Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-19
Sc P~triek's Nay Cele bration.

~ fWerhcks nay CeIe Df0ttO0.
Many OF the leading Irish citizens OF Washing
ten celebrated the anniversary of the patron
saint Of ireland in a quiet way, on the evening
o. the Eth, by dinner. After the good
things had been disposed of, Major Dillon who
presided, rose, and after returning thanks said
n gave him infinite pleasure to greet such a
goodly number Of his countrymen, the more so
As they were all well-known leading national
lists, ever foremost in the cause Of fatherland.
The Major then reviewed the history Of Eng
lands government in Ireland at some length,
CLOSING with a tribute to the heroic band OF mar
tyrs who gave their lives that national life might
be given their country.
The Chairman then gave the first regular
toast THE day we Celebrate" which was re-
Harp Of My Country by James Lackey.
The second toast was 81 Ireland" and Mr.
James Ryan responded. Song. rhe Exile of
Erin, by Il. j. Phillips.
The third regular toast was "Our Adopted
Country" to which j. G. O'Connell responded
I'm q very neat speech. Song-"Deepi in Canadian
Woods We've Met" by Captain William j.
1.-THE President of the United States, !" was the
fourth toast, and was responded to by Captain
Charles e Joyce, who, having served under
the President in the army, gave many interest,
ing "reminiscences Of his services, and paid
aliissry leader ss to bis capacity 1 :. civii
officer. Captain Joyce spoke for some time,
and was frequently appisuded. Song-"The
iS sea.t .ss Mem Of
Was responded to by Mr.. j. ID. O'Connell, who
reviewed the causes Wnfch led 10 the establish
ment Of republican principles In Ireland, illus
trating his theme by citing the inspiring effect
Of the American Revolution, which sapped the
% o. Ds
lAbors and sacrifices of the United Irishmen,
Mr.. O'Conner closed as follows Let us, then,
their example, let the sccompIshment Of our
country's Independence be the controlling mo-
tive of our lives LET be patient and charitable
opinions, burying all personal differences in the
tomb Of the past, and work tremendously till
our efforts are crowned with success; and if,
under God, we fail to achieve IL in day, let US
keep the lamp vIvidly burning on our affairs,
and transfer il bright and glorious to our pos-
tsrity;. During the delivery Of his address.
M OConnei was frequently interrupted by
Fears to speal o. 'ss," 81 John FailOn. '
1.-The Fenian Brotherhood, was the next req
1lar toast Responded to by Capt. William j
Hynes, whose remax ks were frequently applaud
Cd, and the applause vas prolonged because OF
The closing sentiment Song The Fenian Men /"
by p. ID. Barron
"Our Invited Guests was responded to nv
Of the Iriss patriot priest Of that name senS.
-Erin the Tear and the Smile in Thine Eye
'.The Ladies' was the last OF the regular toasts
and was responded to by p. ID. Barton, who KEEP,
the company in rosls Of laughter ON the woman
question for over half an hour, and closed by 9
Song. believe me, II ali those Endearina
Young Charms" by James Ryan.
Nclunteef songs and toAs0 ensued, and con-
dnued until the "wee sma' hours"
A
WoNAN's RIGHTs IN A NEW DIRECTION
DePreddttons OF Feaale TAteUes-Yesterday
Detectives Miller and Coombs arrested MARY
Burr, alias Wright, alias Brown, q white woman
Who u the wife 81 . cclored man, ON the charge OF
having stolen 600 worth Of furs and wines from
the residencs % Ar. Chas. Stott last August,
and With the larceny Of o coat from Richard
Roach. 10 appoans from the statements of the
omeers that this woman Il . well known thief,
mo y IN the habit Of hiring out, and staying at
her employers only long enough to steal sone-
N n1nS ana make on She was csmmitted to Jail
Susues w alter for . future hearing
Ofncei BacSssS.,~ ns arrested yesterdAy by
kingold for larceny, and sent 10 ia,, zen
by Justice Pearson !~n luz court
Eliza Wood ahss Bed was arrested Lac, .v.,,
ing by Omcer Boyle for the larceny or ven,
loeket and other trinkets from Richard G. N,sosa
and after hearing before Justice Clark sent to
jail for court ~
This morning Ellen Ale had . hearing before
james BAIen OF so. She vas arrested by De-
tectsyes Miller and Coomes and Vas held To
bah for hearing. ''N ~
TEE LATE EDWIN M. srASrox. mr. In.iae
subJecte( the lecture by Rev. X, SnoI,s ~ q
Hail, OF Brooklyn, Ny. and formsrI. ns "a.
Epiphany Church Of washineton AZ s =, al
Hall ON Monday evening. Hon. Simon Csw.a
senf sSs snessery u P mI, wiz preside and pre-
devoted % the charity fund Of the (Srsnd 49,
Of the Republic. See advertisement.
TEE HUTCHINSON FAMILY are yeyv no,,,,..
and always draw good audiences The ropcar,
this evening at Lincoln Hall, by this tronne 4;
engagements in Southern cities,