The New York herald., 1869-03-18
THE DAY IN BROOhGYN.

The green and gold, the harp and sunburst, com.
mingled most truly in profusion grateful to the
hearts Of the ardent and enthusiastic lovers Of the
memories engendered in the commemoration OF this
festival OF the birth Of the patron saint Of Ireland
in the City OF Churches yesterday. For weeks pre-
vious the convention Of Irish civic societies held
regular meetings and perfected the organiza alton Of
the column OF the orderly and highly-credit-
able body OF men which paraded through the
streets or BROOKLYN yesterday. The arrange
ments have never heretofore been SO com
plete in detail AZ was instanced upon
this occasion. The line formed on Park avenue,
Marshaship OF John Wall and his aids, the pro-
cession moved shortly after. Tho route, as previ-
ously published together With the position Of soci-
The Ancient Order OF Hlbernians, bearing with
them many really rich and handsome banners, un-
with full ranks, and held the position OF honor
during the day--the right OF the line. The Hiber-
piapsv represented by no less tnan seventeen
Tne Church benevolent societies were represented
by St. AIMS, 81. James. ST. Patrick's St Pauls the
each other In making such display as might reflect
credit upon the various comnunions which they re-
Father In Mathew s asr oa abstinence sse
Citations were as prominent in the line as
usual, and proudly bore aloft their banner
steady step the well beaten path Of the route. Then
there were the Temperance Cadets, composed oil
oa@s wbo bore the sunday school 1 banners Of
their respective congregations and podded along IN
scarlet and green uniforms quite happy TO the tune OF
the nspritng airs so dear to many older hearts, Inc
music was. as general thing, excellent. Passing
through the City Hall Park the bands played 'As
Through the Park We Go, which caused considerable
merriment among the immense concounse OF people
who lined the steps OF the Hall, the piazza, railings,
&C.. in front. The Aldermen and Mayor. with
patronizing air, and much complaceDcy or manners,
reviewed the procession OF sturdy voters as they
passed through from Fulton street Into Court
As one OF the larger trucks, on which was erecteo
a platform bearing several members OF the +. M. T.
A. d. s., and the large banner OF the organization
was passing up the curvature leading 10 the M park
the temporary structure on the truck slid on, bear
ing with 1t the occupants Of the vehicle and their
paraphernaa. Tne temperance men IN question
FOR the nonce lost their balance, and were precpt-
ated TO the sidewalk, but fortunately escaped any
serious injury. Two or three little children VINO
were standing by at the time were hurt by the
falling timber. The police were on duty all along
the route or march. and sections were Kept In re-
serve at convenient points ready for any emergency
that might arise. There was but little drunkenness
vtsibe upon the streets at any time. The evening
celebration confined TO the annual banquet OF
the It. Patrlck's society, which took place NJ the
CITY Assembly Rooms
The Day I'm Williamsburg.
The "sons OF the sodr In Williamsburg observed
the day with all the enthusiasm Of their natures. In
the forenoon societies Nos. q and OF the Ancient
Order OF Hlpcrnians, under Marshal owen Denim,
assembled In Greenpolnt, formed in line and
marched through the principal streets Of the dis.
trict. The societies presented q fine appearance.
the Friendly sons Of st. Patrick, with a. 2 large
number Of invited guests assembled In Warrington
Hall and celebrated tho day with ball and banquet
OF the most recherche character. Dancing was kept
up until midnight, when the sons and daugnters
| took possession OF the banquetfng room.
Mr.. Francis swift President of the ''S0ns," !" occu.
l pied the chair, and supported by u number Of
civic dgnitares. After thorough discussion OF the
yiands, President Swift In neat preparatory speech,
proposed the following toasts:--
! "st. Patrck's Day and all who honor It," Feltci-
tously responded TO by Rev. David MuIlane, Of b.
Vincent do Pauls church.
| The President Of the United States" Music.
..Ihe Cnion-its integrity and perpetuatloI."
hr. stephen J. Callahan was called upon TO re.
sp0nd 10 this toast and rsing he was received d
with enthuslasIn. On the restoration Of order Mi
| CALLAHAN said:--
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND GRSrLExEN--Th0se traits
which are 70 prominent In the making up OF the
| Irish charactertrsits OF honor and gratitude =
teach and impel the Irishman tonight, while run
ming back In memory 70 the land Of his BIRTH "
keep foremost IN mind the land Of his adoption
The old land has hold upon his affections
that can never be severed, but the free land OF his
adoption u bis homo and his protection. tApplauee
lie can love both without lessening nus Affection for
| either, ~ the dutnl child loves the parent from
| whom he has been separated aud tne partner ne has
selected 70 accompany him through life 10 the grave.
| The true DIrishnasn never fofaets his Old home Dut