Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-07-01
Their Efforts Were Pleasing
Surprise to Their Parents
and Friends.
Will s. Hays Praises the Cadets
and His Remarks Create
Merriment.
PRETTY LITTLE GIRLS TAKE PART

Library Hall was filled to its doors
Monday evening with the friends and
relatives of the pupils of St. Patrick's
parochial school, who were assembled to
witness the closing exercises. An excel
lent programme was rendered, and each
number gave evidence of the zeal and
ability of the Xaverian Brothers and the
Sisters as instructors. The music for the
occasion was furnished by Prof. Nor
bach's orchestra, and after the overture
the chorus song, "'Mid the Green Fields
of Old Ireland" i'll honor of the land of
their patron saint, was pleasingly rem
dered and received much applause.
Swinging Meath the Apple Tree" was
sung by a chorus of handsomely attired
little girls, followed by Miss Madge
Glenn, who gave an excellent recitation
of Guilty or Not Guilty?'
Another pleasing number was the song
Twill l Find My Mamma Therel' by
Margaret keenan,, Willetta Kaelin, Mary
Hourigan, Lille NJ. McGrath, Mary
Sohan and Lizzie Toner. These little
ladies created a most favorable impress
sion.
Mamie keenan,, Mary Braitline and
Susie WEIGH took the principal parts in
little farce, entitled "The Red Turban,"
each one acting her part splendidly.
The hit of the evening was THE Rival
Politicians" in which George Wilson
impersonated the Mayor of Louisville;
William Kierce, his secretary; John Stew
art, the Hon. Julius Truthful, represent
ing the Tenth ward, and John Hourigan,
Charles Greenwell, Thomas keenan,,
Thomas Burke, Charles Philips, Walter
Cusick, Michael Lyons, Thomas Fallon
and Pierce Gross took the parts of more
or less important political nlanipulators.
The scene represented a busy day in
Mayor Viewers Office. The chief execu-
tive's secretary was kept busy putting off
callers who wished to see the Mayor on
the most important business. Some were
ofice-seekers. while others were those
whom the offices were seeking. Then
there was the ward politician who car
ried the votes of his ward in his pocket,
etc. The boys showed their appreciation
of the local political situation and were
warmly applauded.
After the farce the recitation, Light
on Deadman's Bar" was given by Mamie
Keenan,. Following the recitation, Col.
Will S. Hays read several of his inimita-
bic dialect stories, which met with great
favor. He also addressed the young sol
der boys and complimented them upon
their appearance. The Colonel was in
merry mood and his remarks drew from
the audience rounds of applause. He
then read for the Cadets two of his COM
positions entitled "When You Are as Old
as Me" and when l Was About Your
Size"
The lawn tennis drill by the girls con-
sisted of number of exceedingly grace
full figures, which were executed with
skill.
Thomas keenan, sang, "Asleep at the
Switch" and his number proved one of
the most popular on the programme, as
TIC illllS lSilOW pOSSSSSSS Well-lIdluSu
and sweet voice. He captivated the vast
audience and was repeatedly called out
before the curtain
The Right. Rev. Monsignor Gambon
delivered most pleasing address to the
pupils and their parents, and the warm
applause at its close evidenced their love
for the eloquent and able pastor.
The exercises concluded with an exhi-
bition military drill by the St. Patrick S
Cadets, under the leadership of Capt.
Thomas Fallon, Lieuts. John Stewart and
George Wilson, and Sergts. Thomas
keenan, and Charles Greenwell. The
company firing showed that they were
able to compete with the older organiza.
tons of the city, and while former drills
by the boys have been up to the stand.
ard, this one shows the marked improve.
ment resulting from steady training
5 They presented an imposing appearance
and executed the various difficult evolu-
tons in a manner that they have reason
to feel proud of.
Much praise is due Miss Lizzie Keyer,
the children's organist, for her Jealous
labors and having them so well trained
in their singing.