The herald., 1897-03-17
IN HONOR OF SAINT PATRICK
An Entertainment at the Sacred Heart
Church Last Night
The irish -American Clubs Banquet and the
knights Of Robert Emmet's Ball
This Evening

The good people of East Los Angeles,
regardless of religious opinion, crowded
Sacred Heart Church hall last night to
inaugurate the celebration of st. Pat
| rick's. day. The pastor. Rev. Father
Harnett, said that seldom had he seen
such a large gathering in the hall, except
the closing night of fair. The social
and entertainment was under the au-
spices of the ladies of the congregation,
and they had abundant cause for pride
over the success of their efforts. An or
chestra discoursed sweet music while
the throngs exchanged the civiiities Of
the occasion and tested the dainties
served upon a number of linen covered
tables. The white ceiling was webbed
with ropes of ivy, while the pillars We're
entwined with the same vine. Large
palm leaves and the American flag were
grouped about the walls, while green
silk flag and gold and green festoons
decorated the stage. Mrs. NJ. Mesmer re-
cited "The Green Flag In spirited
manner THE Maid of Erin" tableau,
by Miss M. Brossart, was heartily ap-
plauded. The chorus. composed of the
choir of the church, sung The Harp
IN SuCn a manner DIS ~ 81 dtlly tnC PCOPlC
of the parish who are proud of their pro-
ficiency under the care of Prof. Heyes
Mr. Killian's solo, Erin, the Tear" was
we'll received, as was 20. Erin, My
Country" by Miss Teresa Hayes. The
final song. America" was rendered by
the combined power of the audience.
choir and all the instruments, and stirred
the hearts of the listeners. Mines. Con-
nor, Paul and Taylor had charge of the
he fah uhilo MfnaS
Armstrong, Mesmer and Welch had
charge of the coffee and sandwiches.
During the performance Mr. Joseph
Mesmer, who was master of ceremonies,
called Father Harnett to the stage and
in behalf of the ladies, presented him
with a purse of gold and expressed the
thanks of the people of the parish for
the good work which the priest had done
in building for them such fine church.
parochial residence and school. The rev.
erend gentleman was visibly surprised,
praised his people for their cooperation
and paid high compliment to Mother
Amanda for her originality and execu-
tive ability in making the school so sue
cessful.
Miss Brossart very cleverly manipu-
lated the stage performance. Among
Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs. Brossart,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Schwamm, Mr.. and
Mrs Mesmer, Prof. Edward Heyes and
wife, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, Mr. Caul-
field, Mr.. and Mrs Mcdonald, Mr. Seiz.
Miss Jennie Adams. Misses Alice and
Mamie Brossart, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Hayes, Mrs. Crowley, D. Crowley. Mrs.
Alderman Nickel, Ed May. Mrs. Nj.
H. Flint and others.
AT ST. vINCENTS COLLEGE.
At st. vincent's College hall last even
t-I~f J,x- ant q
tained a large audience composed of the
relatives of the students and their
friends, as we'll as those of the institu-
ton It was an open meeting or the ly-
ceum, assisted by the Glee club. There
were speeches appropriate to the day,
also a debate upon the question, Re
solved, That the United States would be
benefited by the arbitration treaty" $.
Reardon and E. Stanton represented the
affirmative and NJ. Hugo and A Derlum
the negative. The opening piece of the
orchestra was "Gambrnus March" At
terwards it played several of Moore's
Melodies. ]. ]. Mccarthy brought down
the house by singing Come Back to
Erin" and the cornet solo, Kathleen
Mavourneen," was rapturously ap-
plauded
TONIGHTS CELEBRATIONS.
The knights of Robert Emmet will,
give their annual ball tonight IN Illinois
hall. ]. M. Ward, the veteran delineator
of Irish character, will hold the mirror
up to nature" between the numbers.
The following are the committees: Ar
rangements-Philip O'Brien, Chris
Hicluson. j. z. Redmond, P. ]. O'Connor'
Nicholas Kenealy. Reception-John
McMoroney. James Concannon. I. j.
McGonigle, Peter White. John Dough-
erty, T. ]. Carter. ~ 7. Kirby; Hugh j.
Smith. Philip Corrigan, William Egan,
p. J. Stack, Thomas McDermott, Owen
Lamb, P. M. Parrell. Floor. j. o.
Connor. manager; aids, Nicholas Ken
ealey, Philip O'Brien, ]. F. McElheney,
d. j. Mccarthy, Bernard McKeone.
The annual banquet of the Irish
American club in honor of the patron
saint will be held at Illich's restaurant.
and much of the best oratorical talent of
the city will be heard in response to the