The Irish standard., 1903-03-07
Second Annual Observance
by the Hibernians of
Minneapolis.
A Large Audience Cheers
the Mention Of the
Patriots Name.
An Elaborate Program OF
Music and Oratosy
Was Rendered.

| mOnla nall ESt Wednesday evening, TO
honor the memory of the young Irish
patriot, Robert Emmett, who gave up
of Irish nationality, one hundred years
ago. 1t was the second annual observ-
ance of the day by the Ancient Order
of Hibernians of Hennepin county.
The affair was carreid out in a man
ner which reflected great credit on
the popular Irish organization under
which it was held. Unlimited patriot
ism and enthusiastic outbursts of ap-
plause marked every stage of the pro-
ceedings from beginning to end of the
splendid program. Harmonic hall
presented IL gala appearance, the stage
being handsomely decorated with the
American and Irish flags entwined.
Over the curtain hung Il large banner
of green bearing the inspiring words
in the language of the Celt, "Cead
Mile Failte," and on the platform was
also noticed handsome life-sized pic
| ture of Robert Emmett. draped with
Irish and American flags. Among
those from out of town occupying
seats on the platform We're Rev. Il. j.
Conaty, Grand Forks. n. D.; Rev.
Martin Mahoney, Hopkins: John Cole
man, Anola: j. \. O'Shaughnessy.
Saltwater. and Dan Nj. Clark, Brain
erd,-the latter being state vice presi-
dent OF the A. o. II. life insurance
fund. Before commencement of the
program the audience listened to de-
lightful medley of Irish airs by
Daly's orchestra. At half past eight
o'clock County President J. J. Fitz-
gerald of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans called the assemblage to order
and in doing so delivered an address,
explaining the objects of the meeting.
Mr.. Fitzgerald spoke as follows:
"It is my privilege, ladies and gen
tlemen, to welcome yeu here this even
ing, and in behalf of the A. o. II.
give Il cordial welcome on this occa-
sion, the one hundred and twenty-fifth
anniversary of Robert Emmet's birth.
| A few days ago the tolls of labor We're
laid aside to commemorate the BIRTH
of Americas greatest statesmen,
| Washington and Lincoln, and we as
Irish-Americans and American citi-
zens feel it our duty and privilege to
commemorate and revere Ireland's S
martyred heroes who gave up their
lives for liberty and freedom, such as
you and enjoy. We are descendants
| of that old Celtic race that had it's
laws and schools long before the Sax
ons could boast of civil government
Il race which largely helped to mould
and shape this government from it's
earliest history to the present time-a
race that gave us eight signers of the
Declaration of Independence, and the
first commodore Of the American navy.
When the civil war broke out with all
| it's horrors and the flag was in danger,
Erin's sons left the shop and the
plougl-share and followed such gal
| liant leaders as Sheridan, Logan,
Shields, Meagher and Corcoran. The
green flag of Ireland foated beside the
stars and stripes at Fredericksburg,
| and was seen with Meagher OIL
Marye's Heights. Ireland's sons shed
| their blood OH every field and the O's
and Macs sleep on northern hills and
southern plains. Then why should we
as Irislmen and Irish-Americans for
get that Emmet's grave is unmarked,
and that his epitaph is still unwritten? ?
No garlands of flowers are strewn up
OH his grave, no chiseled marble or
granite obelisk marks his resting
place, and we pray to Him who rules
the universe that the sculptor is born
who will soon inscribe his epitaph."
At the conclusion of President Fitz-
geralds address, which was received
with rapturous applause, he announc-
cd that the next number OH the pro-
| gram would be an address by Hon.
j. c. Haynes, mayor of Minneapolis.
An enthusiastic outburst of applause
greeted the mayor as he stepped to the
front of the platform. His remarks
were well received and proved highly
interesting. He paid deserved tribute
to the Irish citizen for his patriotism
and love of country and, as mayor
of the great city of Minneapolis, took
occasion to give very good advice in a
general way.
Mayor Haynes was followed by
Mrs. Molly Lacey, who sang ''Killar-
ney." Miss Frances Vincent was next
and sang Moore's Last Rose of
Summer" Miss Frances Hogan sang
"Believe Me, if All Those Endearins
Young Charms wearing of the
Green" was sung by Mrs. J. A.
| O'Shaughnessy of Saltwater. John
German sang "Sons of Ireland" All
the musical numbers We're delight
fully rendered and merited such en-
thusiastic applause from the audience
that each in turn was obliged to re-
spond to an encore. One of the feat
ures of the program was the Irish
reel dance by Master Frank Collins,
Master Eugene O'Keeffe, Miss Mary
| Tano and NTssc Mary O'Kaoffo Thoca