New-York tribune., 1874-03-18


Robert scwen. and James Bnne of st. Andrews, and
Judge Mausel b. Field OF So. Nicholas. Among the
prominent Sons aud their guests at tho other taDes were
Thomas Barbour. Eugene Kelly, Judges Abraham II.
Lawrence and Van Brunt Of tho Supreme Conrt j. b.
Nicholson. Dennis Mcmahon, Onward Boyle, Mr.. White
SIDE Treasurer OF the Society," DR.. George Wood Ply
scian-in-Chicf Wards Island; VIM. II. wickham,
Nelson j. Tappan, John Mcmahon, Major Edwards OF
Paterson n j., Robert Barbour, Aldermen Van Schaick
and McCahtrty, the Hon. VIM c. Barrett Thos H. Boeso,
Clerk the Superior Court Nathaniel Jarvis, j Clerk
OF the Court Of Common Pleas; Ira Sbafer DR.. M. T.
Henry Frank Byrne, Noble Kcath jr., OF NewORleans.
John McClave Hugh Hastings, ex-aov McEroy, ex-
Aldermen Webb and Brltton, the Hon. Charles Healey
Of NewJersey, Collector Arthur, exCommissioners
Brennan and Hoguey, Albert Tilt, Samuel b. White,
Thomas Paten, Fred. Smythe, Frank McFadden and j.
L. Hill The toasts were accompanied, on the printed
programme by poetical quotations applicable in humor
GUS way the speakers who responded to them. Afew
ladies' among them the Presidents wife, camo in just
as the addresses begun and picked their way with
smiling faces through the clouds OF tobacco smoke The
music an Indispensable feature nowadays at dinners of
such Importance was furnished by Bernsten's orches
ra which, under the direction of Mir. Bernstein himself
caught happily the spirit occasion, and ready
at appropriate moments with the right themes
No little Of the credit for the excellent conduct Of the
dinner and for the humor brought out is due to Judge
Brady the President of the Society. It has been for
in selecting its Presidents, year Catholic Pres-
dent being chosen. and the next Protestant. An evil
dence OF Judge Brady popularity be found in the
fact that has held tho office for four consecutive
years. despite his attempts twice TO decline the honor
His speech. in opening the entertainment was this:
suppose you perceive gentlemen said he that there
ladies IN the (and here the gentlemen several
OF them, hastily removed the cigars from their lips as
IL is the month OF March. The Spring and the blossoms
always together (Applause.J These are not the
crusaders who threatened 10 inVegle us short time
Laughter and three cheers given for the ladies3
Gentlemen u appear before you for the fourth time
President of the Friendly Sons of st. Patrick and /
want you TO understand that was elected by one vote
There is a gentleman at this table who was elected by
now of Mayor Hayemeyer. lAppiause.I His election
to the Office OF the ChiefMagstracy OF this city is the
result OF magnanimous generosity which has distln-
pushed the Irish other occasions. L mention this
circumstance because he has come here tonight to abuse
tsry that lie had to indulge his because would
be the only opportunity ever left for him TO do So
Laughter Give HIM, gentlemen all the praise that is
usually bestowed upon the Of the diving swan,
extend him your good-wland after this dinner deal
the place occupy by one vote and that was mis-
take, and 1 VIII tell you what it reminds me
oSr fen9 JGdSo Day He atserod himself that he
his universally acknowledged ability the Irish and the
TeutonIo vote, but in Que dstrcthe most Ieuonic OF
al-he received but vote, aud be did MT know ex
acty how il happened that be should receive only one
SO he advertised IN the papers announcing that If the
himself and make affidavit he would give him suit
Of clothes In due course of time gentleman presented
himself and claimed the suit Of clothes. Here Judge
Brady initiated to perfection the Dutch accent OF tse
applicant in the amusing conversation which
DWELL" said Judge DAILY at last, In his philosophical
way if you the that really voted for tell
me why you did soP won't you go back on the
clothes Z" said the Teuton, anXiOusy Certainly not
was the reply. "Wel. then, will tell yon, added the
man, closing the interview, makes mistake ia the
ticket"
Judge Bradys story greeted with OF laugh.
ter at the expense of the victim, who shook with
great enjoyment any. The speaker then proceeded in
a quiet, humorous way TO throw hits right and left at
other guests, including the syphke form Of Barbour
the thread merchant whom he called upon TO respond
to the first toast OF the evening"" St. Patricks Day"
Thomas Barbour spoke Of the benefits conferred upon
Irishuen by America and the devotion which they
had shown He also spoke OF the advantages
which emigration from Ireland had bestowed both upon
that country and this This address was followed by
song by Mr. Watts which elected considerable laughter
and great deal OF applause. The second toast, "The
United states," with response from Robert
Sewen lie spoke of the United States the nation Of
the future the frution OF the experiments of all
and which, formed by union OF all races,
among which the Celtic blood was not the
least, deserved the gratitude and devotion
Of the irish nation, which they had shown
in this eOuntry's hours Of danger The third toast
Ireland" to this the Hon. s. Cox was expected
TO respond but his absence Samuel w Sloan made
toast The State OF York." in address in which,
after speaking Of the questionable proprety OF calling
upon Yankee answer to such toast, he mentioned
an idea which had occurred TO him, tnat after thinking
OF the gores OF the State, he could not see but that
Irishmen could lay claim to most OF Them The motto Of
the State Excelsior" was he said. claimed 70 be
corruption of the exclamation of some Irishmen who
had left the native country, "Ex-celts are"
To the toast Of The Bar" Charles W. Brooke re-
sponded in place OF Charles 0COnOr mentioning in
terms Of enthusiastic praise the grand and glorious
in later dave and aluding to The Celtic genius which
had crossed the water 10 add new user TO the Aner
trout rank James T. Brady and Charles O'Conor.
To the sixth toast, The Army and Navy" Luther X.
Marsh responded He spoke OF the quick recognition OF
those defenders OF American honor In the times when
their service was needed and the inreQuent, except
upon festive occasions gratitude them in times Of
peace. He then spoke in detail Of those who had
achieved fame either branch of the service mention
ing each by who had earned the gratitude OF his
country and concluded with the that the time
was too brief allow him than TO strike the chord
OF few immortal remembrances.
Mayor Hsvemeyer, in responding TO the next toast.
after speaking Of ST. Patrick imported saint added
TsIy t4i od p Mex to very potent
influence over large portion OF the people he shond
refuse train longer in their company but hand
them over to the kind attentions OF Judge Brady who.
in connection with the DisrictAttorney, knew now 10
treat all the rascals committed TO his care.
Joseph H. Choate also spoke in response to the same
toast "The City OF New-YOrk." rs follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE FRIENDLY SONS oP ST PATRICK
Nfhine hut my inveterate devotion 70 the memory OF
Your Friendly Sons and ardent love and alleslance
;o vour presdng oficer has brought here 70 night
such is tho love bear him that | believe should 20
wherever he me, and do whatever he commanaeu;
unless at last got abusive as he sometimes does anu
hsde me as he has many unfortunates before nm 20
oeGo 1 ha Ranged UauRhterl When I look about
these tables and how this fact may Oe
agree with the Mayor, whom you nave
Commissioned TO follow, that there are some signs OF
81 Patrick beginning die for while see many
nIre and genial gems Of the Emerald Isle about these
tables / discover @ disproportoDate nunber-wh0m
NAV cali diluted II not adulterated lrishmen. Laugh
Rut snould like know the secret OF there be-