The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-19
WAVING THE GREEN.
Irishmen Honor the Memory of
Their Patron Saint.
'BANQUETS AND PROFESSIONS.
Gathering Of the Friendly Sons and
Knights Of St. Patrick
DUETS AND PROFESSIONS.
CELEBRATIONS ELSEWHERE.

As the anniversary Of the uasai ony Vi iro'~"os
patron fell this year upon the saopatn Inc puo-
lie ceebraon Of that had TO be postponed until
yesterday, when throughout the length and breadth
ot the land Erin sons and daughters united heart
and hand in doing honor the occasion with all their
proverbal enthusiasm. Despite tho inclement state
of the weather on day previous and It's lowering
aspect yesterday morning Irishmen woke up with
beaming and light hearts, determined to wear,
10 air ana in many instances to "drown the sham
rock.n Men, women and children wore the national
sroen ana indicated their patriotism IN every concev
able manner
I. hus boeu said with truth generally that ST.
Patricks Day in this city Is always wet ana muddy,
alIiug the souls OF those take part in the pro-
cession with disgust. But yesterday there was no
rain, albeit there was fair promise OF it during the
early portion of the day. and SO the devoted COM
memorators OF the good ST. Patrick's birth accom-
plisheo their selfimposed march without getting wet.
There were nearly twelve thousand OF them in the pro-
cession. It is thought and the spectators were ten
times as numerous. Traffic was partially suspended
on many Of the thorougnare as is usual and some
other public nconveniences were noted On the
whole the day was very like its predecessors and was
characterized by plenty OF noise vocal and insru-
mental.
In the evening the several Irish societies met at
dinner renewed their pledges OF patriotism and good
ings OF we'll known members OF the Bench, Bar and
Pulpit
THE PROCESSION
Early In the forenoon large crowds composed OF
both and all ages bent their steps toward tho
neehborhood OF third street and First avenue.
that being the point from which the procession was
announced TO start. BY the multitude that had
assembled hore beyond calculation. About
eleven O'Clock the members OF societies who we're
do
snd TOR two hours steady stream Of men In rogaia
OF various patterns poured into the vicinity named
The streets packed with . living mass Of bu-
mainly, while tho windows OF the houses were filed
With eager sightseers Although 1t was intended
that the procession should start at one O'Clock 1t was
nearly three quarters oil an hour later before the dit
dercnt organizations had taken up their allotted posi-
tons the line, the right Of whsh rested on Twenty.
third street the left extended down First
90 about Twelfth street
= shortly before two O'Clock the word Of command
given by Grand Marshal Patrick Cassery. and the
column AZ once took up It's line OF march down FIRST
avenue. which was crowded by men, women and chill
, dren on the sidewalks, pulling, Jostng and almost
trampIing upon each their wild anxiety 10 oh.
tain good view OF the parade Green nags bearing
the emblematc harp futtered from nearly every door
and window on this avenue while the fronts Of tho
TALL tenement houses looked like we'll stocked hives
IRON basement 10 attic
TRE COLUMN
The procession was headed ny squad OF mounted
police and plaoons OF police ioo and Immediately
follow ing them came the Sixty nutn regiment, in full
force, and their soldiery appearance and bearing
together with Their snowy red and green pumes,
elected ADMIRATION ana applause from the crow de-
which cheered them right aud LETT Next came
The Grand Marshal and his aids, oil mounted
aud gorgeousIy uniformed wearing cooked
Lals ana green plumes, With bullion embroidery,
many coiored rCsettes and elaborate scarfs Then
followed several barouches, containing General
Co
Judge Duffy, Alderman Keensn and other nlcipa
officials. Alter this the FIRST regiment OF Irish vol
Lnteers IN bright green uniform, win steady step APP
pearcd. The rear OF TINS organization was brought up
by awcl laden irish car, anon the occupants
Of which was an individual playing bagpipes with
nil his might. THIS comicsi looking turnout occa-
sioned oil laughter among the spectators Then
came the Ancient Order OF HDernians numbering
iorty three DIVISIONS. The usual green badges
Teealia were worn by the members, IN add-
ton 10 which each DIVISION was pre-:
cceded by guards oil honor carrying large and
handsomely painted banners. Following the New
York associations were the Ancient Order OF Hibor-
mans Of Queens county and OF Long Island. The ST.
