New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-30
Addresses by Richard o'Gorman and
the Rev. Or. Ives.
CHARACTER OF THE FESTIVITIES.
The psuiar Element Largely Represented
subscriptions fer the Catholic
FrotcetcTy.

Yesterday was the occasion Of grand lrsh
..;o Of Jon,sis Wood. The affair the result OF
oncements perfected by delegates from almost all the
o,ons Irish Societies of the metropolis, and was TO
taken Mace week before but circumstances pre-
,n,aa and il was postponed till yesterday Nearly all
no Irish Societies of the city largely represented
Iosce Connolly. Patrick McArdale, and Mr.. Carey, !
p,es;dent Of the Father Matthew T. A. b. Society No.
were among the members OF the committee. Every
hing was in the most admirable condition FOR the recep
toD ofthe guests.
WIS one Of the most lovely of the scGsCn SunshDy but
eool with light breeze blowing in nom the water,
partially clouded blue sky, and thai airy exhiaraon Of
feeling which is peculiar TO The waning DAYS OF Summer
,it to early Spring. The Wood was fresh and
green. and all its appurtenanees were IN capital con
Jiton. Mr. Schilknecht tie popular proprietor, had
leaped his larjers with the decaces OF the season,
and ls cool deep cellars had been ampf provided with
hreI beer and wines. The JONES' Wood Hotel
was handsomely decorated, tie broad, airy
Jolicos scrubbed to perfect whitonesS the long
counters in the barr0oms crowned with their ordered
tiers Of BEETLES and tankards were polished wonder
I'll smootLness and brightness the daneng-stands
we're freshly swept; the biniardrooms ten.pin alleys
ANTICIPATION and ihe various observation-disclosures were
also provided with extraordinary supplies for the
zion.
THE PICNIC.
Tie guests began TO arrive at the Wood at quite an
early hour in the morning; the bands on tie dancing
platforms s;rGck up and gay thrones began TO weave
lie may dance The crowd steadily increased, until,
ORA O'Clock in the afternoon. upward of 5.OO0people
were assembled. They were OF both sexes and all
classes from the Member of Congress to the abOrng
man.
All Of tie various Catholic Societies were largely
representad The proceeds OF the gathering were TO
be devoted 70 the Catholic Protectory formerly styled
tbe Catholic Reformat0.y. The foundation for new
and elaborate building intended for this benevolent
Institution, was laid ii VIII be remembered in West
chester County some time ago
Though the bar-rooms crowded throughout the
day there were large number present who account
Of temperance Obligations did not venture 10 indulge
III the Towing bowl
Ceareyed and clear. skinned men were they
Who moved through The giddy thrOnC;
And they Stunned the beer, bu: The water clear
They drank with gusto strong
Not for them did Slime the amber wine
But the soda Sparkled zee
Avid tie way they made the lemonade
Disappear was sweet 20 see.
STEADY Of gait and strong Of wiz
They moved through the may dance
Full Of reason clear. though not Of beer,
Were the Sons OF Temperance.
Tie juice Of corn they held to scorn,
And they ted from the flowing ale.
But they OF did stop for the gugerpOp
And Ears pariJa pale.
They however did not with pyejudices 10 mar
The general enjoyment Of those whose inclinations
brought them under the influence Of Gambrnus or
BseehOs and the utmost .gool feeling prevailed, to
gether with deep and general interest in the chars
BE objects which had drawn all together.
TEE PREVAILING ELEMENT.
Although Societies embracing a variety Of interests
were represented, ard although the Fenians as an
ganization, were not prominently the grounds, 81
Of the delegates Of all Societies Irshmen and it
was apparent TO the most casual observer that the
Fenian sentiment reiened supreme Although the pro.
iecire folds Of the Stars aud Stripes flew from the peak
Of the principal flagstaff, and its benign influence was
felt berefcalIy by al the bands poured forth Gary
Owen Dublin Road The White COckaGe' st.
Pstricks Day ard Who fears 70 speak o. '9s' The
badges were avOrite Irish hues the boys and girls
danced with true revolutionary vim, and there any
amount Of the Wearing o the Green And through
al the sparkling and boisterou merrment there urked
deeper meaning than enjoyment-a vision OF better
days for the green Island. dream Of
OLD IRELAND FRiE.
Spirits OF Lmlnet,
The Shears and Wolfe Tone
Fitzgerald ard others
BY tyrants overthrow,
As once ia danger
For Freedom &c stood,
&c with us now in
The mcITy greenwood.
Fear lot If ye witness
The flag pass free,
Fear no. If much laughter
And tlItine We see;
For the light feet Of dancers
That trip DER the lea
Weave the wool IN the dream Of
Old Ireland zee.
Move 10 among us.
Poor sorgowial shades.
Ionel your lips TO our gObets
And lisp to our maids.
Pass your hands through our bOsOmB
And feel Of our hearts.
low the warm life blood through them
IlIgtuOus dar. s.
look IN through Ulr eyes, and
You'll surely agree
Tina. they sparkle with more than
Mere triiilng and glec-
LOOK into our brains. and
ihf heet thoughts you'll see
Lap on IN the dream vi
Old Ireland free.
TIE DANCING STANDS
sfoaned continually beneath the pressure Of hilarious
aoWds The swift feet Of the dancers hept time with
'he bhhe throbs Of the music while the surrounding
peuches were th!Onged with pleased spectators The
uAhees were Of varied character, and tie partici.
pants were by 10 means all Irish. They were of the
usual classes Of young people who delight in wooing
AerpscnoIe IN the open air with exciting surroundings
'" peer and other stimulanls Atingng with the Irish
"Do Oerman damse.s were tie rapid maidens-ffe.
iuehty, perhaps, OF virtue not the most difficult
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