The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-17

during the forenoon than usual and little
green ribbons were abundant At about
1880 the parade formed on Exchange Place
and was reviewed at the City Hall by the
Mayor and Aldermen after which the line
of march was extended through several
streets to the station where the train was
taken for Pawtucket.
III the weather bureau had issued an
irrevocable mandate requiring the ele-
ments TO concentrate their efforts for the
benefit of the Irish element in Pawtucket,
the result could not have been more
satisfactory, for more perfect day or one
more suitable to the occasion could not
have been devised. The morning dawned
on cloudless sky; the air was just crisp
enough 10 be invigorating, while the
streets were in perfect condition.
A St. Patrick's day parade is always In
voluntarily associated with exceedingly
muddy streets, either the result of a half
snow and rain storm the day before, or of
the freeing OF the winters frost from the
ground. But the streets of to-day were rs
hard and solid rs the most fastidious fol-
lower OF the patron saint could ask for.
Before the sun was farely above the
horizon the flags were flying from the
various city and private stalls. and il was
but short time later when the Main
street merchants turned their attention No
rendering the fronts of their respective
stands attractive by the display OF appro
pirate colors. 4 noticeable feature was
the freedom with which the green fag
and the stars aud stripes were displayed
in conjunction; for wherever the harp and
shamr ok appeared, there could be found
the emble IN of freedom.
The veuders Of badges and green rib
bons next made their appearance, aud be-
fore noon the little green ribbon could be
seen in every direction.
The procession was announced TO start
at 2;30 O'Clock, and soon after noon the
people began to collect in the square and
on the corners of the thoroughfares
through which the line was advertised To
proceed. A number of the manufacturers
had closed their establishments in honor
of the day, and consequently at the time
OF starting the streets were thronyel with
people, and the windows were filled with
eager faces anxious TO witness the impos-
ing spectacle.
At about 1:30 o'clock the Chief Mar
shars staff gathered at the hall Of the
Sars eld Association at Haymarket
square, and proceeded TO the house OF the
Chief Marshal on Dexter street, for the
purpose Of escorting him TO the point of
o c forming Of the line.
The makeup OF the line was arranged
by the Chief Marshal rs follows
cnigi Marshal Kiern,r
Personal staff fat'ick o'M.liey, Patrick f. Hayes.
Joseph oshel1, n, John r. Kiein IN, Ohm Coyle,
Joseph MULLEN, Dr. o'keefe, p; ackeor, Dennis
4. Mchlroy, John o'Conneil, John II. { ark, p. J,
Honorary SId. Daniel r; Harold, sSrsre'd As.o-
cbariSs Acgun5aslc,I i. :. +: Matthew carran'
Joseph j. Kcicy, 2S oy TSnS TnS parish fo
Philips, Hichard NJ Barns Thoma. J. Crane,
MILAN F"5SGnssp TomTs NJ LeGn3Td ean,S Michael
National liand.
First Dlvision--Ma sha. Lieut.. Col. McCiann.
Military-N6yor and City Council In carriages
sECoSD DIVISION.
T. T.. Gill Marshal.
Ancient Ordor Hibcrnians.
THIRD DIVISION.
John McGra,h Marshal
Temperance societies.
rouuTH DIVISION.
Dan o. Harold. Marshal.
Triangle. ssT'icla Snd Young ire!andcrs As,coia-
rIYrH DIVISION.
y. r. BraErau. Marshal
crtugueso nd Froi oA Organization.
SIXTH DIvIsIoS
NJ MrA oon Marshal
Parish Delegations.
SEVENTH DIVISION.
y. y. Brady, nfrshai.
Irish National foresters
r,GuTu DIVISION.
Carrlaces containing Invited guests and citizens.
There was probably never vet n 1T.
Patrick's Day parade itat started OF time
md to-day's parade was no execution TO
the rule.
Aft1T an impatient season of waiting on
the part OF the spectators. however they
were at last rew6rJied hy>hearing the wei
come sounds approaching music. Then
appeared the police skirm!shers, then the
mounted staff, closely followed by the
National Band st the head Of the long line
of patriotic celebrants.
The chief marshal and guests received
the parade at Haymarket square, after
which they were invited to the Benedict
House. where an elaborate banquet was
given them.
The complete succsss OF the celebration
Is unquestioned. aud will long hive In the
memory of Pnwtucket and In the hearts
OF tho Irish citizens.
Rev. Dr. Tslmsge suddenly III.
Telegram just received No iccturc 10 might at
Music Hall. Date announced In few days.
J. A. SHELLEY. Manager.