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IRISHMEN’S GREAT DAY.
THE SONS OF THE! EMBBALD ISLK
HONOR BT. PATRICK'S MEMORY.
A Military Mass at the Cathedral— The
Jasper Greens' Part in the Ceremony.
The Street Parade—A Salute at the
Jasper Monument-The Ancient Or
der of Hibernians’ Dinner.
The unpropitious weather yesterday, al
though it turned the streets into muck and
mire and caused the colors of flags hoisted
in honor of the day to run, did not dampen
the ardor of Savannah's Irishmen and Irish
women or their children.
St. Patrick’s day was celebrated more en
thusiastically than has been the case for
several years. Green Dags waved every
where intermingled with the eiars and
stripes, and everybody with Irish blood in
their veins, and many without it, sported
shamrocks, green bouttoniers, ribbons and
other emblems of the Emerald laie.
THE MILITARY MASS.
A Solemn and Interesting Ceremony
at the cathedral of fct John.
The military mass at the cathedral in
honor of the Irish Jasper Greens’ semi-cen
tennial, attracted an immense congregation
despite the fact that the rain was pouring
in torrents at the hour eet for the oeremony.
Hundreds of non-Catholios were present.
Gen. Jackson, the Greens’ second captain,
and Gen. Lawton ocoupied prominent 6eais
In the main aisle during the service. The
Greens, seteuty-flve strong, wearing over
ooats, glazed cap's and legglns, marched
from their armory to the cathedral during
the heaviest part of the rain. Marching up
the main aisle by twos they formed ’ com
pany line” outside the sanctuary railing,
with Capt. Flannery and Lieuts. McGrath
and Gleason in front inside the railing.
The oolors, a large Georgia state flag,
were piaoed at the center entrance to the
altar and the Regimental band took po
sition at the head of the main aisle.
The ceremony then began. Every altar
was brightly lighted, but the high
altar presented a dazzling picture with its
decorations of plants and cedar and its
many lighted wax candles. Rev. W. A.
McCarthy was oelebraut of the mass, with
Vicar General Cafferty as deacon and Rev.
John MoCartby as subdeaoon. Fifty aco
lytes served the mass.
UNEXCELLED MUSIC.
The music was the finest ever heard in
the cathedral, and Frof. Hubner, the leader
of the choir, and Prof. Leo Mehrtens, the
organist,can well be proud of their achieve
ment in training the large body to render
the difficult music, which was Weber’s mass
in G, so perfectly. Cobb’e orchestra, ac
oompanled the oholr and added much to the
brilliancy of this part of the mass.
The choir consisted of Mrs, Altiok, Mrs.
Silva, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Reilly, Mrs.
Orohan, Mrs. McCarter, Miss Mamie Nolan,
Miss Florence Colding and Miss Aggie
O’Brien, Rev. William Mayer and Messrs.
Daniels, Duggan, Donovan, Prioe, Morris
sey and Gross.
Tne special features were the “Et incar
natus est” by Miss Nolan, the “Ave Maria”
by Mrs. Altiok, the “Cretoris” by Mr.
Donovau and the “ Benedictus” by a quar
tette consisting of ‘Mrs. Reilly and Miss
Nolan and Messrs. Donovan and Duggan.
The interesting feature of the mass, how
ever, to most of the spectators was
the part the military took. During the gospel,
the ’’Gloria In Excelsis,” the “credo”
and the last gospel, and while the congre
gation stood the Greens “carried arms”’ at
the “Et lncarnatns est,” at the elevation of
the host and chalice and the “Domine non
sum diguus” the soldiers presented arms.
After comiug to the “present” at the eleva
tion the soldiers dropped on one knee while
the bass drum was rolled in unison with
She tinkling silver bells of the altar, and
the colors were drooped. Daring the offer
tory the incense bearer incensed the officers,
the colors and the troops after incensing the
priests.
FATHER CAFFERTY’3 SERMON.
The scene was a solemn one, not soon to bo
forgotten by tnose who witnessed it. Vicar
General Cafferty preached the sermon. It
was an eloquent effort and occupied half an
hour In delivery. Here was oue of the
speaker’s tributes to Ireland:
“Ireland—where is there a nation or a
people under the sun to-day that has not
heard of the faith of her people! Wherever
he wanders—wherever the exile from Erin
goes—there is one treasure he always car
ries with him. He may not be possessed of
much of the mammon of the world, but
there Is one prize, one jewel to bo found
wherever he is found—his Catholic faith.”
A tribute was paid to the fortitude and
bravery and unselfishness of the Irish mani
fested in the fact that wherever they are
looated they speedily erect churches bear
ing the cross, sign of the church and of the
plan of redemption.
