Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-03-18

patrick, in Scotland. At the age of nine
teen he visited Ireland and was taken prls-
| oner 1.-THE people of that country at that time
were in semi-barbarous condition), but was
recaptured, however, and taken back to
Scotland He went back again and was
capped, and for years travelled throug h
Gaul and Italy, being in the meantime Or
dained a priest, AMI subsequently conse-
| Grated bishop. 1t seemed that Providence
had decreed that Ireland should be the field
OF this wonderful mans labors, and again he
goes back What trials and hardshlps ne
underwent history knows but little about,
bat by his sanity department, and the I'M
doubted aid of Providence he had the facul-
ty OF making himself heard, and the effect
Of converting thousands to the true path to
salvation. How beautiful was his simple
devices, and how evidently were they the re-
| suit of divine inspiration, his teaching the
| fundamental principles of the Trinity, with
| the little ty-i foil (the shamrock), a small
plant indigenous to Irish soil, how utterly did
| he blind the druidical priests, who looked on
| In dnaZ9ment and saw, almost by magic, the
| change IN the belief and the worship Of those
| who atterward furnished thousands Of mar
| tyrs, to prove their faith by willingly Civ
| ing up their lives IN vindication of it
| The progress of christianity during his life
| was SO rapid as to make one almost skeptical.
| lie performed many miracles, one of the most
| notorious OF which was the destruction of ali
| venomous reptiles IN Ireland. He also bap-
| tized the kings of Dublin and Munster, the
| seven sons Of the king of COnnaught, and the
| greater part OF their subjects. His life was
| one of the most ngidly simple, having for
| home the country at large, and no record but
| that one connected with good and pious
| doings. There are many fabulous traditions
! in connection with his history, and it is not
astonishing, from the uncultured condition OF
| the people at that time, that there should be.
| There are places In Connaugat till this day
| pointed out where the impression of
| his knees were made In the solid
rock when he kneit to pray, and
also the same OF his body, when he laid
down to rest. AS strange as all this may
seem, why should it not be so? Was not
the early part Of the christian era filed with
marvellous condolences? Did it not require
more material evidences then than at pres
ent, when We have the Holy Writ to guide
US, and the advantage OF education to aid US
to appreciate and profit by 1t? At any rate,
st. Patrick's career, which finished in 464 by
MS death, at the town of Ulster, so indeliby
stamped itself upon the annals of history,
that after fifteen hundred years have passed,
bis name IS greener IN the minds of the masses
than many distinguished men who have lived
IN the last century.
How Celebrated In Memphis.
In Memphis the day was not generally cell
cept in a religious manner. The Knights of
InDistau, forty strong and IN full uniform
and regalia, marched from their hall out to
St Patrlck's church, en- the corner of Linden
ands D5soto streets, and attended religious
services. High mass was chanted by the
following oiergymen: Father William Walsh,
celebraEt; Father John +. Walsh, deacon
Father Doyle, suh-deacon; Father Fahey,
master OF ceremonies. The ceremonies were
must inspiring, and deeply impressed the
large congregation present. Rev. Father |
RavIlle delivered the sermon or discourse on |
the Life of st. Patrick and its Teachings" |
The discourse was learned and eloquent. 1t |
was not SO much on the life OF the patron |
saint as It was philosophical Gisquisitlon, |
full Of fine morality and containing sound |
advice to the sons OF st. Patrick, the chill |
dren CT Ireland, as to their duties to the |
church and state. The sermon was quite |
lengthy, and was listened to with breathiess |
attention by the congregation. The learned |
divine delivered a discourse worthy of his
fame as a deep thinker, close reasoner. and |
a mau of large and varied experience as to
humanity. The music by the choir was ex-
ce.lent. Prof. Elliott presided at the organ,
cad the choir was composed Of Messrs. Boyle,
Ryan, III 'Chntock, Misses Georgia Mulias,
Emma Peake, Mrs. Thomas Clark and 9TH
ers. At the close of the services Miss Null
Inns sang the Harp that Once Through |
Tara's Halls in a soul-stirring manner.
ST. BRIDGET's CHURCH.
Last evening at seven o'clock st. Bridget's
church, corner of Third and OVerton streets,
Rev. Father John F. Walsh, before large
audience, delivered an elaborate discourse on
the Life Of ST. Patrick, " taking for his text
the ninth chapter and second verse of Isaiah,
as follows:
1.-THE people that sat in darkness saw great light,
and they who were In the land and IN the shadow OF
death receVeth light by which came their illumina-
tion."
The discourse opened with an introduction
as to the Catholic church, its antiquity, uni
versatility and power, End its two hundred and
ninety million believers and followers, scat
tered all over the world. Its influence was
clearly depicted, and its benefits to humanity
detailed and described. Then followed a
short sketch of the life of st. Patrick, after
which the reverend gentleman gave a clear
and brilliant review as to the history of
Ireland, naturally and religiously. He re-
counted the early history and the different
nvasions, successful and unsuccessful in re- |
Of persecution the children of Ireland re-
NAMED true and sieadfast to the faith Of ST.
Patrick. 1t was quite an able discourse.
Ine services closed with benedictlon.
FESTIVITIES AT NIGHT.
Last night the Knights of Innisfail and !
,helr friends INDUCED in grand ball at the l
M9nnerchor hall, corner of Second and JEFF. I
erson streets. 1t was the sixth anniversary
'ali OF the society. 1t was well attended and
very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all
present. The festivities closed at late hour.
The members of the Father Mathew tenn 8
'erance society and their guests, at the close t
# Father Walsh's lecture last evening, re- L
paired to st. Bridget's hall and enioyed a a
cry pleasant social reunion, during which | s
tories were told and songs were sung, all | Il
appropriate to the occasion and the day cele- f
rated. 8
The Robert Emmett circle of the Fenian
brotherhood had a reunion and BANQUET at |
he hail of the association, 260 Second street.
Addresses and speeches were delivered by a !,
umoer OF gentlemen, as follows: Messrs A. |
J. kellar, Hosea Townsend, Mark 0. RYAN. L
)ennls Smith, and others. Music and song J
raced the occasion under the direction of
rot. Karch. The vocalists were Mrs. J. r.
alies, Miss Mollie Blessing, Miss Jenny i
larry, Miss Hannah Cunningham, Mr.. Joe r. q
,arey, and others. The affair was a pleasant
long to be remembered by the
artcipants,
The Day at Other Points.
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, March 7.-Notwitbstandinp | \
be mud, fog and occasional showers, there s
'as the customary observance of st. Pat
lex 8 day, only the procession lacked the
um6ers OF few years ago In BROOKLYN
pparenty not more than one thousand men p
'ere IN line. Inc exercises Ia the Catholic
nurches OF both cities were we'll attended.
n tee evening banquets, balls, panegvrics o.
nd private parties took place. >
President Hayes reviewed the procession -
l Washington. A snow-storm Ia the east | =
larred the pleasure Of the marchers.
OTTAWA. IA
OTTAWA. March 17.-No procession TO-
ay. This evening st. Patrick's society and =
t. Patrlck's literary society will give con- a,
,rts. His eZcellency governor general and =,
:. r. II. Louise will be present at the ~
tier. a.
CLEVELAND. 20