The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-18
ROOSEVELT ON
ST. PATRlCK'S DAY
CONTINUED from First Paas.)


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depend upon the quality of citizenship
developed on this continent. Surely such
thought must thrill US with the reso-
lutte purpose to so bear ourselves that
the name American shall stand as the
symbol Of just, generous and fearless
dealing with all men and al nations. Let
ue be true TO ourselves for we then can
not be false to any man."
Soon after the conclusion of his address
President Roosevelt left for .ae banquet
of tie Sons of the American Revolution
at the Hotel Astor. On his arrival there
he was received by the guests standing.
America was sung aad then the Pres
ident was presented with badge Of the
society. which he himself pinned on.
Walter S. Logan, president of the So
eiety presided at this banquet, while
among the speakers were Major General
James Wade, L. s. A. who spoke on
THE Army" and Rear Admiral James 3.
Coughlan, who spoke on THE Navy"
The menu cards were embellshed with
an etching of the battle picture "The
Spirit of re-"
Reception Was Enthusiastic.
President Roosevelt today paid his first
visit to New York since his inauguration
and received a most enthusiastic reeep-
ton from the crowds which had gathered
along the streets through which he passed
during the Afternoon and evening. The
President was accompanied by Mrs.
Roosevelt his daughter. Miss Ethel. his
physician, DR.. Stokes. Secretary Loeb
and two secret service men.
The trip from Washington was made in
six hours the Presidents private car
being attached to the Pennsylvania ex-
press. There were no Incidents of in
terest en- route At the Jersey City sta
ticn a crowd had collected who cheered
the President as he walked. surrounded
by Gordon of police through the sta
ton to a carriage, In which he, Mrs.
Roosevelt and Miss Ethel were driven
on to the ferry boat. A similar scene
was enacted at the Manhattan terminal
from which the Presidential carriage was
driven al rapid pace through Twenty
third street and Fifth avenue to the
residence of Mrs James Roosevelt the
Presidents aunt in West Fiftv-seventh
street. All along the route the nation
chief executive was cheered, and he re-
peatedly recognized the salutes by lifting
his hat. The block in which Mrs. james
Roosevelts residence stands was cleared
of pedestrians and vehicles, until the
President was safe inside the house
At o'clock the President left his aunt's
residence for that of Henry Parish Jr,
in East Seventy-sixth street to attend
the marriage of his niece. Miss Eleanor
Roosevelt. daughter of the late Mr.. and
rs. Elliott Roosevelt. to her cousin,
fanSlin Delano Roosevelt, son of Mrs.
james Roosevelt.
On the way he met the big st. Patrick's
Day parade which was stopped, the par
Elephants and the crowds who crowded
the sidewalks cheering the President
wildly as he went through and passed up
Park avenue. He seemed to greatly en-
joy the typical irish welcome.
Led Bride to Altar.
The wedding was enhanced by the pres
ence of the chief magistrate, who led the
bride to the altar and gave her away
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Parish
for some years has been the home of
the bridge. The Parish house, and that
of Mrs. Parishs mother, Mrs. c. Livings-
ton Ludlow, adjoining, were by means of
communicating doors, thrown into one
for the better accommodation of the
guests. Both houses We're deliberately
decorated, palms. pink roses and smilax
being used In profusion.
The President with his niece leaning
on his arm and preceded by the bridges
maids, passed into the drawing room
through an aisle of white ribbons, held
by the ushers. r. Peabody of Groton,