In concluding his sermon Vicar General
Cafferty referred to the appearance of the
soldiers at the mass as follows:
“We are met here to celebrate another
event. You see here an unusual sight—a
military body assisting in the divine sacri
fice of the mass. After the love of God
oomes the love of oountry. The love of
country is only second to the love of God.
The soldier or citizen who is faithful to
his God cannot be faithless to his oountry.
We have here a military company cele
brating the semi-ceutennial of Its organiza
tion. This is not the time nor the place to
recount its deeds, but I will say this: that
during the divine saorarnentof the mass we
offer up thanks for the divine blessing con
ferred upon this command in the past, and
pray that its future may be even more
brilliant; that it may |be the pride of ‘this
city and state and country, and its members
an honor to themselves and it. If a soldier
draws his sword In defense of truth and jus
tice and liberty, he beoomes a hero. If the
bugle calls you to unsheath your swords
you will have the blessing of the church and
the approval of the god of battle. Having
Oils you will be courageous and fearless.”
With a peroratiou on the deeds of the
Greens and their past bright, glorious his
tory, with the hope that their future might
be as bright, Vicar General Cafferty closed
the sermon, which was one of his beat
efforts.
THE PARADE.
A Fine Showing Made on the March
Through the Streets.
After the man the Greeni presented arms
as the priests and acolytes retired to the
vestry, and then they marched out and pro
ceeded to Liberty and Habersham streets,
where they met the Ancient Order of Hiber
nians and made a street parade, passing in
review bef re the, mayor and aldermen at
the exchange, which had its dags dying in
honor of the day. The ancient order
had 100 men in ranks and pre
sented a line ap: earance. The
Workingmen’s Benevolent Society dis
pensed with their para le liecause of the
rain. The parade was di missed in Mad u
•on square, after the Greens tired a salute
to Jasper over his monument.
The parade was in charge of Grand Mar
tha! Luke Carson and .Sheriff Jobu T.
Ronan and Mr. Johu T. McMnhon a- aids.
The flag which the Greens carried was
presented at the armory by Capt. Flannery
to the company in behalf of Mrs. Flannery.
In preeeutiug it, Capt. Flannery said it was
a Slate of Georgia dag. widen could be ap
propiiately carried anywhere to represent
the Empire state. The manner in which
the Greene received he flag ami the pointed
speech of Capt. Flannery, can bo better
imagined than described. Tue company
gave three cheers for Mrs. Flannery aud its
captain.
Call on Appal & Schaul for your suit to*
day.— ad.
It it comes from Falk it’s good and the
price is right.—Ad.
AT ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH.
Father Brealan Preaches on the LI fe
and Achievements of Bt. Patrick.
A solemn mass was celebrated at St.
Patriok’s church at 9:30 o’olock by Rev. P.
H. McMahan, with Fathers Breslan of
Macon and Sohlenoke of Columbus
as deacon and subdeacon. The church ai.d
altars were elaborately decorated in green
and the Anoieut Order of Hibernians and
St. Patrick’s Total Abstinence Benevolent
Society attended the mass in regalia. The
music was splendidly rendered.
Father Breslan of Macon delivered the
panegyric on St. Patrick, which was a re
sume of his early life and subsequent great
achievements in the cause of Christianity.
Father Breslan paid high tribute to the Irish
race for the manner in which it
has kept the faith implanted by
St. Patriok despite centuries of persecution,
and predicted that ere long God will reward
the fortitude of her people by aidmg them
in securing the freedom for which they
have so long been struggling.
THE A. O. E. AT A FEAST.
Hibernians Banquet and Listen to
Speech and Pong.
After the parade was dismissed the A.
O. H. marched to Odd Fellows’ hall, where
the annual dinner of the order was served.
The hall was handsomely decorated, and the
tables arranged to represent a shamrock.
A profusion of green plates added much to
the beauty of the design. The menu was a
fish dinner, with ample refreshing liquids,
and was enjoyed by everybody who at
tended. About 125 sat down to the repast.
After the meal was ooncluded several
hours were pleasantly spent in recounting
the glories of Ireland and her children in
speech and song. President O'Connor
made a stirring speech, which elicited
much applause, but the oue which
created the greatest enthusiasm
was that of Maj. P. W. Meldrim. It was
a gem of oratory, which Maj. Meldrim sel
dom surpassed lief ore. Wbeu he told bis
bearers how he teaches his children that
next to the love of their God and country
to love the oountry from which their
father’s father came, the applause lasted
nearly five minutes, as was also Che case
when Maj. Meldrim held aloft the sham
rock and called upon men of Irish blood Cos
be like it, devisable and at the same time a
unit. Maj. Metdrim’s peroratiou on tbe
future of Ireland as a free oountry was a
pretty word picture.
