The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-18
REAL SHAMROCK
FOR GOVERNOR.
MIR. Join NJ. Higgins Imports
Living Grccnfor Mr.. Swan
son to Wear.
SOLEMN HIGH MASS SAID
Impressive Service at St. Patrick's
Church, attended BY Great
Congregation;
Congregation

Though yesterday was the day OF the
Shamrock and the Green. not every hum
real Shamrock from the soil of Onld
boast in his buttonholc sprig of the
real Shamrock from the soil of ould
Ireland. But Governor Swanson has a
friend I'M Mr.. John NJ Higgins, and II.
was through the latter that lie was able
ito sport a piece OF the real thing.
Hon. Higgins got the sprig from .Ae
sOnld Sod expressly for His Excellercy,
and the Governor appreciated the fact
The green reposed most gracefully against
the Executive breast and His ExceIlency,s
bosom swelled with pride att Ills being
able 10 wear the sirpon-purc. when Others
bad 70 content themselves with either
poor limitations or else none at all.
Hardly Had the Governor left tile man.
sion. when he was hailed by passing
friend witflsa Hello GUY. wearing the
green got the imitation stuff. oh r.
IS the real thing. Jim-no Imitation
at all. And the Governor walked on
with that rare contented smile of his.
Except for the green ribbons that
adorned the coats OF thousands OF men
and women yesterday. there was. no esncs
cial festive celebration OF ST. Particles
Day In Richmond. The observance was
of religious nature entirely. Solemn,
high mass In honor of st. Patrick was
celebrated at 10 o'clock yesterday inor1,-
ing in st. Patrick's Church. the Rev.
Father Hugh McIieefrey being the cele-
brant. The sermon Was delivered by the
Rev. Father r. p. Crane, of St. Louis
1t was an able and eloquent ,eulogy OF
the labors of the man who brought
Christianity to ireland. then shrouded In
darkness and Drudisnl.
A Packed Congregation.
ton that packed the church to its capac-5
ity. Throughout they listened with rapt
attention. and not a sound disturbed the
holy quiet that pervaded the house of
worship. Many who came late We're lin-6
able to gain admittance, owing to the
packed condition OF the house
At $3.50 o'clock In the morning members
of all the Catholic societies in the city
and irish patriotic organizations assem-
and. forming the line OF parade, marched
to the church, where seats were res
served for them. AT the church they
were joined By the Ladies' Auxiliary Of
the Ancient Order OF Hibernians.
Mr.: John Teefey was the chief marshal
sof tile day, and his aides {were Mr.. NJ H.
sDoherty. Mr.. r. P. Brophy. Mr.. Thomas
Z. j. Burke Mr.. James McCue. Mr..
James j. Crcamer, Mr.. G. +. Taylor
Mr.. NJ j I. Cullinan, Mr. NJ. p. Marin
Mr.. r. P. Mcneil and Mr.. D. j. Sullivan
NJ The real celebration OF the how-,
ever, comes Monday nj ht, hen the Ans
5cient Order of Hibarnians will have
spread at Lurply.s Hotel, and members
and Invited guests will keep the spirit
sof good cheer up til music, oratoryS
and revelry. ss 9 fs3 M
Over. 6G0 tickets have been issued to the
banquet. and the .indica tions are for a hot
old time.. which will postpone the hour
of breaking up; n i'll along In the early
hours sof tho morning. s 5s5
Those who will speak are Hon. Samuel
II. \ Kelley, athe Rev. Father, W. a.. Nc.
sKeefrey, Mr.. NJ "A. Powers, tho Rev.
Father Thomas r. Hannigan. and Dr..
Leonard Mrs, John Teefey and Miss
Ferritels will spea k on behalf j OF 81 the