The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-13
I: TO d. d. BRYAN.
/: From
:The Hibernian and Emmett Societies,
/. Houston, Texas. May IL. 1898.

1t is a gift of which any man might
feel proud, and speaks volumes for tue
princely generosity and gratitude of the
donors as well as the deserving popularity
OF the recipient
II must not be omitted to state the fact
that Prof. Herb and Pref. Lewis were hon
ored guests on the occasion. and that
throughout the Interesting proceedings they
enhanced with their superb music one Of
the most delightful and enjoyable celehra-
tons held In Houston for long time past.
After the presentation proper, the event
took on all the characteristics Of n cordial
and hospitable Irish gathering. There
were recitations, speeches and general
merry making, which 1t would take col
umns OF space to adequately portray, and
which all who participated In them Will
long remember with infinite pleasure.
This stage Of the proceedings was pre-
sided over by Captain Jack Kennedy, than
whom there Is no more accomplished mas
ter Of ceremonies. His word was law at
the Smoker and to be called upon by
him for speech was equivalent TO a
demand that could not be disobeyed, He
Opened the BALI by Introducing to the
audience Major p j. Duffy Of Macon. Ga,
who recited "Shamus O'Brien" in stirring
manner that fairly brought down the house
and won many personal compliments for
the talented and patriotic elocutionist.
Judge w N. Shaw next electrified the
audience with his rendition of the vol
unteer Organist."
Prof Charles Lewis was then called upon
for his matchless Limitation of italian
Opera" and the roars Of laughter his
musical comedy produced Will never be
forgotten by those who heard him. II was
simply too funny and grntesque for de-
scrption. and should be heard TO be prop
erly appreciated.
Judge w. II. Wilson then delivered a
brief speech, after which Mr.. Gus street
got off one OF his inimitabIe Jokes on how
the defeated candidate got even with his
victorious rival" 1t created the most In
tense mirth. and Is we'll worthy of repeti-
ton.
MIR Drolla, New Orleans member of
the Hbernians followed In an able speech
appropriate to the occasion and his re-
marks were thoroughly enjoyed and APP
plauded.
MIR. p. II. Tansey being called upon. he
expressed his pleasure at being permitt-i
for the first time to mlngle with his ooun ,
trvmen in Houston. He explained that his
chief motive in being there WAS to help
out q brother newspaper man in reporting
an event that he himself might feel some
delicacy in reporting.
He referred eloquently to the part tbs
Emmet Rifles were taking in the present
contest Tor CUBAN liberty ana uScu IL IN
a text for showing what might BE- ac-
compllshed in freeing Ireland from the
domination OF British rule.
Patriotic speeches We're also made by
John T. Browne. Mr.. J j. Donovan, MIR.
Hugh Hamilton, Mr.. VIM. O'Connon, Mr..
Ed Browne and others.
Mr.. Donovan read the beautiful speech
that was made by Governor Taylor of
Tennessee upon the occasion of Ireland's
day at the Nashville exposition. a speech
burning with sentiments of Irish patriot
ism.
The quarrel scene between Brutus and
Cassius, about the only thing Of the even
ing that was not IRISH was rendered by
Messrs Duffy and Bryan
Mr.. Robert Adair sang patriotic Irish
song and the very ENJOYABLE affair was
brought to a close by all joining In sing
ing God Save Ireland" and "The Star
Spangled Banner"