National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-18
ERIN GO BRACE.

-F-4- ERIN GO BRA6H
HOW ST. PATRICK's DAY WAS CELE
DRAFTED -PROCESSlONS, LECTURE
BANQUET.
Yesterday, in accordance with an old-time ems
tom, the anniversary of the birthday Of st. fst
rick was celebrated by procession Of the vsriou'
Irish societies in the District of Columbia. At n
early hour the various societies assembled u rns
rendezvous, In front of tip CITY HAL; ~
Knights Of st. Patrick, marshaled by iient. Iohl
mics Church So seuin The sds
Of that parish presented the commandcry with I
beautiful nag Of green t snerciea ~ IN 81
with the words !" Erin Go Bragh:" Miss Fenton
on behalf Of the ladies, presented the banner, and
Running the ladies, and saying:
Al fsel proud to be the recipient Of such mag
nineent present in behalf OF the eommandery, AND
fng from the smiling faces and generous hearts o.
their lady friends: Let me assure you that thi!
Ss.@. az "a EIesn aa The natiSns
the heart Of every true Irishman leaps with joy,
will ever be highly prissd and always held sacred
snd r fond e, I've great sns,
and secondly, because 1t bears upon Its folds the
smblems that are always dear to the sons Of old
and sos sa. Ss motto
bragh.' My dear friends, hope the day !. mot
far distant when flags Of the same kind shall wave
pressed, to represent, as does our own proud lag
the Star Spanglcd Banner-another lana liberty
The usual sDecis, m asses in the churches were
held. and solemn high mass was celebrated at
St Patrick,s church at 10 o'clock, .. M; Rev J.
Walter selssTan sGb Ksy Rs Meage qeTseSn
panegyrist; Rev. Felix Barrotti, master Of cere-
monies.
nan; Lieutenant John T. Kelly. chief marshal;
'1 'ns Daley and Dennis s;:';ssGs ssi
Fainter, Peter McNansrs John B. Lynch, Jas.
Patrick Quirk and Major B. + O'Driseol, aides
to chief ifop tie Sssisties
ss ds M.ssi DspS q Sy
Society, mo. i, about 800 members attired in
black, ioueh hat with green feather. green and
q Warrington on front. This line vas mar
Donneiiy. a. Lyostt, Il. Moore, WIN. Ryan and
= R Msi Bsn.,olen. Society Of Warrington,
headed By section Of the Marine band, led BY
BaptistA This society were uniformed ~ the
preceding, and presented . ne appearance having
chief; J. Madigan, J. Muhan, J. Fogarty and p.
Keneilly A line banner on stand, borne by four
the ns 9. II: snFs
Of Ireland, and painting Of an Irish Knight and
an Irish maiden, "Rich and Rare" with the
legend; nBlesisd forever j: ;hs who relied on
Erins honor and Erin's pride"
Hibernia Society, No. 3, numbering $50 men,
having . fine American nag ON their right, and
beaded By the Washington Zouays band, led By
scented . fne appearance, being uniformly attired,
and with similar regalia. James Plant vas the
marshal, assisted by james Butler and Michael
West End Catholic HIbernian Society, headed
by section Of the Marine band, led BY Q. Smell
der. There were about $50 men In this associa-
tion, wearing green regalia, trimmed with silver
lace, marsbaled BY Thomas Calvin, assisted BY
NJ. Kinsloe, F. Mack and James Harmon,
Catholic Total Abstinence Society, OF George
town, marshaled by r. E. Smith, numbering 80
men, with banner bearing painting with motto,
Il have Conquered" These men were uniformed
with green sash, and cap with gilt band.
Hibernia Benevolent Society, of Georgetown,
10 men, marshaled by W. B. Thorn They had q
banner Of red silk, on which were representations
of the Maid Of Erin, the Castle, and the Wolf
Knights of St. Patrick, about 200 men, preceded
BY DCnehs band This Ssganli1asi0n a, bore with
among which was the banner presented to the So
ciety BY the ladies of South Washington in the
suits. green baidric. siouch hats with green and
white plumes. Joseph Collins, first deputy CON- |
mander, was in charge, with NJ. Fitzgerald and
u.
