New-York tribune., 1922-03-18
Parading Host
PrOclai1ns New
Might of lrisl,
Pride in Freedom of Green
Isle Gives Martial Touch
10 10000 Who March i'm
Tribute to Patron Saint
Multitude OH Sidewalks
Women i'm Celtic Costumes
and Turbaned Hindus i'm
Line That Fills 5th Ave.

"a 600 Irishmen parsded in honor OF
che rood St. Patrick. A touch of tri-
umpa lay in their iaunty steps; glad
,.ss In the brogue-lsden bursts Of
amy .ha. rose above the biare of the
hands. 1t was a joint celebration for
Erin. emerging from her tribulstion
ard for the birthday of her patron
s.int. A day of blessed content, said
one Of the watching crowd. There were
more than the customary elements OF a
xsreh II parade. Carrying it's own
message was the float Eve know 70
porth. We know no south. We know
Only Ireland,
II needed the warmth of Irish hearts
TO sustain enthusiasm in face of the
hning winds that swirled along the line
Of march and chilled the waiting thou
lands long before the parade was under
ray. In spite Of the cold. however,
Golden blanket of sunshine lay athwart
Fifth Avenne, catching in its folds the
svaying streamers of emerald hued
bunting and giving glitter to the pano-
ply Of the units
Familiar Songs Inspire Paraders
l. was a gay and tuneful parade,
With feet that lifted to the Tilt of the
Wearing o. the Green" Killarney"
"Garry Owen" and all the melodies
that stir the hearts of Irishmen. The
Gag Of Ireland few with the Stars and
Stripes from the buildings along Fifth
Avenue and over the marching lines.
The shamrock was everywhere. In the
waiting crowd was the camaraderie Of
the rich intonations OF old Erin. There
was q free exchange of views on the
national situation, and it was agreed
that it was the finest st. Patrick's Day
ever, with things settling down at last
The parade, 10000 strong and repre-
senting 1873 Irish societies, started
from Twenty y-siXth Street and Fifth
Avenue at 2:55 p. m, reached the re-
viewing stand at Eightieth Street at
$40 p. m. and disbanded at 10th
Street. All along the line the multi
trdes of spectators stood four deep on
tho sidewalks with dense crowds con-
eentrated at St. Patrick's Cathedral
and the reviewing stand. According to
Rcderisk J. Kennedy, chairman Of the
parade committee, all differences were
put aside for the day and every Irish
faction was represented. The parade
was under the direct auspices of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Clan Ma
Gael Friends of Irish Freedom, county
organizations and kindred Irish soci-
eties.
Thirty battalions and twenty-seven
bends left the Manhattan Club at 2:b5
led by Grand Marshal Gavegan, Mayor
Hylsn, former Governor Alfred E.
Smith, Police Comm ssioner Enright
Morgan J. O'Brien, John Dewey, Edward
Mccall and William F. Delaney. The
signal for the parade to start was the
appearance of the old 69th Regiment
band, which marched past the club
playing the "Wearin' OF the Green"
At the head of the column coming into
Fifth Avenue was a platoon OF police
under the command of Harry Eason,
mountedmounted on "Captain,' the blu.
erel Pershing. In the Mayors automo-
bile were former Governor Smith, Jus
tice Daniel F. Cohalan, John Jerome
Rooney and Lieutenant Joseph Quinn,
the Mayors bodyguard. Behind the
Official car came the Goth Regiment
band, followed by the old 69th Regi-
ment, now the 165th Infantry, National
Guard. Then began the long file OF
societies with their bands and floats.
An odd note was the presence near the
head of the parade of brigade of
Hindus wearing cOlored turbans and
carrying American and Irish flags.
lent further color to the marching
lines
Archbishop Watches Marchers
Surrounded by more than fifty Off
sisls of the Catholic Church, Arch
bishop Hayes reviewed the parade from
the steps of the Cathedral. Among
those who occupied chairs on the steps
we're Bishop John J. Dunn, Monsignor
Michael J. Lavelle, Joseph P. Dineen
Joseph McNamee, William Livingston
Daniel Burke, Francis McNicnol
Francis Wall, the Rev. Father James
Coogan, John Mccormack and William
P. Lsrkin.
The review by the Archbishop was
informal. CARRIED in the robes of his
once and attended by his secretary,
the Rev. Father Stephen Donahue, he
occupied a chair on the steps in front
o. the main door and watched the en-
tire parade &c by. He saluted the Off
ca! reviewing party as it swept through
cheering crowds.
There was enthusiasm all along the
line, beginning with the impressive ap-
pearance of the old 69th Regiment,
Which turned out in full regalia, COM
manded by Colonel j. J. Phelan. Di-
sectly behind the mule-drawn batteries
came the World War veterans of the
regiment, wearing their medals. Half
OF the men were in service uniforms;
rai IN mufti. Behind them came the
spanish war veterans of the regiment,
ZONE OF them wearing their campaign
uniforms: Then began long success
SION OF Irish societies, with banners
symooiizing their traditions and the
..ames OF patron saints. The most pic
Tlesque were the Clan-na-Gael, with
Tgpipes and Glengarrles. and the
Wlmann ma mBan. the Society Of
,S;.a ~v%en. bareheaded,. the latter marched
,ha S.sn long flowing green frocks and
asmrock NY" decorations. The Joyce Kill
ss asst Hiee Club. led by Patrick j. Fitz-
s;;uoon' made a hit as. it swung along
Fa;skhg the national anthem of Sim
ssa;. aa. most of the members of this or
th.auon carried blackthorns. An
youn.,p o~.r popular unit was a group of
Ech"es's Ehssssrs M from Monsignor Powers
.0ol, nn. lzsth Street and Madison Ave
Of OF, Nv wearing replicas of the uniforms
Id ine IA. ancient Fenians They were
vi; oy Babe" Mcdonald, giant traffic
rnan rnrs 0f Times Square, who was
Ex;soasiy attired in a tunic and n
sanSsi. iacning to the knees, and gold
And . ano carrying a huge shield
I rbs hb.o.ss IT, Tell of New Conditions