Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-20
HENRY GKATrAN SOCIETY.

HENRY GESATEAN SOCIETY.
They Have an Elegant Banquet at the
Selden REouse-Toasts and Speeches.
The Friendly Sons of Henry Grattan had
their first annual banquet at the Selden
House last evening where Landlord Kenna
had prepared what was possible, the most
elaborate banquet that he has ever provided
for any society. The programmes for the
occasion which were marvel of beauty were
in handsome satin covers which were finely
decorated. When the guests seated
around the table Mr.. O'Brien made the open
ing address eloquently. He welcomed the
few invited guests and referred to the origin
of the society and the selection of the name of
the association. Ex-Capt. Clarity of the Sars-
fields, who is a prominent member of the
society, responded ably ana in humorous
vein. after which the menu was enjoyed.
The programme of the entertainment which
followed the banquet was as follows:
ToAsTs.
l. Opening Address by Our President. ..-.....-
2. The Day We Celebrate Michael P. Donohne
Nav its memory always be held sacred By the
Irish people
8. Song-"Heart Bowed Down" ...-.,.::
4 Henry Grattan Captain ]. Francis Baker
May reverence for his name ever predominant in
the irish heart!
5. song-"The Song That Reached My Heart
James E. Hiney
6. The City of Elms''. Edward A. Rourke
The Eden of New England.
2. The Connecticut National Guard
................-.....L Lieutenant Michael Creed
gency require, it will strike and never strike in
vain:
8. Rectation-"The wexford Pikeman,,
....... ..-..-.......-.-.......J f. y Br1en
The land Of the free and the home of the brave
May she always extend to the weak and oppressed
those blessings with which her own sons are en-
dowed.
10 o musl Signal Service Thomas F. M. Herman
II. Song, THE Irishman's Toast ....:....
1a Our sister Societies, Oar Social Comrades:
49, Recitation, ................. william GilIigan
The enemy of crime and the protactor Of justice.
IS Our Banquet ::.:,,,.......--. John NJ Kehoe
10 Song my Native Land James E, Hinsy
H. re Of 4R:%s SssS:
We admire them for their beauty. respect them
and love them because we cannot help ourselves.
- Recitation, Erin's Flag. james J. Burns
May his conscience be as clear as the notes Of his
The blossoms of married life
Music, "Rock-a-by Baby"
"Irish Fantasia (Medley). -. John Grady
IS Comet solo, Darkest the Hour; from , Er.
"a Piano solo, Fantasma March .l.e-'''
Is seisctionJE rrninio," Jaco6oWsEi, eornet,
esaf.one' anu kessrs Meany, Guinan and Grady
POSTMASTER. Captain John Clarity
The roll of members of this fourishing So
ciety is appended:
Oficers-John r. O'Brien, president; Alex
ander Bleto, vice president; James E. Hiney,
recording and financial secretary; JohnGrady,
sergeant-at-arms.
Members-CaptainJ John Clarity, James F.
McKenna, Thomas F. McKiernan, Maurice
W. Meaney, Edward A.. Rourke, James Fl.
McGovern, Captain J. Francis Baker, Thos.
F. Maher, James J. Whalen, Michael J..
Coffey, James R. Guinan, Michael Greed, jr.:,
John Grady, John B. Moran, Timothy J..
Malone, James Burns, Thomas G. Nevins,
William P. Gilligan,. John Rourke, Thomas
Mulligan, Thomas F. McGuinness. Thomas
Dunn, William L. Green, John NJ. Kehoe,
Edmund f. Millett, John J. Hogan, Joseph
Chineis, Michael P. Donohue, James Howard,
Edward Lynn, John Lynch, William Wrinn.
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