The Irish standard., 1903-09-12

applause and as he rose to respond he
was again the object of sincere eN-
pressions of joy and gladness. Although
he stated that lie had come directly
from Cork city without a stop he would
be unable to make an address, he spoke
very entertainingly of his trip for about
twenty minutes. He prefaced this ac-
count by a simple expression of graft
tude to his parishioncrs for their many
kindnesses to him and rejoiced in their
love and respect That they had pros
pered under his guidance he considered
entirely due to their own efforts and
zeal. The address treated of the i'm
proved conditions Of Ireland, the visit
of the king, the religious and educa-
tionsll phases of the country. the danger
of emigration, the return to favor of
the old Irish language and the uniform
courtesy Of the CROWN" generation.
The cruel land avs which have been
the curse Of Ireland for years past will
be made null and void by the new land
bills which will make the tenant sole
owner of the land and no longer subject
to the will of INSCRIPTIONS landlords.
Because of this measure there is Il
noticeable hopefulness among the pro-
pie, and the majority of them are prob
ably better situated than a correspond
ing class in this country. The people
who dwell near the sea coast whose
conditions We're formerly the most de-
plorable now have found ready market
for their product and the manufacture
ers that buy the fish also engage them
to cure the fish. Father Harrington
stated that he missed seeing King Ed
ward on his recent visit to Ireland by Il
hairs breadth. He believed that the
great majority of the inhabitants greet
ed King Edward with enthusiasm! \
few, although they made no open oppo-
sition, still felt the treatment to which
England had subjected Ireland for
years so keenly that they could not for
get in moment. The reason that many
of them received him kindly was prob
ably because there is general feeling
that the new land bill, as we'll as other
measures of improvement for the En-
erald Isle, owe their origin to the kings
interest. Rev. Father Harrington's adj
dress was followed by brief remarks by
Senator j. I. MCGOWAN, the closing
feature of which was a recitation, ',The
Irish Enigrallt's Mother" Master Rice
also gave two recitations, and the even
ing closed with an informal reception,
at which all members had an oppor-
tunity to meet their pastor. The hall
was prettily decorated with palms and
oak boughs and flowers for the occasion.
Below is the text in full of the testi-
monial and address presented to Father
Harrington in the name of his parish
toner's:
From the congregation of the Church
of Ascension to the beloved pastor, Rev.
Jeremiah Harrington, greeting:
Rev. Father: This testimonial is in
tended to attest to you the esteem and
respect of those whose spiritual welfare
is intrusted to your care, as well as to
express our joy on your safe return.
The great work which has recently
been brought to a successful termina-
ton resulting in the erection Of our
magnificent temple of worship is due,
in a large measure, to your untiring
energy and zeal. The arduous cares
and responsibilities which the work
entailed fairly entitled you to the re-
spite and recreation which we trust
you have, in the fullest measure, en-
joyed, and while the work referred to
has imposed burdens on us, they be-
come Eight and easy when we re-
member the glorious end sought to be
obtained.
We also desire OH this occasion to
express to you our appreciation of
your efforts in behalf of Catholic
education and to pledge to you our
loyal support in this laudable work.
We believe, with you, that the inculca-
ton of sound Christian teaching is alb
solutely necessary to preserve the
stability of the home, promote respect
for constituted authority and stem the
tide of lawlessncss and anarchy now
prevailing to an alarming extent
throughout the nation. We extend to
you our cordial welcome and hope and
pray that your sojourn abroad may
be instrumental in adding many years
to your life of usefulness.
CENTENARY OF EMMET.