The New York herald., 1874-09-24
OUR IRISH VISITORS.
Couctesfes, Cheers and Comfcalitfes-
EntHusiastic Reception of the Irish
Visitors.

COurtesies, Cheers and Comicalitfes-'
EntHusiastic Reception OF the Irish
Visitors.
1t Is pretty plain that the Lord Mayor OF Dublin.
as well the distinguished team OF Irish rnemen
who are to contest Tor the international champion
ship on Saturday next, have no enemies on this
side OF the Atlantic. At all events. II any such i'm.
preston prevailed, the whole-souled and enthusi-
astic reception accorded them at Booths Theatre
last night by over three thousand people might In
measure tend to convince the sceptic that New
York has lost none OF It's old renown in the way OF
lriendllness and hospitality. The fact Is, the
ADVENT OF the party here, in view OF the noble and
chvalrous object which prompted their visit, has
awakened feeling OF the deepest interest, which
the Empire City thoroughly appreciates. And IL
Is not little gratifying to think that
all the visitors most heartily wish their
stay might be prolonged The announce
ment that the Lord Mayor and Lady
Mayoress, Vscount and Vscountess Massarene,
and Ferrard and the entire members OF the party
would visit Booths Theatre last night TO see Mr..
and Mrs. Barney Williams in their famous spe-
ciaties, was sufficient to attract an immense as
sembage, yet few prepared for such a
demonstration as actually took place. Crowds
had assembled In the vicinity OF the theatre, ana
when the carriages rolled up to the door at eight
O'Clock cheer arose that made the wekin ring.
Mr.. Harry Palmer escorted the Lord and Lady May
Dress Co their prOscenium box, Viscount and Wis.,
countess Massarene being taken in charge by Mr..
the party were entrusted to the
care OF Mr.. Tooser. Meanwhile the theatre
premium on camp stools having gone % Beyond @ par.
chase the passage ways became entirely blocked
up. Outside the theatre was appropriately
appearance seldom witnessed even on the most
les i've occasions. Satin banners, representative
fhn ma Vrtch ND Lnrl fqh noft nrA-
somely mterwoven depended from the boxes.
while In other parts OF the house welcoming
party entered the audience rose en- masse and
amid vociierous cheering and the waving of hand
Queen" When tins necessary part Of the musical
arrangements had been Opposed OF by Mr.. Con-
noy's orchestra the lively @ strains of ~ Garry
sure OF 1t, however. ''St. Patrlck's Day" was
thrown in, but when "Han Columbia" sue
ceeded there arose sucn deaening shout
that the very walls seemed to tremble. The recep-
tion was altogether OF the warmesr and most en-
and the scene one seldom witnessed inside a
theatre. The party was equally distributed in the
Lady Mayoress being at the right and the Viscount
and Viscountess Massarene on the lett. Whether
inspired by the surroundings or Iaporlng
under the impression that he was tripping the
boards on a command night" in the old Theatre
Royal OF Dublin, Barney Williams and his better
| hall never appeared 10 such advantage. Everybody
| knows what magical effect q. rOuslng house has
on both artist and audience. and 1t is no exaggera-
| Ii.
ana Mrs. Williams fairly doubled 1t up. 'NConnle
| Soogah" seemed Q novelty In the hands Of
these favOrite artists last night, and
from pit to dome applause rang throughout
every scene. But all good things must come to
an end, and SO did the play. After persistent
! calls Barney Williams came TO the front, and In
response to the general demand denvered one OF
his characteristic speeches. in the course Of which
he expressed his gratitude for the evidence OF
satisfaction which had been displayed. But he
was still more delighted with the enthusiastic
reception extended toward his distinguished coun-
trymen. He was only too happy to say in
the name of the audience that they were
| heartily welcome to the metropolis OF America,
and II ever American citizens were generously
| treated III foreign land 1t would be In good. old
| hospItable Ireland-a land which the Lord Mayor
and his associates so well represented Cheers
| followed this, ana as Barney concluded he
walked over TO the right hand Of the stage, but,
being unable to make an exit IN that direc-
tion, compelled to go to the other
side, which he did, wlnking thoughtfuily at
| the audience with the remark, ''lt's a
moighty poor house that's got only one door, 1"
Philosophical observation that raised a storm.
Thus ended the entertainment, than which more
enjoyable one has seldom Deen seen III this city.
Tue party had altogether an agreeable day OF IT,,
having speLt the early part OF II on board Mr. Wal
lacK's yacht, the Columbia, which, with iair wind,
conveyed them Dey Ond the Narrows and out toward