The New York herald., 1870-03-18

Ameriva. AS lar as no ttns PRESIDENT could make
out It was established 10 1855. All that the society
proiessed TO do was the recognition OF sympathy
with the Irish race, and they met on tho natal day
OF their saint like the other societies id on tne natal
day OF the SAINTS they delighted 10 honor lchsers.l
Mr.. John shea responded TO the toast 81 "fiS
United Statesn and traced lbe rapid growth OF the
sss sa G Ess 5 Ss 9 nj s.s s:s;; 4 s n
ner a sous and 70 the many tendencies that were ac
sstsly Pr {Rr9y9ksg te secure permanent peace;
Ar AcManoh responded to The toast OF ireland"
ana IN doing 80 said that his father came to this
country niy.rour years ago. When he lthe speaker|
grew TO manhood ne longed to see Ireland. and he
with considerable enthusiasm his visit to that
country. He Thought a brilliant future was before
De promoted by growing and more lasting union
OF tnat country with the British government.
Mr. John McKeon spoke 70 the toast OF civil ana
and religious liberty. and paid glowing tribute 10
the equality OF all religious creeds before the law In
tee United 81 ates OF America.
Major General IRWIN Mcdowell spoke briefly In
response 20 "Ihe Army and Navy' and Mr. John G.
Daie 70 "Our Sister Societies"
telegram was read during the evening from Mr..
Robert Pattison, President OF the Hibernan Society
OF Philadeipha from their anniversary dinner there
conRratulating the sons Of ST. Patrick or New York
on the celebration OF their anniversary.
st. Pafrici's Shamrock Associa tion-Banquet
and Ball Mt the Metropolitan Hotel.
The festivities given at the Metropolitan Hotel last
night under the auspices of the st. Patrick's
oHHLuTOCh ASSoCiutiou, pIONeu ulgHy SUCCESS.
lul IN every respect ana were characterized
by much soclabty. The affair realized the
most sanguine hopes OF numerous members or the
society, who evidently spared no pains TO render
their annual reunion worthy the name it bears.
Diyested OF all useless osentation the entertainment
was very pleasant, and was heartily participated IN
by the numerous company. The 81. Patrck's sham
rock Association did not limit itself to banquet but
added dancing after dessert which, OF course neces-
STATED the presence or the ladies' ana without
whom the celebration would have been robbed OF
half its pleasure.
Shortly alter ten O'Clock the guests commenced to
arrive at the Metropolitan, ana were not slow to
make their way To the ballroom, which was taste
fully decorated with national emDiems.
The banquet was SpendidY provided by the
Leands and the bail tnat followed IL was brilliant
ana enjoyable.
The Turnout In Brooklyn.
Green was the prevailing color in the City OF
Churches yesterday. ana the public buildings were
gayly dressed IN bunting. the Catholic churches
well filed IN the morning. and the were
crowded later In the day with enthusiastic Cells.
The ARRANGEMENTS for the civic display and parade
OF the societies were perfected with aud con-
Quoted with a precision which spoke well Tor the
efficiency and capacity OF The Grand Marshal, Mr.
Jonn Norton. There were 5000 men IN the pro-
cession. The pleasure OF the day WAS not marred
by the least disturbance on their part. the NUM-.
cipa authorities reviewed the procession at the Ctty
Hall. Several OF tue societies tnat paraded cele-
brated the day by dining ana dancl0g; and.
altogether, the festival OF st. Patrick ia Brooklyn
was napply spent.