The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-18
S1'. PATgSsCK-S DAN.


commemorative Service. at %t.
Peter's Church.
st. Patricks Day was q day not unlike
others in Rutland in that no observance
was made of the anniversary during tho
day as was the case with other Of the
larger cities and towns throughout the
State. But in the evening services com
memorative of the day were held at st.
Peters church. The attendance was not
large owing to the fact that locomotiOn
through the streets, especially in that por-
ton of the town, was attended with more
or less discomfort and anxiety on account
of the great depth Of the mud, which was
certainly beyond the comprehension of any
one less experienced than those who ven
tured in that direction. Had the streets
been lighted it would have decreased the
dangers of the way and the Indignation of
pedestrians TO some extent. but taking the
excessive darkness in connection with the
condition of the streets 1t WAS hazardous
experiment to attempt walking
The services commenced at half-pasi
seyen lii the evening, with music by the
convent children, who sang several appro-
pirate and beautiful hymns, chief among
which was fine composition TO which was
set the words, " Nearer my God, to Thee.
The solo was sung by Miss Fannie keenan,,
who delighted all listeners BY her sweet
ness Of voice. the chorus being well sus-
famed by good choir of mixed voices,
The principal feature Of the service
was an
ADDRESS Ky REV. FATHER GOODWIN,
of Lake Village, n. H., who spoke in an
enthusiastic and interesting manner upon
Ireland and . the day we celebrate He
began by remarking upon the universal
observance Of national holidays by nll
countries, which none condemned but al
most everyone celebrated as Il fitting time
To express the patriotic feelings of the
heart. These days We're set apart by uni
versal consent as anniversaries which served
10 lut lllNt VI bhl litAlNt l..li
to quicken deeper regard within us for
those things which made us great as ma
ton. None found fault with this day-thc
national holiday of the Irshmcn. Much
could be found in its celebration to be
proud of, to console and to honor every
lrishman in the many deeds OF greatness
that encircled their native land and was
bequeathcd to her sons and daughters, The
| speaker would wish to Gull few choice
! flowers from that garden spread with 50
much beauty, and proceeded to speak OF
the principal virtues of Ireland rs Il ma
ton. First, her religious glory second,
her military glory, and third, her literary
glory-thc single possession Of which was
enough to make any land glorious. In re-
ligion, Ireland had devoted 1900 years Of
fidelity to God. That religion was the
work of St. Patrick, to whom was confided
the religion of ireland, and to whom be
longed the credit of her religious glory
more than any one else. 1t had been car
ried on without bioodshed aud had adj
vanced, year by year, peacefully and witt
the utmost fidelity AS nation Ireland hat
early kindled love for the valiant and th,
faithful, maintaining strict pcriornianc,
of duty distinct among all nations. The
faith brought from Rome had beer
followed up faithfully from the beginning
The purity Of her sons and the chastity o
her daughters were referred to with mucl
enthusiasm, the reputation of which ha(
crossed the seas and had become even
benefit TO the continent. Love for the deat
was characterized as Il prominent feature il
Irish virtue. No other country SHOWED
this characteristic so much. 1t was ,
sacred talsman, pointing its possessors Il
} their future, their hopes. their deares
friends and 10 their God
The valiant deeds OF Ireland upon tn
field of battle were written in every his
} tory. Every battle of Europe shove,
them engaged and every good cause enliste,
their sympathes. The smilitary ardor o
the lrshman followed him everywhere
Whether in Europe or in America, leadin!
the charge at Fredericksburg or crossing
the James, it was always the same-al
/ ways true to their country and to thei
God.
Its title'to literary glory was shown i
the numerous examples of her son,
, France, Germany and Switzerland ha
, knelL at her feet and learned of her. Tn
galaxy of names were reviewed, and Ed
mund Burke, Richard Brinsley Sheridan
3 Daniel O'Connell, Tom Moore, WhtesidC
! Farradale, Oliver Goldsmith and Other
, were mentioned as proofs of her superb
3 literary worth as embodied in the writing
3 and reputation of her sons.
The address was glowing tribute of a
| eloquent preacher to his native land an
@ was listened to with marked attentio
Z, throughout.
This was followed with music and Il
q services closed with the impressive ben
G dicton service.