Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-25
sTMPATHY FOE IRELAND.
Enthusiastic Meeting of the Fanny Parnell
League at the Opera House.

Enthusiastic Meeting of the Fanny Parnell
League at the Opera House.
The Irish ladies of st. Paul interested in
the Fanny Parnell branch of the land league
movement could not have wished for a more
cordial and emphatic expression of sympathy
in the work than was accorded by the magnif-
cent demonstration at the Opera House last
night. The audience was large and very en-
thusiastic, and the excellent programme was
highly appreciated. Several ladies occupied
the stage, all of whom are officers of the Land
league They were Mrs Dillon O'Brien,
O'Brien, vice presidents; Miss Annie Kelly
vice president, and Mrs. j. Prendergast, treas
urer.
The entertainment opened with a piano
duet by the Misses Kitty and Alice O'Connor
The selection was LA Baladine," from Lys-
burg, and it was executed with pronounced
spirit and charming effect.
MRS. DILLON o'BRIEN.
Mrs Dillon O'Brien was introduced to the
audience by Mr.. c. NJ. Mccarthy in an ap-
propriate speech. She responded as follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
thank you for your attendance here this even
ing at the first public entertainment held under the
auspices Of the Fanny Parnell land league We
nave enlisted in this gol cause; Intend to work
for 1t. We know 1t to g Just and holy one and
when We were told by hose whose judgment and
experience we could depend upon that could give
it material and moral aid, that ireland in this crisis
of her destiny required not alone the aid of her sous
but of her daughters Also we felt it to be our duty
to break in for while upon the domestic privacy SO
dear and SO becoming to woman. We have went
and blushed to ireland beggar at the door of
every nation (nO fault of hers) and If add by
our labors wavelet to that grand tidal wave of
popular sentiment that is rising to sweep from the
shore of Ireland the monster of tyranny and iDjus
tice that devours the substance of her people we
SHALL God helping us, give that labor with willing,
loving hearts.
In this we follow the example of many of our sis.
ters both in Ireland and this country.
Our society be'rs the honored name of one of the
most gifted and devoted of these women, Fanny
Parnel only this day we have received CHEEKY words
from her.
Here is what she says:
Following is the text of Fanny Parnell's
letter:
BoRDENTowN, N. j., Feb. II, 1881.
Mrs Dillon o. Brien.
DEAR MADAM feel extremely fattered at your
having had the kindness to name your land league
after my unworthy self: it has given me also the
great city like St Paul. The few klnes you ask
from me fear must be very few indeed, as have
sick cousin here whom have to take care of, and
. Z, have ,nv very kind little na sDsTe time
will say that am particularly glad to see the ladies
organizing SO universally at this momentous crisis
Whatever happens to the Land League, 1t will be
known to history as movement in which Irish
women took active and beneficial part as Irish
men. Since the manifesto of the president of the
Irish Land League has been issued, saying that the
will the Irish farmers stand firm; they sre being
arrested al over the country on the most absurd
charges; things which are not considered crimes
in any other country twisted into crimes in Ire
land so that the magistrates may have preext for
tmprisoning them. There IL but one remedy fer
this, and that is to boycott every magistrate who
sentences land Lacquer, and every police constable
who swears out a warrant against one.
Beyond this there is no remedy for the Irish peas
antry, except the method of the French peasantry
when they got rid of their landlords. If the Land
League Is put down that Is what will happen The
arrest Of Mr.. Davitt was an outrage decency and
justice He has been arrested in order to hold him
as hostage for the behavior of ths Land Leaguers
II his rescue could be effected it would be splendid
thing, and be at work just as well for the Land
League here as In Ireland.
success. hope to hear again from you and your
colleagues, and meanwhile believe me sincerely
yours. FANNY PARNELL.
The beautiful ballad "Killarney" was sang
in pathetic style by Miss Mealey, who is the
possessor of very clear and sweet soprano
voice.
An eloquent address followed by VIM. 1.
Kelly, Esq.,, whose remarks were well timed |
and highly appropriate to the occasion. His |
remarks called forth frequent applause. 4
A solo entitled ''Banner of Gold and Green" |
was then sang by Mr.. James White, the song |
being well rendered and appreciated.
A recitation followed emitted, "To My Eel.
low Women" composed by Fanny Parnell, |
md recited with great power and beauty by |
Miss Ella Banning. The young lady's talent |
for defamation never appeared to better ad-
vantage.
After this a solo was rendered by Mrs.
Thayer. who sang ebay of Dublin in fault
ess voice and charming manner. She was
recalled and gave "The Irish Mothers La
nent, wierd and beautiful song, for an en-
core. 1t created fine effect
Mr.. C. D. O'Brien was then introduced, and
he delivered a short, forcible and eloquent
address. The effort was spontaneous, and was
heard with marked attention, 1t was timely
md well appreciated.
A semi pathetic and humorous selection en-
titled {" Phil Connor's Story" was recited by
Miss May Banning. The audience wept and
aughed by turns, which is the best criticism
hat could be given of the effect.
The Misses Haggerty sang an original
,oem composed by Mrs. F. Kenney and dedi-
ated to Michael Davitt. The words were
ramed in sweetest melody and the effect was
cry pleasing.
The Rev. Father McGolrick, of Minneap-
Ills, made stirring and patriotic address,
which was replete with telling points and in
errupted by frequent bursts of applause. Mr..
/. j: Dickinson sang "The Land Grabber'' in
pirited manner, and the entertainment closed
With song my Trundle Bed" given in
harming style by Miss Laura c. Thayer.
Michigan Republicans.
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