Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-18

10 was today. Referring to the political
contests which recently existed In Ireland,
ho said the dark clouds had passed away.
Mr, Reilly, In closing. said he was satis-
ned .bat ere many years have passed all
the lfish-Amerlcan citizens would rally to
the aid OF those now struggling tor the
good cause in their native land.
KxspossE ron THE CLERGY.
Rev. Father Fallon. of Winchester, re-
sponded TO the sentiment: THE Clergy
set by our Heavenly Father a. guide-posts
in llfe's pathway to direct mankind Alright
to the golden city of eternity"
He said his subject was one adapted TO
better heads than his. He had recently
met an Irishman who said that the
priests were fine set Of good fellows" !"
This. the speaker admitted, was true. but.
he added. that II resulted from well-de-
veloped intelligence, for the clergy were
trained to be teachers aud guides OF
Divine truths. They knew how 10 enjoy
the good things and blessings of life, but
they also knew where 10 draw the line.
I'VE are, according TO my friends homely
expression" said Father Fallon. "a fine
set of fellows, and for this reason we are
with you tonight, but. my friends, be-
ware, beware Of tho difference in the
morningi" ILaughter.l
The speaker referred to tho love which
had always existed between the Irish
Catholics and their clergy, and said it
warked the identification of the former.
In concluding, he asked all present TO JON
him in the wish OF a long life for all the
priests-not so much for the sake of the
clergy themselves as for the benefit of
Chrlsts children. Father Fallon's re-
marks were exceedingly happy and at
times elected hearty laughter.
CITIZENS OF ALL LANDS.
Mr. S. l.. Kelly responded to the toast,
"Irishmen-c citizens of all lands. There
is no country on the face of the earth but
what has felt the tread of an Irishman's
foot, listened 10 his persuasive voice,
realized his influential presence. and ac-
cepted him as IFS own. He gets there"
Mr.. Kelly said, in beginning, that 2.3OO
years ago IN Greece Plato expressed the
idea that a just man struggling with ad-
versity il most acceptable IN the sight of
God" What, then. should be said of Ire
land and her people7 IL was a privilege
10 be allowed TO pay tribute to the race.
The speaker in finished oration. which
exhibited the most profound research,
then told OF the part lreland's sons had
played in the progress OF various countries,
and pointed out their work in America
He mentioned the names of scores OF
Hibernians who made tLelr names Illus
trious IN our history.
HIS address was one OF the most beauti-
ful of the evening and elected entnusies-
tic applause.
The toast. "The United States-a beacon
light for all nations; the hearts of all other
peoples long for the rights and Liberties
possessed by its citizens was responded
to by Mr.. james T.. McKenney, who deliv-
cred an exceedingly graceful speech, when
was received with the utmost enthusiasm.
CAPTAIN WISE N VIRGINIA.
Hon. George ID. Wise, amidst deafenlne
applause. responded TO the eyer-popular
sentiment, ViTginia-mother of states
and statesmen. Time adds lustre TO thy
history, and thy children shall not fail to
make thy future still more glorious"
His remarks. which were clothed In
beautiful language, were listened 70 with
eager interest and frequently evoked en-
thusastlc applause.
The following were the other toasts and
those who responded to the sentiments: !:
The City Of Richmond. Charming city on
the James. metropolis Of the State. Thy
beauty and Teuown reflect the enterprise
and character OF thy citizens Mayor d.
4. Ellyson. Our Societies. Evidences OF
the ties that bind our common humanity.
The means of exercising social fellowship,
fraternal love, aud divine charity. James
j. Creamer. The Press. Its freedom II eS-
sential TO country'5 progress. Its inde-
peudence Is the measure OF peoples
liberty. It's tone and character IS the
standard of a peoples enlightenment and
civilization. William Ryan.