The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-19
IN CHURCH AND ON STREET.
HIBERNIANs AND GREENS DID HON.
OR TO ST. PATRICK.

Military High Mass Was Celebrated
at st. PatricIx's Church-CelebranI
and the DeacOns-Sermon on Ire
land and st. Patrick Was Preached
by Father John Mccarthy of st.
Patrick's Church-Edifice Was
Completely FiIIed-Part the Mill
tary TOok-Parade Followed the
Service.
The features of the celebration of ST.
Patrick's day yesterday were the military
high mass at st. Patrcks Church and the
parade of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
and the Irish Jasper Greens. Hundreds
of Irshmen observed the day, paying hon.
age to the saint whom it is always de-
light to sons of Erin to honor.
At 9 o'clock the members of
the three divisions of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians began to gath
for the parade, at Hibernian Hall, Bay
and Abercorn streets The Hibernians' OBJ
servance of The day was under the direc-
ton of County President John j. Dillon,
but the ranks were formed and the pa
rade governed by Grand Marshal James
J. Egan with the following aides: Mr.
John j. Diegnan. Division No. /; Mr. w.
J. Kehoe, Division No. ?, and Mr.. Law
renee Dwyer, Division No. 4.
The services of the Irish Jasper Greens
had been rendered as an escort for the Hi
bernians. The company, under command of
Capt. P. F. Gleason. assembled at the
armory at 9:15 O'Clock, and, in due time,
was at the Hibernian Hall. The company
was seventy-four strong, the largest num-
Der that has turned out with any company
in the city for parade since the Spanish
American war. Had it not been for a
scarcity of uniforms, the Greens would
have had ninety-one members in ranks, as
that number were ready and anxious to
appear.
The Greens made a very creditable dis
play. Old members of the company who
were not in line commented upon the APP
pearance and were greatly pleased to see
so many out. The Hibernians also were
gratifed to see so large an escort appear
when they were joined at the hall by the
Greens.
The march to the church was quiet The
parade was 10 take place after the service.
Both the Greens ana the Hibernians had
bands and the announcement of the pa
rade induced many 10 finger on the side
Walks along tne line Oh mdfcn 10 WIFI GSS
1t. The service at st. P1tricks concluded
just when the churches were 0ismissing
their congregations and many stopped to
see the Irishmen pass
St. Patricks was crowded Many who
would have liked to attend the service
were unable to do so, the space having
been taken up before their arrival.
All were greatly interested, as it is seldom
that a military mass is celebrated in Sa-
vannah. To che company the service was
somewhat trying, as during the entire
time ii continued, nearly two hours, the
Greens had to remain standing.
Father Kennedy of the Cathedral of
ST. John the Baptist, was the celebrant
He was assisted by Father Mccain of
/ bridgeport, Conn., deacon, and Father
Quinlan of st. Patricks as sub-deacon.
The sermon, which. was extremely inter
esting, being an instructive address upon
and history of Ireland and st. Patrick
was delivered by Father John Mccarthy
pastor of St. Patrick's The music by the
church choir had been especially prepared
and was very fine. The choir was under
the direction of Mr.. Steeg. The mass
sung was "Miser pro Pace" by Lahasse.
The solOists were Mrs. YoungIove Miss
Barbour and Mr.. Frank Golden Mr.
Golden's voice is of rare promise and was
greatly enjoyed.
On their entry into the church the COM
pany took position in line outside Of the
sanctuary raining, with Inc cOlOrS OpDO-
site fhe altar, and the officers and ex-
Capt. John Flannery and ex-Lieut r I
/ Kennedy within the railing and opposite
I their respective positions in line The DO
sition of parade rest was assumed and
maintained until the service was about
TO commence, when attention and ''Dre-
sent arms were given, the latter as the
celebrant approached the altar After he
3 had reached the steps, the company was
/ again brought to the order and to parace
/ rest.
! At various moments during the mass the
/ company was brought to the present At
/ the elevation" the troops, after coming
/ to the present, were ordered by Cant.
/ Gleason to kneel upon one knee, a posi-
/ ton IN which they remained until the eel
! ovation was over. The band, which was
IN the rear of the colors, played deep ana
/ solemn ruflies during this part of the ,ere-
mony, the co!ors also being dropped at
/ the elevation"
Officers, colors and troops were "in
censed' during the offertory. Arms were
/ at the parade rest when the congregation
sat or kneeled and at the order when The
congregation stood. Orders were given
/ slowly and in time 10 allow an interval In
/ passing from one movement to another.
/ Upon the close of the service the troons
and the Ilibernians withdrew The Inc
| of parade was then formed, with the First
| Regiment Band leading. Then marched
the Greens, the Hibernian officers and The
| llibernians. The line of march was on
| Liberty, 10 East Broad to Broughton. to
! Drayton. where the Greens we're drawn up
| on one side of Broughton at the present
for the Hibernans 10 pass. The parade
| passed Engine Company No. / on Brough-
! ton, under the American and Irish faos
the firemen had thrown to the breeze
! The divisions marched by to Bull street
where they took the nearest route to the
han where they were dismissed.