Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-17
ST. PATRICK,S DAY.
How IL was Observed Here.
1.-THE W.E.sRE.S'G OF TAE GRRE.s.r
AN IMPOSING PROCESSION.



To-day being the anniversary of st. Patrick,
the patron saint OF Ireland, it was made the
occasion of an imposing demonstration by the
sons of Erin at the national capital, the main
feature OF the display being the parade of the
numerous Irish beneficial and temperance
societies in full regalia. "The wearing of the
Green "-emblematic eelor of the Emerald Isle
was in fashion throughout the day, and the
harp OF Erin and sprigs of shamrock were
everywhere displayed.
ST. PATRICgf5 CHURCH
was OF course the great center OF attraction,
and by . O'Clock a. m. every seat was occupied
AMI hundreds of persons we're standing about
the doors and in the aisles. There were many
members of the various Catholic societies pre-
sent in regalia, and their banners were placed
CODsplcuOusly around the walls Grand High
Nass was celebrated by Rec Father Walter
assisted by Fathers Keane and Berrotti, and
the Panegyric of st. Patrick was delivered by
Rev. Father RYAN. of st. johns. Baltimore
The full choir, under the rectIOn of Carl
Richter. rendered Webcr's mass in r. At the
Gradual, Mrs. Shea and Mrs. Elliot, and Misses
Egan and Koechllng, sang TIE "St Nemum
fOmini-' At the offeTtory the beautiful srlec
ton of isosSini, GIatiOs, bass solo, by Mr.. Shea,
supported by Mrs. Elliott, alto, ard Mr. Egan.
tenor. Diabellis Guadeamus with bass solo,
10y Mr.. Cannon, and soprano, b. Mrs. Shea.
supported by MeSSrs- kOechling and Egan
The services concluded about 11{ O'Clock, at
which time
THE GRAND PROCESSION,
IN honor of the day. EEs formed in font of the
City Hall by Major NJ. +. Urell, chief marshal,
who lad the following assistants: Capt b. j
O'DrisCOl, Thomas Frederick, " illiaE, Carey.
Daniel shannon, Richard Nash, ROber. Emmet
Doyle, jr, Il. X. O'Sulliyan, Michael keogh,
Michael Fitzgerald. Daniel f. Cahill. + eter F.
Gowans, owen hcQuade, r. ID. DAILY, j. Il.
Ntshltt, John McAnally, .Iasles Higgins, Al
cyandria, Va Dennis O'CoRHell, Thomas Me-
Mahon, A. y. FennelI. Peter Mcnamara, NJ.
0'Connell, Patrick Quirk, jr.s and William
Langley.
The procession was formed liz the following
order:
detachment of police.
Chief marshal and ai,is.
Bastd of 5th MARYLAND regiment.
Washington City Hbernian Society No. /,
numbering 600 me mbers, in green and gold re-
gala, hearing at their right fine gEeen flag,
with the harp and shamrock of Old Ireland, and
in another portion of the line the Irish and
American dag. as ais one OF blue silk with the
United States coat of arms. This society
marched four abreast, and were marshaied by
Mr.. VIM. Thornton.
Hibernia Benevolent Association. numbering
Poi men. in green regalla, marshaled by James
Raglan. This BODY had before them a large aud
fine green silk banker in frame, borne by four
members, on the front of which was repre-
sentatiOn OF ST Patrick eXpOundng the Gospel,
and on the reverse "A knight of the olden time
and the Daughter OF Erin, with the inscription,
'Blest forever IL she who relied on Erins pride
and Erin's homer" \ detachment of the Ma
Tine band. led by Prospect, headed this society.
Hibernian Society No. 3, numbering 100 men,
marShallsd by James Plant. and headed by the
HOW Iilil bdllt oil Georgetown. ASSOCIATION
was uniformed in green regaiia with SLOUGH hat
AMI in the front was the harp encircied in
shamrock. A beautiful American nag pre-
sent, to the society just before they took their
place in line by Mrs. Peter Mcnamara,
borne at the head of the line and attracted CON
siderable attention.
West End Catholic Hibernian Benevolent So
cietv. numbering about 100 men, headed by the
Washington Cornet Band, T.. Ii. Stiles. leader.
This society made its first parade to-day, aud
with their green regalia, trimmed with silver
lace and ornaments, and having at there right n
handsome flag. as also the fine national Tag
presented them on Saturday night. they III JdG
a yCry line appearance. MesSrs. Ii. hilmartin,
lLcs Murphy. Geo. bousherty, and Thomas
Calvin were the marShals.
Catholic Hibernian Benevolent Society OF
Georgetown, numbering about 30 men in uni
form. headed by tie L. s. Naval Academy
band. This society had it, beautiful banner
mounted in wagon drawn 10y horses, and in
the line were carried a number of smaller ban
ners. Mr., John Cook marshaled the line.
81. Patricks Temperance Society numbered
- men. maI shalled by Mr.. Patrick Curtain.
came next. and presented "A fine appearance in
their green regala. Their banner with "A white
trGHt Oh which was the Harp OF Erin, was much
admired.
ishis of 81. Patrick, numbering 80 mon.
with green haldvic red belt, black SLOUGH hat,
under command of James Collins. commander,
and headed by Donch'S band. This company
w"Tr vel disciplined and carried an Irish lag
in lire.
Knights of 81. ColrmkeIl. John Brand. com
raIdcr. headed bv CuShley's drum corss.
These knights were - III number, unitO,nled
much the same as the prec ding body, except
hat the baldTic was trimmed with gold and
range. They carried the Irish and American
eOfcrS.
knights St. Feter. numbering 10. uniformed
"a black clothes. cap with gold band. crossed
KEYS en- front, purple baldric and red b 1t.
They were headed by "A detachment OF the
Marine Band. led by NacCkr. They bore in
the linz "a handsome American nag. j. p. Bar
rett commanded these knights.
y II 4 nff
herir@ iis' bows. in blue Sa>hes and rOsetteS,
marshslcd by Dennis Callagan. A handsome
American flag was n line, ant. they were hea led
hv field music.
SpaIding'> Temperance Gnard, numbering
IN. commanded bv G. H. Mckenna These boys
were dressed in in dark clothes and wore grew
caps. They were headed 10y field music.
ROUTE OF THE PROCESSION.
The procession moved about one O'Clock. by
ith street to |. to New jersey avenue, To ID
street. TO ~ street, to Pennsylvania avenue,
to the Executive Mansion. where the President
of the United States reviewed the procession;
thence 10 Georgetown, passing St. AIMS In
FAINT Asylum, where MANY made donations.)
along Bridge street to High. to Cav street,
TO WashiT gton street, to the bridge. down
Pennsylvania avenue (n0rth OF the circle) I, /
street To 18th street. to VI street to 18th street
10 q street, to 9th street to street, TO 9Th
street, to the City Hall, where the parade
diSmiSS,d ii.
Ii was by far the finest and most imposing
procession OF the Irish societies ever seen in this
city, and made a beautiful appearance "a il
passed up the avenue. The weather was pro-
pitious. the sunshine being tempered by a cool
breeze, which Just made marching pleasant.
The festivities OF the day will close by
dinner at Me srs. Harvey * Holden's, cor
ner of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street,
this evening.
The Grand Union Ball.
The lr,-~i,ieuts of fh,, Al ferenf fata aSS,a5a-