Evening star., 1897-03-18
:. PAT TRICK DAY
It is Appropriately Observed in the Roman
Catholic Churches.
Notable Sermons Delfvered-Interest-
Night Before Large Audiences.

Very Rev. Thomas F. Conaty, rector of
the Catholic University Of America, de-
livered memorable sermon on st. Patrick
at the church which bears the name Of
the illrstrious saint yesterday morning.
The vast and beautiful edifice was crowd
ed to it's capacity and the number of prom
nent people in attendance was noticeable.
Grand pontifical high mass was celebrated
by Archbishop Martinelli, the papal able
gate. assisted by Rev. Dr. P. ]. Garrigan
assistant rector of the Catholic University,
assistant priest Dr. Rocker of the papal
legation and Father Franciscus OF Holy
Cross College, deaccns Of honor; Father
Caughey, deacon of the mass: Rev. Dr.
Gum, subdeacon; Father ]. F. MCGEE,
master Of ceremonies. and Father d. ].
OConnell, assistant master of ceremonies.
DR.. Conaty took his text from the third
and fourth chapters Of Exodus, and pro-
cecded in an eloquent and mastery man
ner to compare the mission upon which
St. Patrick was sent to Ireland with God
action in sending Moses to lead the Israel
ties from Egypt The discourse was full
of striking passages and was received with
profound attention by the immense con-
gregation. The church was beautifully
decorated and the music was unusually ex-
celient. At the conclusion of the services
the distinguished divines who participated
in and were present at the mass. were
entertained at dinner by the Rev. Father
Gloyd of st. Patrick's rectory. Among the
guests was Archbishop Ireland of ST. Paul.
The day was also solemny observed at
ST. Aloysius' Church, where the Rev.
Father P. P. o'Connen celebrated high
mass and delivered the sermon. The mis-
sion work of st. Patrick was the theme of
his discourse, and its grand results were
described with graphic power.
The Ancient Order OF Hibernians cele-
brated the anniversary last night with
enjoyable entertainment al the National
Rifles Armory. The hall was tastefully
decorated with Irish and American flags,
and the program was appropriately print
ed in green. President p. T. Moran de-
livered a speech of welcome, which was
received with much appreciation by the
large audience, and Rev. Thomas ]. Co
Gaelic Influence on the English Lam
guage,' showing that the Celtic language,
institutions and philosophy had lent much
that is now considered most beautiful to
the English language and civilization of
today Interesting addresses were made
by Messrs. John J. Dolan and Rosser F.
Downing. The musical and recitative part
of the program was participated in by Mr..
AL Mosher, Mr.. John Nolan Mrs. Kitty
Thompson-Berry, Mrs. Margaret Nolan
Martin and Mrs. Fannie Hempstone.
A large and appreciative audience as
ssmbled in new Gonzaga Hall last night
and was both entertained and instructed by
lecture on Daniel OConnell and the
Emancipation delivered by Rev. John T.
Murphy, president OF the Holy Ghost Col
iege of Pittsburg. Pa. The lecturer was
introduced by Rev. Father Gillespie, pas
tor of ST. Aloysius' Church, who said he
was man who mlnistered to the poor and
ignorant Of today, ST. Patrick did to
them In his time. The lecturer gave an
excellent sketch of the history Of Ire
land; of the troublous times that preced-
ed oConnelrs period, and then pictured
the coming Of the iliustrious leader to the
front. O'Connell, said the lecturer, res
cued the religion of his fathers from slav-
cry, and for forty years held in the hol-
low of his hand the hearts and hopes of
elght million people, whom he had linked
together in unity. A large number of dis
tinguished Catholic churchmen were pres
ent among the audience