Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-02
The Celebration of St. Patrick,s Day


make arran gements for the celebration of ST.
Pafrick's day, was held yesterday afternoon at
carroll Hall, when Mr.. James M. Dalton was
called to the chair, and Mr.. VIM q. Kinaly was
chosen secretary. rE t.E.0rf
| A call was made forthe announcement of the
different societies which Were Represented,
when delegates from the following were re-
| ported: Hibernia Benevolent Society, St Dom
inicks, 81. Aloysius, St. Peters, and the TYLER
4 and Mitchell Circles of Fenian Brotherhood
The programme Of procession, reported from
| the committee at the last meeting, was again
4 read.
Mr.. O'Meara inquired whether the Feniaus
would not be expected TO turn out in the pro-
cession as a body. D.
| was not contemplated, he himself would not be
| present at the meeting then in session.
Mr.. Donahar, as a member of the COMMITTEES
| on Programme, and also Of St. Dominick's
\ Society, explained that the reason his society
was placed in the lead Of the procession was
| because its presiding officer was a Catholic
priest, and he believed il had inaugurated the
| celebration movement.
Some discussion ensued as to the post of
honor on the occasion, each debater having his
own preference for the position; when MI.
the matter were all foolishness. He was a
member OF st. Dominiek's, but did not care
which society took the lead in the proposed
Mr.. O'Meara thought the Fenians should be
IN advance. They were the oldest organiza-
tons, and were entitled to that distinction.
d. legates, some of whom indorsed IL, and others
opposed ii; when Mr.. Donahar expressed his
disapproval Of the range OF remarks. II could
do no good, and would turn the celebration into
a political one, whereby many good Irishmen
would faIl to make their appearance, and the
march would be less imposing.
Mr.. George w. Giddens had no objection to
the Fenians joining in the demonstration, but
was under the impression when he came
10 the meeting tina: the celebration was to bear
a religious character.
hQ yhotr S$o tou1 sH~fo
to say that they would turn out anyhow; but
they cared not whether they occupied the first
or last position in the procession. The subject
of politics when applied to the celebration o f
St. Patrick's day, was one yery difficuIt to de
fine 1t could not be claimed that the temper
ance organizations were anti-political in their
complexion, and, besides, the fact that the pro-
gramme specified review by the President,
gave II political hue SO far as that went He
hoped all Irishmen would JOIN in the process
sion. IL was eminently proper that the Fenians
should turn out; for what society or class of
Irishmen exhibited more earnest affection and
regard for Ireland and her patron Saint than
did they The Fenians, he repeated, we re viii.
ling to be the forlorn hope in the celebration
member hoped they would not ALWAYS be
In the rear, when another remarked that the
rear guard was sometimes serviceable in pick
ing up stragglers
Mr. Corrie thought that, as the word etempe
rance" had been struck from the programme,
the Oldest organization should take precedenc e
II the Fenians were the Oldest, let them come
first.
The Chair was in favor Of the Oldest tempe
rance organization taking the lead in the pro-
eession. The movement was inaugurated by
the temperance societies, and courtesy would
assign them the first position
Mr. Glddens was Hibernian, but was will.
ling, as an 1rishman, to participate in the
movement IN any capacity and 10 take any
place. As the best means, howe YER of harmo.
nZing the different elements, he would suggest
that the first society on the ground have the
lead in the procession.
af ha fho, 0l,t
the temperance organizations should take the
lead, and that each branch of the Irish societies
preserve their identifcation-the temperance
societies first, the religious organizations next
and political organizations third.
MI Corrie said that ST. Dominick's was the
hrst on the programme, and being q temper
ance order, there would be no objection to its
having the first place in the procession. BE-
sides, on their banner was a portrait Of ST.
Patrick. which would give an additional CLAIM
10 that distinction.
The chair agreed with Mr.. Corrie. Let St.
Dominicks have the eclat of getting mp the
celebration and all other societies would par
ticipate as invited guests.
MI. OMeara was glad TO hear the proposi-
ton OF Mr.. Corrie, and therefore took pleasure
In withdrawing his motion in favor of the Fe-
mans. The Society bearing the banner of ST.
Patrick was the one which should have pre-
cedence.
Mr.. Pepper moved that the programme, as
submitted, be adopted. st. DOminick's asso-
citation had originated the proposed demonstra-
ton. and as they were building a church their
assignment to the front might be of some assist
ance in the completion Of that enterprise
A number of delegates rising to their feet at.
tempted TO address the Chair; when
MI u lddens demanded the previous aues-
ton on the motion TO adopt the programme IL
action was not taken, the meeting would drift
INTO an unfathomable sea Of disc ussion.
The Chair took the sense of the meeting on
MI Gidden's demand, which was carried; but,
before the main question was stated, the Fe-
man Question was again sprung, and amid
sIsaffS hax- he,
settled y some of the advocates of that order
pressed their claims to precedence in the pro.
cession. One member demanded to know
whether the fact of an Irishman being a Fe
man prevented him from being as good as any
other man
Mr.. Giddens-No; he would be better.
The motion Of NJ. Pepper was then adopted.
when IT was agreed TO elect a chief marshal for
the day. "
Dir. Dalton was nominated, but declined. as
he thought there was others more entitled 10
the honor and better adapted 10 the posItion
Mr. George Savage was then put in nomina
ton. ''''AA'
Mr.. Giddens, (sottO uoce. IL nominate A.dv
The question was put, and Mr., Savage re-
celyec the unanimous vote of the meeting
On motion Of Mr.. Donahar. a committee wa.
appointed TO wait upon Mr.. Savage and inform
him OF his election as chief marshal
"A question was propounded as to the number
OF assistant marshals necessary on the I'm
INST inst. 10 which the Chair replied that two as
20 De placed in the hands of the chief marshal
TIE procession, he thought, should be laid off
IN three divisions: first, the Temperance socie
ues; second, the religious associations. and
tnlrd, all other Irishmen who might wish 10
participate. BY this arrangement his idea of
the fenian foriorn hope would be carried ont
Each organization should have its own officers
The suggestion of the Chair was mt i'm the
form of motion by Mr.. Donahar and adonte.
A member asked II it was anderst God that Ali
remains We're privileged to Join in the proces
SION. In this case others than freshmen wonId
De on hand, for he knew many good Americans
VINO earnestly sympathized with the cause of
The Chair.-Certainly Some Americana
were the Best Fenians- All sympathizers with
ireland are invited without regard to demon
ihatOn; or respect TO race, nativity, or collar.
MI Giddens--Can't go the latter
OE motion, the Chair appointed the following
6heentSe committee: Hibernia Society Cleo
w Giddens; Georgetown Young Friendo;
Cainohc Society, Mathew Walsh: St Domi.
mex :, Henry Dunbar; st. Aloysius, Timothv
Costello; St.Peters, NJ HaseIl; Fenia,sNTvIsr
Clrcle, M. Oheara; John Mitchell AndraH
Gleason. The Chairman was added 70 m.
committee W ene
On motion, the above committee ve-a an
lhorized TO issue call in any papers they
lnienI select Tor all persons who felt so dis
poseu 10 JOIN In the procession; and also an
-hoflzlng SAID committee 10 call another maat
ing ON Sunday afternoon at Carroll Han Al |
ourned. 0u-
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