The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-18
SAINT PArR1cKs DAY.

Ireland 3 Patron Saint was held by Irish
,en and their descendants on Wednesday
fternoon and evening, all over the United
tates, and in every land where Irishmen
re found. In the large cities the cere-
monies were imposing and participated in
y some of the greatest men Of the times.
In Rock Island and Davenport the usual
Inion celebration was held. Early in the
morning religious services were held in
he churches in both cities, attended by the
various societies, after which the societies
# each city met on Fort Armstrong
Avenue, on the Island. COL Flagler hav-
ing kindly suspended the rule as to pro-
sessions on that day, A union procession
was formed, with Mr.. Edward Grace, Of
as grand marshal, aided by as
sistants from each city. The following was
the order of procession:
Biehls Band.
St Mary's Society, Rock Island,
St, Patrick's Society, Rock Island.
Freja Band.
Father Mathew Temperance Society, Rock Island,
Sturhm's Band.
St. Patrick's Society, Davenport.
Timm's Band.
Hibernian Benevolent Society, Davenport
st. Marguerite's Total Abstinence Society," Daven-
Youths Temperance Society, Davenport.
The line of march was as published in
THE ARGUS of Tuesday. The procession
made no halt in this city; no speeches
were made, nor were many people upon
the walks or at the windows to see it pass.
In Davenport the procession halted Ill
front of
ST. MARGUERITE's
church, and from the steps Father Cos
grove welcomed, in fitting words, the sew
eral societies before him, taking occasion
to allude to the memories of the day, ano
to refer in touching manner to Ireland
where so many of the people before hin
were born,
Then Miss Mary, daughter of Mr.. Johr
Lillis, advanced to Grand Marshal Grace
and presented him with beautiful wreatl
of flowers and evergreens, which held
card on which were the words:
| Accept this wreath of evergreens as token of r.
spect for you and in honor of the day celebrate
and hope you will keep in memory, fresh as tn
evergreens which compose this wreath. the en-
blems here shown. and always be proud OF the gree
colors of the Emerald Isle"
There was loud cheering. Mr.. Grac
thanked Father Cosgrove for his welcome
the different societies, especially Of Roc
Island, for their participation, and Mis-
Lillis for her splendid testimonial.
AT THE SISTERS ACADEMY.
A great multitude of people had gait
cred around the Sisters Academy waitiu
for the procession. A student welcome
the societies in brief and excellent a.
dress, the young ladies sung "Beautif
Girl of Kildare, " Hail Mary, and Far
well, but whenever you think of the hour
the bands playing patriotic airs betwet
, the songs. Mr.. Grace thanked the Siste
and the young ladies for their recepti'
and entertainment.
q The procession then moved on. Ea
society bore flag and banner-the ii
of the Union and the society banner, t
latter invariably splendid silk one, wi
gold and green. Al the head were t
I stars and stripes and the green flag of Ii
q land, The members were all in regalia
wide shoulder and waist sashes of green
blue, trimmed with golden fringe or et
ing. And then the side-w walks were G.
* cred with people, and the roadway was t
* of them, all moving with the processi
p With the music and lofty and shining FL
y. and banners, and glitter of regalia, a
ne moving masses-the sight from the f
ne of the hill in Davenport was one to be
s. membered.
Ut AT ST. MARY s CHURCH.
ty Here Father McShane, of Geneseo,
I'D behalf of Father Michael Flavin, address
OF the societies, thanking them for their v
to to the tomb of his brother, Rev. Maui
Flayin, who sleeps beneath the chance
oa St. Mary's, and who was the founder
40 the Furnishing Irish societies in the par
IL, Flags were lowered and heads uncove
M, at the reference to the departed priest.
10, At the bridge the societies separa
ho each returning to their own city.
"a IN THE EVENING.
no, In Davenport a banquet was given at
his German theatre, under the auspices,
,ho for the benefit of St. Patrick's Benevo
ost Society. Dancing commenced at half
.on eight o'clock. Some two hundred cou
,or were present. At eleven o'clock SUI
;ob was announced, and after full justice
orc been done TO the excellent spread, W
m was a credit to the house,
a, TOASTs AND RESPONSES
"a were in order. VIM. Lavery, presider
nd the society, occupied the head chair,
-. R. s. Quinn officiated as toast mas
The sentiments and responses were as
lows: