The Washington times., 1895-02-26
SATOLLI 1T THE BANQUET
Carroll Institute HOnOred by the
Presence of the AhleGate.
DIR. sTAFFORD'S EL0QUENcE
bis Response to the Toast "our Country"
Was Thrilling Effort-Dr. Rocker Read
the Papal Delegates Response-Hon. D.
1 Murphy's Address-Hall Dscked in Gay
Attire-Distingui uished Catholics Present.

The members of Carroll Institute and
invited guests. TO the number of $50, gath
cred around the festal board las, night to
discuss the institutes annual dinner. Ihe
main hall OF the institute was deeked IN
gaYest attire.
Seated on either side Of four long tables
profusely decorated with flowers and plants
were representative men Of the city in all
walks OF life. and at the center table were
seated the guests of honor, including tho
dignitaries OF the church.
At the right of President George Bogus
were Right Rev. Mgr Satolh, the apostolic
lesate. and his secretary, DIR. Rocker, and
to his left sal the learned and accomplished
Rev. DR.. Stafford. of 81. Patrick's
Church. Near by were Drs. German,
and Garraganana, Mgr. Sbaretti. OF
the Catholic University; Rev. Eugene
Hannah. Bon. Dominlck l. Murphy, Hon
Charles Tracy, Capt. MckeYette. Mr. i. ..
Hannah. Mr.. John i. Brady, Mr. III. l.
Weller, and Mr.. Charles w. Handy
DISCUSSED THE GOOD THINGS.
When all were seated the discussion Of the
many good things was begun, and. having
been advised ito sit TO chat as well as eat,
the end Of the menu was soon reached under
fire OF continuous charge OF zest and mer-
riment
Then came the intellectual feast and the
sweetest morsel OF the night.
THEN CANE THE ToAsTs.
As the blue smoke curled upward from the
perfeclos, President Bogus called the diners
to order and in neat address, few well
chosen words, bade the assemblage welcome.
Toastnaster William II. DeLacey. in very
graceful manner. called upon Most Rev.
Mgr Satolli 10 respond to The toast His
holiness. the Pope; true dignity is his whose
tranquil mind virtue has raised above the
things below"
DR.. Rocker then read in excellent manner
the monsignor's response. a most scholarly
exposition OF the relation of the church TO
the nation through the various ages TO the
present tiae and at its conclusion it was ac-
corded vociferous and prolonged applause.
In the absence of the Right Rev. J. j.
Keane. D. d.. who was confined to his home
by illness. the Rev. DR.. Stafford responded 10
the toast OF "Cur country, our country first,
her glory and her pride" His address was
one Of the literary gems OF the evening, be-
ing delivered in this very accomplished dl-
vines most happy manner. and stirred the
FUTURE ATHENS OF THE WORLD.
In his usual graceful yet earnest manner
Hon. D. l. Murphy spoke TO Washington
as literary center; the future Athens Of the
world"
AS John J. Nolan arose TO speak Of Carroll
Institute he was greeted with prolonged ap-
plause. and his effort leaving of detail, wa:
devoted TO the good the institute has done
aud is doing. recalling the fact that it was
the pioneer in establishing night schools, and
bespeaking for it even higher place in the
future OF literature. music, drama and ath
letics.
Next came Edward J. Walsh in -ecita
tion, entitled The Other One Was Booth
delivered in Mr. WaIshs usual excellent
manner.
Then the toastmaster introduced Mr.. JohI
Boyle, who responded to The press, the
sentinel on the watch tower of liberty.
J. Travis Cocker. another institute mem
ber. recited the comical samuel Love OF
the Birthday OF St. Patrick, and made hit
nm. REDMoSD's RESPONSE.
To "Sister societies, lets so hand in hand
not one before the other, Mr. Edward
Redmond said.
LET the spirit OF the family pervade tn,
clubrooms. the Catholic brother being re
ceived as a kinsfOlk and the brother of othel
creeds as an honored guest. The life of eacl
member should demonstrate the fact that ia,
practical Catholic is an ideal citizen"
Mr.. james a. Maloney gave in finished
style The Slave, by Washington Irving
and his effort was loudly applauded.
To James Z. Shea was allotted the delight
fuI toast. The l$dies, woman; lovely woman
nature maze them 10 temper man.
After q solo. well rendered by Signo
Mariana Mama. the assemblage dispersed
10 the tune OF ''Auld Lang Sayne," remind
ing one another that parting is such swee
sorrow that 1 shall say goodnight TIL
be morrow.