The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-21

Yesterday was the Tooth anniversary OF
the execution OF that gallant young pa
triot whose loyalty and devotion TO his
fellow countrymen has caused his name
70 stand forth from the list OF gallant
Irishmen and to be revered and honored
by people OF Irish descent the wide world
over. For many weeks the irish So
cieties have been preparing for an APP
propriate observance OF the day and last
night there was a monster memorial SER
vice IN the Providence Opera house, un-
der the auspices of the Clan-Na-Gael OF
the city.
The exercises were preceded by a pa
rade OF the Third Regiment Irish volun-
teers as escort of the speaker OF the eve-
ming. Hon. James NJ. Sullivan of New
Haven. from the hotel through the prin-
cipal streets to the Opera house.
The military escort was in command OF
Maj. Peter F. Bowen. and was headed by
Baileys Drum corps. The four com
panies of the Irish volunteers in line we're
Company c. Capt. James Nolan: Com
pany r, Capt. Francis Trainor; Company
b, Capt. Edward Foley. end Company F,
Capt ]. p. o'Donneli. There were about
150 men in line.
DRAPED PORTRAIT OF EMMETT.
These men occupied chairs on the stage
arranged with an opening at the centre
OF Robert Emmet with flags OF the
United States and Ireland mt either side.
When the Providence Opera House or
chestra rendered a number OF Irish
melodies the large building was packed
from top 20 bottom with an immense
audience who gathered to do honor to the
patriots memory.
The exercises were opened by a few re.
marks by Miles A. McNamee. the chair
T1nQ n 10 hD Inf N.
the presiding officer Hon. John j. Fitz
gerald.
Mr.. Fitzgerald received n hearty wei
como and he spoke briefly on the pur
pose OF the meeting and announced q,
tho first number on the program SO
prsi,o solo. MY Erin o. by Miss Kath
crime +. McGinn. Miss Mary Cumming
acting as accompanist.
Miss McGinn's sweet voice I'm the ol,
song touched many hearts and she wa
heartily applauded and the chairman an
nounced that Mr.. Thomas Bride woul,
deliver Emmet's speech I'm the dock. Mr.
Bride delivered Inc well known word
with excellent dramatic effect and IN
clear voice that made his effort tellln,
one.
Mr.. Fitzgerald stated that he wa
pleased TO Introduce as the speaker o
the evening one whom all knew. particu
larry Pawtucket people. young man wh'
came over from the "Oid Sod few
years ago. and by his persistence wor
his way 10 the position he now holds
There is no need TO eulosize him" Mr.
Fitzgerald said" for after he talks 10 you
for about 10 minutes. you won't forget
him for as many weeks"
MR.. sULLTvAN'S SPEECH.
Hon. James NJ. Sullivan was received
With burst OF applause and he said. I'm
part; Fellow countrymen and women.
,adies and gentlemen. ask YOU 20 90
CIVILIZED countries. where Irishmen are
Iouno, ana then you will see the loyal
men and women gathered together with
,s ,skes who are sympa thetic with their
so'v LOT liberty. for all are sending up
20 heaven an ar-hem OF praise and ,oy
sn", ~ years ago there was such a man
ana 49,. 49, Emmet who lived as he aid
s ucu as ne died. He died ~ the age
or when men are not prone 10 sacrifice
is nsIi ives and sell the good things Of this
"oJso 9Rohsr, Tot an r idea o. I.principle
anc moved IN the very hest soc,e,, ~,
Duoiin. which was the most exciusiye y,
.ne TINE. and had the advantage ~
a Mac. wp,dh thnhniy Wy snd could have had
one 81 honor with the governmen,
he was Protestant and hy no, ,,,er
renn,,v nnx wl.n er neersecu,ion o. his fellow
have continued in his life OF ease Instesd
OF THE. while AZ Trinity college with ria
friend. Tom Moore. talked over the man.
ner In which people ~ the flesh ane
blood were being rapidly driven into )
state of savagery by powerful govern
menf, and he entered the work with
will Of making matters better
HIS LOVE FOR SARAH Ct-RRAN.
The speaker referred IN a touching man
ner 10 the love which Emmett bore ~
Sarah Curran and of tho ignObe par
played by her father toward the youn
patriot against whom he had no griev
snce save that he might cause disfavo
with the English.
Robert Emmett believed In no strsng
theories. HE principles were the one
Cor which Washington stood An
oDueht. for which Nathan Hale, died an