Speeches were also made appropriate to
the occasion by Sheriff Ronan, Mr. Luke
Carson, Mr. J. F. Crohan, Mr. JohnO’Drts
coll, Mr. J. T. McMahon, Mr. P. A. But
tinier and Mr. J. J. Dooian of the Morning
News, who responded In beualf of tbe
press.
Songs were sung bv Messrs. Corbett, Oal
laher, Sheehan, Gainey, .Joyce, J. J. Mur
phy of New York, who was compelled to
respond to an encore, Nugent, O’Reilly and
J. L. Murphy of Savannah. It was nearly
5 o’clock when the festivities ooncluded.
MAY WEEK’S CELEBRATION.
The Work Progresses With Prospects
of a Grand Success.
There was a committee meeting of the
Merchants’ Association at the office of
President Purse yesterday to consider the
making up of tbe committees and tojruapout
lines of work for the May week celebration.
The committees have not yet been an
nounced, but wiii be made public within a
day or two.
The committee which met yesterday en
tered into a general discussion of the work
before them, and it was found that their
sentiment was strongly against any open
hou e during the celebration in the sense of
a fiee dispensary of intoxicants. Of course
they will prepare some place for the recep
tion of guests such as a bureau of informa
tion or a general reoeption hall, but if any
one comes here expecting to be filled with
whisky and beer for nothing, he will be
badly disappointed. The sentiment of tbe
community favors abolishing these baccha
nalian features fropi tbe celebration, and
the funds formerly used for this purpose
will go to other forms of entertainment,
which will probably be exceedingly gratify
ing to tbe citizens as well as to the majority
of their guests.
The main feature, however, discussed at
yesterday’s meeting was tbe idea of the per
manent organization of the Merchants’ As
sociation, with a view of giving annual
celebrations of some kind either in tbe
spring or in the fall for the purpose of at
tracting the people in the surrounding ooun
ry to the Forest City with a view to bene
fitting the city and its merchants.
The idea of building an auditorium was
discussed at length. Such a building targe
enough to accommodate from 3,000 to 5,000
people would have a tendeuoy to draw large
oonveutlons to tiiis section, and the com
mittee expressed themselves as witling to co
operate in the work of the construction of
such a building if it met with tbe approval
of the entire association and the proper
location could he secured. A committee
will no doubt be appointed to take steps to
ward permanent organization and before
them will come the consideration of all
these matters.
Following this an e pluribua wium Idea
was advanced, which contemplates tbe com
bination of such occasions as thekunual
musical festival and celebrations of a like
nature with the May week eelebratiou,
wbioh proposed combination of pleasures
and festivities in conjunction with the pro
posed auditorium, would have a tendeuoy,
by reason of the magnitude of such an oc
casion, to detract largely from similar car
nivals and festal occasions which have now
grown to be a comuiou form of attraction
throughout the cities in this section of the
south.
The idea of an annual oelebration is grow
ing upon the minds of tbe people of Savan
nah, and there seems to be little doubt but
that the Merchants’ Association will be put
on a permanent basis.
It oan be said with almost absolute cer
tainty that the present eontemblated cele
bration will be given and will be a suooesn,
as it is in good hands and will be pushed for
all it is worth.
When in want of a good liniment, buy Salva
tion Oil, which costa only vlfi cents —ad.
OIIY BREVITIES.
The Georgia Hussars were the only mili
tary company illustrated in llarprr't
Weekly as a distinct company in connection
with the inaugural ceremonies at Washing
ton.
The revival services in the Methodist
ohurohes by Dr. Leftwioh will open in
Trinity church to-morrow morning, and
will continue through the week. Dr. Left
wich will preach to-morrow morning and
night.
A movement is now on foot in Bruns
wick to organize a bicycle club on the
watch olub plan. Eaob member is to|pay
f- 50 a week, and at the end of each week a
wheel will tie raided, aud one of the mem
bers will be the winner.
The Modern Way
Commends itself to the woll informed to do
pleasantly and effectually what pas for
merly done in the crudest manner and dis
agreeably as well. To cleanse the system
and break up colds, headaches and fevers
without unpleasant after elTeots, use tbe
oelightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of
Figs.— ad.
Georgia Hussars.
The current issue of llarpe.r's Weekly,
March 18, contains an illustrated account
of the visit of the Georgia Hussars to Wash
ington on inauguration day. For sale at
Eetill’s News Depot.—dd.
If it comes from Falk it’s good aud the
price is right.—Ad.
Call on Appel & Schaul for your neck
wear to-day.— ad.
THE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1893.
THE GREENS AT DINNER.
THE GALLANT CORPB’ BHMI-AN
NUAL BANQUET.
A Brilliant Assembly of Boldiery and
Citizens at Library Hall In Honor of
the Half Century Celebration of the
Company The Historic Decora
tions—The Company’s Guests—l he
Speeches.
