Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20

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On a hillside in Erin,
/ met a fair maiden,
Her eyes downward cast as she tripped o'e
the dew;
Her face with smiles laden,
Her form arrayed in
A sweet modestgarb of her native sky'sh hue
Her cheeks they were glowing,
Her hair it was flowing,
In the March wind that blew DER the hill
fresh and clear;
Bright daisies were growing,
But the maiden kept going,
Nor minded the daisies or primroses near
Low DER the heath STOPPING,
Still constantly looking.
A sweet cry ofpleasure the fair maiden gave
And then downward dropping,
She quickly IA plucking,
The emblem OF freedom, the badge Of th,
brave.
Her heart now beats lighter,
Her bosom looks brighter,
| With that green bunch OF shamrocks pinned
over her heart;
Her song is full blighter,
For there's naughtt to disquiet her,
And she bounds DER the heath like the
feet-footed hart.
Monday was celebrated here as til,
natal day OF Ireland's patron saint
by the many warmth ,arted IONS anG
daughters of Erin, who form a large par,
ef the population OF the great copper
camp with the usual parade aud attend
ance at the services held in the church dedi
Gated to the patron saint of the ''ould
sod" The day opened auspiciously, and
outdoor celebration was over, when rain and
snow fell lightly and Internationally making
TIE balance of the day decidedly unpleas-
ant. Large crowds assembled early
in the morning to witness the
parade, filling the sidewalks Of
Main street with q mass OF happy hui.
mainly, most OF them in holiday attire,
bent on giving up the day to enjoyment
free from care. The subsequent rain sent
most OF the women and children within
doors, but Main street retained a more
than usual compiler nt of men celebrating
each after his own fashion. Flags were
displayed from the fronts and over the
roofs Of the houses of those OF Irish birth
or descent, and green emblems were visible
everywhere, being worn by many other
than the above in compliment to their fell
low citizens who wore them as their right
and duty.
The exercises of the day opened in &C.
c%roddance with the pre-arranged pro-
gramme by the assembling Of the Emmett
Guards at their armory in Turner
Hall. They turned out ifty-three rank
and file with Captain Brannagan in com.
mand, First Lieutenant John O'Mara, Sec
ond Lieutenat Cornelius Hayes and Orderly
Sergeant Gardner. Between 8 and O'Clock
the members of the Emmett Guards sur.
prised their worthy captain by presenting
bin with a handsome sword. The presen-
tation was made by Lieutenant O'Mara,
b accompanied the gift with a few
hearty, appropriate remarks, expressive
OF the warm attachment of the donors
for their commanding officer. Captain
though completely taken by
surprise, being kept totally in the dark as
to that was in store for him, was toe old
a c~ampaigner to be caught unprepared, and
though his heart swelled with emotion at
the generous testimonial, he returned his
thanks with q sincerity that fully compen-
his men for what they had done.
The sword is q regulation army. officers
sword, and is a handsome piece of work.
The Parnell Rifles had also assembled at
the same place. They mustered about
hall the strength OF the Emmets, but
made a very neat appearance in their
handsome ray uniforms. Both compa-
MES fell into line about 9 O'Clock, and
up the line OF march for
members OF the Ancient Order OF Hiber-
were waiting them. It was hoped |
hat the Meagher Guard would be present
rom Helena to assist in the parade, but |
lot arriving as expected the procession
lad to take place with the two local mill
airy companies mentioned alone partici-
Arrived at VAUDEVILLE the column was
ormed as follows:
Emmett Guard Band, Major Foley Com
manding.
Emmett Guard, Co. b., N. G. of M, Capt.
John Brannigan Commanding.
Rifles, independent Company,
Captain John L. Sullivan Com
manding. |.
!. O. q. Division No. / of Silver Bow
County, Ed Sheehan, M.rshal.
In this order the line OF march for the
epot at South Butte was taken up, there
D meet A. o. II. Division No. /, OF Ana
onda. The latter arrived in due time
bout q hundred strong. and the procession
eing reformed the column marched up
ain street to Broadway. west on the
Itter to Washington turning south to St.
atrick's church where they attended high
lass. The church was crowded to the
oors, and a profusion OF emblems of the
ay OF thepatron saint of Ireland lent a
Icturesque effect. An eloquent panegyric
q the life of Ireland's patron saint fol-
wed at the conclusion OF which the pro-.
'ssion was again formed on Washington
rect, and marched down it to silver.
est on Silver to st. James Hospital,
here q salute was given. This ended the
recession, the inelement weather begin
ng to manifest itself, and making further
arade unadvisable. In addition,
10 two military companies had
arched upwards OF four miles, half of it
ohill, which was enough for one day. The
was witnessed by a great throng
1t passed down Main street to the depot
meet the Anaconda delegation of the
o. H., as well as on it's return from there
its passage to St. Patrick's church. and
as every here pronounced as fine a turn !;
it as was ever seen here. A
THE BALL. q
The ball that followed in the evening at J
Union hall was a big success inan. I
ally and otherwise. The couples began 3
assemble early, and it was soon evident :
at the capacity OF the room would be Q
tied to the full. They came pouring in =
til moving was ar im%possibility, and v
len the grand march was formed O
ere was not room on the a
or for all who were readv 3
take part il it. II T,
sale to say that never before on a aim. fe
social occasion was SO large an assem- al
ige in attendance there. Many of the e
citizens Of Butte were present. In Al
tie OF the crush, the utmost good kumor al
and, although under difficulties. in
ncing was entered upon with zest II
d kept up until a late hour this ?,
ornins to the lively strains OF Burt's C
,hestrs. The throng gradually thin.
j out and after midnight dancing
g enjoyed in comparative comfort to
ose participating. Too much cannot be ds
id in praise Of the committees in charge an
their efforts to make the occasion pleas.
t to all who were present. i
The receipts were very large OF course, \
d will make a welcome addition to the =
in cn1locfio,, for kho 49, In ~