The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-27
ST. P4TRICk'> BANQUET.
Delayed for Several Days Bat still "a Grea.
success.

success
Amid the clnking Of glasses. the rounds
Of applause, and the silver-tongued
words of the orators. the banquet given
IN honor of ST. Patrick Day at Murphys
Hotel last night passed Off most success
fully.
The banquet was under the manage
ment or Mr.. William Daifron and his able
assistants who formed the banquet com
mittee. and 10 the efforts of these gem
tlensa Is due the success OF the even
lny. II was after . o'clock before the
banquet was formally opened with q
short grace OF thanks by Father O'ReiIly.
The menu. In its variety and conception,
would have done honor to a Luculus
while the most ultra epicurian needed no
second invitation to cause him 10 heartily
enjoy it. from the delicate and tempting
LynnhaVens TO the sparkling punch and
the dark wrapped Havana.
The tOasts. eleven IN number. were
patriotic in subject. grand in theme, and
stirring in delivery.
rhe Opening Toast.
1.-The Day We Celebrate the opening
toast, was responded to by Mr. +. j..
Reilly When Governor O'Ferrall arose
to respond TO Virginia" he was forced
TO wait several seconds until the applause
subsidized. Ills Exceliency divided his
speech into four parts proper the men,
women, traditions and relies OF the
scored a grand success.
The Governor said IN his peroration.
Perish my poor name. perish my little
frame, perish my all. but let Virginia
live" In closing he exclaimed, Let us
ALL whether sons 10 the manner born
or by adoption. keep the fires or our de-
yOtion like the Vestal fires, brightly
burning upon the altar OF our hearts;
let all her sons be true 70 the old Com
mOnwealth, and she will continue 10 grow
lChf NJ a mi
In the golden rays Of her traditions. 10
glitter In the crystal beams Of her
achievements, and 10 glisten in the radi-
ant sunshine Of her glories."
Tic 'lsreg.
The Rev. Father W a. AIcKeefry made
a ringing speech IN response TO the
Clergy" He was frequently Interrupted
by rounds OF applause.
THE City OF Richmond" was ably an
swered by the Hon. J. Taylor Eiiyson.
while from the time the Rev. Hartley
Carmichael arose 10 respond 10 Civil and
Religious Liberty" until he resumed his
seat. the banquet hall rang with eucores
or resoundei with laughter brought forth
by the witty remarks OF the speaker.
The close political and social analogy
erald Isle were most amusingly showed
by the speaker. In his peculiarly tcrse
style he drew number OF amusing Irish
characteristics and showed similarly exist
INK traits IN the sons OF the noble oil
Commonwealth Of Virginia.
ireland" was responded to by Mr. =.
VI. G. Cabeu. the United States" by
Mr.. :. J.. Kelley. Daniel OCOnnell" by
Mr.. James t. Mckennv, the Press" by
Mr.. Juan y. PiZzin,, and Woman" by
Mr.. John Il. Higgins.
10 was close on the hour OF midnight
when the happy jewellers concluded their
fcasting and badc farewell TO their hos
pitabie entertainers.
The following were among those pres
ent; Governor Charles Z. 0'Fcrrail. Rev.
Hartley Carmichael. y. II. &. cabell.
Col william =. Tanner. Richard Taylor
J. Taylor lcllyson. II. +. Munford. -. c.
Richardson. Dr. John Mahoney. Father
Ahern, Father McKeefry. W. f. Red1y,
James G. Smith. Harry Smith. Captain
Cunningham, Father o Reilly. u. OSuln-
van, 7. keenan,. Col. John Murphy. DR..
Daniel Coleman. and John Hughes