Coumba's Rife and Cadet corps came next ana alter
these The ST. Vincent Ferrer's r. G. T. A. B. Society
and the Holy Iunocents' Il. G. +. A. b. society. A
large number OF men on foot In vehicles brought
up the rear OF tho PROCESSION
THE LINE MARCH.
The route was down First avenue to Second street,
thence to the Bowery TO Mott street, 10 Worth street,
Centre street, thence to the east gate OF the CITY
reviewed by the Mayor and other officials; up
broadway, arouad shngton's monument down
Fourteenth street Eightn avenue, tucnce
Nth street, through THIRTY street 10 Fh
Tue, 10 Thirty -iourtn street, to THIRD avenue, to
Fourteenth street. to Union square, where the proce
sion broke up and toe men dismissed.
On tue east side tue march Oh the procession was a
continual ovation from The immense crowds which
overlooked from the sidewalks into the street, giving
ine numerous police along the route as much as the
could 30 TO keep The way clear Tor Inc prade. At
Prince street, In the Bowcry, halt OF lon minute
was called purpose of allowing liie breath
ing spell 10 the men, WHO then resumed their way
toward the CITY Hall PARK.
REVIEW AT THE CITY HALL
Twelve O'Clock had iound the steps aud open space
In front OF The CITY Hail crowded with meD, women
ana children, who csue early Ter the purpose OF WIT
Messing the procession reviewed by the Mayor and
Common Council THIS crowd continued TO increase
until the Of the first baud marching ia iront oil
Tue sixy-ninth regiment, was heard In The
distance Al "A quarter " three O'Clock tho head
OF Ibe column entered the PARK. Mayor Ely camo
irom his oflco and took up position IN front OF the
building. He was accompanied by President Roberts,
Aldermen Sauer. Lewis, Carroll and PiuckDey, County
Chrk GumbIeton ex-Aiderman Cole abG other CITY
officials. The Mayor did not wear any emblem OF the
cay, but President Roberts displayed magnificent
green sham rock winch had been specially Imported
Tor the occasion
the GOVERNORS Room. City Library and other apart
meu.s In the Csy Hall were also nlled with ladies'.
,nnocent eyes on the unusual picture oil a 81 Pat
rick's Day parade
Mayor marched past, whiie Tue marshuls Of the
different branches OF the Ancient Order Of Hibernans
doned their hats and drew swords from their sc ID
burds. About three quarters Of hour elapsed dur
ing the passage OF the procession The city officials
remained until the last mar had marcneu out Vi inc
Park INTO Broadway.
BROADWAY
The procession then marched up Broadway, where,
for time, all business appeared TO have been sue
pended The doors ana windows OF The stores were
crowded by merchants and their empioyes, ana the
smewaiks were literally packed win spectators
Broa0way differed IN appearance from the east
ude streets ana nvcpues, however, ibasmuch
rs there was scarcely green nas displayed, other
Than those In tho PROCESSION, from the Cry Hal
10 Fourteenth street. THIS apparent indifference 10
the preferences OF 81. pa.rick's admirers ala not
however, seem 10 have any effect on the spirits Of The
ceebrans, VINO Strengthened tie mseves aud marched
proudly up The noble tnorougnare 10 such nspritint
music as "GarryoweD," est Patrick's Day 10 the
Morning." "WearinR of The Green" The IRISH
Washerwonan" and other equally lively airs
Arriving at Union square the procession marched
around Wnshington's monument and then Iied dowr
Fourteenth street, Al THIS time vast concourse
people had assembled In tho southern portion o
Union square and It's vicinity, tue crowds being sc
great 10 impedo nearly all rafc on fourth avenue
Fourteenth street aud that portion Of Broadway I'M
mediatey north OF the latter street. The balconies
and windows were also occupied by spectators, who
COlgn OF vdDfago ina