The Irish standard., 1890-03-22

of about 200 A. q. Ell. and rs Crusaders.
I. =. Kelleher was marshal OF the
fourth division, which consisted OF 3O0
members of the st. Paul A. O.. H.,
headed by the First Regiment band.
The fifth division consisted Of the re-
naming members of the st. Paul A. y.
H. and about 400 citizens, making the
total strength Of the division $50 men.
Everything in the parade passed OFT
smoo, hlv, and the ma. ching forces pre-
sented a splendid appearance. AS the
procession was about to disband the
Minneapolis and Saltwater delegations
marched IN open order and reviewed
the st. Paul divisions, which passed
through
After dinner, and at about $3.50 O'Clock,
A. O. II. hall, corner OF Seventh and
Wabasha, was crowded to its utmost
capacitv with members OF the A. O. H.
and friends. Toe worthy grand mar,
shall, Hon. John Dowlan, was unable to
attend upon this pal of the celebration,
and the duty therefore fell to Frank s.,
Battley, Esq, who, be it said. made an
excellent toast master. After neat
and Timely little speech, which was
heartily received by the aSsemhlage,
Mr.. Battley introduced I. F. Kelleher,
county delegate of Ramsey, vino was
received with applause, and addressed
ia nroro fpI{nxuc a
Brothers and Friends Of the Ancient
Order Of Hlbernlans--In the name Of
that organization OF Ramsey county |
bid YOU welcome to our CITY to-day. 1t is
nearly four years ago sincs we had the
pleasure of having YOU with us IN a
body on somewhat similar occasion.
Since then we have met occasionally I'D
our daily walks oflife, but on day like
this it is we'll that we should come to-
geGher tat least the members OF our
neighborlng citles) aud show our res
pect for the memory OF our patron, ST.
Patrick, not as our enemies would
picture lis, but as msn and as true
Hibernians. s K. .s.s@ s5s5,3 b j
Let us also remember that we are
here today as American citizens, dis
playing the Irish Shamrock that we
were forbidden to wear in our mother
land by an alien government. That
the men of the Irish race were always
in the van in the cause Of American
liberty and should the necessity arise
again for this country to take up arms
in defence of her rights the Irish will
still be there. With the Stars and
Stripes of Columbia and the Sunburst
Of Ireland moving side by side, the first
in the field and the last 10 leave it.
But though we love as our wife,
America. and would lose the last drop OF
our blood in defence Of her honor, we
must not forget our mother Ireland.
And though to fair Columbia is our best allie
glance due.
For che sheltered yours and mine when we
were banned;
The love that's in our bosom and our vow are
plighted true
TO old Erin with the might Of our right hand.
Guided by the grand oldsmotto of our
order, Friendship, Unity and True
Christian Charity, we will keep steadily
on in the pathway laid down by our
Church and state.
We shall go forth and mock at those who would
bar or thwart our way,
Its Gods own light, all Heavenly bright, we care
! not who says nay.
| Brothers and Friends: Again vel
come you and thank you for your cour.
tesy in leaving YOUR homes to take part
with us on this st. Patrick's day.
''The City of st. Paul. came first In
order in the list of toasts, and was res
ponded to by Mayor Smith in his most
characteristic manner.
Geo. NJ. GllJinan, state secretary Of
the order in Minnesota, followed in a
we'll worded speech in answer to the
toast, the A. O. II. Of Minnesota .
Among other things he said: I'VE
lrishmen feel it a great privilege to be
alive and to rejoice on this particular
day. We are here under the standard
OF friendship, unity and true Christian
charity. From q few years since we
have grown from a few members to
! 2 5OOmembers in 10 counties in the state,
aud in the country $1,000 members.
We have good reason TO be proud OF the
Ilabors Of Parneil and Gladstone in the
interests OF the Irish cause. American
Irishmen should be- loyal to their
church. By 50 doing they will be none
the less Americans; to the contrar !
greater respect and honor can always
be relied upon to befall them In this
enlightened land. = ..s.: NJ
a magnificent poem, recited by w. j.
Cole, and entitled why / Celebrate
the Day, 4 4 was handled in q mastery
manner by that Young gentleman. who
was the subject for generous and
nearly applause. The following is the
poem: 4
Silly question. tis yon ask me why 4 celebrate
the day, a 5Ss 9 a8 ssS N
!, a. exile from a. island f,ln three thousand
miles away, Essss ss5 sS8
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