Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
IRELAND'S PATRON.
CELEBRATION OF ST. PATRIcKs DAY
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
The Day in Baltimore-A Big Sum Sent to
Parnell by the Hibernian
Society.
by telegraph to the Dispatch. ]

BALTIMORE, March l7.-St. Pat
rick's day opened bright and beautiful,
and at an early hour the green emblem
was everywhere visible. At st. Pat
rick's church the principal religious
celebration took place, and the edifice
was crowded to overlooking. Arch
bishop Gibbons occupied the throne,
and solemn high mass was celebrated
by Rev. Francis Fowler. Rev. Father
Hickey, Of Germantown, Pa, delivered
panegyric.
The music was very fine. About
thirty of the clergy were present, as
was also Alexander Sullivan. OF
Chicago.
The Committee Of the Hlbernian So
cieiy to-day sent to Mr.. Parnell a
draft for $500. 1t was collected
years ago for the Smith 0'Brien fund,
and was in custody Of the Hibernian
Society. The accumulation Of interest
brought the amount up to the sum
named.
BALTIMORE, March 1.-THE ad-
mirers of Parnell and his sympathizers
in his efforts to obtain home-rule for
Ireland celebrated st. Patrick's day
by holding the largest and most enthu-
siastic meeting ever held in this city in
aid of the parliamentary fund. Concor-
dia 0pera-House was filled to overflow
ing. The stage was occupied by some Of
the most prominent clergymen and
professional men in the city. Letters
OF regret were received from Arch
bishop Gibbons, Senator's German and
Logan. and Congressman Findlay. A
subscription was started and the secre-
tary announced that over $1,000 had
been subscribed to aid the cause of
Ireland. Alexander Sullivan, Of Chi
cago, was the orator of the occasion.
Short addresses were made by Repre-
sentatives McAdoo of New Jersey, Bra
dy of Virginia, Tarsney Of Michigan,
and Murphy Of Iowa. Mr.. Brady said
that the sign of sympathy felt by
Americans for Ireland was shown to-
day on the floor Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives at Washington. when two
thirds of the members were decorated
with green ribbon.
THE DAY IN NEW YORK.
New YORK, March 1.-THE st.
Patrick's-day procession formed at
Washington Park and marched up Fifth
avenue, headed by the SiXty-ninth regi-
ment, Colonel Cavanagh commanding.
There were 10000 men in line, repre-
stnting all the Irish societies in the city.
All along the route the procession
was greeted with cheers from the multi
tude. Early in the morning solemn
pontiGcal mass was celebrated at the
Cathedral in Fifth avenue by Arch.
bishop Corrigan. The Sixty-Ninth
regiment occupied seats in the main
aisle
BANQUET ~ LONDON.
by Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch. !
LONDON, March IA banquet in
honor Of St. Patrick's Day was given
at the Cannon-Street Hotel this even
ing. There were $50 guests, including
Earl Ashburnham and many Parnellite
members of Parliament. Many tele-
grams were read expressing confidence
IN Parnell and the Irish CommOners.
E. Dwyer Gray, who presided, regret
ted the absence of Parnell, who was
unwell. Amid great enthusiasm he
proposed the toast " Ireland, Nation"
adding that if ever race on the
face Of the globe had proved its
right to nationhood the Irish had
done so. In spite Of centuries Of bitter
struggle and unparalleled sacrifices and
unequalled suferings, Irishmen had
shown that they were determined to
obtain the rights Of nation, and never
was their determination stronger than
now. lie hoped that before long Glad
stone would be able to solve the prob
lem. Irishmen wished to legislate for
themselves in their own country and
would Loyalty accept any measure Civ
irg them that privilege, thus beneiiting
both countries instead of endangeriDg
the empire. Other tOastS followed,