The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-03-18

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ovcrture-"st Patrick's Day
At the conclusion OF the musical por.
ton Of the EVENING" entertainment the
BANQUET was served Full justice was
done the delicacies furnished by Ziegen.
fielder.
Lobster Salad. Cold slaw.
Ham.
n., Celery Pickles or.o
White. Fruit. Mountain.
Cocoanut' gu ASoEed'
ICE cREAMs.
Vanilla. Chocolate. strawberry.
BlSque. Orange Water Ice.
The ieasting done. the intellectual sec.
ton came in for its share Of the general
attention.
Toastmaster George J. Msthison arose
and. with a few appropriate words, in.
troduced Rev. Father McElligott, who
responded to the toast, "The Day we
Celebrate" Father McElligott's speech
was in his usual eloquent style. They
needed no apology, he said, tor
meeting to honor the day Of the cele.
brated apostle Of Ireland, whose name
was dear, not only to every Catholic, but
10 every true Irish heart. The name Of
st. Patrick Is the keynote to 1rishnen's
wrongs and Irishmen's exaltation. No
matter whether In poverty or wealth,
sickness or health, on every recurring
festival Of his patron saint, the Irishm9n
feels his heart expand. Not only
on account OF its religious signif.
canoe, but also to perpetuate the
memory OF the land OF his birth does the
Irishmau adhere to the recollection ol
st. Patrick. The love Of country is not
a mere sentiment, but Q deep seated
passion. From the earlieet days up to
our own it has been the theme Of poets
and orators.
Though not recognized in diplomacy,
Ireland is still nation. God has i'm:
pressed on her SONS a distinction, vital
nationality, which has never been sub.
iugated. 4 dpy'yill COME, when an
ali wise and all powerful Providence
will give us strength to strike the blow,
10 gain our national independence. As
sure as truth crushed TO earth will rise
again" 30 will our oppressed people, ID
the fullness OF time, gain the strength to
throw off the yoke Of the proud usurper.
There Is another country which de.
mands and deserves our love, great,
glorious and free America. The love we
owe to It, no less than that which Ia due
our mother country, has been tested.
History tells us Of many q hard
fought battle In which the Iriah have
proved their love for the country Of
their adoption. AS gratitude Is ever
uppermost in the hearts Of honest Irish.
men, we never will forget the debt we
owe to the land Of our adoption.
To the toast "0ur Country" Mr.. 7.
s. Riley responded. Owing to the late.
ness OF the hour, Mr.. Riley did not in,
dulge in many words, but he gave
glowing description Of the physical
and natural attributes OF America.
He added tribute to the form Of GOV.
eminent and the free institutions Of this
Mr.. JobnJ. Conf respondeded to the
toast, "0ur State" The speaker gave
q short resume OF the formation
OF the State, the condition in which she
then was, and proceeded to descant on
the progress she has made. W
1.-THE Press" was responded to by Mr..
A. W. Campbell. It did not
take him long to bring himself
and the audience together. Mr. Camp.
bell made many happy hits, which were
greatly enjoyed. His remarks we're as
happy as any OF the evening, and were
highly complimented after the banquet.
TO the toast, "Qur City" Mr.. Johh A.
Howard responded in an eloquent vein,
speaking highly Of Wheeling's achieve.
ments In the professions, In business
and in literature.
Mr.. ]. Il. McArdle responded TO the
toast, 1.-THE Ladies'" and paid them
most eloquent tribute.
To tho toast "0us Division" Mr..
Dennis O'Leary responded. He gave
short history Of the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians In this city.
Mr.. o'Leary's speech wound up the
festivities Of the evening, and
at the close the company dis.
persed with pleasant memories
Of the notable occasion and with q
hearty appreciation Of the motto OF the
order, "Friendship, unity and true
Christian charity"
The success Of the affair reflected
great credit on MesBrs. NJ. Grogan, I. s.
Riley, ]. Kileen, 6. Mathison, ]. Fahey,
]. q. McArdle, J. V. Mehan, j. Meade,
]. v. Giblin and ]. Filan, who composed
the Committee Of Arrangements.
The dGyl;was very generally taken
note Of about toyh yesterday. Every
other person met on the street wore 9
Sprig Of something green, most OF them
. BpriR Of clover formed Of silk, D.
Gundling 4 Co. presented all the street
car employees with shamrock, aud most
Of the cars were decorated besides.