The Irish standard., 1902-03-08
Magnificent Demonstration in
His Honor by Minne-
apolis Hibernians.
An Audience Of Nearly Three
Thousand Gathers at the
Lyceum Theater.
Unbounded Enthusiasm Greets
Every Mention Of His
Illustrious Name.

birth Of lreland'S illuStriOuS patriot
and martyr, Robert Emmett, by the
Ancient Order of Hibernians Of Hen
nepin county, held at the Lyceum
theater last Tuesday evening, was a
magnificent affair and highly credit
able to the great organization under
whose auspices it was held. Although
the theater has a capacity Of nearly
$500, there were many hundreds
turned away unable to gain admission.
Unbounded patriotism and enthus-
asm marked every stage Of the pro-
ceedingS from the time the curtain
rose at s o'clock until the program was
concluded shortly after II o'clock
Never before did the coZy Lyceum
theater present so handsome an an
pearancc. The American and Irish
flags were everywhere to be seen, the
stage and all the boxes were draped
with the national colors, artistically ar
ranged. Over the curtain hung large
banner of green bearing the inspiring
words of the language of the Cclt,
"Cead Mile Failte." On the speakers
table at the center of the stage re-
posed beautiful Irish harp of natural
flowers. Pictures of Emmett Lincoln
and President Kruger, of the Trans
vaal Republic, draped in the national
colors, added inspiration to the ami
mated scene. The chorus Of little
girls from the parish schools, dressed
i'll white with sashes of green and
waving their American flags as they
opened the first number on the pro-
gram with the beautiful strains of
columbia, the Land Of the Brave"
was Il feature that struck q responsive
chord in every patriotic heart of the
immense audience. AT S:15 o'clock J.
j. Lane, president Of Division No. /,
stepped forward and in Il few words
introduced the chairman of the even
ing, County President ]. j. Fitzgerald.
On the stage, besides those taking
part in the program, were the presi-
dents Of the various divisions, a num-
Der Of the state officers of the A. o. III.
and many of the clergy of the city
The balcony boxes were all filled by
the officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary.
The opening address of the chairman,
though short, explained fully the OBJ
jects Of the celebration and was for
chilly delivered and received with rap
turous applause.
After the conclusion Of President
Fitzgerald's address, Mr.. A. J. Bacon
sang "Let Erin Remember the DAYS
of Old" This was followed by vocal
solo, "Kathleen Mavourneen," by Miss
Agnes Byrne. The other musical
numbers Of the program were the
singing Of 1.-THE Beautiful Isle of the
Sea-" by Miss Mollie Lacey; Wearing
of the Green" by Mr.. A. l.. Lennon;
"Asthore," by Miss Frances Horgan
and "Mona," by Mr.. Henry NJ. Carroll
Another feature Of the entertainment
was a recitation, "Erin's Flag" by
Miss Frances Bayley. This beautiful
poem, written by Father Ryan, al
ways inspires the love of country in
every patriotic heart. The principal
speakers of the evening were Rev.
James OReilly, Of this city, and Hon.
Thomas II. Kane, Of st. Paul. Both
delivered glowing tributes to the life
of Emmett. Father O'Reilly's address
was intensely patriotic and the ap-
plause of cheering thousands greeted
him throughout its delivery. 1t should
be read by every man, woman and
child who loves liberty, and it appears
in full in these columns. The address
of L. II. Kane was an eloquent re-
view Of the history of Ireland from
the time OF st. Patrick down to the
date Of Emmet's death on the gallows
tree. The speaker gave an interest
ing account Of the Incidents connected
with the rebellion Of 1898 and the i'm
portant part which Robert Emmett had
therein, the promise made to him in
behalf Of Ireland by Talleyrand of
France and his interviews with Ma
poleon Boneparte, who was then first
consul of France. Coming down to
the present conflict between Great
Britain and the South African Re-
publics, he paid n glowing tribute to
Kruger, De Wet and the thirty thou
sand Boer farmers whose dashine
leadership and unexampled bravery
and heroism had brought to it's knees
the proudest empire of the world. AS
the eloquent speaker warmed up to
his subject he was greeted with ire
mendous applause at every mention of
the names Of these heroes of the pres
ent age. Mr.. Kane's address occupied
about three-quarters of an hour and
was considered one Of the best ever
delivered by that eloquent speaker.
The last address on the program was
delivered by j.. H. Nightingale, of
Division No. 8 of this city. Mr.. Night
1ngale spoke briefly but his remarks
were well received and listened to
with rapt attention. He paid a warm
tribute to the preceding speakers, who
he said had already honored the name
OF Emmett in language more ELOQUENT
than anything he could offer
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