Evening star., 1901-03-19

the evening the gallant deeds of Irishmen
We're rec1ted, and these recitals and the
irish songs sung were cheered to the echo
Each patriotic sentiment expressed con-
cerning the Emerald Isle struck respon-
SlVe chords in true Irish hearts.
Each diner was presented with a sham
rock leaf and each wore it proudly The
menu was leisurely disposed of and it was
IL o'clock when Mr. P. 7. Moran the chair
man of the evening, asked for an invoca-
tlon When the prayer had been uttered
Mr.. Moran introduced Col. NJ. Emmett
Urell, who presided as toastmaster. In
presenting Colonel Urell Mr.. Moran re-
ferred to his career as soldier in the civfl
and Spanish-Ameriean wars, compliment
Ing his bravery In high terms. Continuing,
Mr.. Moran said:
This day wherever are found the exile
and the Immigrant driven from home by
tyranny, they are celebrating the memory
or their patron saint Wherever the flag
of liberty is raised, wherever men are fight
Ing for freedom the Irishmen are found in
the ranks, and every battle field in America
Is watered with their blood Irishmen
have been the bravest of the brave They
have always been to the front, but must it
always be so? Must their valor never
triumph for their native land? God of
battles, God Of hosts God of the oppressed.
forbid! God grant that some day Ireland
may yet be free"
Would Like to Fight for Ireland,
In assuming his duties as toastmaster.
Mr.. Urell thanked Mr.. Moran for his per-
sonal tribute. He said there was one more
battle he would like to fight-a battle for
old Ireland-and added that St Patrick's day
was being celebrated the world over. In
China, he said were those who would re.
member their patron saint and devote their
best thoughts to him. In the Philippines
and South Africa he was sure the day had
not been forgotten.
Rev. Father Patrick O'Donnell Of Kerry
Ireland }OtrO6uCed 70
toast, ireland as she Is today" In in
Producing the speaker Col. Urell referred
to the fact that there were many present
who had probably not seen the old country
for many years and others who had nevey
seen the land Of their fathers. All. he
was sure, would be glad to hear a voice
fresh from the island, telling of what the
conditions now are. Father ODonnell de-
clared that advances politically and edu
cationally might be noted in Ireland TODAY
An effort was being made to secure a gov
ernment university Of Catholic faith, Po-
ltically. he said, he was glad to report
that the Irish party was again united and
working together. This statement called
forth loud cheers.
Industrial Point of View.
Speaking from an Industrial standpoint.
the page of history was dark, he said. The
great rivers that course through the island
were not marked by the factories that
should be there. The speaker said he had
recently made a tour through northern
England and found there that the larger
streams were dotted with manufa cturine
establishments. There was no reason whV
they should not exist in Ireland. The great
trouble was, he declared, lack Of interest
on the part of the government Ireland to-
day is poor country, but he ventured to
say that If the island We're under American
rule 1T would soon grow to be the richest
of lands Those who left the country years
ago. he said, would find many changes in
the cities and villages. but the religious
faith. the churches, remained the same
Arthur G. Delevigne sang '"The Wearing
Of the Green" being. interrupted by ap-
plause at the close of each stanza. M. F.
Holloran recited with great deal of dra-
matte fervor "On Fontenoy." Mr. M. J.
Keane responded to the toast. 1.-The day
California spoke to the toast, Irish Amer
icans" speaking In. warm praise of the
American citizens who have -come from
Mr. Delevigne sang GOD Save ireland"
and John Handiboes sang 80 Duff" The
committee in charge ofsfthe banquet con-
sisted Of NJ F. Sullivan! chairman; P. T.
Moran. NJ. E. Urells J.. Crowley, J. McEn-
erney, J. F. O'Meara, Andrew Gleeson and
John A. Gleeson. slsF s.
Guests, Present.
Among those present were: M. J. Mulroe
Joseph Quill, A. c. Delevigne, Lawrence
Mangan. Edward Tabin, William M. Drury.
James J. Crowley. p. IA Drury, Andrew
Gleeson. John Dougherty. W. ]. McEvoy,
Owen McCabe. P. sHerlfhy. Rev. Patrick
o'Donnen. Maurice Z; .sheehan, Edward
F. Buckley. Andrew Gleeson. Daniel Ham
nan. J. D: Daily. Thomas J. Foley. M. J.
Hurney. Joseph P. McInerney. Luke J.
Croghan, T. A. Duffy, NJ. e. Urell, John
o'Neill. James NJ. Byrnes. H. J. Mcduin-
ness. J. J. oLeary, "; E. Riley. T. D. Har-
W. Darr. John J. Moran. James Duffy. J.
| H. Berger. Luke ]: Karney. Philip J.
| Roche John Stack. John A. Gleeson. DR..
]. F. McKaig. Thomas Hughes D. F. FL
nucane. John ]. sheehan. James Richard
son. Charles Pelcher, John F. McGuinness
Robert Allen. Thomas Haney. Patrick Sui
Ivan. John J. Meehan. Hugh Murray. John
d. Gallagher. John r. Dunn, w. j. Friz-
| zen, John C. MAXWELL r. 7. Moran. James
| Lackey, John F. Joyce. John Mcconnell,
/ William Dixon. p. D. Sullivan J. J. SlIli-
van. M. Lyons, James D. McConville. John
Fitxmaurice. John Murphy. Edward f. Nc
Evoy. Joseph McEnerney, NJ T. Keane. ].
| F. o.aieara. N. r Sullivan. John T. Crow
/ ley. John p. Sheehan. W. J. Riley Patrick
F. Carr. John Curtin. Capt. w. T. H. King.
/ VT. Whelan. Charles Morris and n. r.