The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-19
st Patrick's Day.

st Patrick's Day.
HOW TT WAS OBSERVED IN STANTON
RADE.-ADDREssEs BY FATHER
McvERRY AND MAYOR GoRDoN.-BAN-
QUIET AND ToAsTs.
The Irish of Staunton have had many
parades, but none equalled that OF Iues-
day, in honor of Ireland's Patron oalnt.
There was not the traditionalIrain or snow
that usually accompanies the celebration
The day was brisk and crisp and clear.
with a hint of snow in the biting ar
which did not seem, however, IN Inc least
to affect either those who joined in the
parade or those who gathered at conVe-
nient localities to see it pass. A hash Oh
green was seen in the lapel OF many a
coat. at the throat and on the breast VI
many dress. In the early morning the
streets put on a holiday appearance, many
of the stores being decorated with iiags'
whilst the members of the Hibernian 80
ciety in regalia were hurTying hlther and
thither. At a little after 9 O'Clock, the
order marched toSt. Francis church, where
mass was celebrated by Father Donahoe'
and Father McVerry delivered a learned
and interesting address OIL the life and
character of the Patron saint, giving
succinct and clear history of the times IN
which he lived and the works he wrought.
! After the ceremonies at the church, The
procession formed in the following order: :
Stonewall Brigade Band, in full uniform,
Prof. Webb, leader.
Catholic Hibernian Beneficial Society III
| full uniform. John Burns, President !;
| Jno. Fallon. LIST Vice President VIM. j..
| DOYLE, End Vice President Dennis Brown,
! standard bearer Dennis Fenton, harp
| bearer.
! Male members of the Catholic church,
wearing green rosettes.
Carriages gaily decorated, containing
ladies and children, and headed by Burk's
splendid four-in-hand team.
| The marshals were Capt. .Jno. McQuaide,
chief, who rode the same horse that car
| ried Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee at the Inaugural
! Parade; Assistant Marshals, M. Houni-
han. T. Houniham and Ed. Burke, all
| handsomely mounted.
After parading the principal streets, the
procession filed into the old armory in the
! CITY Hall where, after q few c0ngratu-
Iatory remarks by President Burns, Father
Mcyerry was introduced and in feeling
terms spoke of the occasion, and the mem
cries of home it stirred in every Irish
heart. He alluded to the cordial relations
! that existed between the native Ameri-
cans and IRISH Americans and their unfit
cation as one people.
On behalf of the city, President Burns
then introduced Mayor Gordon, who de-
livered brief and felicitous address in
which he spoke with rafe pathos and
beauty of language of Ireland. and in
strong terms OF commentator OF the
American citizens of Irish descent.
At night, the procession again formed
at the hall and headed blythe Band marched
up Main street to Augusta, down Augusta
to new Court, and down new Court to the
Virginia Hotel. where an elegant
BANQUET
had been prepared. Fully two hundred
Hibernians and guests sat down to the
tables and partoek OF the rich repast. The
menu included everything that could be de-
sired, prepared in the most tempting style
and served to perfection. Mine Host,
Crowle, and the efficient committee of az
rangements, consisting OF Messrs. Thos.
| Kivlighan, L. j. Hounihan, Daniel Grim
mems. Ed. Burke, Jno. Burns, VIM. Doyle
and T. Hounihan, left nothing undone
| that could contribute to the pleasure OF
| the occasion, and the Zest with which the
good things were enjoyed showed how
thoroughly their efforts were appreciated
After an hour spent in the discussion Of
the bill of fare, President Burns raped
for order. and amid the popping of cham
payne bottles announced the toasts in the
| order below. which were..appropriately re-
sponded to by the gentlemen named:
The day We celebrate-A. G. Braxton.
The city of Staunton-Hon. A. c. Cor
don, Mayor of the city.
United States of America-Wm. E.
Craig.
You can't keep workingman down
w. H. II. Lynn.
Legal Profession of the city of Staun-
ton-Lewis Bumgardner.
Freedom of the Press-Jacob Yost.
Old Virginia.. c. Shields.
President of the United States-Maj. j
B. Dorman.
Stonewall Brigade Band-Prof. Webe.
ireland as it is-H. st. Geo. Tucker.
Letters acknowledging invitations to
the Banquet and expressing regret at their
inability to attend, were read from Rev.
Father O'Ferrall, West Va; Hon. A. M.
Kelley. Maj. J. Fl. Dinneen, and 30. Hill,
Jr., of Richmond, and J. M. Mclaughlin.
Esq, of Lynchburg.
The responses to the toasts and Presi-
dent Burns concluding remarks were all
peculiarly happy, and interspersed as they
were with generous applause and stirring
music, served as fitting close to day
that will long be remembered with pleasure.
From beginning to end the celebration
was the most successful event of the kind
that has ever been known in Staunton, and
the Hibernians may we'll congratulate
themselves on the result of their efforts,
whilst their guests will ever retain lively
recollection of Irish hospitality and sim
cerely wish their hosts many happy re-
turns of the day.
REAL ESTATE AND EMPLOYMENT
AGENCY. -Messrs. Bailie q Woodward.
have conferred favor upon the people Of
Staunton, by opening an employment