Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-18
THE HIBERNIAN BANQUET

Simpson, Rev. j. Il. ChidWlck, MI.
l.. H. Machen, Mr.. T. p. Moran,
Rev. VIM. Ennis, Mr.. ". F. Reddy
and Mr.. Fred Schade---Delightful
Music, etc.
There was q gala time at the Young
Mems Sodality Lyceum Hall last night.
The banquet and entertainment plan
ned by Alexandria Division, Ancient
Order of Hibernians, was carried out
to the letter, and everything connected
with the affair was conducted with sys-
TEN ana precision which was noticeable
aud commendatory. The hall had
been opened early in the night. and
the many friends CT the order, includ-
ing large number of ladies, visited it
and expressed themselves regarding
the good taste which had been mani
tested by the committee having the Of
fair 10 charge. Nothing had been left
undone which would have in the least
augmented the pleasure of anyone.
Mrs. c. Bohraus & SOP, who we're the
caterers, had spread the tables in the
most lavish manner, and the decora-
tons, in which United States flags and
the Irish banner blended, were both
beautiful and tasteful
1t was about $50 o'clock before the
member( of the order and the guests
arrived The company assembled in
the O'Kane reading room, on the fret
floor, where Rev. Father Chadwick,
chaplain of the Inflated attleship
Maine, was given an ovation. All
present formed in line and each was
| formally introduced to the reverend
father by Alderman John II. Sweeney.
(n the meantime Mr. james Roche, who
had yesterday received sprigs OF
shamrock direct from Irelend. was busy
distributing the same to numbers of
his friends.
At the conclusion of the ovation Mr..
d. r. O'Sullivan, President Of the Dl-
! vision, raped the company to order.
He then called the names of the in
vited guests and each WAS placed under
! the escort Of one of the committee Of
arrangements. The guests and their
escorts then repaired to the audito
rum, on the second floor, which pre-
sented dazzling scene. The company
were assigned to their proper places at
the tables, after which Rev. Father
4 Cutler, Chaplain of the Division, in
voked blessing on the feast. The
party was subsequently seated and the
discussion of the prcfuse bill of fare
began. The following was the menu:
Celery, Badshcs Queen Olives, Lynnhayen
! Bay Oysters on half shell, Norfolk Oysters
fried, Cream of Clam Soup, Boiled Bock, ca
per sauce; Baked Shsd Hollandes potatoes {;
Lobster, Msyonnaise, Lettuce Herring and
Potato Salads, Devilled Crabs Sliced iona.
toes Picked Onions, Bed Beets, Slaw, Pick
les, Chow Chow, Saratoga Chips, Catsup, Wor.
ccstershire Sauce, Bananas, Oranges, Malaga
Grapes Apples. America Beauty Cheese,
Cream Waters, Fancy Cakes, Cafe Noir and
Cigars.
For about an hour the enjoyment of
these luxuries and the exhiiarating
conversation continued. President
O'Sullivau subsequently raped the
company 20 order, and in few appro-
pirate remarks extended cordial vel.
come to all, and introduced Mayor
George l. Simpson, who was to re-
spond to the toast, sour City," His
honor was received with applause, and
after it had subsidized he paid a touch
ing tribute to the memory of st. Pat
rick, Ireland's apostle aud benefactor.
He referred to the beautiful weather
which had prevailed during the day,
al earnest Of spring, and q reminder
that nature in reproducing verdure
was aiding Irelend's sons in wearing
of the green. The city, the Mayor
said, was in sympathy with those gath
cred TO celebrate the saints day-this
city, characteristic Of conservatism, be-
ing fiji place for such gatherings. In
alIuding TO the nationality implied by
Hibernlans, the speaker called atten-
ton to the fact that he had grown up
and passed into manhood with Irish |
men whom he had ever respected, |
whose. sons were now in turn IGNORING |
him. There was no narrow-minded |
spirit of oppression in old Alexandria. |
Every mans creed was respected here, |
where the child of humble birth and |
toll could Oy his genius and industry |
rise to the highest pinnacle Of honor
The Mayor then alluded to the thrift of |
the Irish race, especially those who |
have cast their lot with us, men who |
have aided materially in building up
Alexandria. His reference to their
patriotism was couohed in fitting terms,
and in concluding his speech he said,
referring to their deeds of valor, Alex.
an0ria can say, Behold nv ieWels.D
The Mayor took his seat amid much
applause.
Mr.. l.. H. Machen was the next
speaker. His subject was "The United
States.n The speakers natural drollery
cropped out at the onset, as he address
ed the company as gentlemen, ladies
and fellow Irishmen," which produced
considerable laughter. He then pro-
ceeded by saying I'VE have assembled
for the purpose of doing honor to our
patron saint" Laughter. He said
he was more of an Irshman than he
was year ago when in the same hall.
Mr.. Machen made some other pleasant
remarks concerning st. Patrick, espe-
cialiy the legend which tells of him
snakes; said he had no snakes
himself but some of his friends had
who might be benefited by the saint,
who had lived in a day when he did
not have to meet competition in the
Kelly cure. The speaker subsequently
launched into mis- subject and handled
it admirably. He traced the history of
the country from its discovery down to
The present time, and dealt considera-
bly, with the present issues, especially
the acquisition of the Philippines. He
was firm in his anti expansion views,
and said the spirit of conquest was born
Of greed for gain, end those who want