Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-03-17
ST. PATRICK,S DAY.
Parade Of the Irish Catholic Societies
STREET DISPLAY WORTHY OF THE pAY-THE So
CiET1Ks THAT WE'RE IN LISR-IScIDENTs OF The


MN and the good old saint, for never drop OF
ram mad fallen when the procession moved this
noon, and several times during the early part OF
the day the sun made faint attempts to shine. The
DAY was celebrated as usual by Irish American
cltizens with street parade or various Irish So
cietles. In every part OF the town could be seen
the green flag OF Ireland fiuttering In the breeze
rms morning the devout Knights OF St Patrick, to-
gether with the members or the Washington City
Hlbernian Benevolent Society, No ], attended
mass at st. Patrick's church The good Knights
OF st. Cofumbkflle attended 60 their tfeyatonS at
ST Aloysus, aud the Georgetown Catholic Hber-
nlan Beneficial Society bowed before the shrine at
trinity church, Georgetown The rendezvous for
the various societies that were to participate in
the parade was oh louisiana avenue i'm front of
judiciary Square. Soon alter II O'Clock the neigh
nNrhooa fSa oi the City Hall was eniivened by
while the ear was greeted with bursts OF
liIan. lrish melodies AS noon approached the
sidewalks and streets in the vicinity
were almost completely occupied by spectators.
leaving barely room for the massage Of street cars
ana the formation OF the lines Pcrchcs and wip-
COWS and the broad terrace and steps OF the
Court House Were crowded with people, many OF
Wnom wore green ribbons knGtted in their button-
holeS, or other emblems or their featy II ireands
patron stiHt it was after IL o'clock When all of
the societies had assemblies, and the procession
moved down AZ street at hali-past twelve O'Clock.
THE ORDER OF MARCH
was as follows: SquId of mounted police: Chief
Marshal. Dennis COnnell, special aids, J. +. Fuller,
+. Coyle, j. Shannahan, and NJ. T. kelieher.
FIRST dfviSion-M. Shugrue. assistant marshal !;
aids, T. Moore. ID. Rtordan. j. Roth, and z. Dugan;
knights OF st. Peter, &hightS or st. Patrick
Knights o. 81 ColumbSille. Knights OF st. Joseph.
and knights oi St Bernard. Second division-Ed-
ward ward Quade, assistant marshal; aids, j. H.
0Brlen, 0,8d j. Harrington, J. r. sullivan and j.
OMEN; Washington City Hibernian Society No. /,
ana Georgetown Hbernian Society.
The procession presented a very fine appearance,
coiored plunes, gay sashes and beautiful banners
being mingled In a variety very pleasing To the
eye The various bodies of knights distinguished
themselves for their splendid marching.
The chief marsaal-and the Irish societies al
ways elect one OF their finest looking men To fill
that post OF dignity-waS distinguished not only
ny his rich decorations, but by a heavy load of
MOWERS which he carried In his arms. These were
presented by ladies. who thus bore testimony that
their hearts were with these Irish knights in their
devout observance OF ST Patrick's day. Each So
clety pore some distinctive banner or device.
THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PETER,
who were given the right Of the line, numbered 40
men, all arrayed in the handsome uniform of the
order. The officers were: Commander, j. T. Jen-
nlngS; deputy comm anderS, j. r. Callan, j. II.
Clements and j. Il. Kelly. The banner which dis
played the stars and stripes, bore on one side of
the field likeness of ST. Peter, and on the other
an emblem OF hope, with an inscription denotng
tnat the banner was presented to the Command
Commandery passed ~ street and Maine avenue,
on the way to the place or rendezvous, IL pre-
number of ladies. This wreath was holsted to the
top OF the banner and there calamity carried
through all the day.
THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK,
to whose appearance in line too much praise cam
not be spoken, numb cred about 100 men, Differed
by Commander John f. Kelly, deputies NJ. r.
Walsh, Michael Horrigan and ThoS. Foley and
marshal Patrick Moore. The popular commander
wore rich belt OF gold lace, which was presented
10 aim last evening by some members OF the
mandery. A handsome banner, presented to the
comlnandery some years ago by the ladies OF ST.
