New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-18

reading of the psalm in prayers, as pre-
scribed by the Church. The ceremony con-
cluded by the sealing of the stone, his
grace himself applying the mortar.
The cornerstone is beautiful block OF
Vermont marble, supplied from the works
of Mr.. James Hagan, On the corner of
Prytania and Washington streets. On the
| northern and western faces Of the stone is
inscribed the following:
ST. PATRICKs HALL.
President-P. Irwin.
Vice President-John Henderson.
Secretarv-W. j. Castell.
Architect-James Freret.
observation-disclosures Hagan.
Preparations were now made for the
grand parade, and the various organiza-
tons and branches took up the line of
| march toward Canal street. At this june
ture furious rain storm came up, and de-
layed the assembly for nearly an hour. The
procession was finally formed, but the
streets we're in horrible condition, and
slight drizzling rain coming down. The
| column, however, pushed op, the idea of a
postponement being abandoned, as it would
| necessitate the choice Of Sunday.
The following is the order Of the process.
| sion:
Robert Fl. Bartly, grand marshal, with
the following aids: Patrick Barron, Branch
| No. ]; P. DOnnOgan, Branch No. l; John
Grayer, Branch No. 2; Patrick Quinn,
Branch No. 2; William Sheridan, Branch
No. 3; J. Donovan, Branch No. 3; Michael
| Hackett, Branch No. a. Patrick Harney,
Branch No. 4; John c. Murray, Branch No.
4; Joseph H. Lawlor, Branch No. 5; Henry
| M. O'Meallie, Branch No. 5; Michael Shee-
han, Branch No. 6; John O'Connell Branch
No. 6; j. j. Downing, Branch No. 7; NJ.
| Mcnamara, Branch No. 7; M. j. Conners,
Branch No. 8; James Sweeney, Branch No.
| 9; Andrew Leo, Branch No. 9; NJ. j. Bar
ret, Branch No. 10; P. S. Moran, Branch
No. IL; j. Lyons, Branch No IA.
Following the grand marshal and his aids
came the
First Division.
| CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE STATE UNION.
This body is composed of delegates from
| the different societies, and has general
supervision over total abstinence societies
throughout the State. The officers of the
| Union are: Rev. D. McKiniry, S. j., spir-
itual director; Thomas G. Rapier, pres
ident; John McCaffrey, first vice president;
| j. T. A. O'Meallie, second vice president;
d. H. Buckley, secretary; P. A. Finney,
treasurer; w. H. Byrnes, grand marshal;
D. P. Mahoney, sergeant-at arms.
| The following societies came in order:
NEW ORLEANS CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE
| ASSOCIATION,
| Parent club, with $50 members and the
following officers
Rev. D. McKiniry, S. j.. spiritual direc-
tor; Thomas G. Rapier, president; w. H.
Byrnes, vice president; D. H. Buckley, sec
retary; j c. NJ. Kavanagh. assistant secce-
tary; T. j. Brown, treasurer: J. B. Walton,
Jr., marshal; ]. T. A. OMeallie. sergeant
| alarms.
! This society was organized July :, 1872.
| ST. JosEPHs SOCIETY,
| One hundred members, otficered as follows.
| John McCatfrey, president; A. P. Mar
| cote, vice president; L. E. Meehan, secre-
| tary; Thomas Egan, assistant secretary;
| J. Sullivan, treasurer; p. Glennon marshall
| B. Maddix, sergeant-at-arms.
This society was organized May -. 1879.
ST. ALPHoNsUs ASSOCIATION,
Rev. B. Neithard, c. 5. S. R.. spiritual
director; D. H. Buckley, president; E. NJ.
Birmingham, vice president; C. L. Sinclair,
secretary; j. H. Heslin, assistant secretary
George Dorrance, treasurer. D. P Maho-
ney, marshal: P. Farley. sergeant-at-arms.
and 100 members. Organized June 8. 1873.
At this time it may be stated that the
total abstinence movement was commenced
in May, 1872. by Thomas G. Rspier. D. H.
Buckley, w. II. Byrnes and J. C. Il. KaSs-
nash, all young men Of our city. These
young men met with but little encourage
ment 1t the onset; but notwithstanding
they persevered zealously and constantly,
and now see their labors crowned with
success. They have season to be proud Of
their work.
St. AlphOnsus Society Rad .hesr beautiful
now banner blessed in the morning BY
Rev. 3. Neithard. Redemptorist, who ad-
dressed the members on the occasion. This
banner was made by the Sisters Of Mercy
Of st. Alphonsus Convent and is an ex-
quisite piece of workmanship. The sponsors
were Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Green and Mr.
and Mrs. T. Brophv. On the front of this
banner is a life size picture of St. Alphonsus,
on red silk. On the reverse is picture of
Father Matthew, on green silk, with appro-
pirate inscriptions.
st. Joseph's Society had also beautiful
new banner blessed, with a portrait of St.
Joseph on the front, on red silk, and on the
reverse picture Of the Blessed Virgin, on
white silk. The sponsors were Mr.. and
Mrs. J. T. Gibbons and Mr.. and Mrs. E
keenan,.
The St. Aloysius Cadets were presented
with very fine banner also. This organi-
zatien OF young men attended mass at the
Church OF the Immaculate Conception.
Alter mass the banner was blessed. The
following young folks stood sponsors
Masters t. j. Egan, Daniel Mullane, u. j.
Murphy and E. Benjamin; Misses Kate
Mallynn, Mary Mullane, Mary Casey and
Lizzie Mahoney.
We subjoin list of officers of St. Alloy
suis Total Abstinence Cadets, who were
also in line D. II. Buckley, president and
treasurer; t. j. Egan, Jr., first vice presi-
dent; James Austin, second vice president;
w. j. Mallynn, secretary; D. Mullane, as
sistant secretary; John McNamee, marshal;
Ant. Delatte, sergeant alarms, seventy-fve
mem bers; organized April 25, 1873.
Following these came the