Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-16
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
PROGRAMME FOR ITS OBSERVANCE
HERE THIS YEAR.
Gathering OF Societies. Pancgyric NJ the
Cathedral. nnd Banquet at Month
cello Hall.
Tomorrow is st. Patrick's day.

According to all precedent in this cline
,be weather ought 20 be clustering and
spnshine and shadow should alternate.
II is'a day very dear to all the people of
Jr;sh blood. as it is associated with beloved
customs and precious memories and per-
p.tuates the name and fame Of the patron
Saint of the Emerald Isle.
For n great many years the plan was 20
observe II here with grand street parade.
band played Irish airs the societies
turned ont in fullregalia, marched through
all the principal th0Toughfares, ana men
and boys wore the green III pIioo ana siau-
ness. 49, r. -
The programme for this year, as for sew
orei nas.. does not contemplate. strictly
sneakinc, street parade, but az the CaJho-
IL societies Will assemble at % o'clock to-
morrow morning at Cathedral hall, ana
thence will march TO the Cathedral, where
there will be solemn services ana heY.
Father Dinneen Will denver pahesyrc
suitable to the day.
THE SOCIETIES.
The following societies will participate
in the parade and will be ready to march
at 10 O'Clock: 49,
Catholic Beneficial Society, j. NJ. Hig-
gins president. =,
st. Paul Beneficial Society, John T. Ma
gle, president. co.,.
West-End Beneficial Society, James
Dreamer. president.
Catholic Knights of America. Branch
1872. A. /. Masurcr, president.
Catholic Knights of America. Branch
143. John II. Dinueen. president.
ST. Patrick Conference, ST. V. de Paul,
A. L. MasuTior, president.
Richmond Branch, |. n. l.. Of A., James
L. Capston. president.
William O'Brien's Branch, |. n. l.. Of A..
Il. L. Murphy, president.
cosruTTEE or AEHANcEHENTs.
The General Committee Of arrangements,
from which subcommittee have been ap-
pointed. Is composed Of the following gen.
tlemcn. Major John II. Dinncen. chairman
of General Committee: Committee on
Invitations: Me.srs. William DaGron,
James +. Ferritcr A. ". Rcsene; Commit
tee on Printing: Ihoma. Coxr James
HAYES. T. J.. Murphy. Phillip DWELL,
James Creamer. A. }. Dafron, john Moore,
Z. Keenan,. John HALEY, John Murphy, \.
l.. Masur,er. William i. Reddy; Commit
tee on 1oasts: ID. j. Goldman. : /. Kelley,
Thomas Byrnc. Philip hyan, +. 1. Muir
phv. John X. Malloy. James l.. Capston;
Committee on Banquet: William RANKIN,
+. !. Reilly, i. p. Murphy. John Hart; J.
McGovern, y. i. Hannisan. I. McDo-
nouSh.
MARsHAL's AIDES.
Major Dinnecn. chief marshal, has mp
pointed the following gentlemcn as ms
aides. They Will meet Monday morning
NJ the Cathedral Hall Mt $3.50 O'Clock:
Messrs. john ). Cullen. Joseph Dreamer,
William Rankin, John Flnnegan, William
Dai1ron, John Murphy. william +. hedddy'
a.. - r.li
r. j. Rellcy f. Z. Murphy, John n. Nal
10y. Philip O'Nclli. A. l.. Masurier, Thomas
Byrnc. j. r. Fcrutcr, James Drlscoll, I. j.
Disney. A. William Rosene. James HAYES.
4. J. Cavanaugh, James A. Nolan. Philip
j. RYAN. John OIool. =. T. Murphy,
William x. Ryan. William Ii. SheTvln. ).
Il. Higgins, Captain james J.. Capston,
John Kelley, p. NcGovern, and I. heehah.
The aides TO the Marshal will wear green
rosettes and white gloves.
banquet.
