The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18

the Hibernians, who, In patriotic ana in- spring remarks called the assemolage to order.
 Mir. Gallagher spoke as follows:
 We are assembled once again to Cele- brate the anniversary of the glorious apostle of Ireland and the patron salnt or our order. Similar gatherings or lrlsh- men and the sons of Irishmen are taklhS place in every cline in every country on the habitable globe.
 From our altars the glorious career of our saint has been once more related. Though often repeated 1t is ever interest ing, ever inspiring and edltylns 10 tne sons of the Gael. Irishmen are second 10 the men of no other nation Tn paying homage and tribute to their patron saint. We are also proud to recount the virtues of St. Columbkille and St. Bridget ana countless other saints. It Is also our duty to hand down to posterity the Vaior' prowess and achievements the learning and accomplishments of Ireland war rors her scientists, her poets ana her scholars. But whilst all this is permissi- ble and pardonable without vain glory what are we doing as Hibernians, as members of that great Irish organza- tion to profit by all the glory and lustre that has been shed on us as descendants of that grand stock. In the interval or one St. Patricks day to another do we reflect on and endeavor to emulate the grand examples which we are so proud to dsscant.
 'In reviewing the history of Hibernian- ism established in this city six years ago. let us ask ourselves what have we ac- complished have we been true to the notices of our order? Friendship, Chlty and Christian Charity? Have we been true to our brothers? have We been true to the duties imposed upon us? II we nave been true to our order, then the planting of the flag of Hibernanism in this city has not been failure. If We have not been true then let us on this occasion resolve to be better Hibernians Tn the future true to the motto of our order;
 If we are better Hi5ernians in the future than we have been in the past We will be better men better Catholics, better Irishmen, better Americans.
 "Hibernians in Montgomery. l am glad to say, is in satisfactory conoluon There Is no internal dscord or strife Each brother can grasp the hand ol another in good faith. Let us hope that these conditions will prevail and let us hope and work to the end that each recur' ring St. Patrick day will be one or Joy and glory to our glorious apostle MT. Gallagher also read an appropriate passage from the National Hibernian or the accomplishment of Irish women anc their loyalty to St. Patrick His remarks were applauded.
 He was followed by an eloquent addres: | on St. Patrick and the day of Irish ceie | bration by Alex Troy. one of the leading | members of the order. The program prepdTeu anu oAeSu'e' | was as follows:
 | Speech, St. Patrick-Alex Troy. | Song, 'Adieu. My Loved Harp-T. H | Morairty.
 l Speech, Old Ireland (Asthore). Encore | Sweet Inniascarra-D. F. Flood. Speech. The Day We Celebrate-Johl P. Kohn.
 Song Irishman's Toast-W. W. Staple | ton.
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 1 Speech, General Characteristics of tn | Irish Race-C. P. Mcintyre.
 Song. Killy of Coleraine-P. J. Iough ran.
 Speech, Local Hibernians-Hugh Nee
 Song, Land League Band-W. W. Sta
 Speech. Advancement of Hibernianisr W. J. Ryan.
 Speech, The Elevation of the Iris | Race-Rev. Father w A. Kerrigan. | Song, McSorlie's Twins-James Brady. "Reminiscences of the Irish America
 Major w. P. German.
 Speech, Future of Hibernianism-Fran | kohn.
 Scng Believe Me of All These Endear
 ing Young Charms s''-Hugh Gallagher. Closing Ode. ''The Harp that Ono : I Through Tara's Halls" The smoker which engaged the men | bers of the order until late hour w. ! a complete success and was a fitting CT
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