The Irish Jasper Greens' semi-centennial
b&nquet last night was successful beyond
the fondest anticipation of those who in
augurated it. The scene at Catholio lJbrary
hall was brilliant almost beyond descrip
tion. Tbe bright uniforms of the soldiers
showed with striking affect under the gas
light amid the handsome decorations, wbioh
were tbe bight of artistic skill and taste.
The stage was draped on each side with a
mammoth United States and Irish flag,
with the state flag of the Greens banging
in the center over tbe garden of handsome
plants, wbioh hid Cobb’s orchestra from the
audience. Od the north side of the stage
was a large board with “1842" upon it, and
on tbe eoutb side a similar board bearing
the figures ”1892."
TUB DECORATIONS.
From the center of the hall a large
United States flag waved gracefully, and
looped around ibe walls were streamers of
green ard orange. Across the gallery hung
several large flags, Irish, United States and
confederate. Wreaths of laurel leaves en
circled the gas jets and small plants set off
the window sills. Over tbe entrance were
the piotures of Capt. Ward, the iate Capt.
MoMabon and Capt. Flannery, huug above
three laurel wreaths. Gen. Pat Cleburne’s
picture hung on the south wall, and Robert
Emmetts’ was on the north wall and small
green flags peeped out fr otn the ceiling sup
ports.
The scene was entrancing and will always
be remembered by those who had the
good fortune to attend the banquet. Noth
ing has been seen to equal it herein years,
and will hardly ever bs seen again for a
long time.
From the gallery the ladies who assisted
in decorating the ball looked down inter
ested spectators.
HOW THE TABLES WERE ARRANGED.
The tables were so arranged that every
body was aorved from the front. They
were in the shape of a hollow square with
a horseshoe table in the center. At tbe
head of the table sat Capt. Flannery. On
his right were Gen. Lawton, V icar General
Cafferty, Col. James Armstrong of Charles
ton and Col. J. H. Estill of the governor’s
staff in uniform. On his left were Col.
Mercer, Capt. Hardeman of Macon, CoL
John Soreven and Col. Miller
of the Fifth Georgia cavalry.
On the north wing of tbo square Lieut.
McGrath presided with Col. Reilly and Rev.
M. T. Reilly. At the other end were Judge
Falligaut, ( apt. B. B. Bibb of the Mont
gomery True Blues and Mr. E. N. Hancock.
At the south wing Lieut. Gleason pre
sided with Hon. Robert Hodges of Macon
and Alderman McMillan. At the other
end of this wing was Maj. Schwarz, Capt.
Kenau of the Macon Hussars, and Capt.
Rockwell of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry.
At the head of the horseshoe table was
Capt. Fraser and Lieut. Way of the Liberty
troop and Lieut. George T. Caun of the
Guards. At the center table Lieuts. McGee
and Kelly of the revenue cutter Boutwoll
held the seats of honor, opposite whom
were Lieuts. Rouau and Gaillard of the
regiment.
THOSE WHO WERE THERE.
The following guests of the corps ap
peared iu uniform: Capts. John Reilly,
Henry Kolshorn, D. G. Purse, W. W. Will
iamson and Lieuts. A. R. Lawton, Jr., J. J.
Gaudry, W. O. D. Rockwell, J. R. Haussy,
Q. C. Gaillard, J. F. Gann, F. Schwarz, T.
J. Smith, M. O. Helmkon, R. F. Harmon,
and F. T. Lincoln.
Tbe other guests present were Col. James
Armstrong, Charleston, 8. C.; Col. John
Screven, Gen. LaFayette McLaws,
H. A. Crane, James Hunter. David
Robinson, P. A. Stovall, T. J. Dan
iel#, James Huuter, Rev. John Mo-
Carthy, E. M. Connor, Joseph A.
Logan, VV. B. Puder, D. J. Roach, W. T.
Farrell, J. J. Anderson. H. E. Coleman, M.
J. Douavan, Prof. Frank Hubner.
The following members of the corps were
present at the dinner: Hergt. E. A. Leon
ard, Sergt. J. F. McCarty, Sergt. W. J.
Flood, Sergt. A. W. Owens, Sergt. J. M.
Reynolds, Corpl. T. H. N!oA1 lister. Corpl.
T. G. Ronan, Privates M. J. Barrett,
Thomas Brennan, M. A. Buttimer, N. P.
Corish, Daniel Connon, J. J. Connolly, M.
J*. Daly, J. W. Davis, P. H. Deegan, J. J.
Dooian. T. D. Dunn, J. F. Enright, D. J.
Flood, Thomas Flood, M. J. Foye, William
Gannon, J. A. Uallaher, T. O. Hansen, F.
