Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-03-18

ST. PATRIcK's DAY IN DAYTON st Pat
ricks Day will ever be remembered by the
gallant Sons Of Erin. For the last fourteen
centuries this day has been celebrated by
them in all countries, wherever they have
been obliged to flee from the persecution and
oppression they met with at every turn dur.
ing q residence in the Emerald Isle The
patron Saint of the Irish nation was not for.
gotten yesterday, for all over the civilized
world, wherever an honest lrishman could be
found heart swelled with gratitude toward
God for His inestimAble blessings, in granting
him, through the fundamentally Of one of
His most holy servants u day specially set
apart for His most devout worship, and for
supplication to the Throne Of Grace for the
omission OF all his sins, so that he might on
that day begin a new and better life, and de.
vote his entire energies to his Creator
The celebration Of the day in this city, was
commenced by the attendance at church in
the morning, where Mass was served by Rev
Father Kelley. A procession was formed in
the afternoon, and marched through the prin
cipal streets of the city, But we have yet to
record the most agreeable part of the enter.
tainment, which occurred at Hibernian Hall
last evening
As early as eight o'clock large and agree
able concourse OF the members of the Socie.
ties connected with the Church, accompan i.
led by their wives, sisters, and daughters,
(who are, bye the byethe most agreeable por-
ton Of large assemblage,) had congl egated ct
the Hall for the purpose Of having an evening
of pure and unalloyed enjoyment The exer.
cises of the evening were commenced by
short aud string address from the Rev Pas
tor of the congregation, in which be explained
to them their duty in regard to the proper
celebration Of the day. II was plainly TO be
seen by the interest with which all present
listened to his instructions, that love and ven
GRAFTON for him had taken deep hold in the
hearts of his entire congregation. At the
conclusion OF his address he was met by
many Of them, and taken warmly by the
hand, bidding him God speed in his noble
mission, while their happy oou ntenapces
spoke palmer than words could tell of the
veneration in which he was held by them
~ "The toast, "The Day We Celebrate" by
Mr., e, O'Brien was responded to by Mr..
Dennis Dwyer, in an appropriate address
which was heartily applauded by his hearers
"The Irish Volunteer" by MIR, John Phil.
lips, was admirably sung, and was followed
by the toast
"Ireland-Her Sons aud Daughters. This
was responded to by Mr.. Patrick Kelly who,
in brief, but soul-stiring, patriotic address,
narrated to the assembled company the trials
and iribulatiOns OF "her sons and daug ghters''
in every cline, as, also, their triumpbs and
exultations over the many hardships they
have hitherto been called to endure. He
closed with bright and wildly life.like pic.
ture of whI. they should be, through the grace
Of God, at some future day, when their final
triumph over their great enemy shall have
been achieved. His speech was received
with rspturous applause by the delighted au-
dience and we'll he deserved il, for il was
mastery effort
At the conclusion Of Mr. KslIy's speech, an
intermission OF fifteen inmates was announced
by the Master OF Ceremonies, for the purpose
of indulging 10 some refreshments, which had
kindly been prepared by come thoughtful
persons who evidently intended that all should
have enjoyment during the evening. It
seemed TO us that every thing had been pre-
pared beforehand for the complete enjoyment
of all, for, during intermission, the "Star
Spangled Banner" was rendered by chorus
of voices, which, ia connection with the time
and place, made us think that Ireland aud the
United States had been united in one glorious
nation. .. rr-r tf.fl "A
Order being again restored the Toast, "The
Church Of Our Forefathers," was proposed.
which was responded to by James Hart, who
was heartily oheered ta
The song, "Ths Gallant sixiy-nintb," was
given by a young lady, 10 very good style
after which the meeting adjourned for other
exercises. We have no doubt all those pres
ent enjoyed themselves better last evening
than ever before; for we heard numerous ex.
pressions Of the kind, and we give hearty as.
sent TO the expression Of the sentiment When
the company finally adjourned, many we're
the kind greetings exchanged between friends,
and many the wishes expressed that this
should not be the last time they would meet
for thsrsBjoymeAt OF ST. Palrick's evening.