The New York herald., 1877-03-18
son. Of tho old sod a. the small outlay of ono CEN.

after made his appearance. Every
tptoe OF expecatan shortly before three O'Clock
the head OF tho procession seen rounding the
ner OF Broadway They made their way along tho
east sdo OF the square, which was kept clear as
possible. although some confusion created by the
moving horse cars, which ran regularly as though
| ST. Patrick had been born. Al three o'clock
| precisely the head OF the procession moved by the
stand. the officers sa.uling the Mayor as they
passed. First came about dozen mounted policemen,
looking very gallant on their prancing sieeds They
followed by the Sixty nuth regiment anu band,
ana Blueu before the srand stand Next came the
FIRST regiment, Irish Brigade, with their veteran
corps; then number OF morshals glticrng in green
| and gold Then followed several carriages containing
distinguished citizens from Tammany Hail. among
Justice Duffy. An Irish jauntng car formed part OF
The cortesc attracting general attention Then camo
the civic societies In tho following ordcr:-
ANCIENT ORDER or HIBERSIASs-rogTy DIVISIONS.
| Marshals-John Mcguire, Rody Rim, Thomas Kcrri-
Ancient Order Hibernians, Queens scoupty.-Marshal--
st. Gabriel's X. c. T. A. b. Society. Marshal-Thomas
Lenihan and two aids
st. ColumbasR. Z: I. A. D. -Marshal-wliam
Maley and two aids.
| ST. Vincent Fcrrers II. G. I. 4. b. Soccty-Narsha-
Patrick King ana two aids
Holy Innocents r. G. I. A B. socety.-Marsha-
/ James Quinn and eight aids.
| ST. Michaers r. c. 7. A. d. .Marsha--Gregory
Flynn and two aids
Young Mems st. James X G. {. A. u. Society.-Mar-
| sha--James Mckinn anu aid
Father Matthew L. 3. 7. A. b Society d'arent) MAR
| Ahal-Wiam Wiley and one aid.
St. Parick's Mutual Alliance and Benevotent Associa-
! ton.
|
| the following onicers:--
Patrick Grove Grand Marshal; !; John Johnson First
Aid; Edward Currey, Second AID, and scventy-hve
special aids
The last OF the procession passed in front Mayor
Eiy's stand minutes OF four O'Clock, the whole
parade having occupied exactly hity minutes pass
! ing that point There were about IL 900 In line
nearly $500 Of whom walked IN tho CIVIC procession
| Of the different societies mentioned above
After being reviewed by the Mayor the procession
was virtually at an end, but several Of tho organza
avenue and down tho Bowcry I'LL the gallant corps
reached Grand street, when marched to the Of
hie and drum 10 tho armory corner OF Ludlow street,
where tho vesige OF the St Patricks Day process
sion dispersed The men OF the regiment then assem-
| blcd In the company rooms, where they
compmcnted by their commanding officers Tor their
orderly and manly conduct throughout the day. Each
man then partook at lunch, mud the day wound
up with national songs, rccltations and Irish jgs The
boys enjoyed the mselves TO their hearts content and
not could be noticed under the influence OF liquor
INCIDENTS THE PROCESSION
There Is always tinge OF humor about tho process
sion on tho 17ti of March IL has nothing Whatever
to do with tho sincere of the children
Emcrald Ise to the memory OF their patron saint One
servant girls who line the sidewalk tho route OF tho
procession and who are the hcartest and most
admirers OF the green clsd veterans ana youngsters
| back. Broadway Is the point u dppui of tho
servant girls and from the City Hall TO Union
tho SIDEWALKS pentiiuy lined with them ycster-
day. Many poor paterIamIias mad to 90 breakfast
less tho servant girl was resolved 10 make her
| ST. Patrick's Day toilet long before noon. Then tho
far daughters of Ireland out in gorgeous array
They we're resplcndent In huge green bows and bon
|
the cadences tho that blarcd forth by the
numerous bands and they choeriuy recognized their
acquaintanccs who trampcd along IN the procession
| gardless OF mud and snow
| THE HATS.
The most striking thing IN tho procession yesterday
| the wonderful diversity IN the hat line. Hats
| 81. Patrick's Day procession are always worthy OF
notice nsy rS and Se
owing probably tho hard times, there many
rous deviaons from the rule Yet The grand old head
to son. and only brought before the public the 18th
OF March. II was IN many respects, the worse OF the
wear but II shone dedanty, nevertheless Occasion-
ally there were Indications that the smoothing iron
bore too heavily on ITS glossy sides, and patch or
two might interfere with the symmetry OF It's propor
tons; but whether the head OF officer oil the A.
