The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-04-04
st. Pstrick's Day in Naohtez, Savannah and san
Antonio.


of the Hibernian Benevolent Association
of Natcbez. The Society celebrated IL
with becoming display and ceremony.
At half past eight the members OF the
society assembled at their hall opposite the
Cathedral and put on their insignia emu
badges From thence they moved in body
to st. Mary's Cathedral, to attend the cele-
bration of Mass in honor of the Festival.
RI. Rev. Bishop Elder delivered an apPro-
pirate and eloquent discourse. The Ieil-
gious ceremony being concluded the Asso-
citation returned to it's hall and formed In
procession for the days parade. The pro-
cession was organized by Mr.. Peter Walsh,
Chief Marshal, assisted by Mr.. Geo. L.
Pay ne, Assistant Marshal. First came the
Silver Cornet Band, with the Stars and
Stripes, then the Hibernian Banner, borne |
bv four standard bearers, and then the
officers and members of the Association,
numbering nearly seventy, decorated with
the green badges of the Association, the
typical color of the Emerald Isle. In this
} order the procession moved along the route
} previously indicated, and about eleven
O'Clock repaired to the Cathedral hall IN
which a collation. had been provided for
the society aud it's invited guests. Here
the feast of reason and flow of sonl was
opened by Grand Marshal Peter Walsh,
Who with his usual happiness set the ball
going with a neat speech of thanks for the
good order, unanimity and good spirit
which had characterized the public display,
3 and some appropriate remarks on irish
3 characteristics generally.
t Mr.. Walsh was followed by Maj. Cost
3 clio, in appropriate remarks, in response to
8 a call and after him, in response to calls,
0 followed in happy and appropriate speeches,
= Capt. Jas. w. Lambert, Mr.. L. Marion
(who caused to be read letter from MIR. p.
t A. Botto), Maj. Thos. Grafton. of the Ne'C
d South, Mr.. Geo. 7. Payne, MIR. Stattman
r. representing the German Benevolent Asso-
\, ciation), Mr.. r. Emmett Maher, Mr.. A.
e futile, Vice President, Mr.. w. F. Tanning,
Mr.. Hardy (Rambler), Mr.. Theo. V. Wen
IS sci representing ST. Joseph's Total Alb
n stinence and Benefit Society and others.
is In response to toast to His Holiness,
n Pope Plus TX, Rt. Rev. Bishop Elder made
Ia q felicitous reply.
e His Honor Mayor Griffin, appearing late,
ID was called on vociferously. but had been
es too busy with railroad matters to respond
Or with speech.
N Music and national songs interspersed the
festivity, which was as highly enjoyable
30 and enjoyed by all present az the days dis
k. play was creditable to the Natchez Hiber-
Id MAN Benevolent Association, which, though
y. comparatively young as body is yet ven
10 cradle in usefulness, good deeds, benevo-
t. lence, and the cultivation Of Irish fellow.
to ship.-NatcheS Democrat and Courier.
a av SAVANNAH.
en- A pleasanter day aud more graft
ut flying commemoration has never beer
et the lot of lrishmen in Savannah, since
an they first celebrated ST. Patrick's nata
Up. feast. The demonstration was assurredl,
I'm the most brilliant that the community ha
on seen. The day was opened by salut
g fired from a Napoleon gun at 6 O'Clock A. NJ
IL The echoes reverberatipg throughout tin
me silent city aroused one and all to the fact tina
W. the anxiously awaited day had dawned
Hardly had the sounds from the artillery
piece died away, when throngs of gallan
Irishmen in the brightest of regalia, hast
ened to their rendezvous for the purPos
by of inaugurating the day with appropriat
M religious ceremonies.
y. All the Hlbernian Total Abstinence an
90 Religious Societies attended Solemn Hig
res Mass which was celebrated by Right Rev
to Bishop Gross. This finished, the prOcessio
le- was in order. The route extended throug
he the principal streets of the city, the fna
tat resting place being the theatre which wa
ru- determined upon as the rostrum from
which the orator of the day, Rev. Mark S
aw Gross, of Wilmington, N. C, was to de
nj liver IA discourse on st. Patrick.
re- His speech was a mastery one, which
ly, did not our limited space forbid, we woul
Dst reproduce. Suffice it to write, the treat
he ment was ele giant and learned, and the de
to livery grand aud worthy of the suhjrc
RS The evening was devoted to the usui
old bauquetings customary on such occasion
no SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
md The Irish American Association observe
ork St. PAtrick's Day 10y II meeting at the
lies Hall over Clavin's Drug Store III the ever
re ing, at which addresses were delivered h
de- T. A. Dryer Esq, Rev. Father Johusto
II. MacCcrmack, Capt Houston, an
'r0- others. 1t was u literary feast, reple
Wis with historical incidents. Father Johnst,
to is historian, aud Mr.. Dryer a Lecture
sed whose light we suspect is hidden under
hat bushel.
by We will remark that cur Irish America
rice citizens form one of the best elements
the our community; they are good citizens
not honest, Industrious, Intelligent aud patI
ers, otto. We feel the Jingle OF warm Celt
ned blood in our veins, and our heart is war
ney toward those who left the old sod al
lete made their home among us.
aia The Irish American Association of o
Il at city held meeting last Saturday .evenu
ary and adopted resolutions expressive
nee sorrow at the death Of their distinguisht
the countryman john Mitchell. The badge
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