The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-18
.HIBERNlANs HAVE A BANQUET {;
Large Number Of the Patriotic Patriotic:
Order Enjoy a
Feast. FL

ing, 0nusu VA NOClOCR liza StH;a ~ ~ NY
INTO the Iathcdrsl ]. where mass WA ce)e-
bra ted BY Father NicKeefrey. Last night
an elegant banquet was served ut the Ma
sonic Temple.
The Grafton Of the morning was deliver
ed by Father Masri, who, is not only be-.
loved for himself, but is well known as
a public speaker of unusual attachments.
Father Magrl said in part: !
8 On land and on sea, in every Quarter OF
mar, nxists, or wherever h!s son. his daugh-.
s ss s' the free air Of Heaven there
giving vent lii swelling hymns, in acelebra-
tons befittins this great ami to the
unsuitable pride and joyous gratitude that
Sthrobs and pulsates then life current through
our veins: even though apparently almost
OF trnt nj NSS hem the limit Of human
emotion and affection is reached, 70. prevent
It's bursting. the heart must, flgura lively !!
many places gorgeous eeebrations Of the Irish
to-day Is but the overflow of their hearts an
overflow that must not ne cheeked IN, an
and generous Jus Affection shall 20 out from
the hearts Of the irish and d, have Z Y, ats '
ri No wonder, thea. that you are joyous TO-
day! No wonder that your present happiness
5to-day's Rejoicing is confined to the Irish?
No, You mako no such mistake st. Patrick
and the Irish are too much world figures, mot
Whilst this feast day OF greatness belongs pre-
seminently to the Irish. the people OF all the
civilized countries OF the globe unite today IN
and out OF gratitude for i he conspicuous part
played by the Irish In the work Of clvilsing
and world ne sBssfasa
OF ma nkind to- the. Irish, I'VE are united with
YOU to-day, one In mind, one IN heart he's and one
in spirit.'. Fstt ~ M {2s
And is not the judgment of the world correct
in Its estimate Of the Influence upon humanity
of Irish civilization Of Irish learning OF irish
craftsmanship, of Irish military skill, OF Irish
character and of Irish religion r.
Good Civilizers.
Arc not tha Irish amongst the first civil
izers OF the globe? Go where YOU will into any
land where tho white man has penetrated, the
and you vii i9 ~ 1ne
seed of future civilization and enlightenment
In the work OF clearing forests. OF constructing
railroads and of building cities. his strong
honest muscular arm has ever been one OF, the
primary causes of solid and permanent sue
cess. &t III .3 ~ ~
globe In his work less prominent In the centers
OF population and civilization than It is IN
Tho virgin forest or amongst the unsniishsenea 60
Irish birth or descent who have In the past
occupied. or else who now occupy positions OF
thu greatest eminence because OF their superior
] abilities, their profound learning and their
general ! fitness Amongst the worlds hosts
OF writer's, poets. novests, historians, scien-
fists, philosophers and teologans, irish names
occupy positions OF Importance that are not
to be despised.
Behold the quality Of statesmanship display
cd In all quarters OF the globe by the SOUS
4 OF Erin! We have only TO look around US IN
oul. own country to find that there is scarcely
in various depa rtmerts of civil and political
life, Irisilmen occupylng posts OF honor, and
Ct commanding tnfluence :, !. ]. -,
let the CORY battlefelds .of he world tell the
endless tale, Whilst loving his country with
all the intensity, Of his ardent soul, and
whilst patriotic 10 the very marrow OF his
bone, yet his patriotism Is devoid OF that
evil quality that may be called the arch
fiend Of the human Taee-selflshne ,,
probably every Civilized nation under the sun.
Eut observe hat the true son Of Erin! never
Of suffering and oppression has engendered
in his heart the most unbounded sympathy
In behalf OF the weak and the oppressed.
Hence. In the land OF hisladoption. ard even
in land bound TO him BY no tie whatsoever,
no viii. at the cry OF freedom. shoulder his
musket and be found In the front ranks OF
battle, ready TO pour out the last drop OF tho
generous blood that course with vigorous life
through his throbblns. tender heart gsi
Look at every honorable walk OF life, and
you win find the lrishman almost invaria-s
bly, impressing his powerful In rldualjty upon
his calling. and striving TO lead his fellow
rnents. Amongst the ranks OF the lawyers, the
physicians, the bankers. the business men, the
IrIshman can ever be found holding his
place of lofty eninence. The skilled mo-
chanjc. the competent clerk, the successful
capitalist as well as the honest laborer. ID
found In many cases 70 BE- an irishman work
his conspicuous example of uprtghtness, energy
and successful perseverance,. {,
Al q what, may be asked Is the great
and underlying cause OF the SUCCESS OF the
irish in any cndeavor TO which they seriously
put their mind their heart and their ener-a
physical makeup of the Irishman: tho Sc
cond. his qualities OF mind and heart: the
third and last but BY no means The lsnss
tenacity adherses,
His Physical Projections.
From The first and physiological standpoint,
what nation surpasscs him In his magnificent
physical proporionsI Usually muscular,
frame, his general build powerful. his cheeks
4iingling with the riiddy glow Of health, tho
rirh9 N many gasns G's HSa;e, inc very
ton. ii
IN feats dsI..ndlng strength q, body. en-
eraiy s,ands ne exc, Winners he large
array Of leading athletes, who arescither Irish.
or of Irish deyeent. Take The outloor manly
cities. Is II not In very many c;lses true
that. The hrrnnous players proudly boast OF
me fact. that they are either Irish or q
Irish descent? Look ~ the giant Ike fratne OF
many Of our guardians Of Law, tho faithful
tons Outside of ,hs requisite courage Is It
work in cities arc they not generally
1rIshmen. who excite the admiration of he on
booker. by the splendid appearance they pre-
fent 81 physical prowess and manly develop
g,DentY Ana why are they chosen 10 their posi-
tifBsg OniaIdn or the requisite courage. isi IT.
not principally because OF their surprising
5pt,yhleai excellence? &, 5f
His Mental EndoWments.
Physical perfection can accomplish little that
Nv lasting without the aid Of syiB0r Of mind
Ir,shinnp IL generally verified the truth Of tho
tine worn axiom: ~ sound mind IN sould
iody."
huinor usually goes hand In hand with genius
and brilianGy Cf mind, A duliard may by
gree. If learning. hut DO can never possess