Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-18

There was no day parade. All the arrange- ments centered for the evening demonstra- tion.
 The line of march for the procession was as follows
 Out of the north gate of the Green tom, to State, to Chapel to the Carl Opera House. Societies formed | in the following order:
 American band.
 | Garments society. | First division A. o. H. l Second division A. O. H. | Third division A. O. H. | Fourth division A. O. Fl. | St. Johns T. A. E: society. ! St. Mary's T. A. B. society.
 Sacred @ ifIsaT Heart T. A A. B B. society society. | St. Patricks T. A. B. society, No. l. | Montgomery Benevolent society.
 On Chapel street, between State and l Church, there were throngs of people view I ing the procession as it passed, and at Church and Chapel the street was blockaded for a few moments.
 The orders of the grand marshal for the parade were as follows:
 Daniel Keheane of the first division, A. o. H., and sis as es tes s first dvon H.; Lott J Cunningham second division i. IA 2, H.; h 1soa thdea John saRa1 St. Patricks T. A. B. society, No l; Michael Stars T. A. B. society Patrick Kent, St Francis T. A B. society Henry Daley, Jr Sacred Heart T. A. B. so- ! oiety, and Patrick Scott Carmen's Union, aids
 Aids are to report with their societies on Temple line to in the usual order at TAO o'clock sharp Seats will be reserved for those taking part in the to take part in the parade will fall in according as they report
 The Lecture at CarIl's Opera House. CarlIs Opera House was packed from pit to dome last evening by the members and friends of the Irish Land League, to hear Hon. John Boyle O'Reilly, editor of the Bos- ton Pizot and Father Walsh. of Waterbury. Charles Atwater, Esq, called the meeting l to order, and, in a short speech, introduced John Boyle OReilly. MT. O'Reilly took for his subject 'The nlustrious Irishmen of the Present Century," The lecturer began by giving rapid survey of Ireland's history, telling how eight hundred years ago she was a prosperous, peaceful country, and how, un- | der British rule, she has steadily declined to her present deplorable condition. "Unques- tionably," said the speaker, F'the inhabitants | of Ireland in the eighteenth century were | slaves Their schoolhouses were demolished, priests banished, their very humanity tram pied under foot. But with the dawn of this century new era for Ireland began. Every i time Ireland used brains instead of arms she | conquered. Great advances have been made | in the social and political condition of Ire land. The right of ownership of land by | Irish farmers is yet to come." | The speaker, in continuing, gave short bio. | graphical sketches of the foremost of Irish poets, political leaders and composers. Gold l smith, Sheridan, Burke, Grattan, Fox, Moore, | Emmet, O'Connell, Balfe, Wallace and Ar. | thur Sullivan were all eloquently eulogized The speaker in his brilliant peroration spoke | of the life and works of Parnell, the men. tion of whose name was greeted with storm of applause.
 At the conclusion of the lecture the chair man introduced the Rev. MT. Walsh, who ir short address explained the ends to be at | talned by the Irish Land League. sFirst, , said the speaker, ''they desire fxity of land tenures; secondly, fair rents; thirdly, free sales and lastly. to make the Irish farmers tenants of the soil" The speaker spoke elo quently and earnestly and was listened te with marked attention.
 | On the stage were the officers of the vari ous Irish organizations.
 Knights of St. Patrick's Banquet.
 The Knights of St. Patrick held theil fourth annual dinner at the Union House The table presented a fine appearance before the onslaught. Covers were laid for abou 100. Upon card lay the name of the par ticular guest assigned to the location, and tn, evenings programme, which was richly adorned in gilt on the face cover, classi, Egyptian scene being represented, ,and the sunburst, on the back cover was fine desig1 of historical suggestion, enclosing the names of the officers of the society, viz:
 | President Michael Dillon
 | Vice President, Michael Herrity.
 Recording Secretary, Maurice F. Brennan.
 Financial Secretary, Thomas K. Dunn.
 | Treasurer, Patrick Creegan.
 Chaplain Rev. J. s. Fitzpatrick
 l Toast Master, J. D. Plunkett
 Chairman of Committee, Michael Gray.
 The menu was extensive a numerous array of choice substantials, entrees, pasrty anG dessert in abundance and variety challenging the attention. Ghe guests sat down to the feast at about Il o'clock, at which time tn, chief guest of the occasion, Hon. John Boyle O'Reilly, editor of the Plot, had arrived from delivering his address at the Carll Op era House.. The chatter of knives and fork and dishes occupied upwards of a hour, g fine social feeling and spirit prevailing, and many interchanges of wit and humor Int programme of toasts was as follows:
 Address of elcome. President M. Dillor America, D. ..............-......P McKenn, Ireland" E. McCarth! .Pioneers of Our Race in New Haven MoFaa1 Fa5l Poets and Poetry of Ireland"- E. NJ. Young
 The Medical Profession" ..........M. A. Cremir
 The Bar," .......................C. T. DriscoI
 The dining hall was beautiful sight. Iav. ishly and tastefully decorated with the red white and blue bunting, national flags and the flag of Erin. During the discussion ot the banquet MT. Chadbourne had provided fine music upon the piano was furnished by Prof. Fitzgerald. The programme of toasts was fully carried out with the exception ot l those assigned to Rev. Father Fitz patrick and Dr. Cremin, both of whom were i'll Mr. J. D. Plunkett most ably officiated as toast mas. ter. Mir. Dillon's address of welcome was very fitting Mir. Plunkett made ringing and eloquent address, speaking of the diffu- sion of the Irish race over the globe and the l simultaneous celebration of the day in lands l widely separated, in concluding referring with great pathos to Ireland. Mr. McKenna in witty and patriotic remarks referred to America. MT. Mccarthy in a speech gave a brief and masterly synopsis of the land trouble of Ireland and spoke of Parnell and Davitt as striking the right keys. At this stage MT. John Boyle O'Reilly of Boston ! (who had spoken the night before in Troy l was called out. He made brilliant, brief | speech. At Colonel Healey's wish he alluded to the British Irish organization, the oldest Irish organization in this country-157 years old. Founded By Protestant Irishmen, | it had later become the common property of Catholic and Protestant Irishmen, who side by side celebrated St. Patrick's day. He spoke | eloquently of the sentiment underlying this the sentiment of nationality which went back to the time of the Druids. Mir. O'Reilly now departed to take the train for Boston.
 MT. T. K. Dunn responded for the city, | and called out Alderman Waddock, both making bright, witty remarks The rest of the programme was equally good. There was excellent singing by Messrs. Dillon, Colonel Healey, J.D. Plunkett and others The affair was fine success.
 Sars6eld Guard Reunion. The active and veteran members of the Sarsield Guard, Go. c, Second regiment C. N. G., celebrated the birth of Ireland's patron saint at the City Hotel last evening by grand dinner. The dining room was very elabo- ! rately decorated with American flags and streamers, the red, white and blue being in- ! tertwined at intervals with the green flag of 1 Erin. Over the head of the table were the photographs of the original members of the 1 company enclosed in an elegant frame About sixty actives and veterans were seated at the