National Republican., 1883-11-24
rnr MANCHESTER MARTYRS.

Commemorative Exercises by tho Clam
acknowledgement Address of MIR. G. J..
Barrett.
Clan-na.Gael hall was crowded last ovon-
ing, the occasion Of the anniversary Of tho
execution of the Manchester martyrs, Allon,
Larken, and OBriou, by an intelligent audi
onco of ladies and gentlemen, who listened
with kocnest sympathy to the rendition Of
the oxcollcnt programme prepared. The hall
was tastclully and artistically draped with
Irish and American flags.
The meeting was presided over by Mr.
James Below, who opened the exercises with
u brief address, aud by reading extracts
from the speeches made by the Manchester
heroes in the dock. lie was followed by DR.
Cleary, of tho surgeon generals Office, who
read an eloquent address, in which he de-
nounccd tho barbarities perpetrated by the
British government in most forcible language.
well rendered chorus by the Choral union
camo ncSt, after which O. j. Barrett was in
trt1 nd and delivered an eloquent and stir
T. lrcss which was listened to with tho
.. ttcntion, and frequently applauded.
pual,er said that Of all tho sad events
thai -urvo to blackon the history of English
misruc in Ireland tho execution of the Man
chester martyrs is tho blackost and most
mournful. Whether on scafIold high or In the
battle van, the noblest place for man to die is
where he dies Tyr man. Evcrsince tho inCop.
tion of our race no generation has passed
away without contributing TO tho bril-
liant armament that CLEANS from the
skies of tho past. After detailing
tho most prominent events connected with
the trial and execution Of tho Manchester
martyrs, and culogzng their memory he
paid un eloquent tribute to our townsinun,
Edward O'M. Condor, who was condemned
to death with Allen, Larkin, and OBrion,
and who was only rcprieyod tho day pro-
ccding their hanging, and sentenced to life
imprisonment. The executed men offered
themselves willing sacrifices on their
country's altar, and wo arc hero to-
night to reverence them for It, We are
hero TO commemorate this tho solemn ami
vcrsary of their death, and our undying hate
for the inhuman government which ruth
lessly murdered them, as it has thousands of
our race. This day is consocrated by their
blood. They have not died in vain, and their
noble example has animated us to follow in
their footsteps. What they have done, we
are willing to DO If necessary to our nations
freedom. or to keep alive tho fires of patriot
ism until the liberation of our land.
Tho other exercises consisted of chorus,
" God Save Ireland" by the Choral union
song and chorus "a Beautiful Wreath of
Shamrock" by Mr.. j. j. MoNerhany aud the
Choral union song, Baby's Stocking" by
Master Johnny Skivington duet, "When
the Corn is Waving, Annie" Miss Mary Madi-
gan and Mr.. William Stack; recitation by
Mr.. Mathew Holand solo, Tho Bcauti-
full Girl of Kildare by Mr.. J. j. McNer-
hany solo, Floe rs u Bird" Mr.. George
McCauloy; essay by Mr.. NJ. Burns; solo, Be-
lieve Mo if All Those Endcnring Charms,"
Mr.. j. A. Handlboc; solo, "The Dear Little
Shamrock" Mr.. William Stack; recitation,
Battle of the Yellow Ford" Mr.. d. o. Dren-
nan, grandson of the omnent poet and
writer, DIR. brennan; duct, "Do They Think
of No at HomcW by Messrs. j. j.
McNerhany and George McCauley; reci-
tation, "Shaun O'Noill, Mr. Thomas McCabo.
Mr.. Francis McNorhany was then called
on, and that gentleman delivered u
brief and eloquent address, after which the
exercises were closed by the members of the
Choral union, who rendered in excellent
manner wearing of the Greon," Tho musi-
cal and literary exercises were conducted by
the Choral union.