The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18
IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK
iRISHMEN PIf TRfBITE 10 THEIR
PITKON SiINT.
A splendid Banquet at Murphy's Last
>ight-The Toasts and the Ioa-ttrs.
Those Present.

ST. Patrick's Day was celebrated IN
this city Yesterday with much pcmp ana
elaborate detail ENcry true lrlshmah
was early asilr and with bit Of green
shamrock IN his button hole and his fac
aglow. Il Was no hard task TO guess tha'
his heart was as light as the day was
beautiful.
The ceremonies Of the morning partooA
OF a religious character. shc principal
feature being the solemn high mass eele-
bratod al 81. Patricks church at j.
O'Clock Half an hour before that time
representative delegations from all the
Irish patriotic organizations and the Ca
tholic societies OF the city assembled a.
St Patrick's school house, Twenty-siNt'
and Grace streets, where. under the III
rection OF Chief Marshal John y Ran
kin. who was assisted by a stan OF ten
men. the lire was formed and the march
10 the church taken up.
INTERESTING SERVICES.
The display made was most credi'able
and the following organizations were rep
resented
McGnl Catholic Union. the Catholic
Knights OF America, st. Mary Social and
Beneficial Union. Ancient Order Of Iii
hernians, divisions No. / and 2. aud 81.
Patricks Beneficial and Social Society.
The different societies were distinguished
by badges worn by their members ia COM
biration wiz rosettes Of the Irish coiors.
The services We're n',st interesting
and the church vas crowded Professor
il A. Cau,held conducted the musical
programme. and the mass was ce.ebrst ted
by Rev ather NcKeefrey.
Bishop Van devyyer was In the sanc
tuary also. With the following priests 81
this diocess. Rev. Fathers Cutler. Tier
nan, o'Reilly. -arne. Wilibald Welbers.
Wilson. D. Norfolk Charles DonOhoe. OF
Newport News: Patrick Donohoe. De
muynck Anern, and Father .IOhn. o. 5.
Il.
Rev. Father Ahern delivered the al.
dress or the day, which was a panegyric
on the life of ST. Patrick. 10 was "A most
able address.
The choir which was directed by Mr.
~ ii. shervin. was composed Of he fol-
lowing persons.
9opfano--Airs Louis Kellam. Misses An
nie sullivan, Lucy Lynch. Mamie Roar
uon' and jennie Reardon. aIti-NIisses
Maggie Leahy Mary McSwoeny. Katie
hl-hey ana Florence Powers. tenori-
me'sfs. Walter Mahony and Columbus
Sahepa: baritone-Mr. W. H.. Shervin
NSs-Nlr. Matt Mahony
THE BANQUET.
Inc annual banquet OF the Irish socie-
YES Oh the city took place last night in
the banquet hail OF Murphy's Hotel n
was one Of the most succession and nieas.
ant that has ever been given by the
sons or the Emerald Isle
Inc festivities began at o'clock sharp.
with Mr.. j. j, Dreamer as master of
ceremonies, and right well did he nh The
position Colonel John Murphy. the ge-
maj proprietor Of the well-known hotel
had prepared most excellent spread, as
follows.
LynnhaVen Selects. Radishes Tomatoes.
Escaloped and Fried Oysters,
French Potatoes.
Tenderloin of Beef. with Mushrooms
Potatoes Julenne.
croquettes of Chicken.
saratoga Chlps' Green Peas
Devilled Grabs
Cold Cuts-Roast Beef Cold Tongue.
Smithhed Ham.
Potato Salad, Lettuce Salad.
Chicken Salad
Apples Oranges. Bananas.
Assorted Cakes.
Cheese. Crackers. Coffee
Emerald Ice Cream. Vanilla Ice Cream.
Ciaret VINE Sherry Wine.
Cigars and Cigarettes.
cigars lighted Mr. Dreamer wrapped the
body TO order. and said that the first
toast, The Day We Celebrate-Rcmcm
Der Thee? Yes. While There's Life i'm
TINS Heart" would be- responded to bv
himseii. In the course of his remarks
Mr.. Creamer said. We celebrate the holt
day OF Il people that is not "A nation.
though the day is celebrated By more
people than any other national holiday.
II Is the celebration of holiday which
represents "A struggle for religious and
ciyil liberty and the patriotic sons Of
oid ireland will continue 10 struggle un-
til that liberty Is secured Though
many OF them have left the mother
country and are now in this broad land
OF their adoption. and still have a warm
place In their hearts for ireland. they are
Identified with every interest of this coun-
Try. and wherever you md true Ir,.,-
man. You Will find "a loyal and country.
loving American Mr.. Dreamer was
applauded often In the delivery OF his re-
MARKS.
FATHER AHERN.
"The Clergy-Did he give up tie cause?
No, No faithful Irish bishop ever did ..r
ever WI. give up the cause Of ireland"
This was the toast that brought Rev
Father VI. }. Ahern 10 his feet. amidst
NvNiitiDA1 applause. ne reverend gem
tleman began his remarks by saving that
cergymon should not be judged by the
company they kept-lawyers. doctors
members OF the Legislature-for we are
not Of the same calibre. There was no
more loyal self-denying. devoted band OF
men in the world. They sacrificed every
thing for the love OF God and for the love
OF mems souls. They We're ever in the
forefront OF deeds OF charity. and the
rigors of winters cold We're not too severe
for them 10 brave when there was a
demand for help. the dread of pestilence
had no ttrr0rs for them when the cry OF
the afflicted came for the Gospel. They
We're ever ready. ever loyal Tor any cali
His Honor Mayor Richard NJ. Taylor
was on the programme card 10 respond to
the toast, THE city Of Richmond Shall
the ear be deaf that only loved thy
praises, when all men their tribute bring
thee?" Mr.. Taylor expressed gratidca-
ton al being present and participating In
honOring the patron saint Of Ireland-the
good ST. Patrick. lie referred TO his as
s0ciatiOns i'm early life with Irishr1en.
and 10 the effect that all during his life
he had numbered among his friends those
whose earliest recollectiOns and associa-
lions were formed in the Emerald Isle.
Mr. Taylor recalled the names Of several
departed Irishmen who had been promi-
nent I'm the city and who were Of honored
memory Mr.. Taylor was heartily APP
plauded several times during the deliv
cry Of his remarks.
MIR. REDDY'S ELOQUENT SPEECH
Ireland
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