The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-03-18

CELEBRATION IN N.BoSOR Of IgELAND's PATRON
sA1NT-cEREMoSIEs AT THE CATHEDRAL
PASEGYRIc By BISHOP KEASE-THE PRO-
cESSI0N-TRIUMPHAL CAR--ADDREsS OF Mr.
KELLEY, ETC., ETC. s.r ~-.
The recurrence OF st. Patrick's Day al
most invariably brings with it bad weather.
Yesterday was not an exception in this re-
gard. High winds prevailed throughout
the day, and drove the dust in such blind
ing quantities as to make it alike distressing
TO man and beast Our Irish citizens cele-
DRAFTED the day commemorating the birth OF
their patron ST. Patrick, and which Is most
dear to every son Of Erin, with the usual
street parade and other soIemniiies. Their
march was rendered most disagreeable by
the high winds, and when they had COM
pleted 1t, literally ploughing through the
clouds OF flying dust, they looked like
Tearied veterans just returned from months
OF hard service.
THE PROCESSION
was formed at 8 O'Clock at The corner OF
Ninth and Marshall streets, and proceeded
in the following order 10 st. Peters Cathe-
Gral-Chief Marshal John Murphy and bis
staff officers all handsomely mounted and
presenting fine appearance. They were:
Messrs. F. j. Reilly, L. Schultz. William
Rankin, w. Brannon, John Z. Molloy, Z.
Pagan, James Golden, J. G. Dippner, w.
Kelly, w. Purcell, James Hayes, d. Colum-
bus. John J. DAILY, E. Griffin, j. V. Reddy,
E. j. Hoffman, E. Cummins, ID. NJ. O'Brian,
Jr., John Phelan, John Moore, 2. Mccoy
ern, James Healey, T. Barry, j. P. Norris
sey, Z. Coleman, John Hart. 4. Rooney, e.
Hayes, 2. Costello, +. E. Burke, James
Ryan, t. McDonough, III. Irwin, and I. J.
Smith.
Then followed large detachment Of po-
lice under Captain peasants; Yoelker's
Band; Catholic Beneficial Society. J. l..
Whitaker vice-president the McGiIl Ly-
ceum, Juan a. Pizzini president; the
knights OF st. Joseph, F. Z. Bu.ke vice
presidents; Triumphal Car. filed with little
girls gaily dressed in white taIletan and
green sashes, with wreatbs upon their
heads. This was an attractive feature, and
Notwithstanding the binding dust and The
imminent peril they were in OF being mo-
mcntarily blown from tlcir lofty position,
added life to and seemed inspired by the
fcStivity OF the occasion. Then came st.
Peters male Sunday school, in charge OF
Mr.. d. Columbus Catholic Total Abst-
ncrce and Beneficial Society, n. II. Cox
president; Hibcrnians, citizens, and visit
ors, commanded by General 2. #. Moore
and E. ?. Murphy and the Ancient Order
OF Ilbcrnians, =. Cummings president,
headed by Kcssrich's Band. Citizens in
carriages and other vehicles closed the pro-
cession, and a most creditable turnout it
was, although smaller, perhaps, in number
than in former years.
THE CATHEDRAL
was crowded to its utmost capacity. Sol
cmn high mass was said, with Rev. +. JanS-
sens rs ccebrant.
Right Rev. Bishop J. J. Keanc delivered
an eloquent panegyric upon the life OF ST.
Patrick. He said they bad come together
to give thanks to Almighty God for the
wondrous deeds Of their patron st. Pat
rick, not forgetting the great words OF the
prophet, "All the glory is OF the Lord
etc. Briefly Sketching his early life Of III
nocence and purity amid the immortality oi
pagansm, his captivity, his signal success
in the advancement OF Christianity, proving
the great mystery OF the triune God to the
multitude by means OF simple sprig OF
shamrock, the speaker drew beau.
tiful comparison between Moses view
ing the promised land from the
mount and the prophetic vision oI
St. Patrick scanning the ages that were tc
come; and dwelta at length upon the prayers
that this patron Of Ireland had offered uE
for his people, that they might never lose
their faith.
In conclusion, he bcsought his hearers
after The manner OF Daniel O'Connell before
the Claire election, that they would grant
him, their Bishop, one little boon, and feel
ingly inlplorcd them to abstain from ntoxi-
eating drink on this day, that thus would
reflect unmitgated honor OH dear old Ire.
land, do credit to themselves, and draw
down countless blessings from the Al.
mighty.
THE PARADE CONCLUDED.
After the services at the Cathedral the
usual line OF march was taken up, the pro
cessionsts passing in review before his
ExcelIency Governor Holiday.
Upon arriving at Cathedral Hall the So
ccties were masscd. with Chief Marsha
and aids in front.
The Chief Marshal, Mr.. Murphy, briefly
addressed them and introduced Hon. 4. NJ
Kelley, who made one or his characteristic
and happy speeches, in which, he congratu
lated the aSscmblase upon the success o
the celebration, etc.
The proccssionists were then dismiss ed
BANQUET.
ST. Patrck'S Day closed by n banquet al
P. B. Callahan'S, at which the following
taaSts were read and responded to:
/. The Day We Celebrate Commemora.
tive OF Ireland's natal day throughout the
world.
In that far-otr Isle 4 Saintcd Sage
But Il lowly hermitage
Where ages yet may pgrima2e.'
Response by F. j. REILLY, president {. b.
.. Eelqnl-IIcr struggles for liberty de-
mand the sympathies OF free people.
"Shc is 4 rich and rare land.
on! she's a fresh and fair land,
She Is Il dear and old land
This native land of niue
Response by J. V. Rcddr.
3. The Irish in I1mtricd-May they per-
pctuatc their national virtues in the land OF
their adoption.
"Elcst that abode where want and pain rcpair,
And every stranger finds a ready chair.
Response by John NJ. Higgins.
4. The Poets and Orators Of Feldnd-
The faithful chroniclcrs Of her wrongs.
Invoke thy muse! Thy muse appctrs,'
Bu, robcn in sorrow, robcd In tears"
Response by Major B. j. Black.
5. The american and irish FTd9S-To-
gether they are invincblc; single and apart
they tell Il different tale.
Response by William H. Ward.
6. Vrginid-Thc birthplace OF Wash
ington, the father Of his country, and o!
Henry A. Wise. the great champion OF civil
and religious liberty; the mother OF States
and statesmen.
Response by Robert E. English.