Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-19
KNIGHTS OF sT, PATRICK.

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 Many of she Solid Men to the Fore
 His Honor the Mayor a Guest.
 The Knights of St. Patrick, the pioneer oi the Irish St. Patrick societies of this city, celebrated the birthday of their honored pa tron with grand banquet at Diebel's last night. The occasion was one of the happiesi ] and most successful ever enjoyed by the so- ! ciety and over one hundred members and friends partook of the tempting viands oi l the menu and afterward listened to the 1 sparkling and witty responses to the toast I list.
 His Honor Mayor Henry F. Peck was the guest of the society for the evening and | responded to "The City of Elms." Many ! well known and prominent citizens were | noticed among those who were gathered tc | celebrate the occasion, including quite a number of the ''solid men" whose sagacity 1 and industry have placed themselves in inde- pen dent financial positions. The executive committee was: Michael F. Walker, Frank W. Tiernan, Daniel Colwell. The menu was:
 ! Roasts-Filet de Beuf larded with mushrooms \ berry sauce, mashed potatoes, celery, Roman punch. spring lamb, mint sauce. rice croquettes, Entrees-Chicken salad game patties. sorted cakes, French coffee, Mikado ice cream, fruit, French and German notices, champagne and | cigars
 After this had been thoroughly tested the following was the order of the evening: Address-By our president :. John D. McPartiand The Day we Celebrate. .....John J. Splaine Springs arms unfold and Erin's sons With greatful hearts embrace thee.'' State or Connecticut. David Callahan My heart, untrayeled, Fondly turns to thee''
 The Land of the Shamrock. Dennis o'Reilly 1.-The land that gave Tom Davis birth, Grattan and Moore" City of Films .............. Mayor Henry r. Peck ''Serenly by the sea She sits, queen" Poets and Orators of Ireland. Daniel Colwel sTheir name and fame Gid the ages as they glide along.' Our Union of States Hon. Joseph D. Punlzett Prosperous, limitless and invincble.'' The Knights of St. Patrick. James Reynolds Faithful at hone, Stsadfast when abroad.' Pioneer Members. s....:........... .. Daniel HeaIy
 ''You have led the way,
 We are proud to follow The Ladies. eS........................E Edward Downes 'The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.'
 ''Fill the bumper fair;
 Every drop we sprinkle
 SmOotnS away Wrlnkle.'
 Its glory shines out to the eyes of ali time"
 Among those gathered around the tables were: John E. Mcfarland, Mayor Henry F. Peck, Edward McGowan, Hon. c. q. Dris- coll, John Reynolds, James Reilly, John Leary. Francis Wadock, Peter Reynolds, Patrick Creegan, Patrick Doyle, William teary, Thomas Cunningham, Patrick Me- kiernan, P. B. O'Brien, Daniel Healey Will liam Crowley, Thomas Kilbride, Patrick Rowley, James F. Brannigan, Patrick Gull lum, Frank E. Craig, James E. McGann, Joseph E. Taylor, Edward Downes, J. J. Kennedy, Frank w. Herman. NJ. F. Walker, Dennis Martin, William O'Keefe, Peter Kel- ley, Bernard Clarke, John Malvey, William Moran, Dr. M. c. O'Connor, Patrick McKen- na, Michael Dillon, Thomas Brennan, James Reynolds, James P. Pigott, John J. Splaine, Dennis OReilly, David Callahan, Daniel Col- well, Thomas F. Campbell, John Conboy, George Bearne, John D. Cunningham, James F. Brennan, Thamas K. Dunn, Michael Pen dergrast, William Sheenan, William M. Eeary.
 During the evening the following dis- patches were received and answers sent as given below:
 second celebration of the Friendly Sons of Henry Grafton, we send you greeting, and hope that ere ron saint has passed we will have the pleasure of celebrating the birth of Ireland free and inde-
 
 ALEXANDER BLETO, President J. FRANCIS BAKER, Secretary. Friendly Sons of Henry Grattan: Gentlemen-We congratulate you upon having passed the creeping state of childhood, upon your ability to stand up and walk any two-year-old \ Amen. May live long and prosper is the hearty wish of your elders in the art of Knowing how to properly celebrate the 17th of March. '
 THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK !
 JOHN E. Nc PARTLASD President JOHN E. McPARTLASD. Esq, Pres. Knights of St. \ Dear sir;-The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick de- sire this memorial day of Irelands great apostle o extend to you sir, and to your society the very pest wishes that such an occasion can inspire Very O. E CONWAY, pres; J. F, cAHR ssc'y, F. s, of J H; Conway, President Friendly Sons of St | The Knights of St. Patrick scnd you fraternal .reeting in this the most suspicious anniversary heir santed apostle that has come since the days # o'Connell; and we hope that the light which is low breaking on the old land and her uncrowned .postle Charles Stewart Parnen, may envelop the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and all other sons that Ire friendly to the cause to which the Knights of '' fa'F'k are ''nmi''sG JOIN EvstS SSptaRaHsD naa
 President k. of St. P. ' It was half past II before Toastmaster ames P. Pigott began the speaking of the ' vening by introducing John E. Mcfarland, resident of the society. He expressed the \ 'leasure which all felt in the occasion and loped that another anniversary would see reland free.
 John J. Splaine answered "The Day We Celebrate" in Q happy manner. He spoke of | he memories which cluster around the day \ nd the joy which every Irishman felt to see reland's fortune looking so brightly for the uture. "It is natural for an Irishman to be | ree," said he. Freedom gathers around he cradle of every man born on Irish soil" Dennis O'Reilly happily responded to "The .and of the Shamrock" "What pleasure ,-day to look back and observe the change Instead of living in the dead past, as for lerly, we are living and dealing with the ve issues of the day. We often hear of ig- orant Irishmen, but God knows we have ( lore virtues than any other people on I arth.n The entire toast list was exhausted in the \ lme pleasant vein and it was early morning efore the jovial party broke up.