The San Francisco call., 1899-05-30
LOVING TRIBUTE
To MEMORY Of
THOMAS MOORE
Admirers of the Poet
Sing His Praises.
FEAST OF MUSIC AND VERSE
DR.. VoORSANGER EULoGIZES
THE SWEET SINGER"
FEAST OF MUSIC AND VERSE
DR.. VOORSANGER EULOGIZES
THE SWEET SINGER"
Celebration of the 10th Anniversary
of the Birth of Ireland's Minstrel
Patriot in Metropolitan
Temple.

Metropolitan Temple was filled to over
flowing last night by the admirers of
Thomas Moore, the Sweet Singer of
Ireland the occasion being the celebra-
ton of the one hundred and nineteenth
anniversary of the birth of Ireland s
patriot-minstrel by the Balfe-Moore Club.
The interior of the temple was hand
somely decorated with the national colors
of Erin, ferns, palms and roses, while the
stars and stripes were prominently dis
played in the center of the stage form
ing a drapery for the speakers desk.
Thomas r. Bannerman presided, and be-
side him on the stage were seated Rev.
Dr. Voorsanger, the orator of the even
ing, and Mayor Phelan. The programme
was of rare merit and artiStically ar
ranged and rendered. Every number was
applauded with true Irish impartiality,
and the vocal solos by Miss A. Rooney
and Miss E. V. McCloskey We're especially
favored in this respect. But the feature
of the evening was the address of DR..
Voorsanger on Thomas Moore as an
Irish Nationalist.
Dr. .Voorsanger made a decided hit by
his apt remark when introduced by Mr..
Bannerman.
Il can think of but two things that
recommended me to Mr.. Bannerman as
the orator of this occasion" he said.
"One is that ! looked much like an
Irishman, and the other that being a
Jewish theologian ] must needs know
more about Thomas Moore than any one
else"
1t was several minutes before the tu-
multi of laughter and applause subsided,
and then the speaker proceeded to pay a
glowing tribute to the poet whom all
Irishmen love to honor He declared that
the battle-cry of the Irish as poured forth
in song by Moore was the ancient battle
cry given to the children of Israel by
Moses, and which has become the battle
cry of all liberty-loving peoples of the
world, God, country and human liberty.
The speakers remarks that the part
taken by the Irish in developing this
country was sufficient answer to the
boasted pretense that this country was
altogether built up by the Anglo-SaXons
was roundly applauded. In conclusion
Dr. Voorsanger said that while Moore ad-
vocated peaceful methods as against des:
perate deeds to secure the freedom of
Ireland he regarded him as the true Irish
Nationalist. Following is the programme
rendered:
Organ selections. Irish Melodies Miss
Marie Giorgiani; Introductory remarks, Thomas
r Bannerman president; soprano solo, The
Meeting of the Waters" (Moore), Miss Anna
Rooney; bass solo. 20, Where's the Slave So
Lowly" (Moore), George V. Wood; poem,
Thomas Moore written for the Balfe- Moore
Club. by Miss Ina Coolbrith; violin solos, Irish
Miss E. V McCloskey Rhys Thomas, G. V.
Wood Especially arranged for the Baife- Moore
Thomas Moore Irish Nationalist" Rev.
Dr. Voorsanger: contralto solo, 20, Breathe
Not His Name" (Moore). Miss Ella V. Nc
CloslIey; reading, (a) Remember the Giories
OF Brian the Brave" Cb) I'VE May Roam
Thro This World" (c) 20 the Shamrock
(Moore), c. b. Newton; tenor solo, Believe
Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
(Moore). Rhys Thomas; cornet solo. The Harp
That Once Thro' Tara's Halls" Cdoore), Louie
Franchi; soprano solo. Tho the Last Glimpse
Of Erin tMoore), Miss Daisy v Keane; vocal
quartet, The Star Spangled Banner Miss
Rooney, Miss McCIoskey Rhys Thomas, G. V.
Wood; musical director. Sydney Hopecraft.