Dominic's parish, was carried in the line. The
.commandery was headed by Pistorio's band.
THE KNIGHTS OF ST. CoLuMkIrLE,
of whom there We're about 40 in line, Were headed
by WeDer's band. The organization was oficered
by Commander r. A. Dore; 1st deputy James
Lawier, I'd deputy r. Curtin, 81 deputy j. Cannon,
and marshal, Daniel Riorian- The silken banner
borne by the commandery represented on one
SIDE st ColumbSile preaching, and on the
other bore the inscription 'The Knights OF ST.
CoiumDskllle, organized May, 1872"
THE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOSEPH, NO. 1,
had over 30 men In line, and were headed by
drum corps. The officers were Commander NJ p.
Daniel Sheehan; Marshal, Jacob Roth. The CON-
Inandery displayed a handsome American nag
with blue and white markers.
THE KNIGHTS OF ST. BERNARD,
of George town, were represented In line by forty
men, who made very creditaDle appearance
Their officers were commander, Timothy Sullivan
and marshal, Donnigan. The commandery was dis
tingulShed by neat uniform and an American
flag inscribed with the name of the commandery
THE WASHINGTON RIBEENIA SOCIETY.
Washington City Hibernian Benevolent
society, No. !, without whose presence
no ST. Patrick's day parade would be
considered complete, had about 100 hand
somely uniformed men in line and was headed by
RepettiS band. The officers were marshal, John
Bligh, assistant marshals, Michael Brodrfck and
Richard Sweeny. The society banner, borne aloIt
by the standard bearer, was diStin suiShed by the
device OF golden harp On green feld-so dear TO
the irish leartLand bore the Inscription wash
1ngton City Htbernia Benevolent Society, No. I.
Organized l818
THE GEORGETOWN HIBERNIAN SOCIETY,
which turned out with 100 men in line, making q
fine appearance, was headed by Donch's band
The Officers were: Marshal, w. @. B. Thorne;
aids, Samuel Branson and C. e. Ofrutt. The large
banner borne by the society bore on one side
peculiar device, representing an eagle with two
rampant, with the Inscription, .GenJie
verse oule banner was Sun-DurSE
THE ROUTE OF MARCH
was as follows: Down ~ street, in review of tn e
District Commissioners, to Pennsylvania avenue,
to the Capitol, to the east 'front.' along Executive
avenue to north side, to Pennsylvania avenue, TO
Executive Mansion, In review OF the President;
thence along Pennsylvania avenue to St AIMS In
FAINT Asylum, to Georgetown, around the fountain,
back NJ street to 26th, TO Pennsylvania avenue, to
st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum, to 7th street, TO LOU
siana avenue, to City Hall, and diSband
Upon passing st. AIMS Infant Asylum, accord
ling to long established custom, each knight or
member stepped from the line and deposited in
the smite box" contribution to the worthy insti-
tuition.
THE PROCESSION RECEIVED BIZ THE PRESIDENT
The procession passed the White House at half
past one o'clock and was reviewed by the Presi-
dent and his Cabinet. At the Presidents side
stood the assistant chiefs, John Shanahan and D.
j. Fuller, with drawn swords The President
lifted his hat TO the divisions as they passed.
THE DANGER OF WAR WITH THE CROW INDIANS.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has received
report from Agent Armstrong, OF the Grow agency,
Montana, in which he states that the rumors OF a
probable war with the Crows are entirely inbound
ed On the contrary the Crows profess the great
est friendship for the whites, and say they want
to do just as the Great Father tells them He
further states, however, that a crisis in the his
tory OF these people is close by. The game being
nearly extermtnated their occupation and source OF
livelihood is gone, and during the next few years
they will have to be handled very carefully and
aided very kindly. They are making no progress
towards civilization; very few OF them have any
conception OF our life or any desire to change
theirs IL, however, the treaty ceding the western
part OF the reservation is rattfed and they not
allowed TO become too hungry, there will be no
war. Quite number OF children can be accom-