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gated, and their nationality, like that Of
unfortunate Poland, thing Of the past.
In that period Ireland has made many IN
successful attempts to thrOY of the English
yoke and rid herself of the Saxon invader.
In every effort she has sacrificed on the
altar of liberty some Of the best blood that
ever cOuIsed in the veins Of mortal heroes
and which at once attest the sincerity of
her motives and the justice Of her cause.
For those noble heroes who died IN defense
of their homes and firesides, their memory
is treasured up in the hearts deepest re-
eesses, and the flowers will yet bloom DER
their graves in the glorious sunlight Of
freedom.
In later years English legislation has
been more favorable 10 Ireland than form
erly. In fact, sine, the great O'COnnell
wrenched from them the Irish magma
charter Catholic emaneipatiOn-they have
enacted many laws for Ireland with high
sounding titles, but which, am told, have
so many conditions and prOvisOs annexed
to them that they are shOrD Of much Of
their merit, and hence accomplish but very
little.
The truth is that Ireland, who has fought
so long for her faith and her nationality,
can not now afford to be satisfied with a
mere mOrsel of one or the other.
Now, let it not be supposed that the
Irish, because they love the land that bore
them, and its people Of kindred blood, are
the less American for it. Indeed, the Irish
as class, are intensely American and are
truly devoted 10 the land of their adoption;
for here under the broad sunlight Of liberty
and equality they have gotten all that they
have ever asked, namely: q fair field and
no tdUOr. From the time the brave Mont
gomery fell before the heights Of Quebec,
Irish blood has freely flowed in the cause
Of their adopted country, and Irish genius
and Irish 7alOr has added lustTe 70 her his
tory.
Let no one, therefore, be alarmed at the
love We bear our native Erin, for lis but
natural.
Implanted in the breast Of every man is
love for native land endeared to the heart
by the scenes and rec0llections Of child
hood, and no time or place can effAce those
scenes or cause US 20 forget our youthful
sports and experience. They follow US
through life and often times, when the
world goes i'll with Us, they rise up unbid-
den to cheer and comfort US. Gallons in
deed must be the heart Indifferent to these
feelings, and cold must be the man who
does not appreciate them.
The Irish people are no strangers to
these feelings, and their history shows that
their attachment for the cold sod" is IN
bounded. By the untOward winds Of i'll
fortune and oppression, thousands Of them
have been driven into foreign lands; and
yet they, this day, from their distant
homes, turn their faces 70 the land Of their
birth and love, and, as they behold her
beautiful IN nature rising up out Of the
sea, a thousand recOllsCtiUus Of her green
hills, her lovely valleys, her Gear lakes and
her generous people and Of the loved ones
there, will crowd in upon them, and many
a cheek will be mOistened with a tear, and
many. a prayer will ascend on high for the
liberatiOn Of that land from English mis-
rule and tyranny.
Ireland is down in the dust to-day and
her nationality struggling TO assert itself,
with no flag bearing the golden harp and
Wreathed with the evergreen shamrock
floating from her citadel, while England is
high among the nations, reyelling in luxury
and ease. But this cannot always be so if
the history Of the past is any criterion by
which to Judge Of the future. The perma- |
nency Of empire is secured to no nation or
people. Greece did not last. Assyria, |
Rome and Carthage persisted. And England |
in her turn will follow, and then martyTed
and prosecuted ireland will rise up and
take her destined place among the nations
of the world. This, gentlemen, is my hope
and one upon which l love to dwell.
eternal Hope, when yonder sphere sublime
Pealed its first note 20 sound the march Of time,
Thy joyous youth began, but not to fade.
When all the sister planets have decayed,
When wrapped in FIRE the realms Of ether flow
And heavens last thunder shake the world be-
low,
Thou undismayed shall DER the ruins smile
And light thy torch at England's funeral pile
THE BALLS.
At night the sixth annual ball Of the /
Hibernian Society was given at COncordia |
Hall. Nothing was Left undOne that could /
contribute TO the comfort or enjoyment Of |
the guests. An excellent band Of musi-
clans under the leadership Of Bill Bush
and Jim Hill had been provided for the Oc-
casiOn, and the music furnished was Of the
most satisfactory character. Even before
dancing commenced the hall was crowded,
and there was no decrease in the thrOng
during the evening. Everything passed of
altogether nicely, the managers putting
themselves to the trouble to see that all re-
ceived the proper attention.
At the usual hour an elegant supper was
served at Rundle's restaurant corner Of
Deaderick and Cherry streets, one square
from the hall. The tables presented very
inviting appearance, having been prepared
with extremely good taste. 1t would be a
useless matter to enumerate all the choice
edi5les spread before the guests, but every
thing that could be desired, was there in
abundance. When the intermission for
supper had elapsed, dancing was again re-
sumed, and kept up till late hour. The
proceeds Of the ball will be turned over to
St. Bernard's Convent, which is to be con-
enlarged.
The Reception Committee was COM
posed of Chris. Powers, Pat. Walsh, James
Johnson, John Mcdonald, Thos. Walsh, N.
A. Timothy, Con. Foley, John Cox and
John Downes, while the Floor Committee
consisted Of NJ. J. Mckee, Thomas John
;on, B. Donuelly, P. Knight, Hugh Hever-
n, James MOllOy, p. j. McNulty and Tim
lthy Kelley. These gentlemen should con-
zraiulate themselves upon the success of
he entertainment given under their man
cement. st. PatriCk's Day never witnessed |
/ better managed or 4 more enjoyable af-
air.
THE RINK.
A grand combination ball was given at |
he Skating Rink under the management
If the st. JOseph's Total Abstinence So
,iety. The spacious dancing hall was
decorated with flags and ever
reens. The walls Of the dining-rOom
below were tastefully arranged with ever
Teens and flowers. The ladies in charge
# the tables exhibited great taste in their
which was decidedly artistic.
the immense crowd,
everybody was accommodated with what
le felt disposed to eat. The throng in the |
lancing hall was so immense that almost
very inch Of space was occupied when the
we're formed. Here the music
vas discussed by the Chattanooga band,
cry popular one in this city. The |
Iancing programme was we'll arranged, and
he round and square dances admirably in
The floor is one Of the best in
he CITY, and, with the fine music in at ]
enhance. the lovers Of the TerpsichOFean |
ut enjoyed themselves TO the utmost.
{ would be a difficult matter
o have placed the management Of the affair
D better hands. Walter Hussey, NJ. Shea, /;
/. d. Smith, James Ryan, Charles Daney,
, J. Byrne, P. ]. McNulty, James Ahearn,
ohm Wrenne, John O'Leary and Ed Riley,
gere the floor committee, while the recep-
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