Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-18

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the earth, where the miners are at work (;
in the busy marts OF trade, where
wealth is being made; in the
halls OF legislation, where the rights
OF people are being advocated.
You can hear il in the prayers OF the
father and the sister. Other lands may
celebrate their days Of birth, glory or
freedom. Ireland celebrates the day OF
sentiment, Of memory.
May she strike holder note, and with
prophetic power see through the gather
ing storm and tell us Of the hour when
her chains viii DO broken, and nations
viii greet her as the fairest isles Of the
seas. Her heart is fun of love, and she
can pray to her patron saint for help; help
| from Him, her God; help to follow the
patti OF right; help TO cOnfide all her is-
sues in the hand Of God this night.
The Judiciary-The last. as II is the first.
refuge Of constitutional liberty; amidst the
dangers OF treason and anarchy It's ermine,
showing like the white plume OF a knight in
battle tells us that justice still lives and
struggles IN the lists.
Music-The Lord Chancellor's song,
(irOm lOlanthe.)
Hon. w. d, Harden responded and in
doing so pleasantly alluded to the many
times he had been called upon to speak TO
the sentiment. He spoke Of the Judiciary
az the personality in the trinity Of the
United States government. The legisla-
tive, the judiciary and the executive
while distinct Of themselves, are parts Of
q homogeneous whole-the government.
When the ermine is sullied in
any way then will liberty be endan-
gered. That, however, will never
be, said the speaker. Public opinion
ne defined as the great safe guard
Woman-In all times the Priestess Of the
heart, Keeping aglow the fires which make it
Init az Ton
which her charms and virtues have ever COM
manded.
Music--Kathleen MavOuneen.
Hon. Emory Speer, United States
Judge, in an eloquent response, remarked
that he esteemed himself peculiarly for
tunate in having been selected TO respond
10 woman" After quoting several
pretty sentiments, he added that he need
not Gull the gems Of poetry to adOrn the
subject of his toast. Woman's greatest
charms spring not from her personal
beauty, but from her constancy and de-
votion. woman, Gods last, best gift to
man."
Savannah-As unfadIng as the verdure
which crowns her with its leafy glory, our af-
fections cluster about her in triumph and
trials alike.
Muslc-on the banks Of the beautiful
Savannah.
Mayor Lester expressed his thankful
ness that the old city is still alive and in
the enjoyment OF a reasonable degree Of
prosperity. The Mayor spoke OF Savan-
nah's Irish citizens and their worth.
The President of the United States-MaY
his devotion TO the public interest find its re-
ward in the love and sympathy Of his people.
Music-Hail Columbia.
Hon. Fleming g. duBigRon said of
President Cleveland: ''Unmoved he sits
hfHn oil nFOnnH him Uiald No no N,
win him. No danger can appal him." Each
of the preceding speakers had been greeted
with warm applause, but as Mr.. duBig-
non proceeded rounding period after period
OF patriotic sentiment-hise every sentence
was Interrupted with cheers, and when
ne sat down NJ. A, OByrne proposed three
cheers for President Cleveland, and they
were given with a Zest and shout that
made the windows rattle. In response to
the continued applause, MIR. duBIgnon
arose the second time and said that he
recognized this compliment as intended
for the President.
Georgia-With pride in her past and conf
deRce In the love and loyalty of her children.
she moves onward withfearlese steps into the
mysteries Of the days to come. her sovereignty
upbOrne By the strong arms of her sons and
her glory safely guarded in their hearts,
Music-Dixie.
Col. John Screven said that hardly day
passes that he is not reminded of seme-
thing in the history OF Georgia. The
winding river Savannah, up which the
colonists' feet sailed; Cookspur island,
BrutOn Hill and many other points re-
called to him historic incidents with
which they were associated. The emily
crime OF the first settlers, who have been
called Jail delivery, was misfortune.
Our Sister Societies-Comrades in the con
tests OF good fellowship; as they grow old in
hOnOrs may they keep young in heart.
Music-She is far from the land.
Maj. James I. Stewart, Vice President
of st. Andrews Society, briefly responded,
and was followed by Maj. A. BOnaud,
President of the SOciete Franchise de
Renaissance.
The Press-Used with honest strength, a
surer defense Of liberty than laws and con-
situations.
Music-The Minstrel Boy.
Mr.. b. II. Richardson gracefully re-
sponded to the sentiment and gave the
toast Home Rule in Ireland, which was
heartily applauded.
Our invited guests~-With our friendship we
surrender to them the keys Of the larder and
bid them lay waste.
Music-COre! Wreathe the Bowl.
Capt. W. w. Gordon, In behalf of the
guests Of the society, responded briefly
and in language fitting the occasion.
Ireland-Though walls OF gloom hedge her
in. and the darkness Of sorrOwful knight re-
ceives her undaunted form, the glery OF her
past, like a pillar Of hre, will guide her
through the dangers which attend her, safe
into the light once more.
Music-Let Erin Remember the DAYS OF
Old.
1t was past 2 O'Clock when Hon. W.. G.
Charlton arose to respond to the last reg
ular toast. The members of the society
and their guests had sat at the tables
since 3. In spite OF all that had been said
before him, the gifted speakers words
caught the ear OF every one in the hall,
and the galleries echoed and re-echOed
with the applause that greeted him.
IL was nearly 3 O'Clock when all of the
toasts were over and the banquetters left
the hall. The dinner was one of the most
pleasant the society has ever given and
that IL passed Oh 50 successfully was in a
great measure due TO the interest and the
efforts OF the committee OF stewards,
Capt. James B. West, NJ. A. O'Byrne,
Esq, and Mr. John sullivan.
LETTERS OF REGRET.
Among otherletters of regret the follow
ing from President Cleveland and MEM
bers Of the Cabinet were received:
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND.
EXRcU rIYK MANSION.
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