Junior knights of st. Patrick, IS In number, |
uniformed similar to the senior knights, with flag
at their head, James NJ. Brosnan, commander,
Knights of St Columbkille, numbering 50 men,
headed by a drum corps, John Moran, commander,
and James LAWYER, deputy This body bore in
knights Of St. Peter, headed by Minnix's band,
of Baltimore. The body wore purple sashes and
SS fSs eeys on the
portrait of ST. Peter in place Of the stars. Capt
Barrett was in command, assisted by Major Dunn, |
Messrs. Sullivan, A. Langley, Jennings and q.
Barnes. |
The Knight. of St. George, numbering about
SO men; George Juenneman, commander; uni |
by the Fort Whipple band and they displayed a
handsome fag-red and yellow-with painting |
Of St. George on one side.
took In Capitol Hill, Pennsylvania avenue, past |
the Executive Mansion. St. AIMS Infant Asylum, |
(where contributions were made to the orphans)
to Georgetown, thence back to the city, down |
Ninth street to Louisiana syeoas, 10 the City |
Hall, where It was dismissed.
dences and business places were decorated with |
Irish and American Gags, and every svsilable |
spot was occupied by anxious spectators. The
good. and the various evolutions per-
formed, such as forming crosses, breaking Into
platoon and company front, elected great ap-
The procession was pronounced the finest and
largest ever seen in the District, the estimated
number In line being ABOUT l,SU0.
After the column had moved the threatening |
prospect OF bad weather was displaced by the sun
coming out in full strength, making 1t beauti-
fal day for the celebration. The gaudy uniforms,
Une.
IN THE EVENING
, large concourse Of people assembled at Lincoln
hail. TO attend the lecture Of John Mitchell, the
Irish patriot, announced for the occasion by the
Knights of st. Columbkille. Much to the disap-
pointment Of the crowd, however, the distin-
guished lecturer failed to put in an appearances,
way out Of the dilemma, Rev. Father Kane, Of
Aarpere Ferry, consented to the entreaties of the
and repeated the panegyrie to st. Pat
thew's church. Though the audience was much |
thinped out by the knowledge Of the non-arrival |
Of the lecturer, o large number remained, and
After the lecture the more prominent male |
members OF the audience convened at the popular |
saloon Of George W. Benser, No. 72l Sixth street
northwest, whore most sumptuous collation. was |
prepared by the esteemed proprietor. The large |
timing room was entirely occupied by tables, |
81
he numerous salads and side dishes, tried As
MsPs alike h1s .n9
preparation, and were enjoyed most heartily by |
al present, who rendered cheerful encomiums
upon the taste and generosity Of Mr.. Benser -
caterer OF fret merit
Among those present, were the following we'll
known gentlemen: Gen. John Moran, Maj. Nal
let, James Lackey, esq, Col. James Z. U. Bierne,
Ms1. Urell, Thomas Welsh, p. and NJ. Foley,
Hon. W. J. Humes, Gen. James Cavansuxh. f.
Finley, esq, William Hus,ey, ESQ.,, William
Courtney, ESQ, Andrew Gleason, esq, Maj. Nc
Thomas Montgomery, Arthur Small.
After the assembly had gratihed the inner man
10 their hearts content, the following toasts we're
proposed and responded to:
"The Day We Celebrate, !" by John Moran aThe
President Of the United States !" BY Col. o. Berne
The Governor Of the District Of Columbia" by
Maj. UrelL "Irish Patriots" by Fraucis Nc
Nerhany. "Our Adopted Country" BY Hon. W.
R. Roberta "The Land Of our Birth" by Hon.
W. J. Hynes. 1.-THE Women Of Washington" by
Mai. Dillon. "Mennory b. O'Donnen, Sarfeld
yNeiIl, and the great O'Connell," BY Patrick
3ibbon. - -.
Major Urell did the handsome thing in response