New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-29
ADAY WITH THE IRISH LORD MAYOR.

VISITS TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CASTLE GARDEN, AND
WARDS IsLAND-IHE BANQUET IN BROOKLYN
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, accompanied by
Mayor Hayemeyer, President Nelson and other mem
Ders OF the Board of Education, and superintendent
Riddle VISITED Public School so, Fifty
yesterday morning. and examined the various depart
They then went to the Normal and High School
The Lord Mayor expressed himself highly satisfied with
his visits
The Lord Mayor, Alderman Manning, Lord and Lady
Masserene and several members OF the Irish team were
entertained the afternoon by the Commissioners OF
Emigration who invited them to inspect Castle Garden
and TO visit the institutions Wards Island Foru
nately il was busy day at Castle Garden and large
number Of immigrants had just landed there. so that
the visitors had fair opportunity to witness the active
workings of the institution, with which they were
greatly pleased. The steamer c. K Hopkins was
engaged TO carry the party from Castle Garden TO
Wards Island. The elegantly fitted
up and from her stats streamed large American and
Irish flags which excited much enthusiasm The invited
guests comprised large number of prominent residents
of York and the suburbs including the Mayors OF
NewYork Brooklyn, and Jersey City, and many ladies.
On the way up the East River the steamer was greeted
with cheers from the piers and salutes from the ferry
boats and other craft IN the river Many vessels ran up
American and Irish flags as the excursion steamer
passed them Arrived at Wards Island the party were
received by the superintendent Dr. Lord. and others IN
charge OF the institutions thee; and they rlslted
the hespitaia The LORD Mayor being pressed
Tor time On account OF other engage
ments only the w6mens wards were inspected by him.
These were extremely neat and clean, and many were
decorated with green leaves land the Irish coors The
Lord Mayor ana party passed from ward to ward his
Honor taking off his hat to the inmates and stopping TO
shake hands WITH and TO say few KIND words to each
OF them. Most of the patients Irish, and many
affecting scenes occurred After inspecting these wards
the party went 10 the superintendent house,
thHm. Commissioner Starr presided aud the Lord
Mayor, being introduced, said IN substance
that could his delight with what he had
seen 10 NewYork Such places, such streets, such work
shops such magnificent structures, such networks OF
railways. aud noble rivers filled with shipping. he
said he had before. and
again but what he now saw pleased and surprised hun
of humanity and what he saw moved him beyond his
power OF expression. Immediately after the dinner
returned 10 the city The rest of the party remained
Dr. Chaplin. who present by invitation. made an
meet on one ground Of Christianity human
ity irrespective of politics, religion nationality. In
this great ana noble work all and all classes Of
men forgot their differences, and united doing good
Snort speeches were also made by Mayor Havemever,
Mayor Hunter OF Brooklyn the Mayor OF Jersey CITY
Commissioners Starr, Stevenson, Lynch and Forrest
Lawrence, Sllis b. butcher, Dr. Vanderpoe ana
others
banquet given the Lord Mayor last night at the
Brooklyn Academy OF Music. Flags of Ireland and
flowers profusey scattered about the hail. Among
Judges Sv Pratt Gilbert Reynolds Nelson and MOoge
Gen. Crook, Henry A. Meyenberg Controller Schroeder
Vim. c. Kingsley, A r. ScannelI, Alderman Richardson
Thos. Kinsea, 5. Is. Chtenden, VIM. C. Dewitt Alder.
man Bergen and others After the dinner Mayor
Hunter made short speech welcoming the visitorr and
responded to the toast The President of the United
States" To the next toast, The Queen God bless
her." the Lord Mayor responded IN some appropriate
remarks. saying that ho hoped when he should come
again TO this country he would be able to drive across
the bridge which would unite the two cities His low
atty TO his Sovereign, he said, did prevent him from
acknowledging that this Republic was deservedy the
wonder OF the world Corporation Counsel De Witt re-
sponded to the toast Tue City OF Brooklyn" To the
next toast, " The International Irish Team" Major
LEIGH, Captain OF the team, responded The Inter
national American Rifemen was acknowledged by
Col wncate, gave history OF the struggles OF his
team To gain success Many other toasts and speeches
followed, and at a late hour the party dispersed