Morris tribune., 1892-03-23

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st. Patrick's Day in Morris, A. [
1892, viii long be remembered by thu
800 people who. attended the testivi
ties here last Thursday.
The day was pleasant and Favorable
for the occasion, and tho people from
the country came to town in larg
numbers to be present and take par
in the procesdingsin conmemoeratiol
of Ireiand's patron saint.
The usual services at the Catholic
church were held in the forenoon ano
were we'll attended.
BY II o'clock the people began t
gather at Workman hall, where Dime
was served, and the entertainment
took place. At l o'clock dinner was
announced and nearly if not quite
800 people partook of an elegant re-
past, prepared by the patriotic and
devoted ladies ofou city and vicinity
After all had satisfied the inner man,
tho proceedings were opened by mus
ic by Watzke's orchestra.
Mr.. VIM. Riordan officiated as mas
ter of ceremonies in very pleasant
and acceptable manner, introducing
the speakers with few appropriate
remarks.
Father Gaskell was the first speak
er, and delivered the principal address
Oh the occasion, and we want to say
right hero that more patriotic and
eloquent address we rarely ever list
eli to. After giving a short but in
tercsting sketch Of the life and work
Of St. Patrick, he portrayed in forci
bic and earnest manner the duties and
requisites of an American citizen;
that people coming here from the diff
ferent nations of the earth should I'M
derstand that they cannot be permit
ed to enjoy the blessings of our free
government without taking upon
themselves the responsibilities of al
American citizen and being ready to-
defend the stars and stripes against
all enemies; and further, they must
understand that the English language
is the language of the United States.
tits all right and proper for parents to
teach their children the language of
the nation from whence they came,
said the reverend gentleman, but
they should not forget that it is neces-
sary for them to learn, to speak and
write the language of this country.
He said if he could have his own way
in the matter Of citizenship he would
have a law passed requiring that no
man should be given the right to ex
ercise the elective franchise until he
could read the English language,
After further reference to our glorious
institutions and the Importance of
the Union, he reminded his
Irish friends that it was very proper
that they should not forget the green
flag Of Ireland, but they must remem-
Der that the stars and stripes are first |
and the green flag second. In a
touching manner he referred to Abra.
ham Lincoln, who made free men Of
three million human beings that had |
been regarded as mere chattels; and |
to our generals and soldiers whose
bravery saved the Union. In closing
he urged upon his hearers the neces-
sity of more cordial union between
the members of different denomina
tons, remembering the words of the
Savior, "Love one another and your
as yourself" By exercising
a more kindly feeling toward one an
other we would become better citizens
and christians.
R. G. Stevens, being called upon,
made brief address, in which he
complimented Father Gaskell on his /
patriotic and eloquent speech, and
said that he fully endorsed the senti-
ments expressed.
William Logue was called upon,
but declined making speech, but be-
fore sitting down said some very good
things.
F. E. Newell was called upon, but
declared that he could not make
speech, never had made one, and new
er expected to, and then went on and
gave us a first rate talk. "This," he
said, lis my maiden speech"
Mrs. A. L. Stenger delighted the
audience by singing two appropriate
songs in her usual attractive manner.
Miss Celia Gaughan presided at !
the organ and furnished excellent
music.
After the playing of Yankee Doodle.
and st. Patrick's Day in the Morning
by the orchestra, the celebration of
st. Patrick's Day in Morris for the
year 1892 came to close.