and reiocs 'herein"-ll7;h PSALM
The Reverend Gentleman gave a rapid hsto-
rical sketch of Ireland, commencing early IN the
5th century, at the time Ireland was converted
from Paganism 10 Christianity by the exer'lons
of her Patron SAINT; reviewing her political sta
ton in after perlods-the mlsrue and tyranny OF
the government which had reduced her, from
once Acurishlng nation, down to mere depend.
am province.
la the course Of his remarks, he glanced at the
more recen, period Of her history; the indebted
nes- of that nation, in a no little measure. IN the
obtaining her enaucip ton $50 called) from Brl-
tish ruers. to the strong moral effect produced
By he uneuu,vocal sentiments OF the Inhabitants
OF this free countrv. the WITHHOLDING ct her
rights and tle transmission of large funds 10 the
ASSOCIATION IN ireland. The Chaplain comPu
menred the free Country of America ieservedly
tl.s aud e., ou the subiect of Charity, to the
Hib.rnian Snc,ety. was good. and his conclusion
vas cal, u!a,ed to excite the nobest feelings,
The Church WAS neatl, decorated by the La
die. The performance Of the Choir was exqu,-
site aad appropriate.
The Procession returned in the same order to
the Nee anics' Hall. where refreshments were
partaken OF bv all.
The assembly afterwards was addressed bs
Mr. Gusts. in long speech, with his usual Ia
lents aud eoquence.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the wea
theu, the assemblage was tsrge-the pro, eedings
ni the da, passed off with much eciai--uniyersal
hilarit, aud festivitv prevailed-the mutual bond
OF friendship of man to hi, lellow-man was mare
closely un,ted-and this benevolent Society add
ed ,nanV newmemoers ITS lis' on the occasion.
MIR Mnuntfnrd complimented the dav bv dis
pla,Ing the National Flag from the Museum, on
Rnyai-sIreet.
The following Is copy Of the Letter sent with
the Banuer. and also TIE Presidents reply:
To he Hiberaian Society IF .sierandria:
observation-disclosures This note you
will receive a Banner for your Society. which is
most respectfully presented to YOU. by the wives,
,la,sbters and other ladies'. relatives of the Mem
hers f sour benevolent insltitiOn.
.qle1aadria, March Il, 1889