Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-18

and respect for these pious ladies, by play
Atter. which they and the Marshals were in
Eited within: and all partook ola
"LENTEN FEAST
prepared by the good Sisters for the weary
and hungry visitors. Mr.. Barry desired to
express his gratitude to the Sisters for their
untiring efforts, in adding so materially to
the success of the celebration, but his heart
was too full, and an elderly gentleman
begged them to accept the viii for the deed,
which they did, of course.
/ After disbanding; at the Square, the
members of the Hibernian Society assem-
bled at their hall, on the corner Of Summer
and Union, where they were called to or
der by their President, Chris. Powers,
Esq, who thanked the members of the So
ciety for their promptness in assembling in
the morning, and for their quiet, orderly
conduct while in procession.
The President then introduced Mr.. NJ. j.
Martin, who gave an interesting sketch of
the organization Of the Hibernian Society,
which occurred on the 10Th Of April, 1869,
only three of the original members being
now connected with the organization. In
this connection he spoke very highly of
Mr.. Dolan, the first President Of
the Society, and paid a glowing
tribute to the character of the late
John Flanagan, who had been very active
in effecting the organization of the Society,
and was its first vice-president.. He said
that during last year the sum Of S507 had
been distributed in relieving the poor of
Nashville, and 1854 had been expended in
funeral expenses. He predicted prosper
GUS future for the Society.
Squire Pat Walsh being loudly called
for, said that he had been living in Nash
vile for the last thirty years, and never be-
fore had he seen so fine display as the
procession he that morning had witnessed.
MIR. NJ. j. Mclaughlin being called out,
said he had nOspeech to make, but hearth
ly endorsed all that had been said in COM
mendation Of those taking part in the pro
cession.
Mr.. William Davis gave an interesting
review Of the history of Ireland; her early
settlement by the Phencians, long before
the Christian era, her ancient parliament,
composed of one thousand learned men,
and the wise and just laws by which her
people were governed in those early days.
he closed by comparing Ireland's condition
at that time, with her present condition,
under English rule. The society then ad-
iourned, to meet in the Hall of Representa-
tives 1.-The capitol building at eight O'Clock
Pm.
LAST NIGHT.
The city was all astir last night, and the
prominent streets crowded with ladies and
gentlemen en- route for the different balls.
A perfect stream of people were to be seen
vending their way UP Cedar street to the
capitol, where the
HIBERNLAN SOCIETY
held forth in magnificent splendor. Rep
rese2tatives' Hall was crowded to its ut
most capacity with dancers, while the gal
leries were filed with spectators. 1t was a
most brilliant assemblage, and tine whole
affair did honor to the Society and the oc-
casiOn. The supper tables were in the
easements, and in charge of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlin, Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Fender
grast, and right well did they discharge
their duties. The tables contained three
hundred plates, and more attractive dis
play Of edibles we have rarely ever seen.
The supper was for the benefit Of st. Mary's
Orphan Asylum. BIish's string band was
engaged for the night, and put in their live
lest airs.
THE ST. JosEPH's t. A. SOCIETY
had two balls in full blast-one at the
Skating Rink and the other at Concordia
Hall. These halls. were also crowded TO
OVERLOOKING, and more enjoyable entertain
ments were never given in the city. Ike
Wilson's band from Chattanooga, was en-
ployed at the Rink and Jordan MCGOWAN
at COncordia Hall. The supper, in charge
of the ladies of the Sunday School, in the
lower story at the Rink, was an elegant af-
fair and reflected credit upon all con-
cerned. The proceeds from this supper
will be turned over TO the Catholic schools.
4. We cannot close without eOngratulating
our Irish fellow citizens upon their fine dis
play yesterday and the success which at
tended their entertainments at night; May
they have many more such.