The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-18

the friends of the tive organizations, was q
notable affair. The stage was the only part
of the building where any attempt was
made st decoration, and this was very sim.
pie, consisting OF a couple of Irish banners,
one Ct them left O: the stage over the gas
light and the other, banner of the Ancient
OIcsr OF Hibernians, burg in the rear with
q hack ground OF National flags. Small
fsss also decorated the txo chandeliers IN
the center CT the room. Not less thar l,0C0
persons were present TO witness the
ercises, and the number would doubtless
have been doubled or even frebled had the
ball been large enough. By the srran >
ment OF ths organizations celebrating the
Cay no one wes admitted 10 the hall until the
procession arrived and had been seated.
This proved very unsatisfactory to many
hundreds who came more than half
hour before the arrival of tee orders in pro-
cession, aud filed the corridors and passage.
ways. Considerable dissatisfaction was ex-
pressed by these, but the jsnitor refused to
admit them, and 3 couple CT the night police
were n attendance TO prevent dis
order and rush. 1t was S:l5
c'ci'c k when the procession arrived st
he Tennessee street entrance aud entered
The hall. The Rice Zouaves headed the line
md the two divisions of the A. O. 81. fol-
lowed, the military organization being in
Draper. Second Lieutenant Quinn ard Or
derly Rauch adding much by their presence
to their beautiful parade. The a. o. II.
came with nothing but regalia and banners
10 cesignste them. Following their en-
trance TO the ball the doors were thrown
open and the masses soon filed all seats and
available stan ing room.
At $50 Mi.ler's orchestra rendered a fac
medley. Following this Governor Gray
stepped to the front, and in a few words
hfor heir NJ
ing. He said he had expressed his senti-
meDts as to Ireland on the occasion of the
celebration OF Emmets birth anniversary.
He felt that in the course of time refribu-
tive Justice would free Ireland from the
thIalldom which at present hampers her as
nation.
Following the remarks of the Governor
Andrew Smith sang an Irish song, Miss
Clara Bretz accompanying him on the piano.
Hon. Charles L. Jewett was the first
sneaker. BE expressed his surprise at see.
ing so large an audience. He said that this
is . holiday, and 1T is matter of universal
regret that Americans have too few h0li.
days. We have but two holidays-July
and February 22-but those who come from
beyond the sea bring with them their holi.
days, and among these ara the Irish with ST.
Patrick's Day. Continuing, Speaker Jewett
reviewed the history OF the Saint OF Ire.
land briefly. He affirmed that the
man lives in history who gives
Referring TO his visit in 1882 to Ireland, be
spoke of bis conviction about the Irish peo-
pie, and said he went with the belief that
the irish ere a lawless and discontented
people. On the 10Th OF August, 1852, he
stood in Sackmen street. Dublin and saw
the unwilling of the statue of 0'Connell.
On that occasion he saw the English land
lord drive through the street in his carriage
surrounded by soldiers. AS this msn dis
appeared the procession OF Irishmen came
down the street. bearing tue flag of Ireland,
with the hsgs OF the United States and
France on either side, but wish DO Bctisa
flag. Dir. Jewett remembered some OF the
scenes which be WITH essed of British op-
preston in Ireland, and save this as tbs
reason for his conversion from his former
views. His speech was well received by the
audience, and following him Miss Anna l..
Abromet sang popular Irish song.
General Manson was the next speak or. He
referred to st. Patrick as being essentially of
Irish nationality, but his religion belongs ID
the world Wherever an Irishman appears
whether IN China Japan, or in any other
land, this CAV his heart turns TO his native
home and the celebration oi the day. At
some time or another the great Irish people
will be free. They have struggled for their
rights and religion more than six centuries,
and the light still goes on. General Manson
concluded by wishing glorious future for
The Irish as nation. Foil loving him Miss
Maggie McGlinn sarg Wearing of the
Green" stirring her auditors in q wonderful
manner, and one man especially until he
vas induced to call out good girl" which
caused quite roar OF app ause and caused
the singer TO stop for 8 quiet laugh herself.
Miss Molle Ward gave beautiful recita-
ton, after which James Gormsn sang = solo.
This was followed By we'll rendered duet
Mss Dugan and Mr. Dugau performing
Miss Rosa McGlinn followed with a song aud
BERTHE Fiebleman gave recitation. Miss
Clara Brett gave piano solo and the exer-
cises concluded with the song, GOD Save
Ireland" by MessTs. j. NJ. Sullivan, Hugh
'Biggans and Martin Grady. ALI the per-
formers and speakers were loudly cheered
-snd the ladies were encored. Taken alto
gether ii was grand celebration OF the day
.oy the Irish of Indianapolis.
THE EMMETT GUARDS,
The Emmet Guards celebrated st. Pat
riek's Day at the Grand Opera House last
night. The theater was comfortably filled
and profussly decorated with American and
Irish flags. The pictures of various Irish
patriots were hung above the boxes and on
the walls. Promptly at s o'clock
Hon. w. II. Cslkius. master of GER.
emonies, introduced Senator James II.
Willard, the speaker Of the eysning. who
delivered very eloquent address. The
speaker said that on this day in every wear
the sons of Ireland wherever they were dis
peTsed around the world, should renew their
vow Of coDstancy TO her cause. In modern
times was national murders had been COM
nitted and were as yet unpublished and
ayeDged. The one, that Infamous
compact which dismembeTed Poland between
Prussis. Austria and Russia; the other
the brutal conquest Of Cromwell, which
placed the heel OF Englsnd on the neck of
Ireland. History in barbsric ages. he said,
did not chronicle two more hideous and
enormous crimes than the partition of Ss.
malta aud Hibernia. Retribut;on, he said,
had followed the national murdsrers how.
ever, for the Car OF Russia tr5mbled lest
the wrongs of Poland would reach through
TIRE rarriad ranks Of his rnards and to q an