Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-18

.i5g inc, essing oldiness followed by rain
might saturday iaiu; easterly to south
st..e-y winds
TgT HIBERNIANs' BANQUET The
b.rol.t given last night in the Young
ST-os Sodality Lyceum Hall by Alex
mira Division, A. o. H, ss had been
@,tripate1 was one of the most En-
1ysbI- affairs ever given in this
g-y Every preparation had been
made. and nothing whatever calculat-
4locJutribute to the comfort and er-
;,ymen. of the members and their
,6r,.. mad been omitted, and the ever
,a,vas spent in the most happy man
r.r Tue "reminiscences of which will
3pc be Iemembered.
Ta-s GUESTS from Washington were met
a.lar corner of King ard Washington
.,r,e,s by Mr.. James Patterson, who
,..l garages in waiting and they were
5rvr. together With the reception com.
nl,.c TO The banquet hall.
rne members OF the division and
ta-.- euds began TO assemble in The
r,csu.iou Dom of the Lyceum shortly
bety clock, and after about half au
fo.r7 social intercourse the company
y. luraei TO the main auditorium on
tae .ecofd floor, where the banquet
was 20 b, held. The hsndiwork of
TIE lady friends of the organiz alton was
te-s seen. The hsll had bsen most
p-r,i.y and tastefuliy decorated. The
S.a--paugIed Banner and the green
alsu. Hibernia had been made con.
.p4uods, while Il stage tad been col
vea.d iuto a mound of palms. The
members Of the divis on az we'll as their
guests wore shamrock on the lappelS of
their coats and with tie prJfusion of
pa and flowers a grand effect was
produced.
Sir NJ. r O'Sulivan, president Ct
the division. called the sssemb age to
order, when Rev Father Cutler invok-
ed a blessing upon the feast. The tables
had been magni6cenily arranged aud
lae 5ts of everything had been pre-
larei in the most artistic manner and
in profusiou. The following was the
meua
8s., aud fried oysters. oyster soup lobster,
may ounaise chicken and potato salads, roast
Oh ,eg cranberry sauce, beef a Ia mode. beef
,ul que. queen olives. picked onions, celery,
sisw, pickle chow chow, tomatoes, Swiss
Gle e. cakes, ORANGES. grapes. lananas, ap-
pics coffee and c'gars.
Tha piyiug of knives and forks and
the hum of conversation was kept up
for nearly an hour while the feast was
ing discussed. Fiualy Mr.. O'Su-
van, the symposia Gu, raped The
lmIany to order and announced the
irst toast, "Our City" which was re-
nonded TO by Mayor Simpson in very
appropriate and interesting manner,
His remarks were loudly applaudei.
The United States WAS the next
cast, and was most elcquentlyle 'pond-
4 TO by Congressman Mahany, of New
! 5rk, the orator Of the evening. His
,peech was electrical in its effects ard
-eut thrills of enthusiasm through his
hearers and brought forth deatening
applause.
ireland, Our Mother Country was
Inc next toast, and Captain Costello, of
New York, arose amid much applause.
The captain was at home with subject,
snd highly entertained his hearers.
NJ. l. II. Mechen, of Fairfax. was
clIod upon to respond to the sentiment
Young America. Mr.. Machen made
one of his Characteristic happy efforts
which brought forth much appreciation.
The Irish Soldier" was then graph.
celIy described by Col. Dtl Kemper.
lis remarks were appropriate and
in much that was pleasant
and Instructive.
Rev. Father Cutler followed in
beautiful speech. His subject, The
was most appropriately
banded. His remarks were instruc-
tive interesting and pathetic and were
loudiY applauded
nv Z. J. Walsh, of Wsrrenton,
arose when the toast, THE Clergy"
was proposed He spoke lluentlv and
ina most entertaining manner. He was
Loudly applauded
Hon. r. B. Mahapy, OF New York,
WAS The last speaker, and in few
graceful remarks babe farewell to the
many friends he had made during the
evening
Excellent music led by Mr.. Reece
Cation, was feature Of the evening.
a telegram from Mr. d. |. Murphy,
G Commissioner of Pensions, regret
uog his inability to be present was read
durinS the evening. 1t was nearing
midnight when the company adjourn
ed. The whole affair was very sue
cess.ul aud it will long afford pleasant
recolections to those who formed
part OF the happy gathering.
CAPTAIN FowLE GOING TO HAVANA.