The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-18
ard flowers enhanced the able decorations Of

hundred and fifty guests. The menu was Al
follows:
r. Oys;ers-Raw. hals-shell. escalloped. fried
Gold Dishes-Turkey, roast, cranberry
sauce. beet tongue. smoked; Virginia ham
spring chicken fried. Claret.
Entrees - Tenderioin steak. mushroom
sauce Tried potatoes. chicken pattes. Kheir
wine
.Salads--Fresh lobster salad. potato salad
chicken salad.
Relishes Raw tomatoes. celery, pickles
olives. fine fruits. French coffee, cigars. Old
/ Gibson whisky.
1t was 9.3O o'clock when Father Tierney
/ offered grace and the mysteries and intrl-
CAGES OF tho menu was few moments later
taken up. discussed and passed. The cola
ton was enjoyed and most highly compli-
mentod.
THE ToAsTs.
About 1880 o'clock there was rap for or
/ der. and Mr. +. J. Reilly responded to the
/ toast The Day We Celcbrate-The Sanity
! Apostle whose memory we revere has STAN ped
the impress OF his character deeply into the
/ hearts of his children" Mr. Reilly made n
well-pointed speech. punctuated by most
graceful illusions TO the mother country.
and urged love and reverence for old
Erin. lie argued that Erin go Bragh should
ever be the motto OF the Irishman or Irish
American. and in BETTING terms alluded 10
the services ST. Patrick rendered 10 the old
country. lie finally urged that all possible
aid be given those who are endeayorlng for
home rule ia Ireland.
Rev Father Fallon. OF Winchester. re-
spOnled 20 the next toast. 1.-The Clergy Set
by our Heavenly Father as Guide-P0sts in
Ilfes Pathway TO Direct Mankind Alright TO
tho Golden City Of Eternity" lie said in the
course OF his remarks that the clergy were glad
20 be 40 the banquet we're glad 10 enjoy the
pleasant episodes Of life, were glad TO see the
happy thr0ng out beware. DO careful. DO
alert, Tor tnnk Of the difference in the morn
ing Laughter and applause Join me
IN wish" said the speaker, for n long life
% the priests who are 81 identified with the
freshman. The advocate OF the Supreme
Beng represents a most acceptable sacrifice
even unto the Lord Jesus Christ"
Mr.. y. J.. Kelley responded TO the next
toast. "irlshmen Citizens Of All Lands
There Is no country on the face Of tho earth
Tut what has felt the tread Of an lrishman's
foot. listened 10 his persuasive voice. realized
his influential presence and accepted
HIM as its own. He gets there Mr.
Kelley. among other remarks. said
Plato salc once that one of the grandest
sights was just man struggling with adver-
slty What can you say OF nation 1t is
my privilege 20 erect q stone pebble though
1t be. for that land sung Of by poet, written
of by historian Ireland. The spread Of
Christianity from the time the saint whose
memory we now revere was something phe-
nomeDaL
The speaker then told Of the education Of
Ireland and the men produced therefrom.
enlichtening as lie said they did the world.
Told Of the sons of Ireland who have won
fame on the battlefield. OF tn Sc who have &C
cupied high positions in the counsels of State
who have aided in the spreading of Chris
tiantY.
The Irish. said the speaker. planted the
cross three hundred years before the Scandal
navians became known. and It is on excellent
authority that st. Bfenden preached to the
TOtecs aud in a measure converted them
three hundred wears before America was dis
covered The Irish have done so
much for other countries, say many
that they have not done anything for
their own. One of these critics was Noltalre
The inhabitants of Ireland in its early day
were Scots and from them we're the settlers
of Scotland formed. The Irish were success
full IN their terrific struggle with the Danes.
and have the honor OF beng the only Euro
pean power that tTiumphed. The English
were conquered by the Romans, the Irish
were not. and in many other instances can
the Irish be cited as vlciOr5.
The speaker closed as follows: Let US
hope that the Irishman at home or abroad
may ever have for bis motto that which was
engraved on the banners Of France-Falth-
ful always and everywhere.
THz UNITED STATES.
Mr. james f. Mckinney responded to the
next toast.
The United States-A beacon light for ell
nations. The hearts OF all other peoples
long for rights and liberties possessed by it's
citizens. Dir. McKenney among other
thoughts expressed himself as follows: Yon
have contributed more than your full share
OF brain and Drawn to the upbuilding of this
Mon. From the early Colonial times 10 the Re- !
volutOn the Irish people came, and in those
days when the struggle for independence |
was rife the lrishman. who had felt the sting |
of oppression, was found in those places |
which aided well the cause. Everywhere |
they found him. and some Of the men who /
have occupied the highest positions OF trust |
and honor IN America were lrlshmen.
The following toasts were also responded |
to-
Virginia-Mother Of States and Statesmen.
Time adds lustre 10 thy history. and thy |
children shall not fail to make thy future
still more elorious.-H0n. George d. Wise.
The City OF Richmond Charming City on
the James. Metropolis Of the State. Thy
beauty and renOwn reflect the enterprise and
character of thy citizens. Mayor j. I. Ely
SOD.
llishmen-Patriots and Soldiers
In every land and on every ga.
Where warning nations meet in deadly strife,
In the CORY stream flows Irish blood.
Amid The heaps OF slain ends irish life.
Colonel james ID. Brady.
Our Societies. Evidences Of the ties that
bind our common humanity. The means of
exercising social fellowship fraternal love
md divine charity. james j. Dreamer.
The Press It's freedom is essential to
progress. Its independence is the
measure Of a peoples liberty Its tone aud
haracternre tine standard ofapeOple's enlight-
nment and civilization. William Ryan.
NOmen-
None lut the brave deserve the fair"
Tho siege OF the heart by tho brave begun,
The far dOesn long withsi and;
And TINS tie gil win the sugar IS won
By The youth that has got the sand.
John II. higgins.
The Day in New York.
NEW York, March 17.-St Patricks day
-as generally celebrated here. On the city
all and otber public buildings there was a
lie display of bunting. and all over the city