The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-18

banquet that Landlord White set be- fore the men was unsurpassed
 The pretty dining room of the hotel was tastefully trimmed with the Irish and American flags, and in the center of the south wall was large picture of the great leader of the sons of Erin, Charles s. Parnell. The menu that MT White served was as follows:
 Mock Turtle Soup
 Sherry
 Celery Olives Radishes Sweetbread Patties Green Peas Filet of Beef Mushroom Sauce
 Parisienne Potatoes
 Claret
 Australian Mutton String Beans
 Patrick's Punch
 Roast Philadelphia Capon
 Mashed Potatoes
 Currant Jelly
 Champagne
 Ice Cream Assorted Cakes
 Cheese Crackers
 Coffee Cigars
 The speaking began about 1l:30, and all of those taking part on the toast list were enthusiastically received and ap- plauded. The ceremonies, which were opened during the passing of the coffee and cigars, were opened by the presi- dent of the club, Dennis B. Martin, who welcomed the guests present in few well chosen remarks. He said
 To his honor the mayor of our city of New Haven, and to our guests of hon. or: In behalf of my brother Knights of St. Patrick I extend to you cordial welcome to this their twenty fifth an nual bankuet During the many weeks that our banquet committee has labor ed to complete arrangements for the several toasts an unusual amount of in- terest was taken by the entire Knights of St. Patrick to such an extent that as each answer to our invitations came back with a kindly assurance that it would be q pleasure to respond to q toast at our banquet I saw at once I had task in attempting to extend to you a welcome in keeping with the kindly feeling to my brother knights, But I can assure you that before the evening is far advanced that each knight of St Patrick will extend to you such cordial greeting that the for mality of being guest of honor will be entirely removed and that you will feel that you are brother Knight of St. Patrick
 Mr Martin then introduced Senator James P. Bree as the toastmaster of the evening, and the latter responded with a fine speech in which he told of the ob- iects of the club, the work of the Irish on the battlefields and of it's high ideals, etc.
 MT Bree's speech was received with great applause and at it's conclusion Senator Bree called upon Michael Dill lon. one of the well known members of the club, for a song. He responded by singing the Star Spangled Banner" and the chorus was joined in by all present.
 Postmaster Bree announced that ow- ing to illness William A. McQuaid, of New York, who was to respond to the toast saint Patrick's Day" was una ble to attend and that the toast would be given by John II. Mcfarland in- stead. A better choice could hardly have been made, for MT. McPartland's s toast was full of witty sayings and was one of the most enjoyable of the even ing.
 Dr. William ]. Sheehan was then call ed upon for a song, which was enthu- siastically received. and at it's concu- sion Dr. Frederick N Robinson, of university, responded to the .oast Present Interest in Celtic Liter lture." His speech was very strong )ne and contained a number of bright stories It was, moreover, instructive Q high degree and great credit is due he committee in having such an able speaker address the members. Rev John D. Kennedy, of the Ham, len and Highwood churches, responded o the toast 'Ireand's Priesthood, Her 1lory and Inspiration" Father Ken ,edy's toast was another one that | brought credit to the sons of Erin, and l le was applauded for several minutes fter it's conclusion.
 Mayor Studley was the next speaker 1 nd the subject of his toast was "The | yity of EIms" The mayors speech | vas. as usual. very witty and was in- | with a number of good sto- ies appropriate to the occasion.
 MT. Dillon sang again at this point nd he was followed by Edward J. Mor- | arty, who spoke on the toast "The Knights of St. Patrick" He gave a hort history of the club and told of it's | rst banquet twenty-five years ago. At hat time Francis Donnelly was the resident. MT. Moriarty referred to ome of the lifelong members of the Tub, that is, members present who ere among the charter members .mong them are Michael Dillon, Daniel . Gilhuly, Bernard Clark, Thomas ;rennan, James Reilly and others. He poke in clever manner of all of these entlemen and gave number of funny ra cks at their expense Then he took ! hand the officers of the club, from le president down, and did a little knocking to the great amusement of le members present. Tn conclusion Ir. Moriarty said: We rejoice in this ur twenty-fifth anniversary. We feel lstly proud of our career of one quar- IT of a century of usefulness. We ave strong hopes for the future, and I six you to join me in drinking to the edith of our president and the contin- ed prosperity of this grand and unap- society, the Knights of St. | atrick.'
 Hon Thomas M. Waller, of New Lon on, spoke next on "The Sons and of the American Revolutior 1, |