The Irish standard., 1889-03-30

GEMS delivered pleasing address.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians di,
honor to the Convent of Our Lady of tn
Lake in rendering their homage of rs
TEEN and patriotism towards the Sister
and by their appearance in great mum
bers at it's doors. They were welcomed
in a true patriotic manner by larg.
number Of young ladies. pupils of tht
school, assembled on the piazza, voicinl
the words of one of Graceville's faires,
daughters, MISS Nora O Donovan, who
with brow encircled In shamrocks,
stepped to the front and delivered in q
faultless and charming 2 manner the fol,
lowing address:
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE AN
C1EN:r ORDER OF HlBERNIANs:
We are assembled here to-day, be-
meath heavens blue canopy. to celebrate
the anniversary OF Ireland's glorious
patron, and have the honor in behalf
of the sisters and pupils of our Convent
School, to extend to your noble and
patriotic society a cordial welcome;
likewise, to express the sentiments of
appreciation wllerewith we receive your
visit to our doors. 1t is rendered yet
more delightful and enchanting by the
musical strains which are waited on
the sunlit air of these precincts, por-
traying the patriotism and devotion
which eminates from the loyal hearts
of those around U.S.
For the sons of Erin and their chill
dren this is blessed day, recalling
precious memories, awakening sweet
emotions, and inspiring noble desires
and noble resolves. In these present
times st. Patrick's day fills our hearts
with unwonted joy; heretofore it has
been extremely dark for Ireland, no ray
of light passing through to brighten its
gloom. Now, the vision changes,
luminous rays are fast reaching our
dear little Isle and shedding their
halos of peace, happiness and prosperity
around it. The granting of Home Rule
cannot be prevented, We are nearer it
to-day than ever! England's greatest
statesmen are ready to do justice to her,
to repair the wrongs Of the dreadful
past. Her own sons, by their intelli-
gent actions and patient perseverance,
are proving themselves deserving of the
great boon of Liberty for ''their own
dear native land"
We shall not detain you with longer
However, we again desire
to tender our sincere appreciation of
this visit, and may each recurring an
niversary of St. Patrick's day present
as charming a spectacle as to-day, when
Graceville's best and noblest men are
assembled on the sward before our Con.
vent school giving testimony of their.
love Of Church and countrv-in giving
honor to whom honor is due-our
revered Sisters of ST. Joseph.
After partaking of sumptuous repast
served bv the ladies of the parish at the
Crusad ders hall the community at large
repaired to the Opera House, where
they were entertained for two hours by
the pupils of the Convent school, who
rendered the parts assigned them in a
manner which reflects great credit upon
the Sisters. Long before eight o'clock
in the evening the Opera House was
with an audience whose
faces beamed with patriotism. at the
appointed hour the curtain rose and
the beautiful drama The Colleen
Bawn" was presented by the Crusaders
Dramatic Company, all those taking
part acquitting themselves in a manner
which could only be equaled by re-
noWned actors. p. III.