The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-21

ANNUAL DINNER AT THE CHINESE ASSEMBLY, ROOMS.
The annual banquet OF the Young Friends Of Ireland
came of on Monday evening at the Chinese Assembly
Rooms-the occasion In commsmoraon Of the birthday
Of Heland's patron. saint. It very brilliant
over Ave hundred oAdies and gentlemen sat down to
sumptuous dinner prepared without regard TO expense
by the superintendent Of the building Mr.. Bell The
banquet gaily decorated with several Irish
Aags while the stars and stripes were suspended In the
middle Of tie hall Sheltons band in attendance
On the right and left Of the President Of the Society sat
guests. The cloth being removed Mr. MILLS the Pres
dent proposed the FIRST regular toast:-
apostles virtues. may we and oousss to pro-
''i Mnscs ssrf Pstres pi Dsy 'h'm
The second regular toast was then announced BY the
land of lofty patriotism OF brilliant genius
ofheroic faith the virtues children shin
as sDs ssr I
Tho toast was drank by all, standing.
The Rev. Mr.. LAUaHLIN of williamsburg responded to
the second regular toast The reverend gentleman paid
he said would safely guard the and stripes while
at the time they could not suffer any Disgrace to
DO c.st the green Dag that waved above his head y
followers Of Jackson or Hancock II was not the nte
gent classes Of the community that the Irish people
nothing ana were " Knew Nothinssn GaushteT.c The
speaker then commenced q lengthy attack the policy
Of the new American Order and concluded By giving the
Once more to chiefs and ladies bright,
Ali pulses here that beat to night,
Our tale Of gladness tells;
The only voice she gives,
l. r. :: .S SSr e sss s IL s .Ss ys ssAs
The sentiment received with great applause and
The third regular toast was then read by the Prss
dent =
not the bonds which mite their strength last
Mnsic-Hal Columbia
The fourth regular toast was then announced =
The Irish HerarohyA bui" ark agsnst which the perse
in ,y in ~ they long e0nue
The Rev Mr. MAcALRAR responded to this sentiment
showing that although Catholic hierarchy have been
good to all around them There was no place earth
where ae .Sors Of the clergy could be vswsd With
honor should be paid TO the guardians OF the Irish
pie, who have watched them from time immsmoria
The fifth regular toast was then proposed bg the Pre-
The state York-In all that is great and good 10.
Music-YanAee Doodle.
Responded to by Mr. GLOVER.
The sixth reg ular toast was then announced
The memory Of oconneu.
Plus the Nnth-The glory and guiding OF Christen
Music-Hail to the Chief
The eighth regular toast was then announced
The memory Of Washington.
The ninth toast then pro posed
Tho Hierarchy of the United statsThe leaders Of that
triumphant army whose patience and whose arms
the and the staff.
Music-Prayer from Nose in Egito.
The tenth regular toast was then proposed
50 and S-Monuments in relands history, which point
out her sons devotion to freedom.
Music-Up with the green flag.
The eleventh regular toas. then announced amidst
great cheering
The ages the earhs surface
their be found where religion demands
confssor freedom defender the earth pioneer to
go forth and subdue her"
Music-Exile of Erin. -.
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posed.
Responded to by Mr.. UAREy
Music-Star Spapgled Banner
The thirteenth regular toast then proposed
Woman-The guide of infancy. the companion our
manhood the consolation Of old love
and protection.
Music-Woman's eyes around, boys.
The company then retired to the ball ROOM where the
remainder the evening spent by the lovers of the
Terpschorean art which concluded the festivities the
OCCASION.