The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-06
THE CHURCH OF IRELAND"

FATHER M'NAMARA's EXAMINATIONS AGAINST
RoME-HE PREDICTS GREAT RccLEsIAs-
TIcAL STORM ON THE AMERICAN COAST
SACRED WORDS TO THE TUNE OF ''YANKEE
DOODLE"
'Here we stand. triumphanty entering the
third year since the foundation OF the Church
OF reland!' Numbered out Father McNa-
mara in Clarendon Hall yesterday morning.
Seated beside him tho platform were
his colleagues. Fathers Quinn. O'Connor and
Wood. Among those In the seats allotted to
the choir "sister Teresa" tho escaped nun.
A large banner over the platform extending the
tire width of the hall. bore the inscription "God
Save the Holy Church of Ireland" Two large
posters at the entrance to the hall bore the words.
"God Save Ireland" To say that Father Mcnamara
was desperately in earnest in his dia-
tribes against Rome. Italy. popes. cardinals
and italian priests. by which designation he
claims the entire prizes thood should be known.
would not convey correct idea of his style OF de-
livery. He was. SO to speak on fire with his sub
ject and his personal magnetism aroused not only
his congregation but his brother priests to the
highest pitch of enthusiasm. There WINS
protence as to method in his DISCOURSE
Every weapon that could inAict wound on Rome
was made available. Even the HERALD Weather
Fourth Ward were brought into requisition in sup
port of from Paul to the Corinthians. But his
point became clear only at tho close of his fierce in
vective. which lasted hour and twenty minutes.
OPENING FIRE ROME.
1t is the policy of Rome said he. after robbng
you Of your houses and lands. and your.
country. to stamp its heel your neck II you dare
utter word Of protest. According to Roman
policy whoever dances the Irish must pay
the piper. G.aughter) We have got no
leion. None is left to us by Rome. And.
ysiipn after things spiritual and future Happiness
In the Irish heart. But Rome has treated that
We have got to take religion from it as dose OF
brethren. let us all sing land I want you to sing
earnestly. TOO long Q Lord, too long"
Their McNamars shouted. ''Our holy St.
Bridget and St. Columbkil gave us the true
religion. They obtained it from Jerusalem and not
second hand from Rome or Italy They did not
give Italian opera for religion. SO now, breth-
rem, sing with will the next verse. Jerusalem.
the response hearty that the speaker
seemed to derive inspiration and led
:1esS Moy of the most slantive melodies
In the ballad poetry OF Ireland. The singing was un
Interrupted till the line was reached, 'Snce Jesus
made salvation free from ceremonial laws and
Father McNamara could no longer contain himself.
Eyes; want no ceremonies and no vestments."
said he. although have received several letters
from people asking me to retain some of the old
forms instead of taking too radical STEP But
don't care for those people. have cut loose from
pings. will not give her the chance to turn around
and say that have out but have carried with mo
chance to send out an Injunction against me.
Brother po:nting to an OLD een nd mani o1or
voked heaven to protect his clergy from
the malice of the Roman Church there
n HSs and sss Of 9S
old mans voice had not died away when Father Nc
Namara sprang to his feet and cried out. 'home
never allowed you to pray that old man has just
prayed" The scene at this point became OF
great excitement and the preacher was obliged to
take breath for u few moments before he could re-
sumo.
He then read from the ninth chapter Of Paul to
the Corinthians, cam not an apostle?' "Not, mark
you. to Romans or Italians. but to Irish. Americans
and Germans" He added. "what do for
nothing more to do with it. Paul answers.
Have We not power to lead about wife
and sister as well as other apostiesT Then 1t Is
clear that the Pope is not much of an apostle for
he leads around no wife. uanghter.) have no wife.
but won't be long so. tRenewed laughter.) He
the gospel shall live by the gospel" 'what
is my reward?" said he. II preach tho gos-
lot it DO given freely. The mass that the Italian
priests charge is outrageous Let them put away
their mass; it is unscriptural Now. brethren. let
us take up collection" Here there was move
ment toward the door and several OF the audience
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