Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-18


How colld this be when ireland had riven to
Great 3rifeln Wellington. the greatest warrior
she eyel hadf What statesman shone In history
Ike bafkef II there were any two peopte
on the tace Of the earth who could learn the les.
son 0f liberty together Il was the Irishman ana
the Virginien. He would not respect an lrish-
man who Iost tho love for his mother country:
irelands liberty docs not depend upon Parnen
or Mccarthy, but upon her whole people. ana
them.
DIR. D. >. COLEMAN.
"freland was responded to by Or. ID. J. Cole
man, VINO was too unweii 70 take part In the ex-
ercises OF the morning, but who by extraordinary
effort was able 70 be present He opened by
stating that all faces were beaning With merri-
ment. Sorrow and care was not among them,
but s.ill he was never more forcibly reminded OF
the fact that IN the midst OF life we arc in death,
for In fhe place he now occupied twelve months
ago was nlled by Colonel Richard T.. Berne, who
Is now among the dead.
Whom God loyeth lie chasteneth, and for that
reason God must certainly love Ireland. The
sufferings OF Ireland were alluded TO, with the
Immense decrease OF her population from star
yation
Ton years ago new party sprang into exist
ence, led BY young man. At first IL was
laughed at, but day by day 10 grew until the
Irish Parliamentary party was the rescii-e
beautiful jewel, with Ireland for its centrepiece.
Without arms It shook England 70 It's centre, and
u looked as II in n few short months Victoria
would give the freedom she had so long denied.
But tho ring was broken, the emerald no longer
sparSled, and the jewel was broken into NUM-
bcrless pieces. But Il would not do 70 despair,
and Ireand's freedom would certainly come at
last
At the conclusion Of his remarks, DR.. Coleman,
who IL one OF tho most popular young Irishnnen
In the city, was cheered thrice three times.
MAYOR ErLYsoS.
His Honor the Mayor appeared a few moments
before the time for him 10 respond 20 "The City
OF R!chmond," having been detained by official
duties. lie excused himself for not coming
sooner, and explained that when they read tho
papers this morning they would see that his
environments had not been such ae TO make him
foel Ike taking part in the pleasures OF the ban-
quet hall. He had, however, thrown his cares
aside and was glad 20 be present with his
Irish fellow-citizens, than whom there were
mono better. Since he had visited Ireland,
seen her mountains, and trod her streets,
he had felt ike taking tho hands OF
every true Irishman. Tho chief executive OF
Richmond when the Father OF his Country
visited here was an Irishman-Mayno Mitchell.
And Kelley. How much ne was missed on an
occasion Ike the present. The Irish had done
TO stand In her defence. And in return the peo-
pie OF Richmond had always sympathized with the
Irish In their struggle for liberty. That which Is
right must triumph, and ireland being right must
finally win. One OF the most interesting conver-
sations he had ever heard was between two
Englishmen at the hotel In Killarney. one was
a home-ruler. the other was not, and before the
conversation was over the latter said: "Wen,
John, admit that n this state Of Affairs existed
In England It would not last for twenty-four
hours"
Wishing them God-speed and assuring them
Of subtantial support the Mayor closed
FATHER LIGRTHEART.
"The Clergy" was ably replied to by Rev. A.
Lightheart, who said that though 0ot an iriehfnan
he was truo disciple Of St. Patrick ut heart.
Tho Irish and German clergy had though, peen
~. fnf faf
and the dignity Of the priest made his heart
swell with emotion. The priest was tho Judge OF
his people. lie Is also their physician, ana
would stand with his people and defend the I'M
mortal liberty OF their souls
Mr.. r. J. REILLY.
The sixth toast of the evening, Our Societies,
fen TO tho lot of Mr.. f. j. Reilly, who fulfilled his
assignment in a pleasing manner. Said he: Of
all tho societies the Irish National Land League
WAS tho most important and had done much TO
further home rule and II would not DE dissolved
until It's object had been accomplished.
The Catholic Beneficial Society had bcen In ex-
istence twenty~one years and had done much 10
tighten the sorrows Of the widow and orphan
The McGill Catholic Union was always to DO
| found IN the front rank when needed.
Tho West-End Beneficial Society, though young
| In years, was not behind its older brethren.
The Ancient Order OF Hibernians, revived aiter
sleep OF years, would not rest until h again at
tanned the front rank. Long might they all sur
| yive.
Mr.. g L. KELLEY.
"The Irish in America" was responded to by
| Mr.. s. L. Kelley, who alluded to the fact that
| there is no page In American history that Is not
| impressed with the deeds OF Irishmen. No bat
| tle had occurred on land or sea In which they
| had not participated. Irish soldiers were not
hirelings, but fought for their country, whether
theirs by birth or adoption. Recent tnvestiga-
tion had revealed the fact that the Irish discov-
cred America before Norsemen or Columbus sci
| foot on 1t.
Irishmen had helped the United States TO be-
come what it is-the only country In the world
| too strong 70 need q standing army. Well might
| they all exclatm, " Long live the republic!p
During the course Of his remarks Mr.. Kelley
| cited the names of numerous lrishmen who bad
| been prominent in the army aud Congress OF th'
1 United States aud colonies.
Major John II. Dinneen, who was TO have re
| sponded 70 "Civl and Religious Liberty" sent 2
letter saying that he was TOO unweil 70 leave hi'
house, bat that he wished them pleasant cele
| bration.
WEARING OF THE GREEN.
The Toast-Mastor said as Major Dlneen was moi
| there Captain Cunningham would have 20 sup
| ply the deficiency with song. The captain
| willingly Rcquiesced and sang the "Wesrins o.
the Green" 10 the delight OF The hearers, and
was forced 10 respond 10 an encore.
THE PRESS.
| Captain W. 8. Waller, OF tho Tymss, replied tc
| "1he Press In O mastery manner.
| "Woman," responded 20 by Mr.. James "A n ,
| Ian, who, during the course on MS renlaIks, shc
| she was worth her weight IN gold, was last Qhe
| place OF honor) on the programme.
After this the banquoters dispersed, heartily
| satisfied with the days celebration.
The Day Elsewhere.
| Tho green lag Of Ireland, along with tho mu'
| nicipal and national Gags, were displayed con.
| spcnously on the New York City Hall flag-staf
| Yesterday. The Board OF Aldermen held nc
| meeting out Of respect TO the day.
| The usual parade by the Irish societies OF the
city In honor of Sc. Patrick's day took place yes
| terday afternoon In Chicago.
| ST. Patrick's day was celebrated ON the great
| eet scale yesterday ever known 70 Savannah
| The various Irish societies paraded In the morn
| ing and some OF thom attended mass In 81. Pat
| rick's church, where Rev. J. j. O'Connor, OF Au
! giIsta, delivered panegyric ON 81 Patrick.
| ST. Patrick's day was quietly Observed at OF
! toYa Canada. Various Irish societies marched
| in tho morning to st PBtrick's church, where
| Archbishop Duhamel celebrated Pontifical High
| Mass.
Contrary to custom 81. Patrick's day remained
cold and bright, and the national saint received
] such a demonstration in Montreal as has moi
been seen in years.
| HISTORY OF THE DYNAMO.
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