Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
ST PATR|CK'S DAY LOCALLY.
CELEBRATED IN A VERY ELAB- CRATE MANNER - SPECIAL MUSIC AND ORATIONS IN
 THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES
 EVENING EXERCISES
 TAPGETY ATTENDED
LARGELY ATTENDED

THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES
 EVENING EXERCISES
 LARGELY ATTENDED.
 St Patrick's day was more generally observed in Waterbury on this occas- ion than ever before. the ranks of the Irish people and their descendants be- ing strengthened considerably by large contingents from other elements, so that things look HOW as if we are about to witness in Waterbury un- ion of forces on the Irish question. This is as it should be. and those who hope for the liberty and independence of Ireland should do all in their pow CT to preserve this good feeling be- tween men of Irish blood and their neighbors. even those who differ from them as to whether or not the green will some day futter over the red, and the SunhurSt once more take its place among the emhlemS of nations. Sprgs of shamrock. all tho way from the IS land of Sorrows. and green rib bon worked into various shapes were in evidence everywhere yesterday and to-day and at many places that damned green flag" as the Confederate off, cers stismatized it wherever they saw it waving over the head: of Irish sol dierS in the Union army, made it's ap- pearance in many quarters, and looked as bright and cheerful as ever. Quite q few families held exercises in their own homes, but of course the principal events were at the churches and in the halls. where interesting musical pro- grams were rendered and addresses ap- i31p tn l1 1o1i
 Exercises in commemoration of St Patricks day were held at the rooms of the St Joseph T. A. society Satur- day evening. It was in the nature of q smoker. at which the members of the old Catholic temperance society were the invited guests. The reception room presented cozy and inviting ap- pearance, flags and bunting being dis played lavishly and tastefully.
 The evening exercises were opened with a felicitous address of welcome by President James Freney of the St JoSephS T. A. society. In a short speech fe extended a hearty and cor dial welcome to the members of the old temperance society. He referred to them as the parent of the society Of which he had the honor to be presi- dent and said they would be always
 
 eph's IT. A. society. The latchkey would be on the outside. as he ex- pressed it. 4 piano selection and a vocal solo were then rendered by Frank Dee and Thomas Doyle re- spectively. Then the address of the evening was delivered by James NJ. Lynch.
 MT Lynch spoke in clear. interest ing and forcible manner. After a few fin nn1.l-S hn of fo the great work accomplished by St Patrick in Christianizing q nation of pagans without the loss of a single drop of blood. He discussed at length the fourishng condition of Ireland s arts. manufactures and commerce be- fore the foot of England set upon it's fair land. He made a few references 10 the evil effects of intemperance as attested by examples in history; citing cases in the Roman and other empires. He finished his short but instructive address by quoting several beautiful lines from a poem in regard to the Emerald Isle. Great was the applause that greeted the conclusion of the speech.
 John J. Mcdonald and William c. Eeenan also delivered a few remarks. Songs were rendered by Joiin Key holds. Martin Haneau, Thomas ,Maher, V. l. ,<hy D. T.. Lawlor and NJ. J. Carney, select readings by T. w Calvin. selections by the Metropolitan trio, composed of John A. Ramage, mando- lin: George Crosby. banjo and William Fogarty, guitar, were beautifully ren- dered and they were heartily encored. NI AIcDonald danced several jigs to the delight of all present Refreshments were served during the evening. Be fore the evenings entertainment was concluded each member of the old temperance society was presented with, q membership button of the St Joseph's T. A. society and henceforth they are to consider themselves naem- bers of that organization.
 The Hammer club. one of Water bury's popular organizations, held it's annual banquet at Forest park, where Caterer John Gillis prepared an ap- petizing menu. President T. E. Casey called the meeting to order and Cap stain D. E. Fitzpatrick was chosen f6astmaster, n position for which the ;eaptain is admirably adapted. Dill Ane's orchestra furnished music. The program was as follows:
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