Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-03-18

say anything, but would be allowed to sill
quietly in my hox and en-
JOY listening to the loving and
patriotic sentiments that l knew would
be given voice. But the generous response
you have given to the mention of the efforts
Of my mother in Ireland's cause, has filled me
with pleasure and pride that | cannot
properly acknowledge. tits also pleasure to
me that am afforded this opportunity
to speak to an audience
of my countrymen, race once the most arts.
tic in Europe. There was time before the
time of Henry II, when Ireland stood at the
front of all the nations of Europe 10 the arts,
the sciences aud general intellectually. The
few books saved from the general wreck are
remarkable for their literary excellence and
beauty of illustration. There was time, too,
when Ireland was the university of Europe
forth as educators to all other European
countries, while at the same time
students from these same countries
flock to Ireland to study the arts, ETC., under
the great masters of Ireland. There was a
time when Ireland led all other nations in
working in gold. In those times no nation
bnilt so splendidly as did ireland. The ca
thedrals, monastries and other public edifces
of those days showed higher style of archi-
IeCIuIe Luau Luat OI duy OJucI uatlOu. 1uOSc
proud monuments to the genius and intellec-
tuality of ireland do not exist to-day. When
the English came they were burned. But por
tons of these blackened, Wondering walls still
remain to remind visitors of the beauty of the
work wrought by Ireland. for the pleasure
rand enjoyment of Ireland, in the days of her
greatness. But with the coming of the
English, art in Ireland came to an end, land it
has had no existence for over 700
years. And he was glad it had not,
for art could not live and flourish
under tyrant. Art was an expression Of the
liberty loving, beauty loving sentiment of q
people. But the artistic sentiment of Ireland
was not dead in the hearts of her sons and
daughters, though allowed no expression in
their native country. 1t is that senti-
ment which has reduced you to meet
here tonight to commemorate our patron
saint. It finds expression in the love you bear
for every little nook, every hill, every running
brook of your native land. It is shown in the
esteem you bear for the names of the great
men whose deeds and works have shed such
lustre upon Irish history. And when
Ireland gains her independence, it's schools OF
art and other educational branches will be re-
vived and Ireland will regain the
proud position she once held
among the nations OF Europe.
Mr.. Wilde concluded his remarks by again
thanking the audience Tor Inc kindness SHOWN
him, and especially for the pleasure given
him by the generous expression of love and
respect for his honored mother-an express
sion that would always be remembered as the
most grateful of any connected with his visit
to America.
Mr.. Wilde's remarks were closely followed
by the audience which testified its apprecia-
lion by generous applause as he withdrew
from the stage.
CLOSING EXERCISES.
Miss Annie Schnonarth gave very charm
ingly "The Bird Song," and was followed by
Miss Grace Haggerty, who sung in a very
tender manner sThe Home of My Heart" AS
Mr.. Lsib was unable to be present, Father
Stanley sent up to the Athenaum request
that Mr.. Buckalew should come down. In
response to this he very kindly came and adj
ded the charm of his splendid voice to the
trio. Father Stanley was down for an adj
dress at the end of the programme, but it
was rather late when they reached the end and
he therefore concluded not to speak. The
evening entertainment was a fitting close of
the very reasonable and sensible manner of
celebrating the day, and everybody went homo
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