The New York herald., 1876-03-18
THE rR1ENDLY sons DINNER.

THE FRIENDLY SONS DINNER.
| A CHEEKY celebration OF St. Patrick's evening
that of the Friendly Sons at Delmonico's They dned
for the ninety-second time the sociey's organi
zation and dined sumptuously. The venerable patr-
arch's sons and their guests numbered about $50,
just about enough to fill comfortably Delmonlco's
grand dining hall And also did they I'LL 1t with the
| spirit OF mrth and humor The event in every way
enjoyable The dinner was In Delmonico's best STYLE
with suitable wine for each course, from chabs 10
champagne. There tables, SIX running
parallel and arranged more elevated plane, at
right angles, at which President Thomas j. Barbour
and the society's guests sat All were laoen
with choice flowers and fanciru pyramids
OF fruits and confectionery Over the Presidents
head placed full length portrait OF the venerable
saint whose day was being celebrated. Directly op
posite was a similar picture OF another apostle-that,
IL Roman doubtless would have been canonzed long
ago-the immortal Washington The round
about was literally and tasteully decked with the
tiona flag and the flag OF Ireland At end OF the
hall also was the British hag which, together, with
the Stars and Stripes surrounded national shield
To mention those present small task for all
arc less prominent At the Presidents
right hand sat Mr. Richardson, representing the ST.
Georges Society; at his left Mayor Wckham.
Ranged along this table also Mr.. Appleton,
representing the New England Society; Mr. A. r.
Macedonia President of the st Nicholas Society; Mr..
Gordon OF ST. Andrews Society MIR. Du Chau, Judge
Judse Charles s"I pay Hon Wam or.on Hon
Samuel g. Courtney, William b. D.nsmore Hon Inslee
A. Hopper, ex-Aldcrman Van Setback, ex Collector
Murphy Eugene Kelly, Alderman Cole, Mr. sam Sloan,
Denis ODonoghue EXCISE Commissioner William
Stiner
to enlven the dinner hour When the last course had
been served u number OF ladies entered the and
Joined the company.
!
The President, IN opening the way for the intelcc
tua portion of the feast. made brief explanation OF
the objects for which the society formed ninety
two years ago The members originally brought
together TO give occasion for the exercise OF those
genial qualities which are the chief characteristics OF
the Sons OF ST. Patrick, whether in velvet frleze
fustian. He had but recently returned from short
visit TO Ireland, and delighted that the
condition OF the working classes there to-day compared
very fayoraoty with that OF the same class here
land had only lived well, but had in that time put
into the savings banks fl2, 100000 This statement
spoke for ITSELF Mr.. Barbour concluded by thanking
the society Tor eevating him TO the presidency He
then announced the hrst toast-"The Day We Ce!e
brate. Let us press the shamrock 10 our hearts IN
warm remembrance of the hills and dales OF Erin,
which green in memory
1t need scarcely be said this toast was drunk with
fervent enthusiasm. To it Mr. John 4. Devlin
responded. He dwelt upon the earnes:ness and uni
versatility with which the festival OF reands patron
saint is celebrated at period and u land
so far removed from that which was the scene of his
apostolic labors.
When he had concluded, Mr.. Anderson sang
'tBaney" TO the very general delight OF the
bage. In response to an encore Mr Anderson favored
DieY;
The next toast was "The Centennial the commcmo-
OF event of very great Importance To this
Mr.. Hugh j. Hastings called on for a e.
sponse. Mr. Hastings said he had speech when he
Without 1t he would have TO give whatever upper
most In his mind. This country, he said. owed
great debt Of gratitude to tho Irish. They were
among the first dscovcrers Of the continent
and consequently had the best right to the
country. A celebrated German historian had shown
this, and recent commentator on Indian pecu-
arites proved concluslvely that the aborgines re-
scmbed the Irish very strongly. They twirled the
tomahawk just as the Irshman does the shelah.
Then too
showing clearly they descended from the early
Irisn settlers Of the country. From this acetious
vein the speaker glided into more serious humor,
I and dwct upon the early events Of the history OF
Americas struggle for Independence When the speaker
had dwelt length upon these he branched
into the philosophy OF the existence Of the nrst one
hundred years OF the American Republic In that
time the great problem of popular government had
been solved the the world had revolu
tionized In conclusion Mr.. Hastings SAID another
century of such experiences America had would
produce results incalculable TO the most sanguiLe
fancy.
the conclusion of Mr. Hastings speech glee club
rendered in fine style "The Sword of Bunker HILL"
The next toast was 'lreland-In all the heroic and
intellectual phases of man thy children run up the
/ roll OF honor and OF glory"
To this Mr.. Frederick Coudert responded. His
speech humorous but briefly reporIabe, being
III part a running commentary ON the preceding ad
dresses with peculiarly happy turns o thought that
evoked good deal OF laughter. Another sentimental
song followed this speech and the next regular toast
/
broad freight burdened with prosperous enter
PRISE thy citizens honored and thy shield unsuled. !"
Mr.. Chauncey Dcpew responded She has won, he
SAID, and proudly the title OF Empire STATE"
teaching broad lessons TO all her sisters In religion and
been thown open to the wsnderer from any part OF the
wide world IL Virginia Is the mother OF Presidents
the Empire State, under the guidance of De Witt Chm
ton, was
Here Mr.. Hastings observed that Dc Witt Clinton
was the of lrIshman
Mr. Depew IN response remarked that he found such
Celtic atmosphere about him he forced TO observe
that his great grandfather was Irish. tLaugher)
Continuing with his address he sad IL made
no difference to the State Of New YORK in what
country a man was born While ireland should DO
proud Of New York, She too should be proud OF her
lrlsn. New York, at her Bar, had an Irish Emmett
James 7. Brady-(;reat appause)-ard that Nestor of
the Bar who denes death, Charles OConoE When
In a hour for STATE the ermne dragged in the
dust It was rescued IRON its danger by Brady aud
Daily. In the forefront OF the hottest bat
tic seen, too Meagher and his Irish
Brigade. In conclusion, Mr. Depew dwelt
upon the many privileges accorded to the Irish all
other Immigrants when once here, making them be-
heve that in this state they had found new and
/ better Ireland.
Tho gec club then sung "Haf to Our Beautiful
Landl"
To the next toast Mayor wickham was called upon
for a rcsponse''Thc CITY OF New York-lhe municipal
empire Of this Continent and the grand commercial
centre, In which industry capital intellect genius and
generosity the leaves OF the forest"
Mayor Wickham said he was embarrassed by the en-
thusastc reception he received IN view OF his inability
to respond to tins toast After paying Drei trlOute
TO Irish industry aud enterprise, Mr.. Wickham came
! to sudden conclusion.
The Army and Navy" the next toast, spoken
/ TO Dy General Horace Porter He compared after
/ dinner speech to umbrella on windy day
| every loOker-on thinks he manageit better than
the who has got It. HIS Description OF the Irish
soldier very amusing and his narration OF Irish
war anecdotes evoked general laughter 'Our Sister
Societies. and Woman were httngly responded 10
before the OF the feast
THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK.
| Tho fneerth annual banquet OF the Knights OF St.
Patrick took place last night at the sturevant House
under exceedingly bright and gratifying circumstances
A large and enthusiastic attendance, excellent
dinner superb and appropriate music ow Of oratory
rarolv annalled similar handsnne dacnra.