New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-18

MOrris0n, the Rev. John hughes, John /. McGowan,
William H. Wickham. Thomas Boese, Fred
eeTiek Roosevelt, Alderman Leary. $. H.
Hurd. Samuel d. Courtney. Mayor Grace; who
came late, spoke to each of the gentlemen
at the presidents table as he passed 10 his seat
at the left of Judge Day, excepting only John
Kelly. The presence of the latter he Ignored IN
manner that excited some attention.
The menu. which was elaborate WINS printed IN
green and the dinner service OF china was decorated
in broad bands of green. 1t was $50 o'clock when
President DAILY requested order and congratulate
those present agreeable auspices under which
they had met Much enthusiasm was manltes Ell
when he produced box Of shamrock, growing IN
ITS native cath. which mad been brought
Dy the last steamer 1t was suggesled that
in view of the tact that in two years the society
would celebrate its centennial anniversary II wonld
De desirable to establish ttHal ighu,
to which each member who could afford
to do so should contribute 500. Miss
Ella ConrOn, 1t was announced, would sing
"Sa Vusneen Dheelsh." but In TACT she
did sing " Let Erin Remember the Days
OF CID John Kelly was called on to RESPOND
TO the nrst toast " The Day We Celebrate
He was received with din OF .pplause emphasized
by wildly waving napkins. Mr.. Kelly said tnat tne
man who originated that toast undoubtedly had ~.
Patrick and his luestlmabe services IN view. De-
fore IT. Patrick appeared clYIlize and Christian
ize Ireland" sad Mr.. Kelly. " it was probably
peopled by natives, not mike those
who inhabited America When it was
discovered by Columbian At this historical
alusion General Grant pulled at his cigr
gentlemen present stared at each other In
a bewlldered way Mr. Kelly proceeded 10 give at
considerable length a historical SketCn 81 Lue ne
and achievements Of lrciands patron SAINT, ana IN
conclusion spoke of the far-reacnng effects
of his life and teachings. When hr
Kelly mad finished some Of those In the rear OF
the room insisted a speech from Judge Brady,
ignoring the fact that there was long list
OF regular toasts, and that the hour was already
late. Judge Brady responded briefly, Dut IN 80
happy manner that the irregularity OF the speech
was entirely forgotten.
senator Jones of Florida, responded 10 the next
regular toast, Ireland" He spoke with entnus-
iasm of the land OF his birth, pid tnbu.e to the
many eminent men IT has pro uced and at some
length reviewed tle serious disadvantages under
winch the country Is at present laDOnng. go
in response to the toast " The United States" the
following letter OF regret from President Arthur was
read: .
NY DEAR SIR: The President has received your ner-
viaton ~ the Friendly Of 81 Patrick TO he tneir
guest the annual celebration Of the society to be held
me to say tnat nnd-, muc4 TO MS re7ret.
tnat the press Of pu0Ac duuts VIII deprive
members OF the society, among wnDm he numbers so
many personal he wishes me TO GhanK yOu for
your kind and 10 You Of tie great
eradication and pleasure Il would afford him TO b. AZ
the cebratiou, which ne hopes may be productive OF
lasting pleasant memories. Very truly yours
FRED. J. PHILLIPS. Priyate secretary.
l. was lted that letters had also been received
from General Hancock, Governor Cornell, Judge
Noah Davis, Senator baNard, 81 Delaware, anu
others. uugh j. hastings ASKED 10 be- allowed o say
of President Arthur that he knew hun To be " the
son OF an freshman who IL ~ muc n deN0t 10 tne
cause OF ireland a. any man mere tonight lhere
II 40 tru'r sou OF ireland iIdn the President Oh ILe
julted states I-.ay.
Although We are deprived OF the honor Of hav-
ing the Preslleat vita Us to-nignt, sId President
DAILY. " The eX-IrcsIlrut oil the United state, -
with Us To whose military head alI strong VIII
directing he American pc pie we owe inc prtser-
VatiOI OF the Union. 1 propose the health OF Geu-
erIl Grant, winch / ASH 1ou 10 drink with ali the
honors.' The name of General Grant was
received with tumu.tuous applause. President
Day added: suould have said-what may be
new TO some of you-hc Is an freshman. lie was
made an Iushman by being made a cltlZeh OF
the Capital OF Ireland during hlS s,Journ
Cnict7 and then General Grant rose,
only to stand for five minutes longer
before the applause subsidized sufficiently
for ms voice 10 b. heard. len silence was
restored, he said, substaniiaiiy
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF TIE SOCIETY OF
THE FRIENDLY sON- or 81 PArHlGR: II l. true That l
Short -opTn IN Dublin aud was im4he-
ateiy affected with tnat modcsty that -
IN America long enough overcome IT, but after have
been here Oug enough may $40 far overcome trs mod
would oinerwI-e say to-nIgIt. Inc gentle
man who sroAe few minutes a-o would
ne nad hai my thoIghs. Really. senator from the
dis ant OF Florida said some things nat were new
10 me; be- said them we'll. and they VIII pear Ifl Afer
al lay travels IN making Jne circuit OF me elooc
came back q better American than l ever was
oter coun rs winch offers grand opportunities
thi. am glad 10 have been here this evening ana
will now ns,en 10 what Others may nave 10 say
Mayor Grace responded to The City of New
York" Chaunccy vi. Dcpew, who arrived Oh a late
train from Washington, 70 " All the Natona Itie'
Judge McAdam 10 Woman and Dion Bouclcault
f w4o acc riond a.iiI and Art Of eandD The
responses were interspcr-ed with singing by Miss
Ella COurOu Miss jennie DcKersOn ana SlBnOr
MonteEruo. After the regular toa'ts there were
impromp.u speeches, with al. the post pran!il IN
spiration that ST. Tatncks Day dinner naturally
implies.