Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

gallery on the west side. Four
tables arranged parallel with the
sides Of the hall formed
square which the members of
the society and their guests faced, being
seated only on the outside of the tables.
The caterer, Mr.. Hodges, and WELL
drilled corps of walters occupied the CEN
tire Of the square. and served the courses
at the sound OF bell in the hands OF Capt.
James X. Clarke, Chairman of the Com
mittee of Stewards.
SeYenty-tiYe guests. including many OF
the leading merchants and professional
gentlemen of the city and number from
out CT the city, sat down to the tables.
The feast of reason and the flow OF soul
which followed the discussion Of the
menu was aided by the strains of music
rendered by Geck's orchestral band.
THE MENU
embraced seven courses. as follows:
CelerT. Oysters on She'll Lettuce.
Green Turtle. SUI Consomme.
Sherry.
FISH.
BrOiled POmpano, Butter Sauce.
Boiled Red Snapper, Sauce Gastr0nome.
Potatoes a la Hollandaise.
RELIEVES.
Filet de Boeuf, aux CRam u
Claret.
Mayonaise of Chicken.
GAME.
Red Head Duck.
Champagne. Roman Punch.
ROAST.
Wild Turkey, with Chestnuts.
Cranberry Sauce.
Vanilla Ice Cream. Strawberries and Cream.
Cakes. Fruits.
Coffee.
AS each course was served the baud
F,If nan of
music:
March.
The Meeting of the Waters.
The Wearing OF the Green.
Killarnsy.
The Harp that Once Thro Tara's Halls.
Come Back to Erin.
Come! Send ROnnd the Wine.
OH Believe Me if all these Endcaring
Young Charms.
The Last Rose Of Summer.
Shortly after l 1 O'Clock, when the sub
stantials and delicacies had been fully
discussed and the tastes of the
most fastidiOus epicure uad been
satiated, President Guilmartin requested
the attention OF the company to the an
nOuncement of the regular tOasts, which
was made by the Secretary, Mr.. 4. F..
prendergast, in their regular order as fol-
lows:
ST. Patrick's Day-FulI of brightness and
mirth other DAYS, at its c ming cares dis
solve as cloud before the morning sun.
Music-St. Patrick's Day.
This was responded to by Hon. w. G..
Charlton, who remarked among other
things mat the Irish of to-day have many
things to be proud of, for the
sons Of Ireland have ever been found az
the post OF duty, and that wherever
glory had been won and had shOne
respondent upon cleaning bayO-
nets as they moved to victory
across tue battlefelds in modern times,
the sons of Ireland had been found true
To the cOlOTs under which they fought.
That though the cry of the orphan aud
the distress Of the Irish peasant had
created a discOrd, the freshman of to-day
could call up many memories of brilliant
exhibitions IN the line of duty.
The second regular toast
Our Invited GUests-Our doors and our
hearts open gladly at your approach: enter
Ine either leave hope Of flight behind.
MusIc-Come Wrcathe the Bowl.
This was responded to b. Hon. w. D..
Harden.
The third toast
The Judiciary-The restraint OF the strong,
the protection of the weak-upOn It's integrity
rest the stability OF governments and the hap
piness OF the citizen.
Music-The Lord Chancellor's song-from
'Iolauthe."
This was responded to by Hon. Emory
Speer.
The fourth toast
WOman-Thc power at whose command
pride bends the knee and sorrow parts with
its gloom.
Music-"Kath!een Mavourneen."
This was responded to by Hon. A. z.
Adams.
The fifth toast
Savannah-As unfading as the verdure
which crowns her with its leafy glory, our
affections cluster about her in triumph and
Muslc-On the banks of the beautiful sa-
This was responded to by Capt. Henry
G.. Cunningham.
The President of the United States-COm-
handing our allegiance as the head of our
government. and our respect as an honest
man.
Mu-ic-Hail to the Chief.
This was responded to by Col. John
Screvon.
The seventh toast
Georgja-In peace. as in war, she justfes
the Democratic faith that citizenship of 4
sovereign state is the proudest honor on earth.
MusiC--DiXe.
This was responded to by Solicitor
General f. G.. DuBignOn.
The eighth toast
The Press: Used with honest strength,
surer defense Of Liberty than Laws and Con-
situations.
Music-The Minstrel boy.
ms was responded To by capt, W. u.
Waller.
The ninth toast
Our Sister SOcieties-The memories of the
old countries which their loyalty keeps aglow
make warm hearts and willing hands in
kindly labOrs.
Mu7ic-She is Far from the Land.
This was responded to by Mr.. Charles
Gassman, President of the German
Friendly Society.
The tenth toast
acknowledgement with love, and tender as
the mystic strains which flowed from the
harps OF her mnstr Is, our thoughts to- night
wing their way across the waste of waters,
and hover with prayer and hope above the
land of Irishmen.
Music-Let Erin Remember the Days of
Old.
This was responded TO by Hon 2. w.
Meldrim, who, in concluding, introduced
Hon. Patrick Walsh, of Augusta. MIR.
Walsh paid glowing tribute to the work
of Irishmen and concluded that the
man who would COUNSEL Irishmeu to
make war upon England lacked discre-
ton. The festivities were continued I'M
ill late hour.