Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-26
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
How To Celebrate st. Patrick,s Day

How To Celebrate Ste Patrick,s Day.
Editor Evening Stdr:-In view OF the dreadful
famine now deSOlating the fair but unhappy
land Of Erin, and the Consequent distress from
cold and hunger OF its furnishing people, would
it not be wise, as well as charitable for the
Irish organizations Of this city, which sent dele,
MAJ shall who assumed the power to act before
his term OF Office commenced, and through them
resolved to celebrate the coming anniversary Of
st. Patrick with the usual parade, to reconsider
their action, and abandon for one year, at least,
such an expensive luxury, +" for sweet charity's
sake" 1t is true that the societies which intend
Irish famine relief fund, but they have not yet
fully pei formed their part, and should not stop
there. The distress Is daily increasing, and 1t
is therefore the duty Of every Irishman throug-
out the country to use every exertion to abate
it. The parade on the 18th Is unnecessary,
and can be avoided, much to the benefit
OF poor suffering Ireland. 1t would cost
lars, not including the individual expendi-
ture of each member and loss to him of days
wages; and If this sum were RENTED to Sister
Mayo, it would fill the mouths, gladden. the
hearts, and clothe the naked forms Of those
helpless little children who are dependent on
fb 1T be more M than the account 81
the suffering of those children described in her
letter to Mr.. j. j. Flanagan, which you so kind
ii acould." she said, go to you rery heart to
see the arhite and Starred little faces and daily
Diminishing forms Of our little ones ,clO Je,c
months ago ,oere rosy, plump and t'tu of1lte."
Now whatever other faults the Irish may DOS
sess. they are remarkable the world over for
their generosity and charitable Instincts; and If
they fail to respond to the call Of this good lady,
while lavishing money on useless parade, they
will no longer merit the reputation OF possess
ing these most sublime virtues. The societies
of Other cities, with the exception Of New York,
opinion before the 17th,) have unanimously
agreed to abandon the ''maI CHI, and apply the
funds to be so used in relieving the victims of
famine in their native land. sincerely hope
that their good example will be practiced here,
and that those who are so anxious to see them
selves feathered and plumed on the 18th will
selfdenial to the relief of their suffering friends
In Ireland.
AS the object of this communication is to pro-
mote the cause of charity, trust, Mr.. Editor,
that you will give it Insertion. D. NJ.
Mr.. BENJAMIN REIss, well known teacher
for over thirty years past, died quite suddenly
last night at his residence, on G street, near
14th street northwest. MI. ReiSs came to this
when when quite a yo11ng man. and after
established himself as music teacher. Here
for over quarter of century he has quietly
pursued his avocaticn, making friends generally
with all with whom he came in contact. He
was always bright and cheerful, and was highly
esteemed by large circle of acquaintance.
HowsoNs ice cream, 81 is gallon. See adv +
THE D. c. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY held its
regular monthly meeting at German hall last
night-Mr. Saul presiding and Mr.. warrington
GfIlingham secretary. W. R. Smith and S.
Boyce were elected members. Mr.. j. T. C..
Clarke, the treasurer, submitted the annual
report showing that the society Is out of debt.
Prof Ben Hyde Benton, of the Polytechnic Col
lege, was introduced and delivered very in
structive lecture on chemistry and its relations
to horticulture in which he referred to its i'm
portance to the florist and to agriculturistS
! number of Interesting experiments. A vote of
thanks was rendered Prof. Benton, and the sub
lect Of the lecture was briefly discussed by Messrs.
fine display of flowers-Mr. T. W. Fowler had
Geraniums, Cinerarias, Cyclamen, Pumulas, Al
liums, &c. Mr. Saul-12 varieties of China
AZelias. Geranfums-New Life Lord Clifford
DR.. Denny, Gen1 Chensey and six others, New
Double POtnsetta, New Coleno, six varieties,
Caladium Peste de Brazil. New Camillias, Ly-
caste Asomutia, Euphobia Jacquimplora, La
Chenalia Tricolor.