Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-11-27
A Successful Entertainment,

ne entertainment given under the
auspices of the Robert Emmett Social
SIup, OF Freeland, at the opera house,
sunday evening, in commemoration of
the twenty-third anniversary of the
death of Allen, Larkin and O'Brien,
| the Manchester martyrs, was one that
the people of Freeland should feel
proud of, and goes far to show that the
cause of Ireland has not been forgotten
by the people of Freeand. Long before
the time for opening the meeting the
large hall was being rapidly filled up,
and when the curtain was lifted standing
room was at premium
Chairman ID. J. Mccarthy called the
meeting 70 order, and in a few words
welcomed the audience 10 the twenty
third anniversary of the death of Allen,
Larkin and O'Brien. He then reviewed
the cause which led to their death going
over the ground in very comprehensive
and exhausting manner, and at the close
he was enthusiastically cheered.
The st. Patrick's Cornet Band then
rendered selection of IRISH airs.
Miss Annie Dever gave a recitation
and received great praise
Mrs John ID. Hayes, the Misses Reilly
and Mr.. Charles Mnrschbacher rendered
quartette and were the recipients of an
enthusiastic encore,
instrumental solo by Miss Anna
O'Neil.
Miss Maggie Lawlor recited "Erins
Flag" and was loudly applauded.
Andrew j. McNulty gave a recitation,
entitled ''The Bill of Rights" intro
duced in the British Parliament April 10,
1850, denying the British Parliament to
legiSlate for Ireland
Miss O'Mally rendered vocal solo.
a vocal solo was rendered by Mr..
Joseph Burns, "The Harp That Once
Thro' Tara's Hail." which elected an
enthusiastic encore.
Mr.. John p. Quinn, of Jeddo, gave
recitation, entitled "Fontenoy," which
was well rendered.
W. a. O'Neil vocal solo.
selection by st. Patrick's Cornet
Band, Remembrance.
JOS Burns sang "The Minstrel Boy."
Master Higgins gave recitation en-
titled, "The Bashful Man" The piece
was merry lengthy one and was well
rendered.
Mr.. Charles Mnrschbachers sang a solo.
Mr.. MGrschbacher has shown marked
Improvement of late, and as his deep
bass voice rang out, it was easily seen
that he had captured his audience. AT
the close he was applauded.
Mr.. James f. Sweeney was next intro
duced and made an eloquent speech,
beginning with the cause which led to
their gathering together. He was
frequently interrupted by applause, and
closed by advising all present of Irish
birth or race to study the history Of their
country, and also made stirring appeal
to all others to study the history of Ire
land in order that they might be better
able to judge of the suiferings of its
people.
A vocal solo was next given by Mr..
d. l.. O'Neil, Jr.
a duet, by two Convent school children.
God Save Ireland" was sang by
select choir
The st. Patrck's Cornet Band gave
selection
\ quartette, by w. A. O'Neil, Joseph
Burns, d. i. O'Neil, Jr., and Miss
O'Mally.
Tabeau, ireland and America"
The entertainment from the first part
on its programme to the finish proved
grand success. 1t has also proved that
the spirit of liberty still burns in the
breast of Irishmen and Irish women all
over the world. and that day is coming
when they will not only receive the
sympathy of the nations of the world,
but their moral and physical support to
restore to them their just rights.