The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-18
MERRY HlBERNIANS DINE
SAvANNARs SONS OF ERIN GLEE-
Full IN TOAST AND SONG.

me ToaStS and SpeecneS-1ne DO
cisty and its Guests.
The Hibernian Society gave its 10Th ami
versary dinner last night at the De Soto.
The banquet hall was a brilliant scene. The
walls were draped with the national colors,
the Georgia fsg end the Hibernian Society
banners. Six tables were uniquely ar
ranged across the hall and in the center.
Covers were laid for ia and there was
not vacant chair.
In the center Of the table at the north end
of the hall sat Hon. P. W. Meldrkn, presi-
dent Of the society. AT his right was
Mayor McDonough and at his left sat Judge
Robert Fallgant. Further to the right
were Hon. Patrick Walsh of Augusta, Capt.
H. G. Cunningham, Col William Rogers,
Capt. John Flannery, Col Jones Armstrong
OF Charleston and Congressman Rufus b.
Lester. At the left of Judge Falligant
were Hon. Walter g. Charlton, Hon. A. P.
Adams, Col. W. w. Gordon, Capt. o. NJ.
Carter, Capt. ]. F. Brooks, Capt o. T.
kenan of Macon, and William Scheihing.
Among others at the tables were Hon. F.
g. duBignon, Hon. Gazaway Hartridge,
Hon. Pope Barrow Of Athens, P. A. Stovall
Of Augusta, Rev. P. H. McMahon, Rev. w.
F. Marshall Of Seton Hall college, New Jer-
sey. Capt. r. G. Fleming, Col. j. Il. EstIll,
6. B. Adams, ESQ.,, Col. c. ID. Owens. David
Douglass, John r. Young, Frank x.
Douglass, Thomas Screven, W. G. Cam, w.
R. Leaken. 81. NJ. Conner, Jr., Beirne Cor
don, w. d. Dixon, John T. Roman, Capt.
John R. Dillon, DR.. J. D. Martin, Luke
w. Rogers, c. s. Connerat, John Lyons,
John Feeley, Daniel Hogan, Martin Cooley,
7. S. Morgan, Jr., Raymond Judge, G. H.
Dixon, Andrew Mccormick, j. F. Caven-
naugh, w. +. Hogan, E. c. Gleason, J. B.
Floyd, W. s. Tison, NJ. +. Foley. ]. NJ. Ho-
gan, DR.. II. T. Dunn. E. II. Smith. William
Hunter, E. ]. Kennedy, Frank Weldon, R.
z. Lowell, A. J. QHara, J. A; Sullivan. 7.
A. Moore, 0. F; Reilly, John Lynch.
A. Hudson, j. J. Sullivan, Capt T.
F. Healey, Thomas Clarke. E. J.
Kelley, W. T. Hopkins, P. j. Golden,
James Ward, T. H. Laird, Pat Powers, j ohn
w. Norton, L. I, Doyle, j. J. Carolan, P.
II. Herman, Thomas Ealy, Joseph Cops.
M. C. O'DriscOlL R. c. Kennedy, L. J.
O'Connor,1 w. A. Cooke. James Douglass
Lane, w. F. Harty,aA R. Fawcett and
VIM. Fawcett.
The Hibernians wore the green sashes of
the society and the guests wore green
boutonnieres. At each place was bou>
tonniere of flowers
THE DINNER.
The dinner was an elaborate one. The
menu was:
Little Neck Clam, Sauterne
Green Turtle, Copsomme Royal. Sherry.
Olives, Celery, Tomatoes.
Small Patties
Boiled Sheepshead, Oyster Sauce.
Potatoes la Maitre d'Hotel
Loin OF Southdown Mutton, Braise a la Jar
diniere.
Claret.
Philadelphia SQUAD, Fresh Asparagus,
Green Peas.
Roman Punch.
Roast Capon, Giblet Sauce, Lettuce Mayonnase
Red Head Duck with Jelly,
We. Clicquot yellow.
Shrimp Salad.
Plum Pudding, Hard Sauce, Charlotte Russo.
Strawberries, with Cream, Cakes,
Vanilla Ice Cream
Roquefort and Stilton Cheese.
Fruit, Coffee.
Cigars.
Between the courses Secretary Prender-
CAST read kilograms aud letters of regret
from Gov. Northen, Senator John B. Cor
don, Congressman Charles F. Crisp; David
Mcclure, president of the Friendly Sons of
st. Patrick of New York; J. w. Carroll,
president Of the Hibernian Society Of BaIti-
more; Daniel Dougherty of New York,
Hon. Samuel Lumpkin. Pat Calhoun,
Clarke Howell and Hoke Smith of Atlanta,
and j. F. O'Connell of Augusta, Rev. s. J.
Bresnan Of Macon. Prof. II. G. White of
Athens, Hon. Spencer r. Atkinson of
Brunswick, Gen. Henry r. jackson, Gen.
e. 2. Alexander, Col. George A. Mercer,
Hon. W. D. Harden. and j. M. Lang, first
vice president of the St. Andrews Society.
Great disappointment was expressed at
the inability of Congressman Crisp, John
Temple Graves and Pat Calhoun to be pres
AMI Ar rie uva an hYYN
delay in trains prevented his getting furth-
er than Macon. Hon. Patrick Walsh and
P. A. Storall did not reach the banquet hall
until nearly 9o'clock. having been delayed
by last nights Central train, which as an
hour and half late.
During the dinner Cobb's orchestra played
| this programmed: ~
March-"Roman Carnival -. Mendelssohr
Oyerture-',The Prairie" ............-. Bouor
La Media Noche". Observation-Disclosures Silva
Selections--''M Martha. F1otow
Waltz" Red Hussar" ........s..l Solomon
'ol Believe Ne if All Those Endearing
y Dung Charms ....-................. Moore
III DIS -. go. ..--...,,. Melgauo
| Gelop-"Fentastique ...... ..........W eigaud
THE SPEECHES.
1t was II o'clock before the speaking be-
gan. President Meldrim presided, and tie
toasts were announced by Secretary
Prendergast. The first toast was st. Pat
ricks day"
AS the season which brings it to us wakes into
| beautiful life the charms of nature, so its com.
ing causes the happy memories which cluster
about il to put forth their green leaves anew
and delight US with the fragrance.
Music: st. Patrick's Day."
Judge Robert Falligant responded to the
toast in his happiest vein. There is some
thing in the language of the day, he said
which blesses all occasions upon which
Irishmen meet to celebrate the memory OF
st. Patrick. The history Of the great saint
is the history of Ireland. His deeds were
excelled only by the deeds of One, more
meek and lowly born, but who is the ex-
ample for all mankind. The fundamental
principle of all great national life
be said, is the sanctity and tie purity of the
home. The purity of our wives and of our
children must be protected, our laws must
be enforced, and there must be a spirit
standing guard at the door of our homes-a
spirit like that Of the great st. Patrick.
The principles advocated by him were re-
csived from the divine source, and are the
fundamental principles of all that is good
aud true. The sentiment recalled to
the speaker tender memories, and Influences
which bring humanity in closer touch,
which bring heart nearer to heart and
sympathies closer together. Judge Falli~
CANT in closing paid a tender and touching
tribute to the memory of the late Sanford
". Branch, which found a response in the
hearts of every one in the hall. The speaker
dwelt humorously upon many things in st.