The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-06
PATRIOTISM CHERISHED,
THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF ROB-
ERT EMMETT.
An Elegant Affair, IN Which oratory
and Music Figured Extensively-Ire-
lands Woes Recounted. and Future
Independence Predicted.

Independence Predicted.
The name OF Robert Emmett is held in
the proioundcst yeneration by patriotic
sons OF Ireland the world over, and cher
ished by other civilized nations in the
breasts of whose people burns a love Of
sublime patriotism. Each recurring an
niversary Of the martyrs birth is cele-
bratcd by Irish examinations wherever
thoy exist, and where they do not, the in
diyidual offers up an inward prayer for
the rcpose OF his soul, and thanks that
such man ever lived to reflect undying
glory upon that oppressed country. In
Memphis, where there are so many Irish
and Irish Americans, embodying all the
attributes which distinguish that people
from all others, these anniversaries are al
ways the occasion OF elaborate. preparation
and delightful contamination. They are
conducted by the Knights OF the Red
Branch, as including every Irishman in
this city. Unlike the majority of other
banquets, ladies are invited and expected
10 participate with all the liberty and
pleasure allotted to the sterncr sex.
The 10th anniversary celebrated last
evening was in keeping with the long line
Of triumphs achieved on former occasions
by the local organization. The members
and guests began to arrive early, and spent
tho time intervening before the banquet
begun in pleasant conversation. On every
hand could he seen the results Of the faith.
ful preliminary work done by the banquet
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following gentlemen: Messrs. John Col
bort, X. ID. Lee, John Noonan, T. J. Nc
Carthy, Con GaiIney, William Griffin.
Jcr Sullivan. John Brannon and John
Hudson. The hall. in The fourth story OF
the Lee builliug, No. 209 Main street. was
decorated with q wealth OF patriotic em-
blems and pictures OF sons OF Ireland who
shared the glory by which her name and
fame are surrounded. Americas flag was
displayed conspicuously, being used to
divide the large single hall into compart-
munts adequate for the occasion, consisting
OF cloak and reception rooms. In the ban
quot hall, where special care had been OBJ
served in decorations, the display was of q
picturesque and delightful character.
Across the hall were stretched three large
American flags, caught up in the center
with cords. In the center, and extending
over the entire width, was u beautiful
horal nrch, lettercd, Anniversary ol
Robert Emmett" Along the walls on
either side were pictures previously re-.
fcrrcd 20, frightened by diminutivc Irish
banners Emmets picture, wrcaihed in
evergreen, was hung In the midst Of all,
and rs the eyes OF those in Attendance fell
upon Il they inyoluntarily halted TO take q
more intent and loving look.
II was $50 o'clock when master OF Ger.
cmonios, the Hon. 4. J. Brogan, called
the asscinblage toorder in the banquet
hall. They were there 10 the number o
iotween 80 and 800, about evenly divided
~ to sex. Two large tables, extending the
full length OF the hall, were surrounded
and contained rcfnshmenis ample for twicI
the number invited 10 enjoy them. Mr.
Brocan. after tho guests had partaken lib
orally of the refreshments, enjoined silencl
by ripping OF the table, and explained
the object Of the gathering. II was Gus
tomary, said he, for nations TO honor thei
distinguished patriots, and that was wha
they had come together for. lie pai'
the usual eloquent tribute 70 En-
met. and briefly rcCounted the pa
trioiir deeds which made his memor.
dear la IriHhmen tho world over. lie con
knights Of the Red Branch. cordial wei
come TO the guests, "Caed mile failhc,
10000 welcomes. Az an imprompti
speaker the master sustained his suspects
capabilities and was roundly applauded
An Irish air by Mrs. John j. She
proved 10 be Gary Owcen, ihrillin
instrumental composition, and set tn
guests aflane with enthusiasm.
"Ill Take You Home Again, Kathleen,
came next in the regular program OF ccrc
monies, and WAS beautifully rendered b
Mrs J. !. Shea.
"Rohcrt Emmett" the subject 81 th
evenings celebration, WIS assigned TO MI
Henry I. Walsh, who spoke ~ follows
RonEHr E,rNEr.
To be- called upon TO pay tribute in u
presence II this patriotic assembly TO u
memory Of Robert Emmett is, indeed, q
ordinary honor; 10 do justice TO such
memory, 90 dear 10 the hearts OF peopl
paticnt and long suffering, well nigh In
posSibIc: and 10 rise 20 hight neccssal
10 bc able 20 fully unfold the bcnciifi
effects u his deeds far beyond the scoI
al powers as humble ~ mine. The hisi0r
al Fmmct's life Is briefly told. Born
Dublin in the year lT7S; scllool.iollow
the poet Thomas Moore ut Trinity collcg
Dublin, In l79S; expelled ON the groui
of being connected with the association
United Irishmcn: visited the continc
shortly aftcrward, and, returning secret
10 Dublin In 1902, cndcayorcd 10 plan
general Irish revolution. Dccming th
the time was ripe for liberty, on the =
Of July. 1908, lac made An attack, at q
head Of an undisciplinod force, upon q
arsenal and castle Of Dublin. Delicate
lac sought the itstncsscs oi the Wickl6
mountains with view Of escaping TO q
continent since success was then thong
impossible. Romantic Ia a fault, agaiI
the advice al friends he returned from Z
mountains b. bid last farewell 10 his Ia
love, WIS apprchendcd, tried for ia
treason and condemned 10 death. VIII
called upon 10 answcg Why sentence shot
moi be passed lac defended the high pur
and unsolfshncss ofhis motives In a spec
Of lofty cloqucncc and wonderful pow
which will ever find place among
mas,orpicccs OF national oraiory, and
memory Of which shall live on long
Trims aching heart continues 10 thr
Such was the life 81 Robert Emmett, NJ
such we're his deeds.
II hrs been said that some mon ma
history. while others history makes. Ih'
who make history arc judged by th
succts; those whom history makes, ~
by what they would or might have do
al things being equal, than what IN real
they accomplished. To perpetuaie
memory OF The former success u the css