The New York herald., 1876-03-18
THE DAY IN BROOKLYN.

The day broke unproptously, with snow hail and
rain, but by nine O'Clock the skies cleared and green
aud gold rcgaas the bright feathers OF the ostrich and
the uniforms OF the boys who delight in 'the wearing
OF the green made their appearance streets and
lent cheerful aspect TO the city The keeper of the
City Hail. Patrick Tormey gave TO the breeze all
the bright colored bunting that hbcrality of the
Board OF Aldermen would admit Of The County Court
House also prousely decorated with flags in honor
of the dual patriotic observance-the commemoration
of the evacuation of Boston by the British aud the
birthday of the apostle OF Ireland. But dec
orations were not confined. to public build
ings All the theatres lavish In the
exhibition, and many private residences also
adorned Men, women and children of Irish birth or
descent the avorito hue In dress hat or neckte
Indeed with such people II genuine holiday BY
ten O'Clock the bands Of music began to assemble and
to enliven the scene by playing dear the hearts
Of those take pride in the traditions OF the '.Gem
OF the Sea-" The Grand Marshal OF the day. Mr. John
Newman mad his headquarters in Baltic street. near
Court, whence he directed his aids periecting the
preliminary arrangements for the parade, which
proved such signal success. About half past eleven
the burst forth brightly and the headquarter flag
was planted the head OF Bedford Great
were gathered In that vicinity The police duty here
was performed by the on patoons ofthe Fnh sixth and
Seventh precincts under command OF Captain Woglom.
Excellent order was maintained. Al one o'clock tho
order Forward march ~ was given aud the head OF
the column moved in good order The Marshal's cava-
cade numbered thirty-sx plumed and gayy mounted
/ men, followed by the officers OF the Convention Of
| Irish Societies In barouohes. Next came thirty
| divisions OF the Ancient and Honorable order Of
/ Hbernians and the general officers OF that order.
Many bands Of musicians were nterspersed among tho
divisions. Tho Hbcrnians were followed by ST. James
Roman Catholic Benevolent Society, 81 Pau's Temper
ance and Benevolent Society, Temperance and Beucvo-
lent Society Of Our Lady Of Victory" Temperance
Cadets OF 'Our Lady OF Victory" 81 Parick's Tenn
perance and Benevolent Society, the ST. Patrick's
| Mutual Alliance Band followed, the Alliance Honor
Guard In grass green uniforms, commanded by Colonel
| Thomas Henderson, Irish Republican brotherhood
| and twenty branches OF the Mutual Alliance A
| large number OF citizens In carriages brought up the
OF the procession, which numbered about II 900
| men. The entire route of procession lined by
spectators who at many points OF the march cheered
! the procession
Near the city Hall. at the point where the route
turned from Fulton street to Joraemon street, re-
! viewing platform was erected. which congre-
gated many prominent city officials 10 see and TO DO
seen by their constituents Among tho latter were
Mayor Schroeder, ex-Mayor Hunter, city Works Com
missioners Slocum, Fowler and Adams; Aldermen
Donovan, Kane Murlha shepard, Fisher, Ray,
| Rowley and o'Relyi Charity Commission