H. Jenkins, C. C. Jordan, H. A. Jordan,W.
J. Kehoe, J. B. Klllourby, Patrick Kain, J.
F. Kennedy, J. J. Leonard, R. A. Mor
rissy, J. L. Murphy, D. J. Mahoney, James
McGuire. J. F. McMahon, J. J. Mac.
Mahon, T. A. MoMahon, Dennis McCar
thy, Patrick McCabe, C. A. O’Brien, M. J.
O'Leary, T. fl. Ryan, J. D. Robinson, Jr.,
J. A. Rourke, John Sullivan. Jr.
Pay Members—P. Buttimer, I). J. Butti
mer, Charles Bossell, Patrick Brennan, J.
K. P. Carr. W. J. Cleary, T. M. Consodiue,
Joseph Coppe, J. P. Dooian, P. T. Foye, J.
H. Oaliaher, P. H. Gearon, J. J. Gleason,
Bernard Goode, J. F. Ilarty, J. J. Higgins,
J. J. Joyce, P. H. Kietnan, W. T. Lynch,
J. J. Morrissey, Andrew McCormick, P. J.
O’Connor, R. 11. Pepper, W. J. Price, John
Power, J. J. Reiiy, John Rourke, J. H.
Strous, J. J. Somers, D. A. Tuberdy.
Honorary Members—E. J. Kennedy,
Esq., T. J. Daly, Esq., Luke Carson, Esq.
THE MENU.
The menu was as follows:
Celery. Oysters on Shell. Lettuce.
Hauto Sauterae,
Roup.
Terrapin.
Fish
Amontillado Sherry.
Baked Shad, Port Wine Sauce.
Boiled Ked Snapper, Caper Sauoe.
Potatoes, Dutcn Style
Removes.
Tenderloin of Beef with Mushrooms.
Turkey, Cranberry Sauoe.
Tomato Sauoe, Green i’eas. Mashed Potatoes.
Burgundy.
Roman Punch.
Game.
Roast Venison. Asparagus.
Heidsieok Champagne.
Chicken Salad.
Ics Cream. Strawberries and Cream.
Assorted Cakes. Cheese. Fruits. Coffee,
Cigars.
THB TOASTS.
It was 11 o’clock when Capt. Flannery
announced that the time for tbe toasts had
arrived. * Lieut. Gleason acted as toast
master. The first was “The event we
celebrate, the organization of the Irish Jas
per Greens,” whioa was to have been re
sponded to by the company's first com
mander, Capt. Johu B. YVard. Capt. Flan
nery said that up to Thursday it was ex
pected that Capt. Ward would be present,
but sickness had prevented him, and called
upou Lieut. Gleason to read Capt. Ward’s
letier and telegram, which were received
with applause. They ae as follows:
New York, March 9, 1R93.
It is with great regret that I am compelled to
relinquish the hope of being with you and the
“ rialt Jasper lireena'’ ou the l?th of March,
when they will celebrate their Will anniver
sary. Raving had the high honor of being the
first commander of that company I have ever
• elt m its groat alienees the highest pride, and
have cherished for its officers and members the
warmest esteem and affection, add it would
have been a source of real pleasure to me to
have met you on the 17th lust., and to have
called hack to memory the dis inguished men
who have given to all who have,or may come f
ter them, so much to remember with proud sat
isfaction, but a- eve re cold which has been bang
ing about me for soma days has just now us
so men so serious a form that the doctor assures
me If 1 were to undertake the journey to Sa
vannah in my present condition, on my arrival
Call on Appel & Sobaul for your neck
wear to-day.—ad.
If it comes from Falk it’s good and tim
price is right.—Ad.
there I would probably be a burthen to my
friends and more it: for the hospital than for a
festive occasion. Under these circumstances. I
am sure you will, with my other friends, excuse
my not fulfilling the promise before given to be
with you. ishaii be in spirit, and shall venture to
hope that a kindlv thought will be siveuto
your quandom old captain, always your ad
mirer. Very truly yours,
John K. Waid.
To P. F, Olecuon. Eto., 2d Lieut. and Chair
man of Committee.
New Yoax, March 16, 1998.
P. F. Gleason, Es<]., Second Lieutenant, Head
quarters Irish Jnever Greene, Ztavannat, Qa,:
Many thanks for your kind letter and tele
gram. Although impossible to Join you, I shall
be with you in spirit, rejoicing over the nroul
reoollcotions of the past and in the bright an
ticipations of tbe future of our dear old com
pany. Affectionate regards to the captain,
yourself and to every officer and member of
the Irish Jasper (ireens John E Ward.
GEN. JACKSON’S LETTER.
Gen. Jackson, tbe second captain of the
Greens, was also expected to be present, but
a recent bereavement prevented his appear
ance. Gen. Jackson’s letter was read after
those from Capt. Ward, and tbe reference
he made to desiring to be buried in the uni
form of his old compan j^auae i long and
loud applause. Gen. JaoHou's letter reads
as follows:
Forsyth Place, Savannah.
