Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25
Reported for the Tribnne & Telegraph.
st. Patrick's Disqualification.

The St. Marks Library association,
celebrated the day in manner becom-
| ing that useful Institution. In the
morning the City Guards proceeded from
their Armory to the church, accompan.
lied by the enlivening strains of martial
music After Divine service, the Rev
Jas. j. Roche delivered one of those
soul stirring orations, C7aIrelaaQsP atron
Sai'at, for which that gifted Divine il
so justly noted; after which the process
sion formed, headed by the City Guards
coiamanded by Capt. Quigley, and theil
splendid Military appearance, added
eclat to the imposing procession, which
numbered about Ave hundred. Next
came the Library association, headed by
the Rev. Jas. d. Roche, with their Ban
ner nwhich was inscribed 'Knowledgeis
power, and several smaller flags carried
| by the boys, were also inscribed the same
motto Next came the American
Flag, the stars and stripes, the emblem
of hope to the down-trodden nations Of
Europe, next came beautiful Flag, on
one side the American Eagle, holding in
It's talons a wreath Of Shamrock, the
chosen leaf 'of bard and Chief and on
the other side the Harp, that once
through Tara's Hall, the soul of music
she'd Theprocession was marshaled by
Mr.. Edward Bailey, aided by Laurence
Herman, vice President Of the Associa-
ton, Capt Michael CLARK and Ensign
Patr'k English of the w Washington Light
Guards. The procession moved through
our principal streets and notwithstand-
ing the inclemency of the weather, the
enthusiasm Of the members never slack
end for a moment.
The evenings, entertainment com
menced by an Oystersupper being SERVED
up in the basement Of ST. Marks church,
at which company numbering 275, la
dies and gentlemen sat down. After the
cloths were removed, the first Toast was
given, viz: Tie Day zee Celebrate,
which was responded to by JAS. Harkin
of Pleasant Prairie; his discourse exhib-
tied a vast amount Of historical lore,
which should be fully heard to be duly
appreciated. After which L. Treston
sang the Exile of Erin, in his own pa
thetic style the second toast Pas Tie
9th, and tie Hierarchy Of the United
States, responded to by the Rev. Jas. d.
Roche. His chaste classic style, com
bined with his eloeutionary powers,
makes him at home on all subjects, but
on this occasion he seemed to surpass
himself; after which the adesta Fideles
was sung by the choir, the third toast,
Tie memory Of Washington, respond
ed to by Dir. LANCE of the firm of LANCE
& Doyle. Mr.. Lange responded in a
truly eloquent style, passing such eulo-
gies on the Father of our country, as il
never before fell to my lot to hear; he
was frequently interrupted with bursts OF
applause; his delivery was perfection
personiied showing the gentlemen and
scholar in every attitude.
After which p. & I. English, sung
the star sprangled Banner. The fourth
toast; Ireland the Land Of oar Nqtsut-
| ty;' responded to by Hugh McDermot,
who kept the audience half sunshine,
half tears while he depicted the woes
and suferings of his natveland. After
which Michael O'Donnel sung the harp
that once through Tara's Hall The 9Th
toast The la,ad Of, our 4doptioa, re-
sponded to by Daniel McManman, who
did full justice to his adopted country,
showing the superiority of our Republic
in glowing and eloquent terms, which
called forth frequent bursts Of applaus e.
After which music, Hail Columbia. The
sixth toast, '7He Memory of Daniel o.
Conaelf' Drank in silence. Mr.. Harkin
again came forward and fully supported
his high reputation as an orator, ,depic-
ting the Gberator as a great statesman,
whose life was devoted to patriotism
and virtue. -,---.e.
The seventh toast Tie Ladies. Doc
tor Fox being loudly called for and not
appearing, Mr.. Hugh McDermot, again
Responded in a mirth provoking speech,
that brought down the House; after
which number Of beautiful songs were
sung by the company, among which /
noticed that sweetest Of Moorels songs.
life is but Dream sung by Mrs.
John English; her. sweet voice added
fresh interest to the beautiful. song; and
also the musical voice of Miss Farrell.
added fresh interest to welcome holne
Dear Willie, she was loudly applauded.
also noticed the song Red, White &
Blue, as sung by Mr.. John Shannon; It
also added much to the evenings Enter
tainnent. Sir-I refrain from trespas-
sing further on your columns. as / un-