Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-09
SYMPATHY FOR IRELAND.
The Mass Meeting nj the Opera
House Last. Night.

OHF&.a
House Last. Night.
A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held at the Opera House last night, to ex.
press the sympathy OF Americans for the
Irish people, in their sufferings at the hands
OF the English Government. The follow
ing is a synopsis Of the proceedings:
The meeting was called to order by r.
M. Beatty, Esq, and Mr.. Alexander Will
son was elected Chairman. Two gentle
men were nominated to act as Secretary,
but they were absent, and on motion the
Chairman acted in both capacities. After
the opening remarks by the Chairman,
which were happy and well received; little
Bobbie Beatty appeared on the stage and
sang Paddy Miles," and being encored
sang ''Brannigan's Band" The young
man did admirably, and brought down the
house with applause and laughter. Miss
kittle DAILY came next and recited very
nicely q piece Of poetry on the subject Of
the Land League, and composed by Miss
Parnell, sister OF the great agitator. Next
in order, Hon. George W. Merrill was
called upon to speak. He claimed that he
had not had sufficient time to prepare
himself to speak or the subject, but
he was felicitous as usual, and spoke
with great force and earnestness in
advocacy of freedom in Ireland.
Judge Dave E. Baily followed in q very
timely and spirited address. He captured
everybody by his hearty and earnest
words, and was uproarousfy applauded.
After Mr.. Baily had spoken the Chairman
announced that be would offer the meet
ing q grand treat. He introduced Uncle
Thos. Baker, an old gentleman Of 80 years,
father OF the Baker brothers, who played
a number Of Irish ditties in q way that
fascinated the audience. He was frequently
encored. Then came Miss Sadie DAILY,
who read "Erin's Flag" The young
lady appears well and reads charm
ingly. Next Mr.. j. Fl. Mundy
sang one OF Moore's most difficult melo-
dies, transposed for this occasion by Pro-
fessor Plumhof. Mundy has an excellent
and highly cultivated voice, and was
greeted with cheers for his effort. Mr..
Peter Breen followed next in order, and
made q speech that, in our Nevada par
lance, may be set down as a hanger"
Without disparagement to the other gen.
tlemen who spoke, it must be admitted
that Mr.. Breen's speech was the speech Of
the evening. He is a plain. working man,
but be has the natural qualities of a first
rate declaimer. Besides, he Is q native to
the manor born, and had the SUBJ
ject fully at heart; and further yet,
he was familiar with the particular
topic and with the history of his country.
His address was admirably composed, full
OF nutritious facts, Astounding in apt his
torical illusions, and well delivered. Were
Mr.. Breen a little more used to public
speaking he would make such a speaker in
topics otinterest before the masses any
where ascould not be easily excelled. An
interlude came next, and was rendered by
Professor Plumhof in his customary artis-
tic manner, afterS which Hon. r. M.
Beatty read In original poem, for which he
was highly commended. Miss Minnie
Griffin sang Kathleen Mavourneen as
she sings always-that is, very prettily.
She was enoored, but responded only by
bowling to the audience in recognition
Of the compliment. Mr.. John T. Baker
appeared next and made a characteristic
and happy speech. Mrs. Beatty sang in
excellent taste 1.-The Harp that once in
Tara's Hail." She sang for an encore
Mollie Bawn; was enoored again, but de-
clined to reappear. E. R. CARRIER, Esq,
made a short but telling address, giving
his views from an American standpoint.
Samuel Goldstone came last, and made a
telling argument in brief in favor Of free
dom for the oppressed Of downtrodden
Ireland.