Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-03-18

The 18th of March ever wakes in the
Irish breast feelings of patriotism;
feelings which are intensified by the
love of a country oppressed and a
liberty denied in their own native
land. Besides the great question of
Ireland's rights and wrongs which the
day brings vividly to mind, there is
historical charm awakened, which
furnishes additional zest to the occa-
sion. In the commemoration of this
day, which has been handed down
from generation to generation from
the remote ages, there is combined a
religious festival and national holi-
day. In America, the love of their
native land burns not less brightly in
the hearts of true Irishmen, nor loses
aught by the allegiance which they
pay to their adopted country. In Los
Angeles, the occasion was celebrated
most appropriately yesterday.
THE PARADE.
In accordance with the published
programme, the procession formed on
Arcadia street shortly after noon and
moved about P. NJ. The procession
was headed by Desmond's brass band.
re-enforced by number of pieces from
other bands of the city. About 800
men formed the procession, and with
their regalia, badges and standards,
made fine display. At the head of
the column the American and Irish
flags were carried, and midway in
line an elegant banner of the national
color, ornamented with appropriate
emblems and the motto in gold, "God
Save Ireland" The members of st.
Patrick's Benevolent Society came
first, wearing their beautiful regalia-
broad green sash across the left
shoulder. The members of the Irish
American Literary and Social Club
followed, each having a neat and
elegant badge, prepared expressly for.
the occasion. A full description of the
badge was given in our issue of yes
terday, and does not need repetition.
The rear of the line was brought up by
carriages conveying the orator and
president of the day, the reverend
Fathers of the Catholic Church and
other prominent citizens. Mr.. Henry
King otficiated as Marshal of the Day
with Messrs. Thos. Desmond and James
German as aids. The line of
march was taken up Main street to the
Plaza, countermarch on Main street,
down Main to Sixth street, along
Sixth to Spring street, and up Spring
to Turn-Verein Hall.
AT THE HALL
A large concourse of people was al
ready gathered on the arrival
of the procession. About half
past o'clock the exercises were COM
menced by the band playing "St. Pat
rick's Day" Mr.. Neagle, the presi-
dent of ceremonies, then arose and de-
livered q very neat little speech, well
coming the auditors and referring
briefly to the occasion which they
were assembled to commemorate.
This was followed by song, "Erin,
My Country" rendered exquisitely by
Mrs. Mcdonald, when the orator, Mr..
Stephen M. White, was introduced
and delivered
THE ADDRESS.
The speaker promised by saying that
he did not expect to present anything
novel for the consideration of his aud
itors, but merely to revive old memo
ries of facts which some may have
forgotten, and which would encourage
them to nobler exertion in the future.
In the words of Montague be had
gathered posy of other mems flow
ers, the threads which binds them to-
gether only being his own. He re-
ferred to the principles of government,
the advance of civilization, and the
rights of nations, and applied his de-
showing that she was not only Op-
pressed during those ages when con-
quest was held to be natural right,
but that, in later times the same dark
and bloody policy has been pursued,
the same sophistries adduced in justi-
fication of her oppressors. He ques-
toned the right Of sovereigns to en-
thral the body of man whose soul was
created free and immortal by God.
Referring to the natural love of coun-
try, the speaker said: He who could
forget the land of his birth, the home
of his dearest friends, would be truly
heartless, but it must be admitted by
all that Irishmen are free from this
CHARGE
1t may be that the hearth-stone IS cold
Perchance the roof-tree bare,
And that the loving ones of old
No longer gather there;
Yet, yet his fancy ever strayS
Across the oceans foam
To that fair scene of other days,
The old firesde of home
Did space permit we would like to
follow the orator through his address,
which was crowded with interest from
beginning to end, but with this brief
mention we must reluctantly dismiss
the subject. Mr.. White was frequent
ly applauded in the course of his re-
marks, and it was plain to be seen
that be ELECTED the highest interest in
his auditors.
After the conclusion of the address,
the band struck up
".THE WEARING OF THE GREEN"
An air ever held green in the memory
of Irishmen. Mrs. Mcdonald then
sang "The Harp that once thro' Tara's
Halls" the song being finely received.
After this came the "Star Spangled
Banner" by the band, and the exer-
cises were closed by a song, "God
Save Ireland" rendered by Mrs. Nc
Donald, Miss Maggie Bradley and
Miss Sacriste. The singing through
out was charming, and too much
credit cannot be awarded Mrs. McDon-
aid and the other participants for the
parts which they sustained. After the
conclusion of the exercises the pro-
oaasion raforrnad aud u1arohad to