The morning call., 1891-02-21
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE.
Washington's birthday Becom.
ingly Celebrated.
An Enjoyable Entertainment Given by the
Class Of '92-The Sudden Advent Of
an Apparition.

a most delightful entertainment was given
by the class of '92 of ST. Mary's College, at
Oakland, last night in celebration of the an
niversary of the birthday of Washington.
The spacious hall, filled to OVERLOOKING by
an appreciative audience, was tastefully
decorated with gay bunting and American
flags. On the blackboard at the right of
platform some youthful artist had drawn a
portrait of his country's father, and on the
left one of Archbishop Hughes. Covering
the blackboards through the reom were pic
lures suggestive of continental days, while
gay bit of scenery behind the platform,
relieved by draperies in deep red, completed
the charming effect.
AS though TO prove that in the midst OF the
celebration of the birthday of the patriot
tile death of another had not been forgotten,
portrait of the late General Sherman, sur
rounded by bit of Grape, hung in a con-
splcuous place near the platform.
In the large audience were TO be seen Rev.
Fathers Kirby, Serya, insolvency, Quill
and McNally; Rev. Brother Bettelin. who
VIII shortly visit the Northwestern States on
tour OF inspection of the Catholic schools
ana institutions III that district; Rev. Broth
er Genne6ern and Judges Fitzpatrick and
Buck OF Redwood City. Many other promi-
nent people were present.
AN ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
After an overture by the college orchestra
the President OF the evening, John E. Kelly,
delivered an address of welcome, whereupon
the Sea Echoes" was eXcelently rendered
by cornet quartet composed of j. f. Gren-
nan. Nj. A. Tully, Ii. V. Marboeuf ana T.
Scnrorcht Jr. August j. Henry's rendition
OF The American Sailor was followed by
the quartet. THE Sword of Bunker Hill"
beautifully sung by j. l.. Taylor, w. B.
White, f. /. Ranken and d. /. Sheerin.
John L. Ferry, opening with the declara-
ton that :" heroes most ABOUND where hero
ism Is best rewarded" feelingly recounted
the deeds of valor of the nations brave,
after which f. W. Noble performed "Pas,
quinade " on the piano. his execution being
very finished. With TIE Grand Advance"
Arthur Z. Collins carried the audience back
70 the times OF war and bloodshed, while
Daniel L. Sheerin's bass solo, 1.-The OLD
turnkey, brought visions of murksome
dungeons and languish hing prisoners before
his hearers.
Washington, "earth's noblest. best" was
eulogized in Frederick w. Mobiles poem
prepared for the occasion, after which a
alheTent phase OF greatness was alluded to
In Charles b. Sections ESSAY, 'iAmerica's
Inventive Genius" The American Ban
ner," spoken by John " Hughes, imme-
dlately preceded comical vocal duet. en-
Titled "A Il G." rendered by j. L. Taylor
aud d. L. Sheerin, which ELECTED rounds of
applause and bursts of merriment from the
audience.
THE GHOST OF A CONTINENTAL.
In his grafton, William F. Fitzpatrick
carried his hearers away by his youthful
eloquence, while trombone solo by Marcus
A. Tully. entitled Familiar Airs" was
listened to with the keenest appreciation.
Toward the close of the evening, all were
startled by the sudden advent of an
apparition in their midst, which, with dig
nfied mien, glided softly and majestically to
the platform. Its knee breeches, ruffied
shirt and buckled CATERS were suggestive of
the days OF '76, ana it was with a Start that
the audience heard its sepulchral voice
break the silence. expressing the sur
prise its owner felt at the sight of so many
improvements since the day, a century ago.
ne was laid away in the grave.
Some skeptical old people nodded their
heals significantly and whispered that the
apparition was nothing more than Daniel
|. Sheerin disguised as "1he Ghost of an
Old Continental" but the more youthful
verify believed they had seen an inhabitant
of the world beyond
:, After the recital by Francis a. Barrett of
The Execution of Montrose" and the rem
dltion OF the Gallant Company March" by
the quartet, the Souvenir March by the
orchestra brought the evening to close.