Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-20
CARROLL INSTITUTE
IT'S THIRTEENTH ANNUAL BAN
QUIET LAST EIGHT.
Large Gathering Of Members and
Guests-Eloquent Speeches and
Excellent Music.

The members Of the Carroll Institute
held their thirteenth annual banquet
last night in the hall Of their we'll
appointed building on 10th street north
west between New York avenue and X
streets. Men prominent in the business and
social life Of the District. who have been
associated with the institute since its for
nation gathered at the tables with the most
distinguished prelates Of the Catholic
church. The entire hall was hung with
American flags and bunting. the colors OF
the institute white and gold predominat ting.
AT the guest table were seated the PRESIDENT
OF the institute, MIR. Michael ]. Keane: Mgr.
Faiconio. the papal legate to this country:
Bishop Spaiding, member OF the coal
strike commission; Rev. d. j. Stafford, ID.
D.. pastor Of St. Patrick's Church: Mgr.
Rocker, secretary of the papai legate; Dis
trict commissioner Henry L. West and
Rev. J. F. MCGEE, pastor Of the Church OF
guest table was suspended the emblem of
the institute. the letters c. and l. inter
twined. made OF tiny electric lights. which
blazed forth when the assembiage was
called 10 order.
Post-Prandial Eloquence.
As soon az the excellent menu had been
disposed of Mr.. Michael ] Keane. the pres
ident of the institute made short address.
in which he welcomed the distinguished
guests Of the evening and then introduced
Mr.. James F. Shea. the chairman OF the
banquet committee, who acted as toast
master throughout the evening. The hrst
toast, 1.-The Church, the Light and Hope OF
the Worlo.' was responded to by Kew. John
Gaynor. associate pastor OF st. Patrick 5
Church Bishop Spau1ding was then called
upon to make an address. Bishop Spauld-
ing is one of the best known Catholic pre-
lates Of the country. He has taken more
than a passing interest IN national aHalrS
,ln1 h sub1 yy
political economy as he is as distinguished
divine
The sneaker addressed himself almost ex-
clusively to the question Of societies OF the
stamp Of the Carroll Institute last night
and praised the managers of the organiza-
ton without stint. He said he hoped ne
would see the day when in all the cities
OF the country such organizations and IN
stitutions would be established for the up
lifting of the young men of the church and
the establishment of freer social HE. Con-
tinuing, he said:
washington is the most beautiful and
interesting city in our country. 1t Is the
Mecca of all Americans. Words spoken
here echo from Maine to California and
from the lakes to gulf. Here the people
should learn lessons of wisdom. Cultivate
your intellect and learn to think Believe
what we do for another We do Tor our
selves Have large and generous heart
and you will become power for good
among the generations
Mr.. Joseph J. Murphy was then intro
duced to respond to the toast, Our C0un-
try Mr.. Murphy is son of former Com
missioner of Pensions Dominic /. Murphy,
and responded to the toast in happy vein.
Commissioner Vests Address.
After a song by Mr.. James s. Hicks. Com
missioner Henry L. West was introduced
to respond to the toast 1.-THE National Cap
ital. the Mecca Of Our Countrymen." Mr..
West told several stories which applied
more particularly to the speeches Of those
who preceded him. and then spoke of the
grandeur and beauty of the national capt.
tai. He sketched history of the city and
spoke of the completeness of the ideas OF
Washington for its building. and how
nearly these ideas were carried out.
Songs by Mr.. James A Duffy and John
A. Finnegan and a recitation by Mr. Ed
ward J. Walsh preceded the bright and
witty response of Mr.. John ]. Nolan to the
toast Woman" after which Mr.. William
sang several songs, bringing the program
to a close.
Officers and Committees.
The officers of the Carroll Institute for
the present year are: Board of directors
Michael J. Keane, president: Nicholas H.
Shea. vice president: Patrick J. Walshe.
secretary; James A. Cahill. treasurer:
M4.hew Brady, E. Newton Bowman. John
T. Crowley, William b. DAILY, Francis Mil
Ter, J. Martin Mckee, John J. Nolan and
James F. Shea.
The banquet was prepared by the follow
ing committee: James F. Shea, chairman;
E. Newton Bowman. secretary; John T.
Crowley, treasurer; Mathew Brady. John
H. Berger. James A. Cahil, George T. Cox.
Francis j. P Cleary, Patrick F. Carr, VIM
H. De Lacey, Patrick A. Drury. jeremiah
J. O'Leary. Henry W. Sohon. B. Frank
Saul, William B. Daily. Edward ]. Hannah.
Michael J. Keane. Frank P. Madigan. J.
Martin Mckee. Patrick T. Moran, Joseph