The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-06

Around the Tables.
Mr.. John j. Shea occupied a scat where
drippings from the flow Of cloquence
would fall upon his ear. Toward midnight
he complained OF headache, but refused
TO remove to remotcr corner OF tho hall.
Mrs. John j. Shea, an accomplished pi-
anist, was ever ready 10 lend her services
in promoting the evenings enjoyment
Her performances were among tho most
delightful features.
The Ancient Order OF lIibornians have
recently received magnificent banner,
made in Europe as per order, and II did
admirable duty in entertaining the guests,
who passed much Of their time in study
ing and praislng its delicate and artistic
workmanship. The banner will be dis
played TO the public in the st. Patrick
Day parade for the first time.
81 knew IL was great day for the Irish
| rs soon as | heard the first motto, said Mr..
John Walsh after Mrs. Shea had performed
"Kittie's Wedding on the piano.
Deputy Sheriff A. J. McLondon was on
hand by early candle light, and remained
until the last drop of patriotic cloquence
and coffee had been expended. "Emmet
and | were schoolmates," said he, ''and
often remarked that there was much good
! in him."
Jer. Sullivan, secretary of the knights,
looked sad. lie feared some OF the guests
were not having the picnic he yoarned for
them to enjoy. Evidently his sadness wes
without foundation.
Joe Fitzgerald and Dick 0dlum were ac-
cording 10 the ladies the handsomest men
in attendance, except, possibly, Henry
Walsh. Somehow they all preferred that
the opinion be taken in confidential way
Thomas Garvey fingered lovingly nbou
the hall until the last gaslight was extin
giished. Ireland, wine aud coffee was hil
motto.
The boys discovered an attraction in {
small ante-room west OF the banquet hall.
The ladies were not invited, and wondered
why until they caught the sound Of pop
ping corks.
Capt. Pat EIackeit forgot his captivating
Italian accent. and could easily have beer
mistaken for u genuine Irishman. liz
was in capital humor for sending the mid
night relief Of police to their several beats
Brother Maurelian, Of the Christian
Brothers college, and the Rev. Father
Z. Moran, OF st. Peters parish, rejoice,
in the character OF the gathering, and th
knowledge that little attention was Dc
slowed upon the wine glass. They wer
conspcuously happy.
John Colbert was the avoirdupois nj
tendant, his rotund form looming up lik
a well preserved and jolly German.
The Hon. Il. j. Brogan is great ladies
man. and had 10 be reminded Of the homo
and responsibility resting upon him NOR
than once. "llang II, man, I'm busy,
grew into n favorite expression, rs his col
versation with some one Of the fair ~
was interrupted 10 announce the ne,
number on the program.
The banquet committee who execute
the charge bestowed by the knights, mu
have gone into their work with n dete
mination 10 make a record. They sul
ceedcd, and fa,teringy.
The ladies' were out in force, and entcrc
, into the spirit OF the occasion like unto III
historic colleens, and they were typicl
! oncs, too.
II a fro alarm had been sounded, III
: department would have responded will
out Capt. James Burke, but he would ha,
: been in all the better Trim for the next on
! William Fitzgerald, editor Of the Coihol
Journal ~ america, started In 10 take not,
! for his journal, but soon gave up the tas
as n serious impeachment 10 full enjoymor
: Of the occasion. Then. too, the ladies wei
around him and-well, Il was no time
work, anyhow.