The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-18
THE MERRY SONS OF ERIN
CELEBRATED ST. rArEIcK's DAr.
Snow. Rain and Hail Fell. but Celtic Grit
Prevailed and the Programme was
Carried Out-The Banquet.

took place under such adverse circumstances
yesterday IN Richmond. 4 contrast could
mo-, have been stronger than that which eS.
i.,ed between the bamy, sunny day Of a
vesr ago and fhe intensified inclcmency Of
sb,s occasion. The day was typicaly tho 18th
~ March Snow. rain and sleet filled tho air
continuously. but the carefully prepared pro-
CANINE Of parade Was carried ont with Split
AMI through advcrsit.es that only Celtic love
and rrijo could endure. Any ordinary civic
orm,iitary demonstration would have palled
A. tho driving cold and would have given
una march through such mud and slush. but
t.tso with The cciebrants Of tho memory of
t.es4tut.y missionary. who delivered INLAND
f-on tae cruelty OF the Druids ndaunted
b, tho assaults of the elements or the swim
ming streets they carried out their plan OF
rsrs8e auc review with enthusiasm and need
T. he highly satisfied WITH their credtaole
appearance. the beautiful. church service and
dire brilliant banquet which closed the ccie-
baton asst evening.
IHE PROCESSION.
Trler the inspiration of band and drum
ccrls. tie process on formed at the corner Of
Naa and Marshall streets. and with very lit
fe DELAY took up the line of march.
Che. Marsha. William Rankin IN cheve.ler
bH and brilliant reEal.a led a squadron OF
mounted aids m silk hats and green sashes,
making "a handsome show
double platoon of police. under Captain
a. b. Angle. closed IN behind the mounted
contingent and the marching order OF tie
Tue Was as follows. First Regiment Band.
20 Peters Cadets Catholic Beneficial Soci-
tir. catholic Knights OF America, 49, Cath
.r. knights Of America. if2. k. +. Lee Camp
lum Corps. McGiu Catholic Union. West
Il f..HnH
lle- Band. Ancient Order illbernians aud
g.. fatrcks Beneficial Society.
The emerald Colors were prOminedt on
every lapel alongside the badge OF tho
.rie- and either IN ribbon or living green
Traalds emblem caught the eye at every
mrn A number Of handsome banners were
bone 40 the head of various orders and a
color corps IN the center Of the line bore the
flag. oi ireland, America aud the Old Domin-
i0l abreast.
LINE OF MARCH.
The line OF march was up Marshall TO
Fourth. thence 10 Grace. down Grace to the
tauito.. the Bishop and clergy reviewing the /
parade from the Episcopal residence. March
i,g through the Square and yard of the
lubernatona mansion. the line was reviewed |
i-.m the porch ol the Governors Mansion by !
lis lxcelencv and Mayor Elyson. Passing |
tosRr0a3 street. the route was iGown that /
tl.IouEliare O. 81. Patrick's church Twenty /
fifth street.
is TIE CHURCH.
Tile church which bears the name of tho /
Patron saint was filled TO the uttermost with /
OBJ Interested audience. while many who could |
not obtain admittance remained outside until |
lie march Was resumed. The seats on either |
fIe Ul the main aisle were occupied by the |
participants 10 the parade. and the balance of |
d aluudng WAS filled with congregation |
consisting largely OF ladies.
The ceremony consisted principally of o
solemn high mass appropriate 10 the day, and |
tile service was very beautiful in an artistic
sense, aud highly impressive from q religious
one. Father Charles DOuahUe Of Newport
News. was celebrant Father Otarrell, of
Petersburg deacon Father W. A. Mckeefrv.
az sacred Heart sub-deacOn and Rev. =. n.
Ilerney Of 1t. Peters cathedral. was master
o ceremonies.
Besides these alarge number ofprests were
ID the sanctuary and about the altar. among
whom were Right Rev. Bishop Van de Nyver,
cry Rev Joseph friOli, yicar-general Rev.
b. ORiely o. the Sacred Heart, Rev.
Mlhbald Baumgardner Of st. Mary's Rev.
Esther Wilson Of Fredericksburg. Rev. p. j.
lanahoo aud Rev. John Herman of st. Pat
rex 8. Father Dlvlei Oi Baltimore and Others
All We're n vestments or cassOcks and gowns
The speaker of the occasion was Rev.
Father W. a. fallOn. of Alexandria who de-
lversi "a pauegyric upon the life and charac-
ier " ST. Patrick. which was Of q high lite
Iary and OrAtOTlcal character.
srLrSD1D MUSIC.
The choir consisted of some Of the best.
known singers in tie city and the selections
were elegantly rendered. The programme
was as follows.
Organ prelude Or Spark. Professor Caul-
field. hyre ,Iheo Won La Hachel: Gloria Mo
Wrt grand chorus. Neni Creator lMLliard,
Dss Cassie Cayedo, Captain Cunningham
and Mr w. ii. Sheryin; CredO, (IheO. Won Ia
Hacue Ave Norum Willard Captain rank
Cunningham: SanctUs lMillard Miss NJ.
leaay md full chorus: Bendictus Miilard).
CAPTAIN Cunningham and chorus. Agnus Del
aa3 bona N0bis La Hachel. Mss C. Cavedo.
Nr ". HI. Shervin and full choir. conclud-
iug voluntary Professor Caulheld.
Tie following composed the choir Misses
Cassie Cavedo. Mary smith. Mary leahy, Lucy
lynch Mary Brannan. Mary McSweeney.
Maggie Leahy Messrs. ". II. Sheryin, II.
Aa-oney aud l.. hellum.
THE MARCH RENEWED.
The services over the line again formed in
or -nai order and tTayersed tile streets as fol-
lows Down Twenty-hith to Main. up Main
o. lith, from Fifth TO i,road ana thence
90 hgAth. where the chief marshal and stan
reviewed the parade before dispensing.
Tho line Of march up Main street was in
elect an ovation. and excepting the bad wea-
Tier would have been one IN fact The pro-
-aHA 10 rrFtlal Ulothb IN 4cugLA. QeINlIE ILt !
nai under foot. preserved perfect order and
iaale "a tue display. The right al way was
cordially accorded the column. and even the
electric cars travelling ln the same direction
AfPtlu tlo rear rather than break through
i-o imposing line. notwithstanding the cold
Itw Mr the windows alone the line were up
and He'd with interested spectators and the
, t.u5iasIu was frequently vented ln hearty
leer. Looking up Main street from the Old
lafse; bifd's-eye view OF the procession
Could be had az 10 assembled the hil com
aelc.ng az Fourteenth street and tie long
.ls %. moving men with FLAGS flying and their v
ashes o, emerald made pretty picture. even ]
8.,- neutral Sky as background. +
MOTHS.
Alta number OF points along the route the
'oors Of Ireland and Virginia were displayed .
on either side of the Stars and Stripes. the
.o.l greeu and solid blue thanking the red ,
ALI W.itp. Z
Green rubon was in demand, and verdant-
-oorel BOW in the buttonAole was just the Z
-ag unless being one among the fortunate
Jews who proudly wore the dear little snam-
.oe6 Itself. oiiaaned with much trouble, and
-ei' wta inf to care for tho occasion.
l-e double platoon Of police from the .
Second district made a steady show and " L
-e % audit froin n g4mIuta--" Dem per.ice r
=. Iches Jest Ike military" E
lAe Blues band. although hampered with I
@.h-covoTs. made 70 good appearance. and the ,