Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-18
IN HONOR OF ST PArRrcK.
Patriotic Friends of Erin Around the
 RRnnneG Table

Banquet Table. From Irish hills, though far away, Through the young w-stern land you str "; From every leaf should come 8 ray Of the golden light of the go den day,
 While gazing at the shamrock.
 The observance of St Patrick's day is an event in which the sons of Erin's Isle throughout the world take a great deal of pride. In Waterbury, especially, this patriotic feeling always finds ready vent. Yesterday the church services were largely attended, and were impressive and striking in character, while in the evening music and mirth were indulged in by many. On the whole, the obser- vances of the day were of most pleas in and successful character, although pageant.
 Last evening the banquet given by the four divisions of the A. O. H., in St Patrlck's hall, was en event long to be remembered. The interior of the hall was handsomely draped, the work of Joseph Mccarthy. On the stage, set be- tween the Irish and American colors, was large life size portrait of the illus: triatious saint. The body of the hall was taken up by four, r,long tables, loaded down with good things, which were served by Landlord Bolster and a corp of white aproned assistants.
 At precisely 1O:30 o'clock the happy gathering of over 130 men sat down to supper and for an hour did jui tice to the tempting dishes set before them.
 After the cigars had been lighted Postmaster William c. Keenan, who filled the position to the letter arose and speech making rolling.
 The Rev Father Mulcahy responded to the first toast: "The Day We Cele- brate." The Rev Father fittingly spoke of how the Irish men from Bangor in St Augustine, from San Francifco to New York and even in the Eternal city were to-day doing honor to the illustri- ous saint.
 Mayor Baldwin, who sat to the left of the toastmaster, responded to the toast, "The City of Waterbury," :" Mayor Baldw'n's remarks were full of that ready wit for which he is noted. gy," whom he said were always the friends of the people. There is strong bond of unity between the people and the priest. whose duty it was to counsel, advise and encourage.
 The American Flag" was the toast which Father Zones responded to, and his tribute was beautifully pictured. He likened the red stripes in the flag to the blood that was ever ready to be shed for eiitl 11ehG, anu tilC CO CIlc CdlopJ OI heaven. His remarks were loudly ap- plauded.
 The toast, "The Poetry and Songs of Ireland" was ably discussed by Father Walsh, who pleasantly alluded to the fact that Irelands flag was the only one which bore a musical emblem.
 In the absence of State Delegate John r. Murphy, who was detained from be ing present by the illness of his mother Captain D: J. Casey was called upon to speak on the A. O. H. Mr. Casey brief ly reviewed the growth of the order which now counts its members away up in the thousands.
 The Rev Father Flemmings response to the toast "The Irish Soldier" was we'll received. The Rev Father reviewed the work done by Irelands illustrious sons on the field of battle, and closed by paying a loving tribute to the staunch union general. Phil Sheriden.
 "rhe Irish ace," by Father O'Don nell, was ably handled by that gentle man, who closed his remarks by re- citing tkat beautiful poem oe Thomas Darcy McGee. which describes St Pat rick's escape from slavery and his re- turn to his mother.
 John Moriarty was called on for a song. to which he gracefully responded. rendering ''The Irishman's Toast" amid great applause.
 ''rhe Land League responded to by carefully handled by MT Thompson, who reviewed the establishment and growth of that organization.
 John Tanning was called on for a song and rendered the well known song, Do You Want Your Lobby Washed Down."
 The toGs,, "Our Sister Societies. was carefully treated by Martin Scully, who spoke upon the good work that the local socl ties We're ever ready to do for Ire lands cause.
 The song, God Bless My Boy at Sea- was we'll rendered by J. A. Hynes.
 Dr J. F. Hayes, recited "Erin's Flag" after which Police Commissioner Ed ward B.. Reilly was called on to say something for "Our Invited Guests Dennis J. Casey sang the "Old Abbey We'll"
 City Clerk Kilduff's toast ..The Ladies'" could not have been in better hands. He paid a graceful and worthy tribute to the weaker sex. Joseph O'Neil had few words to say for 'The Press and was follow ed by other representatives of the city papers. William Hetherington sang several songs and received we'll merited ap- plause.
 Recitations and speeches were also made by Charles Miller, Alderman Dill Ion, Dr Donohue and others The toast ''The Hibernian Rifles was ably looked after by Lieutenant Finley.
 The gray dawn was breaking when the merry party dispersed.
 An Artistic Triumph
 City hall was crowded to the doors last evening by large and enthusiastic audience of 22OO which embled to greet the Sacred Heart church choir. All former entertainments were easily eclipsed, and the remark of one young admirer that We are the people" may be certainly applied to the ladies and gentlemen w ho took part in the entertainment. The brilliant first part scene which in