The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-18

me arrangement OF the tables was
made with an eye both TO taste and con-
Venience and the great variety Of tempt
ing Viands and entrees was well inter-
spersel with the choicest dainties and
relshes. Mr. s. l.. Kelley chief mar
shal or the celebration. presided. and Rev.
rather Friob asked blessing. Following
In the menu:
Lynnhaven oysters. raw: fresh horse
radtsh. sweet pickle. sherry wine. Fish
Boiled rock. with egg sauce; potato GRO
quettes and French fried potatoes es-
callopcd oysters Saratoga chips. claret
wine. tenderoin steak. with mushrooms
hominy cakes. Rhine wine, oyster patties
Cold dishes-Roast beef, ham. tongue.
Salads-Potato. crab, lettuce. Fruits
Oranges. apples. bananas Malaga grapes
Coffee cigars and cigarettes whisky
punch
Soon after the guests were seated Hon
J. Taylor Eiyson entered the hall, and his
presence was greeted with an ovation or
applause.
The toast and sentiments were skilfuily
selected. as were also those who respohu-
cd to them.
Mr.. s. H. Kelley acquitted himself win
his usual skill, and proved that ne was
a valuable acquisition as a post-prahulal
speaker. His toast was: Inc LAY We
Celebrate: VINO can ever say he saw the
last OF Ireland's affairs or the last OF ~.
! Patricks law
Mr. Kelley said that at this very hour
at thousands Of tables all over the Worlu
hundreds Of thousands OF loyal lTlshineh
were seated at banquets responding
IA toasts 1--WE are a united people;
people I'm whose future there is nope ana
in whose past there is pride. u Is SAID
that seven cities claimed the nativity OF
Homer Wales Scotland and france all
claim the nativity Of ~. Patrick
Mr. Kelley gave an account OF 81.
Patrfck's life. sketched the uidis anu
hardships OF the great HiSsiondiS anu
maid a high tribute TO his memory.
,rhe conversion Of the Irish people, ne
said was an easy task, but OF all the
| nations converted TO Christianity lrelanu
alone had no stains OF the olood OF mar
tyTs upon her hands o..
Only 800 years after the death OF o''
Patrick an institution Of learning In Ire
land had 1000 students. She was pro-
rresstve nation and her people were ever
ON the alert to improve the public welfare
and to cultivate the God-giVch lnielcci
with which they were 80 laNlshly en-
lowed She has kinded England anu
France with the fires Of virtue ana hohor'
AS Irishmen' said the speaker, We
honor the memory OF st. Patrick as
Americans we honor him whose ne anu
character kindle the heart with admlfa-
ZION and reverence. Virginia was the
! first Government in ali the world 10 guar
antee to every man freedom OF cohsclenOe,
and as a Virginian 1 am prouu oI '""'
bright page in her history.
"St. Patrick will live in the memory OF
mon &c long as men bow their heads
with respect to charity. love anu sen
sacrifice. His name lives wherever 'he
christians foot has trod. and is honored
wherever the name Of God Is Worsh'PPcu
on earth or in heaven. ,
Mr. Kcllev's SD, ech was appropriate anu
interesting. He was literally appiauueu'
virginia.
The toast, "Virginia-Where. S M
| Coward that would not dare TO hght lot
such Il lance was assigned 10 cN-"o'
ornor Fitzhugh Lee. General Ice sent
a telegram. however, expressing MS re-
grets at not being able 20 be present on
| account Of indispositon, ana Hon H.
+ Pollard acted as his substitute.
NJ Pollard said that ne was present
10 have a good time and help celebrate
he haror Of the great patron SAINT lie
had been taken unawares, and felt IKE
| the man who, when told ne W"uld ne
obliged TO ride in the carriage with MS
motber-in-law, replied that If ne must
ne must but 1t would destroy all the
pleasure Of tho drive.
"The thing that commcnds itself most
10 me-" SAID the speaker, rs that the
Irishman is always true TO his adopted
home. Virginia has no more patriotic
citizens than those OF Irish blood. Why.
the man that started TIE ball In favor Of
American Independence was named Pa
trick. Patrick Henry in the old build
ing OF Church Uiii started the ball when
ne said. Give me liberty or give me
| DEATH and that same sentiment stin lin
| gers i'm the heart of every lrishman in
| Virginia.
1T was here in Virginia that religious
| liberty first impressed Itself upon the law
| OF the land. Its doors were thrown
| open 10 all lands. Many came from Ire
/ land England and nearly every country
! Of Europe. From these nationaities com
ing 10 us we have a government that Is,
/ I'm my opinion the best on the continent.
Robert e. Lee stands as great
landmark. loud applause) Virginia
! furnished the 'commander-in-chief I'm
| the Revolutionary war. and. If we are
/ true 10 ourselves and true to our prin-
| ciples. we shall maintain ourselves with
honor. and give tone 10 the country at
large"
Rev John L. Herman responded TO
"Tho Clergy-our guideposts on the way
TO heaven" He explained the object and
mission OF the ministers of the gospel,
! and showed how they were appointed by
Jesus Christ TO continue the work which
the Lord left unfinished I'm the world.
! His advice to live an upright life and
keep the laws of God ever present in
mind, and shrink not from the path OF
duty. was appropriate and valuable.
When Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson was in
PRODUCED he received an ovation. Mayor
Ellyson said that on the other side Of the
Atlantic was a beautiful island. which
had given TO the world more than its
share of genius and heroism. in honor
and i'm wit it had no equal Its heart
is like its history. and is moved TO tears
by its sweet and melancholy pathos. /
refer TO dear old Ireland"
"As ireland grows in years II seems
10 become more precious to every true
freshman At your annual celebrations
! have gathered inspiration for duty and
for patriotism. No man can be a true
patriot who does not love his native land.
/ have looked into your faces and gath
cred love and admiration for my own
country"
Mayor Ellyson said that Richmond had
never bad more loyal friends than those
that came from the green isle beyond
the sea. 1T is rare and fair land, that
land of thine"
Fellow citizens" continued the speaker,