The Portland daily press., 1882-03-18
SAINT PATRICK.
His Memory Kept Green in Irish Hes

His Memory Kept Green in Irish Hearts.
FALL RIVER Mass, March 17-Most of the
mills we're running to-day, though with reduc-
ed help. In the center of the city number OF
mills suspended operation, the help refusing to
come in The procession numbered about 400
and consisted of three societies and two bands.
1t made an unusually fine parade.
ALBANY, N. Y, March IA motion by Mr..
Afford to adjourn till Monday out of respect to
ST. Patrick day was lost.
WASHINGTON, March list. Patricks day
was celebrated by a parade of the various Hi
bernian societies.
A banquet takes place tonight at which it
is expected that Secretary Blaine, Commission
er Loring and Representatives McKenna, Rose
Grams, Batterworth, Paul, Denster and Orth
will be present.
NEW York, March 17.-Many saloons and
hundred of vehicles were decorated to-day with
the Irish colors, and there was grand parade
and other ceremonies The national colors
floated from City Hail. and also large green
flag on which was embroidered yellow harp.
A procession headed by the police and made up
of lodges of the Ancient Order Hibernians and
other associations started from Cooper lnsti-
tute at II 30, paraded up 4th avenue to Union
Square and 18th street, where it was viewed
by the Mayor and number of the City author
tiles. The march was through various streets
to Jones'S woods where addresses were made.
The streets along the line we're crowded.
Solemn high masses were celebrated in all
the Roman Catholic churches, the 69th regi-
ment marched to the cathedral aud were pre-
sent at the services. Cardinal McClosky Off
ciated.
There was no parade to-day in Brooklyn OF
the Irish societies, and money heretofore de-
voted to that purpose will be expended for be-
nevolent purposes Flags foated from City
Hall and many buildings, and services were
held in Catholic churches.
NEW YORK, March 17.-One hundred and
ninety-eight gentlemen attended the banquet
of the Friendly Sons of st. Patrick at Del
monico's to night. Justice Davis presided land
the guest of the evening, Gen. Grant, sat on
his right. Among the distinguished guests
were Dion Bouccault; John Russell Young, G.
M. Depew, John Kelley, Col. Mapleson, be-
sides representative, merchants and members
of the judiciary. Gen. Hancock and Senator
Bayard sent letters of regret. After the ban
quet toasts were offered and speeches delivered
the festivities being prolonged until a late
hour.
PHILADELPHIA, March 1.-THE various Irish
societies paraded the city to-day. At the Cath
Ole churches the day was observed with relig-
ious ceremonies.
cession to-day of Irish societies. the Mayor and
other officials being in the procession as guests.
No disturbances took place. Banquets and
other festivities will close the day.
LOWELL, Mass, March 17.-After attending
religious SGrVlCc5 Ill TIC OdbuUllC CuuFCuob bUib
forenoon, the Lowell societies formed a pro-
cession on Appleton street, under chief mar
shall j. E. Mcclure. The march, of more than
two hours, was followed by mass meeting in
Huntington Hall in the afternoon, at which
Senator Crowley, ex-senator Lilley and others
made speeches, and resolutions on Ireland's
wrongs we're passed. Tonight, Lodge 1, A. O.
H. and knights of st. Patrick have banquets,
with speeches, and various entertainments for
benevolent objects will be given by other socie-
ties.
BOSTON, March list. Patrick's Day was
observed in this city very quietly. There was
no parade and the only features of the day
were special services in all the Catholic
churches in the morning, and reunions of vari-
GUS societies during the afternoon. At meet
ings of the local Land League organizations,
this morning, special features were added in
honor of the day.
LONDON March 17.-While the band was
the streets at Dunmanway, county
Cork, yesterday, the police interfered and
cleared the streets with loaded revolvers.
Several persons were arrested. The day pass
I'D uu;atlv in Ralfaet and Duhliu.