My Dear Captain - I gratefully appreciate
tbe kind consideration of the committee In sug
gesting that Ia: p-ar at the banquet on Friday
evening next for the purpose, and for the time
only, of responding to tbe toast assigned to me;
but the more I retlectthe more I shrink from
the scenic effect of a proceeding so unusual.
The occasion is designed, and ought to be Joy
ous, with the spirit of which anything 1 might
fay, either in person or by writing, could have
but a forced and therefore distressing relation
ship. The saying of it had best be deferred for
some more propitious time, when I can once
again wear the uniform in whioh I wish to be
burled. Very truly and respectfully yours,
March IS, 1893. Henry R. Jackson.
Cot>f. John Flannery.
’’The Day We Celebrate” was played by
the orchestra, after the reading of the let
ters.
col. mercer’s response.
“The Georgia volunteer. He is not
invincible in peace and invisible in
war; he has never quailed at dan
ger, aud yields only to considera
tion, ho is one of the people, wearing
the colors and authority of the state: he is
proud of his position, and the state is
stronger for his support and promise,” was
responded to by Col. George A. Mercer. His
speech was an eloquent tribute to the volun
teers of the state and the influence they
wield in upholding the government. The
speaker alluded feelingly to the battle
of Kennesaw mountain, when the First
regirnenf fought bravely against Sherman’s
hosts. The Irish Jasper Greens, he said,
were among the bravest in that conflict.
Col. Mercer’s allusion to Tax Collector Mc-
Gow-an having lost his arm in the fight,
saerifloiug his bicod for his country, occa
sioned much appiause. Col. Mercer closed
with an eloquent peroration to the men
who, from patriotio impulse, have become
Georgia volunteers.
“Dixie” was the musio which enthused
the assemblage at the oonolusion of Coi.
Mercer’s apeeob.
COL. SCREVEN’S ADDIIESS.
The third toast was “Savannah; after
100 years.” Col. John Screven responds!
to this toast in a highly instructive and his
torical speech, in which he detailed in inter
esting stylo the incidents connected with
Savannah's history since the time of the
revolution until the preeent day. devoting
attention particularly to the heroic rescue
of tbe American prisoners from the English
soldiers by Sergt. Jasper at Jasper Springs.
“The army and navy, potent engines for
upholding the authority of tbe government
in times of danger, and for protecting citi
zens In their rights at home aud abroad,”
was iesponded to by Gen. A. R. Lawton.
The army aud navy of the United States,
he eaid, is the finest in the world, although
not as large os many of other nations. He
praised the academy at West Point and tbe
naval academy at Annapolis, whioh has
turned out some of the greatest soldiers of
the world, both on land and sea, and con
tinues to do so. “ The army and navy of
the United States U the finest the sun ever
shone on,” said Gen. Lawton, “and has
put us where we can either go to
war or treat with the arts of ueaoe.” Gen.
Lawton closed with a tribute to the heroism
of the Irish soldiers, no matterjunder what
banner they may oast their lot.
The “Star Hpangled Banner” was the ap
propriate music whioh followed the toast.
CAPT. HARDEMAN’S ELOQUENT TALK.
Capt. Hardeman’s response to the toast,
“Our guests,” was both eloqueut and
touching. “Although,” said he, “1 repre
sent a oompany a few years your senior,
yet lam a oommander twenty years the
junior of yours. I see before mo to-night
the undress uniform with which mv com
pany went into the war, and it makes me
feel more akin to yoi* than ever.
“If you believe, as I do, that the shadows
of the past oome baok, I ask, ‘Who are
your guests to-night!’ Capt. Ward, where
are the men who were with you in tbo or
ganization of this company fifty years ago*
Capt. Jackson, where are those you com
manded when you led the Greens to Mexico!
Lamented Capt. MoMahon, where are
those who followed you over the
plains of Mexloo, and Capt. Flan
nery, where era many of tbe he*.'es
of ’til, who fought under your leadership?
They are looking down upon youj to-night
on this auspicious occasion, and their spirits
are mingling with us.
"The Irish Jasper Greens have a record
of which they should be proud,” said Capt.
Hardeman. “What company can show two
captains who have served as United States
ministers!” This brought forth tremendous
applause. Capt. Hardeman concluded
with a beautiful and tender tribute to Em
met, and the hope that before long his epi
taph can be written.
“Shall Old Acquaintances be Forgot”
was the musio which followed Capt Harde
man’s address.
THE SOLDIER UNSURPASSED.
