Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19

DdIlOEs OI. IdlIlCh-Wdo CClCDA&eCA JOSeCA
day in 2 manper worthy Of the Saint and
his children. The day was one OF the
finest of the present year; the sun shone
out beautifully, and not cloud was visible;
the atmosphere was sufficiently braaing to
make walking agreeable, and everything
seemed to invite the people to turn out on
this festive occasion.
According to the programme, the socle-
ties and citizens were to assemble at the
Public Square at halfpast eight, but it was
after nine before all had arrived, and then
the word to march was given, st. Joseph's
Total Abstinence Society taking the lead,
followed by the Hibernia Society, the citi-
zens of Edgefeld, and citizens generally.
They marched through College to Line
street, and thence to Summer, and to the
Cathedral, the main aisle of which had
been reserved for the procession, but whose
capacity was entirely inadequate to the de-
manG. Indeed, the church was densely
crowded, nearly every inch being occupied,
and nearly one-half of the people were
compelled to remain outside.
A Grand High Mass was Immediately
commenced, the multitude of worshippers
devoutly assisting. Right Rev. p. A. Fee
han, Bishop of Nashville, delivered very
interesting and instructive address, appro.
pirate to the occasion, which was fully APP
preciated by his attentive hearers; after
which the mass was concluded. st. Jo-
seph's Total Abstinence Society Band
played Ireland's national air, "St. Patrick's
Day." and the crowds in the aisles began
to move out.
Not less than fifteen minutes time was
required to clear the church, when the line
Of procession was reformed, the Hibernians
taking the lead, and moved through Sum-
mer to Church street, thence to and through
High to Cedar, and past the State Capitol,
whose balconies, steps and grounds were
lined with people, conspicuous among whom
were bis EXcellency, the Governor, several
State officials, and the members of the Leg
islature, who had adjourned for the purpose;
his Honor the Mayor of Nashville, accom-
panied by several members of the city gov
eminent and better than all, Sand more
of it," hundreds of ladies, whose good
hearts spoke volumes through their bright
eyes as they waved their handkerchiefs ap-
prOvingiy as the procession passed by.
Thus the procession moved westward to
Knowles street, and thence to Church and
Spruce street, crowds of lockers on cheering
them as they passed. The lovely young la
dies of Mr.. Wards Female Academy were
out en- BldSSe, and formed a beautiful tab
leau, which attracted the attention Of the
gentlemen forming the procession, until a
halt took place in front of the residence of
Jacob McGavock, 25 South Spruce street,
where were assembled number of Nash
ville's noblest and best ladies, and from over
whose door 1oated beautiful little green
flag. By direction of the Marshal, the pro-
cession halted, when the Rock City band
played Swearing Of the Green" When the
St. Joseph's band came opposite the house,
they struck up and played 'Dixie" with a
vim, which raised shouts ofapplause through
out the neighborhood, the children scream
ing with delight, and the ladies waving their
handkerchief. Several ladies along this
| fashionable street, had green ribbon, and
other emblems of the green isle, floating
| from their residences.
Thus the procession moved through
| Spruce to South Union street, and thence
| to and through Summer and Church streets
to Market; through Market, Union, Cherry
and Cedar streets, to and around the
| Square. Leaving the Hibernia Society at
| their hall, st. Joseph's and the citizens re-
| turned up Cedar street to the front of the
| Bishops residence, where the two bands
| played several beautiful airs, and finally the
| citizens dispersed. St. Joseph's Society re-
/ turned to their hall, and the st. JOseph's
/ Band, on their way to their hall, halted in
| front of st. Bernard's Convent and sere-
naded the good ladies within, playing some
| of their best music, for which the Sisters
desire us to return their warmest thanks.
On every street throughout the line OF
march, large numbers of ladies and gentle
men on the sidewalks greeted the process
! sion apprOvingly as it passed them. The
music was admirable, and the banners and
regalia attracted much commentator from
! the loOkers-on.
The venerable and Very Rev. ]. T. jar
! Doe, and the Rev. E. Doyle, occupied an
! elegant open carriage in the procession, al
the head of st. JOseph's Total Abstinence
! Society, an honor not before conferred upon
the Societies of Nashville on any similar
| occasion.
There were three bands in the process,
| sion-St. Joseph's Total Abstinence Society
| Band, Prof Thomas Danger, leader; the
Rock City Band, Prof Henry Downes,
| leader; the Tennessee Cornet Band, Prof
Lewis Voght, leader. The st. Joseph's
/ band appeared in their new uniforms yester-
/ day, and attracted much attention, not alone
on account of their ''good looks" but their
! charming music filed the soul with Joy. BY
! the way, these young men are sour own
they belong to us--the people; they were
raised and educated among us, and feel
that the honor of Nashville is part their
honor; in fact, they are emphaticaDy a
! Nashville Temperance Band.
The following are the names of the
| Marshals: NJ. NfcKeon, Grand Marshal;
| Malachi Mccormack, Philip OlWill, Hugh
Heverin, Maurice Egan, Thomas Brady,
| William Davis, and Thos. II. Duffy, Aids.
Marshals of the Hibernia Society.-Mich-
ael Hughes, Maurice Landers, and P. Ma
! hOny.
Marshals of St. Joseph T. A. Society,"
John O'Leary, James BrOderick, and John
Long.
Perhaps it might not be out of place here
to give the names of the officers Of those
societies. They are as fellows;
Officers of st. Joseph Total Abstinence
! Society.-Rev. E. Doyle, Honorary Presi-
| dent; James j. Mclaughlin, President;
I Maurice Egan and NJ. j. Burke, Vice Pres
| idents Thos. T. Bohan, Secretary; P.
CIeary, Treasurer; NJ. J. Sullivan, Finan-
cial Secretary; John E. Jones, Librarian; P.
| Fleming, Master of Ceremonies.
Officers of the Hibernian SOciety-Chris.
Power, President; Fl. Timothy, Vice Presi-
| dent; NJ. j. Martin, Recording Secretary; NJ.
j. Mckee, Treasurer; L. j. Kelly, Finan-
| Cial Secretary; John O'Neill, Corresponding
| Secretary; James johnson, Sergeant-at-
| Arms.
The genial countenance of the younger
Cleary was missed from the procession yes
| terday, in consequence Of the dangerous ill
ness of his loved father, who is universally
respected as one of our best and most SUBJ
stantial citizens.
The two balls last night given by the Hi
bernian Society, were largely attended, and
dancing kept up to late hour, every one
and his wife, seemingly, enjoying them
selves.
The Hops Last Night.
Last night will long be remembered with