The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
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Mobile, March IT.
 St. Patrick's day was ushered in with bright rays of sunshine, though about the middle of the forenoon clouds threat ened rain. The patriotic sons of Erin. members of the four divisions of the An cient Order of Hibernians observed the natal day of thir patron saint with pa rade and religious services in St. Pat rick's Church.
 At g o'clock the members of Divisions Nos. l, 2, 4 and formed for the march at Hibernian Hall on Cont Street and at signal from Grand Marshal John Cronin. who was mounted, proceeded out Cont to Claiborne, thence north to Beau regard Street and to the church. At the head of the procession appeared band which played national and Irish airs. Two handsome division banners were borne in front by stalwart Hibernians and behind these came "Old Glory, on either side being beautiful Irish flags There were fully 300 Hibernians in line.
 At the church, where already a large congregation had assembled, the religious services were held. Right Rev. Bishop Edward P. Allen of the Diocese of Mobile, with large number of clergymen, and the Rev. Father Edward kirwan, pastor of St. Patrick's, were in the chancel and the solemn Pontifcal Mass was held. Rev. Father English delivered the panegyric which proved an able and eloquent tribute to lreland's patron saint.
 The officers of the mass were as fol- lows:
 Right Rev. Bishop Allen. Celebrant s. J., of Spring Hill College; Deacons, Fathers Beaudequin and Filan of Mobile
 Deacons of the Mass, Fathers Coyle of Mobile and McQuillan of Whistler. Mas ter of Ceremonies, Father Hartkoff.
 Miss Maggie Hanan presided at the or gan.
 After the services the procession again formed and marched down Beauregard Street to St. Joseph Stret, thence to St. Louis, down to Royal and to Government, thence to Claiborne and to the hall
 Tonight, in German Relief Hall. the annual banquet was served, there being present number of invited guests. Plates were laid for 400 and each seat was oc- cupied. The members and guests sat down promptly at g o'clock and the repast proved a most enjoyable one.
 After the parade tonight, the members and guests were seated in German Relief Hall at six long tables the length of the hall. There were many ladies present. At the head of the guests table sat State President George J. Sullivan, who acted as the presiding officer.
 The invited guests present were: Hon. Price Williams, Jr, Judge of Probate; Hon. c. Lawrence Lavretta, President of the Board of Public Works; Major James K. Glennon; President A. G. Levy of German Relief Association; representa- tives of the local press; J. W. Tharp of The New Orleans Times-Democrat, and The Advertiser representative. The feast was an elaborate one, being a credit to the caterer.
 President Sullivan thanked his brethren for the honor of having presided at all Of their banquets. He welcomed the guests and vas pleased to see so many ladies, and said may they prosper and continue to grow in strength and num- bers. Ho paid tribute to St. Patrick. The Saint had been dead nigh on to fifteen hundred years, he said, yet his name and memory are fresh in the hearts of Celtic people all over the civilized world
 Hon. c. Lawrence Lavretta was first introduced. MT Layretta acknowledged the complementary introdurtion and went at once to his subject, a tribute to the patron saint. He spoke of changes | in the past year and referred to the Eng fish and Boers; of the bright promise of home rule for Ireland
 George Lee sang The Lass from Coun- ty Mayo" and My Wild Irish Rose;'' Miss Addie O'Brien accompanist, Judge Price Williams. with well-deserv- ed tribute, was next introduced and eulo- gized the noble saint. Ireland, he said, had furnished women of virtue, warriors, bards, poets and statesmen, Miss Minnie Mcknight sang "Killar- ney' and ''The Minstrel Boy" Miss Katie | Mcknight accompanist
 Major James K. Glennon spoke next, using Hope, Faith and Charity" as his oubJcSt' llllo Ine IunudInental Dr1n- | ciples of the Hibernians. The organiza- tion. he said, is growing and is and will be power.
 Pat Ward and Mat Welsh danced gen. uine Irish jig.
 Hon. James Garrity responded to the | chairman's call in a few brilliant sem tences.
 John Harrison sang, Home Rule for Ireland. and Don't Tread on the Tail of My Coat"
 Thomas stanton spoke of Ireland, It's History and People,"
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 Following is a brief sketch of St. Pat rick, the patron saint of Ireland. which was gleaned from the works of Rev. Father Thein:
 St. Patrick. the Apostle and patron saint of Ireland, was born. Dr. Moran, Cardinal Archbishop of Sidney. says, at Old Fitzpatrick, between Alcluaid, now called Dunbarton and Glasgow, in Scot land, about the year SS7. Other accounts name him a native of Armorica, Gaul. He was the son of Calpurnius, of illus trious Celtic descent, and of Conahessa, who Is said to have been a near relative, probably the sister of St. Martin of