“The Irish-American soldier, he displayed
the highest order of courage and oonstanoy
whether beneath the stars and stripes or the
southern cross of the confederacy, he nobly
illustrated the martial spirit of the Irish
race, - ’ was the sixth toast. The response by
Col. Armstrong of Charleston was eloquent
in the extreme. In well rounded periods of
chaste and beautiful language he de
epicted the heroism and devotion to duty
of the Irish-Amerioa soldier in tne revolu
tionary war, the war of 1818, the Mexican
war and the war between the states. His
reference to Jasper, Barry, Montgomery,
Andrew Jaokson,Cleburne, Meagher, Shiels,
Mitchell ana others were reoeived with
ovations of applause.
The Jasper Greens came in for their share
of compliments from Col. Armstrong for
their heroism in Mexico and lu the service
of the confederacy. His peroration on the
furling of the i anner of the south and the
grief it caused to the hearts of the Irish-
American soldiers who had battled bravely
to keep it aloft, was so feeling that it caused
the mist to rise in the eyes of the old veter
ans assembled around the banquet board.
Col. Armstrong said the death of John
Mitchell at Fort Sumter was like that of
Patrick SarsSeld. As he felt death creep
ing over him his last words were: “I gladly
give up my life for South Carolina, but
would to God I could shed this blood for
the freedom of I eland.” •
"Where, O, where," said Col. Armstrong,
"oau a more heroic soldier be found than
our lamented Cleburne, who sacrifled his
life for the south ou the ramparts at Frank
lin.” He concluded with a tender tribute
to Gen. Mo Laws, and Baid that as a confed
erate soldier he loved and venerated the
Irish heroes who fought for the union.
THE POWER OF THB PRESS.
Editor P. A. Stovall of the Presi re
sponded to the toast of the press in his us
ual happy style, llis references to the
necessity if a free and untrammeled press
to further the cause of liberty, was a well
rounded period whioh evoked tho applause
it deserved. Editor Stovall's tribute to the
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commanders of the Greens aud the men
who fought under them in Mexico and un
der the stars and bars was tender and
pretty.
“The Minstrel Boy,” by the orohestra,
followed Editor Stovall’s speech.
“The ladies” was responded to by Lieut.
J. R. Saussy in a speech overflowing with
wit, and yet full of tenderness, when be
spoke of the many sacrifices woman has
made for country and man.
The music, “The Girl I Left Behind
Me,” was rendered after Lieut. Baussy’s
speech.
“Ireland” was the theme handled by P.
J. O’Connor, Esq., and it was handled well.
His heart was in nis subject and his tongue
eloquently depicted the historical events of
Ireland s history from the time St. Patrick
rescued it from paganism until the present
day, when the possibility of ireedon doss
not seem very remote.
A MEDAL FKOM THE PAST.
After the regular toasts had been re
sponded to volunteers were called for. Col.
Ketlly was the first, and he made the speech
of bis life. He became enthused us he
started back through the record of the
Greens, and the language flowed rythmi
cally from his mouth as he talked of their
glories and the pride :hav have always taken
in celebrating St. Patrick's day in the
morning. He quoted tbe following poetry
in his speech:
You may traverse the world from Northern
Maine
To the lino of the north eauator;
You may go from Sahara’s desert plain
To Vesuvius, close to the crater;
You are certain to find an Irishman there.
If you come with never a warning,
And he's sure to he humming the darling air
“Of St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning.”
But though you And him in distant parts.
And whether at sea or on dry land.
The tenderest spot in his heart of hearts
Is reserved for the Emerald Island.
The soil of his birth is hia proudest boast.
And he’ll give you a whack for a warning
If you fail to respond to his patriot toast
OP “St. Patrick's Day la the Morning.”
Cos). Reilly sprang a surprise on the com
pany bv presenting to it on behalf of Mr.
John Fallon the Foley gold medal, which
he won in 1860, to be contested for annu
ally by the members of the Greens. This
medal was made in Ireland at the instance
of Capt. Foley thirty-three years ago. The
incident was greeted with great applause,
and Capt. Flaunery received it with thanks
on behalf of the company.
THE TOAST PAR EXCELLENCE.
Hon. Robert Hodges of Macon made one
of the prettiest speeches of the banquet.
His toast brought down the home. Pushing
up one of the little boutonnieres which was
given to each guest, Mr. Hodges said: “I
find before me a bouquet oompoeed of
ferns, dewdrope and heliotropes. I return
them to you; ferns, for the memory of the
past; dewdrops, with pride in your present,
and heliotropes, with hope for your future.
I drink to your past, present and future,
and lay the flowers at your feet.
Capt. Kenan of the Macon Hussars, Col.
Millen of the Fifth Georgia cavalry and
Lieut. .McGee of the revenue cutter Bout
well responded briefly to calls, after whioh
the “Soldier-’ Farewell’’ was rendered by a
quartet, consisting of Messrs. Price, Dug
gan. Donovan and Daniels, and nt 2:80
o’clock this morning the semi-centennial
celebration of the Greens came to an end, a
oelebration that will never bo forgotten,
aud will bo another bright, pleasing inci
dent of the history of the gallant corps.
