The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18

10 this sentiment n was a sort OF un-
usual thing 10 have an Englishman ad-
dress a gathering OF patriotic irishmen
on ST. Patricks Day. The pen had ac~
complished more for the freedom OF
Ireland than had the sword lie wished.
however. to see the PRAYER OF Ireland
for liberty answered. lie closed by saying
that all good Englishmcn were no, dead
Englishmon.
Mr.. John Doroy. the celebrated Irish
agitator and patriot. OF New York. who
was present. upon being called upon re-
Suondcd in "A strong fCrcihe speech Mr..
Doroy H. q wcll-known figure In Irish poll
ties. having taken a prominent part I'm the
Fenian rebellion OF 66-'e5, and. for his
part therein. having seen the inside OF
an English prison. lie X "A man who
has sealed his faith by his works, and
who consequently holds a warm place IN
every Irish heart. lie said that ne was
glad 10 see that the spirit OF Irish IA
tionnlism was 50 strong I'm the south.
Ho himself. while honoring every Irish
man who sought the common good by
whatever means n might be. was OF the
extreme school Of Irish nationalists, ana
believed i'm the methods Of Emmett ana
Wolf Lone: while he did not carry with
him dynamite bombs. he was a Fenian,
md believed that never yet was the lber-
ties Of any country Won save by the
sword lie was willing. however. TO admit
that In this cause the pen was indeed
mighty and paid special tribute To the
poems of Thomas Davis as a power Tor
good. Mr.. Deroy said that while upon
the face OF affairs dissentions among
Irlshmen might seem 10 bee upon the
Increase he believed that in no time
their history did Irishmen have SO good
an opportunity for good.
The speaker asserted that the irish peo-
ple We're always ready TO follow "A leader
who should prove himself capable of lead
ing Such men had been Hugh O'Nein.
Sarsheld. O'Connell. and Parnell, and he
people had followed them faithfully and
unitedly The Irish race WAS prolific of
great men. Such leader would again
rise at the proper time and he would
command tho united support OF his peo-
pie. Mr.. Deroy said he believed In ag-
citation: but the fact remained that with
out some show Of force little had ever
been accomplished No concession was
ever granted 10 Ireland by England unit,
IL had become apparent 10 the latter thac
II would be very incOnvenient TO her 10
further withhold IT, This however. was
not peculiar TO England. but was char
acteustic Of human nature Mr.. Deroy
is a pleasant and forcible speaker ana
carries with him an Irresistible conviction
Of earnesiness
The following gentlemen were called
upon for remarks. and responded either
with solo or short talks: Father Dona-
hoe. 1.-THE Irish Christening and Real
Old Irish Gentleman. Mr.. s l.. Kelly
a recitation. which was most admirably
rendered. Harry ~. Smith. Marion l..
Dawson. Charles H. Phillips. song. and
General George j. uundley. who referred
10 the remarks OF two Of the speakers. in
which they claimed Irish relationship,
especially at this time Of the year.
GOVERNOR O'FERRALL'S LETTER.
The following letter was read by Mr.
Dreamer, which explains itself:
Richmond. Va, March Il. 1896.
Mr.. W. +. Keddy. Richmond, Va:
My Dear Sir,-I cannot tell you how
much / regret / will not be able to at
tend the St Patrick banquet THIS even
ing For the last ten days l have been
confined almost entirely TO my house,
much OF the time to my bed. and while
am feeling much better to-day my ply
stefan advises me that 1 would incur
great risk If / were TO expose myself 10
the night air OF 20 into the variable at
mOsphere Of a banquet nall. / nj %
therefore forego the pleasure Of being
with you all
Let me assure the association that l
appreciate beyond measure their kind in
vitation TO be present and 10 respond 10
one OF the tOasts and that while / can
not be with them in person 1 will in
spirit.
have never seen the day when was
not proud of my Irish blood, and 1 can
understand how the soul of John Boyle
O'Reilly swelled as he penned his beau
tifui poem, My Native Land" the con-
GLIDING verse OF which ! Will only quote:
My first dear love, all dearer for thy
grief
My land, that has no peer in all the
sea
For verdure. vale, or river, flower or
leaf.
II first to no man else, thoust first
to me.
New loves may come with duties. but
the first
Is deepest yet-the mothers breath
and smiles.
Like that kind face and breast where |
was nurscd
Is my poor land, the Niobc Of Isles
Yours truly
CHARLES r. O'FERRALL.
SOME OF THOSE PRESENT.
Among the more prominent gentlemen
seated around the table were the follow
ing:
Hon. II. M.sTaylor Captain Frank W
Cunningham. John 4. Hughes, H. NJ
Smith, Charles II. Phillips, j. Il. Welsh.
j. +. Ferriter. Daniel Higgins. Hon. W.
l.. Reddy. Father OReilly. Father Nc
keefrey. Father y. Donah0e, Father {.
Donahoe. Father Ahern, Father Demunch.
Father Herman. Mr.. Deroy, Of New
York Captain James O'Connor. of West
Point: $. L. Kelly. James Hartley j. u.
Kirk. J. Norman Dart. Fitz. Sitterding.
c. W. Antrim. Robert T.. Golden, Her
bert G. Duce. r. 5. Edgar. OF South Caro-
lJna; DR.. Dan. !. ColemaR William
guigley. Andrew Cavanaugh. James Har-
man. James Disney. Phillip ONelll, u. ..
Davis. c. Mahoney, Merit Hogan, w j.
German. j. j. rafferty,. John II. Hig-
gins. John j. Rankin. Jr.. Felix Koegan,
John r.. Epps. Harry Shervin. j. }.
Creamer, Joseph NJ Shelton. Edward j.
Warren, General George j. Hundey a.
Amelia. and others.
Following Is a list Of the gentlemen
who had charge OF the banquet: James
j. Dreamer chairman, W. +. Reddy j.
r. Duke, Thomas Davis. Daniel Hig-
gins. W. r.. Purcell, r. VI. +. Williams,
II. VI. Catogni. and j. f.. McDonough.
The affair was a success i'm every par
ticular and Colonel Murphy was the SUBJ
ject OF many congratulate on the ox-
celent supper and service.
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