The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-03-05
EMMETT, THE PATRIOT.
ANNUAL SUPPER OF KNIGHTS OF
THE RED BRANCH.
Eloquent Tributes TO the Memory Of
the HerO-The Speech Of
James Phelan.

The Knights of the Red Branch
wee resplendent in their new hall
last night, the l0Sth anniversary OF
the birth Of the Irish patriot, Robert
Emmett. Their hall on Madison street,
which was cramped aud incorvenient,
was abandoned in August last, and
their new quarters in the Lee block,
one OF the handsomest in the city,
are all that could be desired. At the
left hand, at the head OF the stairway,
a door opens into parlor, which has
been tastefully furnished by the
knights. The banqueting room ex-
tends the entire length of the build
ing. Well ventilated, with high cell
ings, a broad polished floor, it is adj
mirably suited for the entertainments
which none know better how to give
than the patriotic Knights of the Red
Branch. The building was brilliantly
lighted last evening, and at s O'Clock
the stairway was blocked by
stream OF ladies and gem
tlemen, who were received by
a committee upon their entrance into
the hall. In the banqueting hall two
tables extended on either side, the full
length OF the apartment, and one acroes
the end near the door. The tables
were garnished with fruits and flow
ers, arranged with eXquisits taste, and
tempting viands loaded the feetal board.
Plates were set for nearly, orquite, 400
guests, and there were but few vacant
chairs. The occasion was more enjoy
able on account of the presence OF 100
or more ladies, who graced the occa-
sion with their presence. A number
OF pol traits of the sons of Ireland
hsnging upon the walls were hung in
mourning, among others those OF Pat
rick O'Donnell, the "Avenger," and
Parnell. A superb double engraving
Of Robert Emmett depended from the
ceiling over the center OF the tables,
and was drspsd in ribbons OF green,
white and yellow.
Over one door appeared the legend,
ON Unity There is Strength" and
over another, "Caed Mile Failthe,
which translated means "a Thousand
Welcomes" a mild form for the gen.
erous hospitality with which the
knights received their guests. The
silver tongue OF the orator and wit
We'd with the melodious notes Of song
ster and songstiegs, the company hol-
oripg Ireland and her patrons with
speech and song. The order of exer-
cises was as follows:
WELCOME ..."..,;. ......',;J lanes keluy'
Robert Emmett ..........;.- James Phelan'
exile of Erin" ,...:.........Mrs. John !; Shea.
Coming Struggle ..........:.:..,k; A. Qdlum.
Recitation .'........".........Miss Katie Reilly.
Irish Music..,,...... .......,.....,J0h ohm Shen
"The Harp That Once Through Tara:
Halls" .......".".....:.......Miss Maggie Reilly
"Irelaud's Future ..::,....;.,.y;.F. J. Byrne,
Selection ,,......:........ Miss Nellie Q,Donnell
''lrish Heroes ....................;. ii: walsh
| dear Land '.,....,......,'.'''''"f: MulIoWney
Agitation '..'''l DIOkuu
Little Pot of ShamrocBs"
Miss Mary 7. Mccarthy
| The Lanes ;''.',...::....'mhtt' n; Nhtuer
"Shaun's Head" .........Miss Maggie Winters
"GOd Save Ireland"
The feature Of the evening was, o.
course, the address of that gifted younl
Memphian, Mr.. James Phelan, or
"Robelt Emmett"