Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-18

Tho Sons and Daughters Of ireland Gale
brated the Anniversary of Their Patron Saint

Tho Sons and Daughters Of Ireland Cels-
DRAFTED the Anniversary of Their Patron Saint.
The closing hours Of ST. Patrick's day were
observed with merry goodwill. and last even
ing tine sons and daughters of Ireland met to-
gether and spent the time in social enjoyment.
At ST. Johns College the alumni society gave
an entertainment which was largely attended
and thoroughly enjoyed. The principal event
ives an address by Rev. DIR. O'Gorman, who
spoke interestingly and eloquently of the his
tory OF Ireland from the arrival of st. Patrick
to the present time. A delightful program fol-
lowed the address, to which the following con-
tributed: Miss Marguerite Nolan, Miss Cecilia
Sullivan, W. F. Brosnan. Joseph Cullen, NJ. F.
O'Donoghue, Mrs. Armand Gumprecht, Miss
Marguerite Elchhorn. Miss Mae Whitesell,
Charles West, Alfred Barker, A. s. Fennell,
John Nolan, Frank Reside, James P. Collins,
Z. J. Walsh and George d. Scott.
AT eoNzAaA HALL
A children's matinee was given at Gonzaga
Hall in the afternoon. The farce of "The
Great Elixir was presented by Thomas A.
Ecklof. William J. Harrington. John J. Hart
nett, Aloysius s. Fennel, Jeremiah Costello, II.
A. Quinn. Charles Macaulev. Michael J. Foley
and Edward Connolly. ". l. Plant and A. 8.
Fennell recited and choruses were sung. In
address on the life and character Of the patron
saint by Patrick H. O'Donnell Of Georgetown
College was listened to with marked attention.
Others who took part in the entertainment we're
Messrs. W. L Plant. A. 8. Fennell, ]. NJ.
O'Brien, D. J. O'Connor and J. c. Sproesser.
THE ExMEr GUARD BALL.
There was q brilliant ball given last evening
at Rifles Hall by the Emmett Guard, but in
National Guard parlance known as company A,
fourth battalion. The ball WAS opened with q
grand march led by First Sergt Liston and
Miss Annie Collins. The Emmets' green uni
forms contrasted with the white dress coats Of
Gen. Ordway's staff added the glitter Of gold
lace to the scene.
The ladies were presented with handsome
souvenir program in scarlet satin, showing the
Emmett Guard marching down the avenue
After the grand march Mr.. Patrick j. Moran
was introduced. and delivered an address The
rest OF the evening was devoted to dancing.
The committees in charge of the affair were
as follows:
Executive-Capt. Harry Walsh, chairman;
First Sergt. e. J. Liston, Corp. r. A. Ellis, Pri-
Yates John A. Gallagher, Philip Shea, Charles
Tanning.
Floor-Lieut. R ]. Harden, chairman: Sergt,
W. +. Gallagher, Sergt. TT. McAnnaley, Corn,
Jos. Edmonds, Corp. ]. F. Carroll, Private j.
Bolger, Private ID. Callahan. Private J. Brick,
Private Z. Casey and Private L. d. Daily
Reception-Lieut. c. ]. Harlow, chairman;
Sergt. ]: McAna!!y, Corporals I. Gately, I.
OConnell, J. Gately, I. E. Daley and J. G.
Reagan; Privates W. Collins. o. Flynn. ".
Flanagan, J. Donohue, W. P. Doyle, W. Harlow,
Nj. Haeley. J. Hanlon, W. Madigan, T. James, ".
Murphy. c. Myers. W. O'Connor. E. O'Reor-
dan. J. Rice, E. Sullivan. W. Smith, T. Walsh,
". Walsh, J. Quill. E. Ready, E. Casey, c.
Horigan. w. Kelly, j. Morris, j, Murphy, W,
Myer, J. Mccain, j. O'Connor, W. Quantrill
J. Sullivan. G. P. Sullivan. H. Springman, s.
Walsh. W. McGilton. T. Lane, W. Doherty and
j. Cullinane