St. Paul daily globe., 1885-03-18
"THE SEVENTEENTH OF MARCH.
Sons of Erin Celebrate 81. Patrici;'s Day
"Rory O'M0re" at tie Grand Opera.

Sons of Erin Celebrate 81. Patricis's Day
"Rory O'More" Gt tie Grand Opera,
1t is evident the clerk of the weather is
not an lrishman, or he would have sent
more auspicious weather yesterday, for the
benefit of the many Emerald islanders, who
celebrated st. Patrick's day. 1t was cold as
Monday, but not as clear, and the streets
were troubled with wind and dust; but the
weather did not chill the ardor of the cele-
brants. Quite number of flags Haunted
their colors in the March wind and conspicu-
ous was the harp of Erin go bragh.r Patri-
otto Hibernians proudly wore the huttering
green ribbon or the lucky shamrock, while
many stores were dressed in green in honor
OF the day and event.
THE CELEBRATION.
While many Of the expected societies did
not arrive to participate, it was a fine body Of
some six hundred men which turned out in
parade, at the hour tixed with Chief Marshal
'Corrigan and Assistant Kelly in command.
Sidwell's and Thyle's bands furn-
ished the music and the various
Hibernian societies, Catholic societies and
the Crusaders made up the line. Forming
at the A. o. H. headquarters on Second ave-
nue. south the line marched over the route of
procession already given, stopping at the
Church of the Holy Rosary, on Cedar avenue.
At 80 o'clock high mass was celebrated,
the music being exceptionally fine. Rev.
Father DAILY delivered the Grafton on st. Pat
rick, without which no March II is complete.
He gave the history of the great apostle who
converted lreiaud, and paid a glowing trib-
ute to his worth. ssIITeiand,'' he said. twill
never be ashamed, but will always love, re-
we're aud honor the great saint who preserved
her nationality and made her the most Cath
oic and religious nation on earth. A tribute
to Ireland followed, Father Daily referring to
the part her sons had played in the greatness
of England's armies and the prosperity of
America in peace and prowess in war. Ire
land will never be ashamed of her national
saint and blood.
After the religious exercises, the procession
was reformed and the route completed, end
ing at the place of beginning. This con-
cluded the daylight celebration.
CELEBRATION AT THE GRAND.
The musical and dramatic entertainment
at the Grand opera house last night entirely
filled the building, leaving not one vacant
chair from the orchestra to the top row in the
gods quarters, while standing-room was
premium. The entertainment was divided
lnto TWO parts, the hrst being musical. Alter
an excellent overture, the choir sang "Hark
Apolo,' Miss McGurk following with Mil
lard's exquisite song, waiting" Mr..
Baker and Miss McGurk sang pretty duet.
''How Dear to Me the Hour,'' and Mr.. Baker,
in an excellent voice, sang Dudley Bucks
''Creole Lovers Song" The musical part
ended with ''Ern is My Home" by the choir.
Father James McGolrick of the 1mmacu-
late Conception then made his appearance on
the stage and was greeted with applause. For
fifteen minutes he talked, delivering
thrilling, patriotic speech, that was received
with frequent and hearty applause. He spoke
of the wrongs under which Ireland groaned
and of the emancipation which surely
awaited the Irish people. As piece of good
news, he said England had withdrawn the
embargo on education, and hereafter schools,
academies and colleges would flourish on the
green sod.