Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-08-07
The O-COnneIl Centenary.
THE CELEBRATION IN WASHINGTON YE
TERDsY.

THE CELEBRATION IN WASHINGTON YES
TERDsY.
Yesterday afternoon the procession Of the
Irish societies in honor Of the centenary of
Daniel q COuT ell attracted much attention
and favorable comment. II was estimated
that there We're fifteen hundred men IN the
procession. AMI IL was scknOwleli gpd that 10
was ore OF the most imposing parades ever
made by Irish societies in this District. Fol-
lowing the procession was long line of car
Tiages occupied by prominent citizens and
ladies.
THE PROCESSION
The line was formed at the City Hall under
Major j. p. Barrett. chief marshal aided by
MessIs; Thomas Mcmahon. first assistant
marshal. and David RearlOn and J. Collins,
aids. and marched by sth. G., 9th. H. 10th. G.,
15ib 70 Pennsylvania avenue. 10 the Smith
Scnian grounds, in the following order:
Washington City Hibernia Benevolent
Society. IS strong, Captain Thomas Mont
gOmery. president. and John Fogarty mar
shall. In front of this society four boys
marched, each bearing banner, Oh which
was printed the names of the four provinces
Of Ireland, viz Ulster, Munster, LeinSter
and COnnaUgbt. Hibernia Catholic BenevO-
lent Society. Ct Georgetown, 10 strong, Mr..
Vim. VI. Leishear, president, and Baker
Thorn marshal. followed by Weyt End Hi
hernia RerPvOlent Association. Robert Hoy.
marshall Fl hernia Benevolent Society, No.
?. Mr.. Andrew Neville. president and Mr..
p MalOney. marshal; Washington city Hi
heania Benevolent Society. No. /. 81 strong.
Major VI. FInmet Trell. president, and Mr..
John l.. Daily marshal; knights Cf st. Pat
rick. 200 strong. Mr.. John COnDell. COM
marHer. and Mr.. II. " 4. IaUSh"r. marshal;
the Knights OF 81. COlumbkille. Mr.. Maurice
Joyce. commander, end Mr.. Dennie COnnell.
Marshal. knights Of ~. Peter. under the
command OF Deputy Commander John III.
Gates. and maTshalCi nv Mr.. Geo Barnes;
KNIGHTS Of 81 Joseph, Mr.. VI. Grant, com
manter.
As the column passed st. JOseph's Male
Orphan Asylum OF II street the little
orphans We're formed on the steps OF the
a>y iUm dressed in neat suit of grav, and
weaving on the let lapel green rOsette, and
AZ ~. NinCent's Female Orphan Asylum,
corner Of IOih and 81 streets, the little girls
We're all drawn M IN a Tine IN front of the
building. As cacI institution was passed,
the several societies in line presented swords.
and contributions were made by q OSe IN the
line.
Wien the right OF the column reached 18th
and . street, the carriage containing Gov
erDOr DeniSOn. General ketcham and Col.
James .. Berret took position Immediately
in rear Of the CHIEF marshal AMI mis- aids.
and accompanied them 10 the Smithsonian
grounds.
AT TEE SMITHSONIAN GROUNDS
there were fully fOuT thousand men. women
and children anXiousiy awaiting the arrival
Of the procession. The invited guests were
escorted to the platform, which was also Oc-
Cupied by Repetti's hand ana the color
bearers Of the different societies. while the
members were drawn MP n order Oh the out
side. After an appropriate air by the band
Nj. NJ =. Irell, president Of HibnTuian Be
UevOleGt. No. !. and chairman or The com
mitteC OfarraugeInentS. called the meeting TO
or,:er, and introduced Hon. VIM DeuuisOu,
o. ONO as chairman.
REMARKS OF GOV. DEM son.
GO-erTOr UeTHi~Cu. on taking the chair
made the following remarks:
F'NCtr- 1Ut-cte: I ana indebted 10 iHe acct
dent. J may say, Of being one 81 tbe COmniS-
>iOUeTS o. +he District government fDA the
honor OF the invitation 10 preside over this
meeting. / have accepted the invitation
with very great pleasure, not only because
of tire EdmiTarIO1 I have ever entertained
for the great era. aCteT of O'COnre.i, hut he
cause J feel that II : every way proper that
the citizens OF this District. through their
executive officer, should participate in this
COTDrnen1Or9tiOu OF the ann verSaTy Of the
birthday o. The great Commoner whose pub
lie life was devoted 70 the cause Of civil ana
religious liberty. lApplause.l Ant I con-
2rairiate yOu, my friends. upon the almost
universal observance Of this Centennial by
The friends Of liberty throughout the civil
iZed world. Distinguished speakers, whose
names are familiar 10 YOU, all have been in
vtted 10 address yOu. They are now present.
and can say for them ard for You. ~ al
vance, that they VIII speak fitting words on
this most interesting occasion.
OTHER SPEAEFRS.
Cot. James K. O'Beirue and Cot. Richard
Burke Were then Severally introduced. and
roth delivered eloquent addresses, which
were heartily applauded