The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-18

tion peculiarly appropriate to the day. AfteI
the GRAFTON, the society, about two hundred
strong, and headed by Muller's brass band, para
ded through the principal streets. On returning
to the Masonic Hall, collation. was partaEen OF,
after which the following oficcrs were elected
| and committees appointed for the ensuing year:
Rev. Father C. ]. Croghan, president; James
| Cosgroye first and Thomas Maher second vice
presidents; James F. Slattery, treasurer, and W.
Baker, secretary. Michael Fisher, j. n. Barry, ].
Dothage, ]. c. Kennedy, J. NJ. Mulvany, AND NJ.
Cauldeld, committee on finance. Thomas Mur-
ply. James Rahall, John Flynn, Patrick Conroy,
Michael Kelly, committee on relief. Patrick Ken
nedy and Michael Duane committee on letters.
At O'Clock the members reassembled in the
Masonic Hall and partook Of banquet. At
O'Clock the table was cleared, and Mr.. James Cos
grove. first vce-prcsident, who was presiding,
called the society to order and said:
Gentlemen and brother members Of the st.
Pat7'icES Benevolent Socfety-The duty, and can
wolves on me. 1t is with feelings Of the deepest
regret and heartfelt sorrow that l announce
| to you that the in disposition OF our worthy,
reverend and honored president, prevents him
from participating in the festivities OF this our
glorious and timehonored national day. Fully
| confident am that our eloquent president would
| be more competent to commence the evenings
proceedings, but as am not unacquainted with
your leniency and generosity, will endeavor to
supply his place as well as my poor aDllltles Will
permit.
After he had concluded, the Mayor and Alder
man Greene were introduced. Alderman Greene
introduced the Mayor by stating that, though
stranger to most OF those present, yet he was the
best friend the Irishmen had The Mayor then
rt,oI ba q tRndpre1
him and sat down.
The following regular toasts were then drank:
The Day we Celebrate-Endeared to US by the
most pleasing "reminiscences, may each annual
recurrence find u.s. In equal numbers anu enthu-
siasm, doing ample honor to 1t.
Responded to by Mr.. James Power, Head Centre
OF the Fenian Brotherhood
Ireland-The land OF lofty patriotism, OF bril-
liant services. May the day not be FAR distant
when the banner Of nationality, blazoned with
harp and sunburst, will 1oat In triumph over her
castle walls.
Responded to by John NJ. Touhey.
South Carolina-The home Of our choice. While
we now mourn over her misfortune. yet we hope
soon to rejoice overher prosperity.
Responded to by Alderman ]. F. Greene.
Charleston-The Queen City OF the South. We
yield to none in devotion to her interests. we
long to behold her beauteous bay dotted with tne
trade.
Responded to by Mayor Plllsbury.
Gallant Tlpperary-The home Of o'Donnovan n
Rossa-the spirit OF 'ninety-eght" still burns
bright in the breasts OF their sons
Responded to by Mr.. VIM. Baker, secretary OF
the society.
Our Sister Societies Co-laborers in like wor-
thy cause May success crown their efforts.
Responded to by Mr.. Robert W. Seymour.
woman-Tne guide Of our infancy, the com.
paniou or our manhood, the consolation OF our ol9
ape-ln all her relations she eXactS our love and
protection.
Responded to by Mr.. Stephen Maloney.
The Press-In honest hands blessing, In dis
honest hands curse.
Responded to BY Mr.. Robert ". Seymour.
General John O,Neil aud the Battle OF Ridge
way-Irish valor proved triumphant, and irish
arms routed the enemy on her SOIL.
Responded to BY Mr.. Stephen Malony.
The Oppressed OF every Nation and Cime-May
the day OF their dellverance soon dawn, When
they can walk forth IN the lnvlgoraLln8 atnoo-
phere OF freedom.
RESPONDED to by Mr.. Robert W. Seymour.
At the conclusion OF the response to the last
feast, Messrs. Bruins, Grace, ONeill and Brady
W ere announced as q committee from the Htber'
nian Society to extend cordial greeting. Mr.
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committee, who made neat little speech, ex-
pressing the kindred sympathies and feelings OF
the two societies, and the Wish that they would
ever cherish the same, and continue the good
work in which they are engaged.
MIR. Bruins was then called upon, and made one
Of his graceful, unreportable, applause-creating
speeches.
Captain James Armstrong was then called upon,
and made most eloquent speech, one that
touched the hearts of every one present. and
elected the most enthusiastic applause
Messrs. Malony, Slattery, Baker and Mulvany
were appointed committee on the part OF the
st. Patrlck's Benevolent Society to extend
greeting to the Hlbernlan Society. a
After this, toasts innumerable for the success
OF the Irish cause were drank, songs were sung,
and wit, mirth and happiness prevailed until
late hour.
We doubt II, since the war, st. Patrick's Day
has been celebrated with more real pleasure than
this. All who yesterday did honor to the memo
ry OF the Saint seemed to feel that better days
were about to dawn for their countrymen and
the land of their birth, and, thus Inspired, en-.
tered into the festivities OF the day with q zeal
which was plcasurabe to witness.