The Irish standard., 1900-02-10
ST. PATR1CK's DAY.
Hon. John F. Finerty to be Orator on
Erin'S Festival.

The grandest celebration ever held in
Minneapolis by the sons and daughters
of Hibernia will take place at the Expo
sition on St. Patrick's day, March II,
1900. Four of the parishes have pooled
their issues in one union celebration
this year, and they will be backed by
the various societies on the East and
West sides of the river. The promoters
of the celebration are enthusiastic in
their efforts to make it the great event
of the closing year of the nineteenth
century.
The pastors of the four churches who
are united in this grand enterprise,
Fathers O'Reilly, Harrington, GEMS
and Cleary, are determined to leave
nothing undone to insure the crafty
ing success of this St. Patrick's day
celebration. Tickets of admission are
already on sale. The proceeds from the
sale of tickets will be divided among
the four parishes named, and each par
ish will be credited with the tickets sold
by its friends and members.
The Exposition building has been Sc
cured for the occasion, and the man.
agement is pledged to have the audito-
rum thoroughly heated, no matter what
the state of the weather may be. Fur
.ther notices will appear from time tc
time. The chart for the reserved seats
is at the store of Kennedy Brothers, 32z
Nicollet avenue. All tickets for re-
served seats must be exchanged at Ken
nedy Brothers.
The promoters of this great under,
taking hope to see the Exposition au-
ditorium crowded with an enthusiastic
audience on St. Patrick's day. In I'm
ion there is strength; in union success
is assured; in union enthusiasm and
harmony are engendered. Therefore
this union celebration will be held, and
all the well-wishers of the Irish race
are expected to aid in making the day
glorious and memorable.
DAM full orchestra will present ar
attractive program of Irish music. The
most talented vocalists in the Twin
Cities will sing Irish melodies. "Fon-
tenoy" and "Erin's Flag" will be rem
dered by talented elocutionists. Neve,
before in the history of this state, have
all the friends of the Irish race had
such an opportunity to emphasize their
respect and affection for the tradition:
and memories that have made glorious
the Celtic name
The chief attraction will be Exon
gresham Finerty, of Chicago, of whom
mention is made editorially in to-day:
Irish Standard. He is undoubtedly tn.
greatest orator of the Irish race il
America, and the subject of his dis
course, "The Story Of Ireland" will b.
handled by him in thrilling and elo
quent manner.
Efforts are being made to secure thu
greatest of living baritones, William
Ludwig, for the memorable occasion
He can sing the Wearing of tn,
Green" and Moore's Irish Melodies ii
the Celtic tongue more sweetly than il
the harsh Saxon, and if he can be pro
cured for love or money he will hav'
the most conspicuous place on the mu
steal program. His manager will b.
heard from soon and the announce
ment of his coming will be heraldee
through the Northwest. This unprece
tented demonstration in honor of Erin!
apostle is hailed with delight by all low
ers of Irish faith and nationality Moth
ing like it has ever been seen OH tn.
banks of the majestic Father of Wa
tiers" Many are expected to come
from other points in the state, as THU
celebration will form an event in thei