Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-25
The Memory of the Father of
Our Country Happily
Celebrated.
Brief But Eloquent Addresses
Delivered Amidst Great
Enthusiasm.
THE GUESTS ROYALTY ENTERTAINED

matte Club, composed of the leading
young Germans of that locality. Last
Monday evening they COMMUNICATED
the momory of Washington by giving an
oyster supper, followed by a smoker
which proved to be one of the most en-
joyable affairs that have taken place this
season. The objects of the club are
moral and social improvement and to
act as an auxiliary in St. Vincent's chart
table works.
The hall of the club house was hand
somely decorated in the national colors,
with tables formed in the shape of a
horseshoe, Mt the head of which was
large picture of George Washington very
tastefuliy draped Nearly one hundred
sat down to the tables, which were pre-
sided over i'll most pleasing manner by
Mr.. A. ]. Domeck, who also acted as
POSTMASTER.
Rev. Father Heissing was introduced
and welcomed the members and their
guests i'll few we'll chosen words, and
during his remarks he commended all to
be good patriots and good Christians,
saying true Christians make the best
patriots, after which an elegant oyster
supper was served and heartily enjoyed
by all.
On the right of POSTMASTER Domeck
were seated President Ben Beckman and
William NJ. Higgins, with Councilman
Edward Reiss and Frank Goss. While
the tables were being cleared, the assent
blage was entertained by the Diamond
Quartet, composed of Joe Prick, Henry
Schulten, Wade Sewage and LOUIS Doll,
who during the evening sang many
pleasing selections, which were warmly
encored. After cigars and pipes tied
with the national colors had been passed
to all, POSTMASTER Domeck made the
opening address, in which he eulogized
Washington and related what he had
done. He paid a glowing tribute to the
stars and stripes, and in closing his
happy remarks urged his hearers to
follow periodically the example set for
them by the father of their country. He
was frequently applauded.
President Ben Beckman responded to
the toast on the organization, with the
result that a large increase in the mem
bership will be looked for.
"Our Municipality" was responded to
by Councilman Edward ]. Reiss. His
address was one of the best of the even-
ing, and he complimented the city on
having such organizations as the Wash
ington Social Dramatic Club. Never
before was he heard to better advantage
and his remarks received close atten-
ton.
William Dennis had for his subject
'Social Club Benefits, +" which he handled
in very satisfactory manner, pointing
out the many advantages to be derived
from membership and inviting all to
join.
Labor and Kindred Organizations
was the subject assigned William M.
Higgins, of the Kentucky Irish Ameri-
can, who created considerable surprise
and merriment when he commenced his
talk in German.
Germans in America" were paid a
handsome tribute by John G. Metzger
who contrasted the existing conditions
in this country and the fatherland. He
told of Heinrich Hudson and his career
and related how the old women of the
Catskills told the story of Hudson and
his men playing nine-pins in the noun
tains when it Numbered. His peroratior
and God bless old Germany" evoked
great applause.
Charles A. Fisher discoursed on "Ex
pansion, presenting an able and studied
argument that created decided impress
sion. Mr.. Fisher is finished orator a!
well as writer, and at the close of his re
marks was accorded an ovation.
The last toast, Germantown AS She
Is" was assigned to Frank Hulsman
who related many funny incidents tina
had happened there and furnished con
siderable amusement
Others called on for impromptu re
marks were Henry Reiss, who told o.
the warm reception Washington gave
England, saying that we should follow
Washington's advice and avoid foreigr
entanglements and give the recently
captured islands their freedom.
Frank Goss was the recipient of an ova
ton when he was called upon, and Franz
Hoffman convulsed his hearers with I
story on the Goss ball club.
Short talks were also made by JohI
Brakeman, Mike Mckenzie and Henri,
Brakeman, and John Weiss made hit b,
telling of the past of Germantown ant
why he moved.
Thee. Scherzinger sang song tina
was we'll received, and Joe Prick rem
dered pleasing a guitar solo.
] Frank Hoffman sang cemic song ane