Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-05-29

Last evening one hundred ladies and gem
tlemen assembled in the dining-room of the
Peabody hotel to do honor to the memory of
one of Ireland's greatest poets, Thomas
Moore. The occasion was the centennial an
niversary of the birth of the poet, and it was
celebrated under the auspices OF the Irish
literary society of our city.
Mr.. NJ. Gavin presided at the elegant ban
quet, after which the toasts and entertain
ments OF the evening followed.
To the first toast-"Tom Moore" Mr.
James Walsh responded in quite tervid and
eloquent strain. He recounted the early eff
forts of the poet, his rise and brilliant career
in the literary world. He detailed several
anecdotes concerning Tom Moore, and re-
cited several stanzas culled from the poet s
most charming melodies and national airs.
Mr.. Walsh's address was received with APP
plause.
The Harp That Once Thro' Tara's Halls
was sung by Miss Moliie M 'Namara in a
most musical and pleasing manner. She was
accompanied on the harp by Mrs. Tobin.
DIR. Cavanaugh responded to the toast,
"Irish Genius" In the course of his ad-
dress he ran over the names of distinguished
Irishmen whose genius has left mark on
the pages of history.
That charming melody, BelieUe Me if al
Those EfIdeGT'iRg Young Charms, was sung
with great taste and feeling by Mrs. Maas-
ford.
Mr. Dennis Smith responded to the toast,
''Irlsh Patriotism" in patriotic and thrill
ing manner, and was deservedly apple uded.
The Meeting of the Waters was sung by
Mr. Joe Carey In clever style, that deserved
the applause the song received at the hands
of the guests.
Miss c. Cunningham sang Come Back to
Erin. and Mrs. Mansford sang the Last Rose
Of Summer. These beautiful songs were
well rendered.
In 70 he ~
Colonel M. Mageveney, ST., delivered a
philippe upon the class OF men
who ruined Memphis and reduced
her to the condition IN which she stands at
present, but he had hopes for her recovery,
notwithstanding Judge Baxter and the crows
who were waiting to pick the bones. He be-
lieved that Memphis would yet flourish and
take her place high up among her sister
cities in the race of advancement, wealth and
progress.
When our reporter left the banquet-hall, it
was twelve o'clock, and still toasts were be-
ing responded to, songs were being sung by
the ladies, and most happy time was being
enjoyed by all. The centennial anniversary
OF the birth of Tom Moore was most success
fully celebrated by the Irish-American citi-
zens of our city.
At Other Points.
NEW YORK, May 2S.-Beautiful Prospect
park was crowded to- day with residents from
Brooklyn and New York, who were gathered
| to witness the ceremonies attending the pre-
sentation of the bust of Tom Moore to the
city of Brooklyn by st. Patrick's society.
Hon. T. Kinsella, editor of the Brooklyn
Eagle, and president of the society, made the
presentation address and the bust was un-
yelled by the sculptor, John Draddi. Presi-
dent StranahaD, of the Park commission,
made speech accepting the statute. Mr.
Andrew MLean, managing editor of the
! Brooklyn Eagle, delivered a poem, and was
| followed by the orator of the day, Charles
| w. Brook. Mayor Howe and Rev. William
Kegan, chaplain of the society, also made
a short addresses.
| The park commissioners made the daY the
occasion for the first summer concert. AL
the public buildings and many private resi-
dences are decked with American, Irish and
| Persian flags; the last named is reminder o.
/ the story of Ldttd R00eh. George M'Nich.
| OILS was grand marshal and director of cere-
| MONIES.
The exercises closed with music, when the
| committee of arrangements, together with
the leading men present, entered carriage;
in waiting and drove down the Boulevard tC
| Coney island, where the various improve
ments going on were inspected, and the
party returned early in the evening to tbs
Mansion house in Brooklyn, where one o.
the most elegant banquets ever served In the
city was participated in by some two hun
dred prominent Irishmen of Brooklyn and in
vited guests. The latter included the mayor
and the heads of all the city and county de
paItments, and many gentlemen distin
| gIished IN literary work and various othe
walks of life. Letters regretting inability K
be present were read from President Hayes
Secretaries Evarts, Sherman, Schurz anC
Key. Attorney General Devens, General W
I. Sherman, Senator Coukling, Speaker Ran
dali, and Governor Robinson. The after
dinner exercises consisted of speeches By
| Hon. Thomas Klnsella, Rev. Father keegan
Hon. ohm [. S. Stranahan, Andrew NJ Lean
| Barclay Gallagher and others. George NJ
| Nichols was master of ceremonies, and as
sisted greatly in making the occasion an ex
| ceedingly brilliant one. The affair wal
marked by great ENJOYMENT, good music anC
beautiful floral and other decorations.
AT NEW YORK CITY.
The one hundredth anniversary of The
birth of the poet Moore, was celebrated In the
academy of music this afternoon. One of the
principal features of the entertainment wa:
the rendering of number of Irish melodies
| by large chorus AID orchestra. Richard
| O'Gorman delivered an address upon the life
! and works of Moore, and poems were reaG
| by John Savage and r. II. Stoddard.
at Baltimore.
BALTiMoRE, May 26.-The centenary o.
| Tom Moore was celebrated at the Academy
| of Music tonight, which was crowded to i'll
| full capacity, and many were unable to gain
admittance. The programme consisted OF
| vocal and instrumental music, all compiled
for the occasion from Moore melodies. Hon
NJ. P. Conner, of South Carolina, was orator
| Among those present were the mayor snC
heads of the departments of the city govern.
| ment, Archbishop Gibbons, and a large mum.
| Der of the Catholic clergy, as well as clergy.
men from nearly all the evangelical denomi-
nations in the city. The several orders o.
! Catholic knighthood were present in uniform,
and hundreds of ladies participated in the
| celebration,
Awake all Night.