THE LETTERS OP REORET.
Letters of regret were read from Judge
Emory Speer, Judge A. H. MacDonell,
Hen. G. W. C. Lee, Senators Gordon and
Colquitt, Congressman Lester, Col. Joseph
A. Smith. Congressman Crisp, Congress
man Black, Congressman Rus
sell, Congressman Livingston, Rector
Duffy of the Charleston cathedral, Capt.
Kogers of the Boutwell, Capt. Carter,
Lieut. Satterlee, Adjt. Gen. West, Capt.
McCauley of the Irish Volunteers of
Charleston, Capt. Regan of the Montgom
ery Guards of Charleston, Col. Cal
houn of the Fourth battalion, Capt.
Hopkins of Darien, Capt. Baily of tbe
Spaulding Greys, Capt. Cunningham of the
Irish Volunteers of Augusta. Lieuts. Cueh*
ing and Dory of the Boutwell, Capt. Smith
of the Third artillery, U. S. A., Lieuts.
Haynes and Kenley of the Fourth
artillory, U. S. A.; Col. Cavanaugh of the
Sixty-ninth of New York, Maj. P. J.
Grady of the Ninth Massachusetts, Col. W.
V/. Gordon, Col. Garrard, Maj. P. W. Mel
driin, John Driscoll, Editor Patrick Walsh
of the Augusta Chronicle, Eugene Kelly
and John McMahon Flannery.
During the dinner the orchestra per
formed the following selections:
March—'The Jasper March Rosen fold
Overture -Promotion Tobani
Waltz—Mandolnle Stahl
Selection—Trip to Chinatown Tourney
Gavotte—Orange Blossoms.. ...Sehlajrer
Polka—De Concert Wohauka
Overture—Hope of Alsace Herman
Waltz-Salute to Erin Bennett
Schottisohe—On to Glory Rollinson
Overture—Medley Iriih Melodies F.isman
Selection—Fanchion Eisman
Galop — Zip H. W. Davis
The committee of arrangements, to which
is due the success of the dinner, was: Lieut.
P. F. Gleason, Sergt. JE. A. Leonard,Corpl.
T. G. Renan, Privates William Ganuon and
C. A. O’Brien, Pay Members P. Brennan
and R. E. Pepper. John Flannery, captain
commanding.
A Foul-mouthed Woman
Iseven worse than a foul-mouthed man. But
no one need be foul-mouthed If they will only
use SOZODONT and rubit in well. Don’t spare
the brush and spoil the mouth, as some parents
do with their children when they withhold the
rod.—ad
Wearing- the Blue Again.
Mayor McDonough yesterday appointed
ex-Assistant Chief of Police Killourhy to
the vacant sergeantcy, and he will begin
duty to-night. Acting Health Officer
Brandt pasted him as thoroughly qualified
physically to perform ail the duties of a
police officer.
The appointment of Mr. Killourhy will
be pleasant news to bis friends after the
bitter light made ou him by a number of
politicians.
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NEXT WEEK S OPEBA
“Bocoacclo” Monday Night to Be Fol
lowed by “Said Pasha."
Lorerß of comic opera will be glad to
hear that tbe Grau Opera Company will
present “Boccaccio” at tbe theater Monday,
March 20, and at a price, too, that puta the
performance within the reach of all purses
—75 cents. 50 cents, 35 cents atgl 25 cents.
Manager Grau believes in playing to a
paoked house at low prices rather than a
few people at higher prices.
The company is composed of the old
time favorite*, with the addition of several
artists new to Savannah, including Miss
Bessie Fairbairn, who is said to be a oom
medienne of rare ability, and Mr. Gilbert
Clayton, who makes a splendid second to
the funniest of funny oomio singers, Stan
ley Felch.
Following the “Boccaccio,” on Tuesday
night, will be ‘ ’Said Pasha,” and Wednes
day matinee, "Bohemian Girl.” During
this engagement several new operas will be
produced for the first time in Savannah.
The chorus of the Grau oompany is said to
he the strongest ever heard in the south.
This will be the only appearance in this city
of the Grau Opera Company, and it is said
the company, which numbers thirty-six
people, will more than surprise the theater
going public. This will also be the only
operatio event of tbe season, as Manager
Johnson has no more opera booked.
Tho sale of seats for the first three ope
ras, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
nights, will unen at Livington’s this morn
ing. The announcement of the opening of
the sale yesterday was aa error.
Railroad employes all believe In Dr. Bu l’s
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Parlor car service on trains between Jack
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o'clock p. in., and going south at I:46o’clock
p. m.
It is not what its proprietors say but what
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