The banquet will be at Monticello Hail;
Major John II. Diuuccn viii preside and
the supper will be served by Colonel john
Murphy.
and the speakers:
!. -. Petrck's Day: The Day We Celebrate.
Reminds Us OF orr duty as Christians, and, as
such, G0od citizens.
Air, II. Patricks Day
3 Virginia The Mothe. q Presidents, states
men, AMI soldiers the Iorch-beafer Oh Liberty,
and the Bulwark Of the Constitution
His Excellency Governor =. W. Mckinney.
Ar. Dixie"
| ? His Holiness P0pe Leo XIII: The Father
| and Guido Of Millions tho World over; HIS
| Friendship il a Stan to the Weak, q Weapon 70
! the Oppressed.
! 1. Ire and Future
! Thou n At wer least q all shnll stand on nigh,
f.af Too b. s.HfNr FfI1N
| Thy old deep wounds shall be laid bare and
| healed
By God the Birthrieht and thy Destiny.
| Colonel Richard 7. berne.
| Air. Weariu' O. the Green"
! s. The Clergy Ihe Teachers OF Truth, the
| Champions OF kight-May Their Lessons Con-
troll the ActiOns Of Men.
| Right Rev. A. Van dc Nyyer. or Kew. l. +. ahey'
| Trombone SOLO
| G. The United states: From ocean 10 Ocean,
| from the Lakes 10 tho GElf, She stands mo
Proud Embodiment OF Liberty Prosperity ana
Hon. J. Z. Kenna, United states senator from
Ne, Virginia.
| Air, "Siar SPAN led Banner"
| :. Tho cry Of edmond:
Our hearts, our hop s, are all with thee
our hearts, our hope, our prayers, our teare,
Our faith, triumphant DER our fears,
| Are all with thee. are all with thee.
| Hon j. Taylor ElysOn, Mayor Of Richmond.
March, "City Of Richmond
| s. The Irish Parliamentary Party: Unawed
| and UndismRyed 10y the Assaults OF Their foes
| They Proudly Maintain the Honor aud Justice
| Of Their Cause.
| Air, "Lct trin Remember"
o. The Non Who Have Died to Make ireland
| Nation:
Far dearer tho grave or tho prison
Illumined by one patriot name
Than The trophies Of all who have risen
On Liberty's RUNS 10 fame.
:. l.. Kelley.
10 The Press: IN It's Liberty is the Safeguard
OF the Peoples highs
Benjamin 7. Owon. Jr., Manchester Leader.
| March, " he Press"
And should the worlds wrongs e'er perple1 us
In mind.
TITS then mat soft feelings possess 'em;
| They're all that is lovely. so blooming and kind
| Here's health to the ladies, God bless EN-.
| u. j. Coleman.
| Air "Sweet Spirit, Hear Ny Prayer"
Governor Mckinney. Judge Flournoy.
| MAYOR Ellyson. and the Press viii be special
| guests. Letters Of invitation have also
| been sent TO Senator John +. kenna, Of West
| Virginia. and other dIgnitaries.
Senator kenna will be the guest OF Chief
Marshal Major john II. Dinneen.
AT ST. PATRIcK's CHURCH.
St. Patrick's day at st. Patrick's church,
| Twenty-hfth street, IS always observed ina
special manner. In order to meet the re-
ouirements of the occasion mass viii be
celebrated by the pastor Gather Donahoe)
at 8 A. NJ, thus giving all of that parish an
opportunity totake part in the programme
as marked out.
City Circuit Court.
In this court yesterday the jury in the
case of j. G. Carpenter & Co. rs. The Rich
mond Tunnel and Railroad Construction
Company found a verdict in favor Of the
| nlaintiffS for - COO the amount claimed
and judgment was awarded accordingly.
| The following suits were instituted:
Heard d Agee Is W. T. Staples sur
| ,-;,-;,,r ,,or4r,ar of rho firm nj Stanles A.