ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 59, 18 March 1870, Page 3

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

Yesterday beitig St. Patrick's Day Tiad been for some weeks past looked forward to by all true sons of Erin as xt day upon which to celebrate the anniversary of the patron saint of the Emerald Isle. Preparations on a considerable scale had been made, and an excellent programme of sports had been duly arranged in honor of the occasion The early morn ; had been; wet and stormy, and it was greatly; feared that bad weather would have interfered with the hilarity of the day, aiid the {success of the sports. ¥e should not have emitted to mention that the day was ushered in .by a display of fireworks from the hill at the top of Leven-street. In the forenoon the weather cleared, and remained beautifully fine throughout the day. About midday; a procession formed at the bead of Leven street*

and, preceded by the brass band playing St., Patrick's Day; in the. Morning, with flags and banners flying, marched to the scene of the festive and commemorative sports. The number-who followed in the procession was about 170, exclusive of a band of children who led the van, closely following the banc! —each one wearing the national color displayed, some in one fashion, some in another. The Committee were well selected, and did their duty well and to the satisfaction of all; and. though it has sometimes, been the habit to "connect rows and; disorderly conduct with St. Patrick's Day we are happy to be able to state that in the first celebration of that festival- on the Hogburnall Avas regularity, order, and good humor ; nor. has a single instance to the contrary reached us. Befut'c giving our account of the day's sports we cannot refrain from congratulating all concerned upon the entire success of the fete. - " ' •

Hurling,—The first event was the hurling match—2 L men on each side. Colorswhite and green. Captains were chosen for,each side, .Tolm M'Namara representing; the white, and Michael Lannan the green; After an exciting and interesting contest the green were declared the victors, winning two out of three gamesIrish ,Jig. -Prize, .Five entries: J. O'Sullivan, Patrick Kelly, Thomas ( ' a( higher, Mi rhael Din ail, and Patrick O'iirien. -Inrstprize, Thomas Gallagher.

Horse 1? ace.--For any horse in the Mount Ida district. Mile heats. Prize, £3. . Catch weights. Post entries. l£ntrance fee, 10s. There were four entries, and after a good- race liattling •lack came in an easy winner. . Foot Uace., —300 yards. In rst prize, £■ L; second prize, 10s. Three entries: P. Fennessey, \VV Baxter, and li. Botting- lv. Botting, Ist prize; W. Baxter, 2nd prize. Putting Heaivy lStone. ; —3olbs. (Irish Pirst prize, £1; second prize, 10f, J-'oiir entries: M!, Lannan,, J. O'Loughlin, ,T. Kyan, and P. Fennessey. M. Lannan, first prize. ' •' Uunuing Long J ump.—Four entries: C. Gudgeon, J. O'Loughlin, P. Muugovan, P. Fennessey. O'Loughlin, Ist prize ;. Mungovan, 2ud prize. J)ancingHHornpipe.—Tree—Three entries: L O'Sullivan* P. Kelly, Jas. Downey. Ivelly, Ist prize. . Horse liace.—-Two entries. S. Inder's Lady Bird, Ist.

i\ fter the com-]usion of the programme a-hurry-scurry race was: run, Mountain Bpj coming in a good winner. ■

A free invitation ball took place in the Masonic . Hall m the evening. The building was tastefully and appropriately decorated by Mr. Kirby.v There was a large attendance, and dancing was kept up with spirit until an early hour, next morning.