Q. IL or the T. A. b. the hat sat deiiantly. with It's
not uniform In some cases they would drive n hat
ter OF the period TO destruction. Some had very
rims, ana were prcposterousy high and were
worn by very small men VINO had tucked up the ends
OF their and who -alcg thrsueh ishe
mud regardless OF step ortiine Then there were hats
with very wide brirns made each look Ike
country parish priest The age OF the hat easily
discerni6lc. On some the OF wind and weather
were paIpable and on others the finishing touches of
| the obscure halter. Now and then in the procession
appeared souch hat, and the wearer was evidently
Ill ut ease.
1t Is very hard on st. Patrick Day In this city to
Arab sceds for all the mounted officers. Un
fortunately 1t becomes necessary, In instances
to Call upon Belt line horses 10 nil out tho desired
quota, aud those animals are moro susceptible to
the call OF the conductors bell than to the the
riders spur consequently some OF the marshais yes
| u I've
many cases. TO obey orders A few lessons in u riding
school might Eavc hnd beneficial influence on some
OF tho marshaIs. Near Fourteenth street one OF The
cavaliers dsmountcd and gave his charger IN care Of
small boy.
BANQUET OF rnE "FRENDLY soys.n
One hundre ana fifty gentlemen wearing evening
dress ana with green badges the appels OF their
down the ninety third annual dinner or tho
Friendly sons OF ST. Patrick. In Demoncos large ball.
| last evening. The hall was tastefuily decorated
and the tables were bcauthcd with prouson OF iow-
nniu ot San xCtt
the Stars and Stripes and the green ensign OF Erin
intertwlned around H. In front OF the chairman
q miniature triumphal arch, constructed OF papier.
machG, supported shield with the DEVICE cedd mile
Jitithc ia hundred thousand welcomesl Beneath the
arch two large nisshapen potatoes placed one on top
OF tho other, were made into the lgurc Of a stage
| irshman A immature hat, decorated with a harp
| and pipe, covered it's head, and the ngurc was
labelled .The President OF the Friendly Sons"
Mr. Hugh j. Hastings of the Commercial idcertiser,
running the upper end of the hail. with the In
vted guests while the members filled hvo large tables
placed at right angles with the first.
on the lett OF Mr. Hastings sat Luther r. Marsh,
Chauncey NJ. Depew, Ny. Borden, President OF the
Now England society; Mr. Watson, representative OF
ST. Georges Society On his right were seated Judge
John Brady, Dr. Allen Mclane Hamilton, and Mr.. d.
s. Babcock, Presidentof tho Chamber OF Commerce.
Among the many well known citizens seated at the
other tables were Mr. Samuel Bowles, Of the
sprInsdsld nepa1iiea" Mr. John Foley. Cot
ex.Collcctor Thomas Murphy and his son,
Richard Murphy, Samuel Sloan, W. J. Best, Mayor
Mclean, John Hoey, Samuel ConnOver, President OF
the Produce Bank; Clarence Seward. Charles II.
Ishan, cx-A Alderman Van Schaick Joseph j. Donohue,
Samuel q. Courtney, S. q. A. Murphy. Judge McAdam,
OF the Marine Court; Ponce Commissioner Erhardt,
Clarence Dinsmorc, cx-Rccorder smythe, Alderman
Cole, Assistant District Attorneys Boil and sol-
Inns, Commissioner Wheeler ana o. W. Bren-
man. Washington A. Hall, william Lummis,
William Kennedy, John NJ. Cooncy, Frederick u.
Churchill, Surrogate CALVIN and Charles NJ. Dick.
inson. Mcssrs. John Savage aud Samuel g. Court
ncy, hrst and second vice presidents of the Sons,
and Eugene b. Murtha, secretary, were Ubiquitous and
did everything possible Tor the comfort OF guests
The Dinner Committee, consisting OF Messrs John
Foley, j. j. O'Donohue, Judge Brady and Robert w.
Stuart, was efficient aud everything a consequence
passed of IN pleasant manner.
The company large that an additional table
had TO be provided for It's accommodation, while tho
substantial dccacics OF repast served In the best
styp Of the celebrated ateur discussed
and the tables c0nvulsed ut intervals by udge
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