Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-03-18
Sc pATRIoK,s DAY.

How 1t Was Celebrated I'm New Ha-
ven - Interesting Occasions The
knights of st. Patrfck's Annual
The Banquet of the Friendly Sons OF
St. Patrfck-The Ivy Clubs Annual
Eloquent Addresses-At the Rife
Range.
St. Patrick's day was appropriately cele
brated yesterday by the Knights of ST. Pat
rich. +the Friendly Sons of st. Patrick, the
Ivy club and other organizations. The day
was appropriately commemorated at the |
Catholic churches. There was no parade |
this year. The Knights of st. Patrick sat |
down to fine spread at Downs City Hall |
dining rooms The room was appropriately |
trimmed and decorated with banners, flags, |
ETC., for the occasion. The tables formed !
hollow square. The programme was as fol- !
lows:
DR. NJ c. o'CoNNoR, POSTMASTER.
Address-by the President. ..............P. Doyle
Whst are lands seas skies and possessions to civil
lized men without religious culture?"
The United States, Alexander Troup
Ours to enjoy, ours to preserve and ours to trans
The Knights of ST. Patrick. ........J D. Plunkett
Unity of minds; banquet OF hearts.
Ireland Nation -. j. J. Kennedy
Then, and not till then let my eptaph be writ
The City OF E of tbe Capitol her besntx ma
N. R. o'Connor of New York
bright is the array of her and daughters,
who have worshiped at the shrine of the Genius
of Poetry"
your plea viii be accepted without Charging the
jury
1.-THE share1s of our Joys and sorrows mid winter
storms and summer showers.
The Medical Profession. DR. NJ. c. O'Connor
IT, he or i,,h cd.
dress said it might be asked with some ap-
parent reason what interest the medical pro-
fession has in the celebration of st. Patrick's
day. It is much interested in the material
and physical welfare of the Irish people. In
regard to the causes which have led to the
physical suffering from famine and fever
which have so often Frustrated that people
and the history of that people, they have
been studied with care by this profession.
Also this profession is on the alert to study
the ways and means by which that long suf-
fering people shall be freed from the shackles
with which they are weighed down and OPP
pressed. Thus the work of st. Patrick will
be supplemented. He it was who gave to the
Irish people their Christian enlightenment
and spiritual benefit by helping them in their
physical welfare. As brilliant as the en-
blem of their Christianity and spiritual light,
SO may the sunbeams of the Irish flags be
emblematic of their material growth and
physical well-being.
President Doyle in his address of welcome
spoke finely of the ebay we celebrate" and of
the growth and prosperity of the society. Mr..
Troup made an eloquent speech. He spoke
in place of Town Agent Reynolds, who was
confined to the house by a severe cold and
from whom a letter was read, in which he
said:
'And let me hope that the eighth anniversary of
patron saint will be replete with joy and hap
tBe to Of 1o
board tonight and that you will not be the smallest
honor of the religion the civilization and the man
hood Of people who yet destined fill more
glorious place in history than has yet been theirs in
the past Wishing you the full mead of social and
intellectual happints you aspire TO,
remain, dear brother knights, yours ever,
The speeches were excellent and added
much to the satisfaction of all in the occa-
sion and the event celebrated. Also Hon. J.
D. Plunkett sang ''The harp that once"
Michael Dillon sang ''Sword of Bunker Hill, -
and the whole company joined in singing
Geo. Eager officiated at the piano. A tele-
gram was received from Mr. Heating Getty
clerk of Bridgeport by Mr.. Geary yesterday
afternoon stating that he could not come
and sending regrets. Mr.. Geary responded
in place of Mr.. Stackpole, who was de-
tanned at home owing to his recent sad be-
reavement. The Knights broke up at late
hour having had delightful reunion.
THE FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK.
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick were
served fine menu at Barkentins in the large
dining room which was appropriately decor
ated for the occasion. Mr.. T. J. Fox presid-
ed POSTMASTER and spok as follows:
Address of Mr. Fox.
MR.. PRESIDENT AND FRIENDLY Sons OF ST. PAT
RICH accept the honored trust of POSTMASTER
with all its cares and responsibilities to which you
have called me this evening. shall expect, how
ever, from you in return, entire submission and
obedience to my commands. And even upon that
condition shall enter upon my duty not unmind
full of the ability of my honored predecessor. and
shall make no claim to you that possess in any
which he exhibited in the discharge of his duties as
toastmaster And now warn you not to be
upon me, some Of you Should get roasted rather
day not the ysa f To s
head know ! cannot invoke from
and body and must, therefore, rely on my own
humble ability to discharge my duty well and faith
q a.
vouching for how those organs shall be when we
get through in the morning Hoping, Mr..President
and Friendly Sons, that this declaration of the
plank upon which your POSTMASTER accepts the
office and upon which will endeavor to stand to-
with our feast OF reason and flow of soul and cee
brate the day we have assembled to honor as
Friendly Sons Of ST. Patrick for the second time.
The order Of exercises was as follows:
Address by President, M. A. Cremin
Ireland's Apostle. st Patrick with the dear lit
tie shaprock converted fathers to the Christian
ia song gf S Toasst',-F. j. TAYLOR.
United States May the bond of union never be
ireland. ssThe land of patriots and scholars, to
which her exiies turn with fond hopes of her early
Song, Duet-"Larboard Watch''-Messrs. Taylor
and Cosgrove
and State House'-T. NJ. Cahill.
Ladies'. THE first gift granted to Adam''-F. J.
Song Meath the maple by the mill'-P. H. Cos
grew New Haven. 1.-THE University city of the Nut
meg State R. NJ. Sheridan
Kindred societies. who shall separate our bond
song-"A thousand year'-Messrs Taylor and
Cosgrove.
for his Ife"-w. P. Keegan.
The press-E L. Cahill
Song-'The dear little shamrock"
Our 1awyers-B. j. Stanley.
''Fornd twixt the people and the government to
And hoid the scales of right with even hand''
Our Merchants Attention to business and hon,
p. H. CoSgrove
Friendly Sons, Friendship to all, and malice
toward nome. A. Fogarty.
Chorus-"Home. Sweet Home'-Socefy.
DR.. Cremin in his address of welcome
spoke of the social benefits of these ANNALS
and of the prosperity of the society. Eleven
new members were added during the past
year. He spoke of tho aspiration of each
Friendly Son of seeing the land of their an
cestors great, glorious and free. Seers of the
future already begin to discern the hand
writing on the wall Of the downfall of the
nation that holds Erin in bondage.
Mr. McCarthy's address gave a studied
historical sketch appropriate to the occasion.
II was feature of the occasion.
A dispatch of greeting was read from Mr..
D. w. Lawler, who graduated with distinc-
ton at the Law school last year; and one
from his brother, Frank Lawler, who is
finishing his studies in Georgetown, D; c.;
lotte. N. c., formerly in the dry goods bust
ness in this city.
THE IVY CLUB.
The Ivy club had their first annual ban
ouet in their parlors in Simpsons block last
lint ioyful time was had by all and the