The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-05
HONOR ROBERT EMMETT
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF
ERIN's INDUSTRIOUS PATRIOT
1t Is Celebrated by the Hiberninns
of the Twin Cities at Cretin Hall
Patriotic Music and Recita-
lions Contribute to the Enthu-
siasm-Addrcss by j. +. Kane.

siasm-Address by j. f. Kane.
The countrymen Of Robert Emmett
gathered in large numbers in Cretin
hall last evening to do honor to the
memory Of Ireland's most noble pa
triot Of the eighteenth century. 1t was
the occasion Of the 18th anniversary
of the birth of Emmett, and the Hi
bernians of the city joined hands with
the large number who came over from
Minneapolis in celebrating the occasion
In BETTING manner.
The atmosphere of the hall was per-
meated with the patriotic sentiment
which ever springs in the breast Of
Erin's own sons The name of Emmett
was on every lip. His example of de-
voted loyalty to his people under the
most adverse and critical circumstan-
ces inspired in the hearts of the local
Hibernians last night the love of
'Erin's green isle Of the sea-
In the audience and on the platform
were many prominent Hibernans Of
the city. and the programme and ad-
dress given were thoroughly in ac-
cord with the sentiment of the evening.
To the left of the stage was hung the
beautiful green silk flag of Division No.
3, of Ramsey County Hibernians; on
the other side of the stage was "Old
Glory while patriotic decorations
were spread in profusion across the
stage.
Hon. c. D. O'Brien officiated as pre-
siding officer for the evening. On the
platform with him were Judge John w.
president Of Hennepin division, Mime
apolis; Tom Martin. P. M. Money and
John Rogers. of Minneapolis.
After brief Introductory address by
| Chairman O'Brien, the Hibernian band
of st. Paul played a couple of selec-
lions. The music and the songs were
calculated to arouse within the hearts
Of the audience patriotic sentiments
and esteem for Ire,and's liberator and
| benefactor.
The Hibernian quartette sang Sc
| lection which was literally applaud
| ed, and responded with another pleas
| ing number. Mrs. S. V. Harris was
also encored for her solo, and she
| too. acknowledged the compliment
gracefully.
Miss McKenneday, a petite miss Of
| twelve or more summers, with flowing
| golden rinslets, won the hearts of the
audience with her recitation Of "Erin's
| Flag" When she spoke the lines, LAS
| long as Celt has a heart to Shield"
the audience interrupted her with a
| spontaneous burst Of applause.
| Miss Mile Pottgeser delighted her
many friends. by singing, with her
usual spirit, 1.-The Kerry Dance" She
was roundly encored and responded
| with another contralto solo. John F.
| Gehan sang Columbia, The Gem Of
| the Ocean," and was also brought be-
fore the footlights for a second time.
| A quartette, consisting of Mrs. S. V.
Harris Miss Pottgeiser, John F. Ge-
han and r. D. La Pine, gave the con-
| Guiding musical number on the pro-
gramme.
Chairman O'Brien, then presented the
| speaker Of the evening, J. F. Kane. It
was with pleasure, he said. that he was
able to introduce one of the most
| prominent young Americans in
the city, and one who enjoyed their re-
spect and esteem.
| Mr. Kane opened his address by
telling Of the early life Of Emmett, and
his home in a Protestant family; how
he overcame and repudiated the mar
row policy of the then dominant Bene-
dictines, and how. for the love of his
| country, he began the crusade which
started the revolution against Great
Britain in 1898. Emmett was born a
patriot, and the spirit of freedom and
personal liberty lived. at his time, only
| in the hearts of such loyal, loving pa
triots as Robert Emmett.
He had left the Irish people an ever
| lasting legacy Of patriotism and faith
in God He had wrested them from
| y AMY Ia III asp, anu C<AoilSu lIlSll
to the highest ideals Of personal lib
erty Kings were made to kneel before
them, and the spell Of power which
was exercised by the Britons was
broken, all because Emmett and few
others had the true spirit to stand for
! the liberty Of their people.
Emmett was surrounded during his
earlier years by all the advantages
which wealth could give him. The 9TH
| er existing conditions at the time wera
such as to force him to kneel to the
dominant Briton. In spite of all, he
stood for the honor Of his people. and
today his deeds were cherished by
them Mr.. Kane closed his address
| with description Of the execution Of
| Emmett.
The orchestra gave another selection.
and the celebration Of the evening was
| over.