Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-19
SONS AND DAUGHTERS
CHILDREN OF EMERALD ISLE AT
ENTERTAINMENT.

Loyal sons and daughters OF the Emer-
aid isle and others visited the Columbia
Theater last evening to listen to songs and
stories in praise of Ireland The occasion
was an entertainment given by the An
Client Order of Hibernians and its Ladies'
Auxiliary, in celebration OF St Pat
r!ck's day. and for the benefit OF St Jo-
seph's Orphanage for Boys. The decora-
lions included the American and Irish coll
ors. Everywhere possible Old Glory and the
brilliant green background of the harp Of
gold We're shown.
Mr.. P T. Moran, district president of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians. made the
opening address, and during the course of
his remarks he paid a tribute TO the works
or St Patrick. He spoke at length OF the
patron saint Of the Irish The progress
that the Irish people have made In every
section of the world where they have set
tied received its share of praise by the
speaker. Continuing he said: They have
fought success fully for the liberty OF every
nation except their own.
"Engand's policy is gradually shaping
toward Irish liberty. thanks to the great
influence OF the United States. For this
reason the inhabitants of the little Isle
SO far away have the greatest respect for
an American citizen, and he is welcomed
70 their land.
we must remember tonight that there
are more than twice as many Irishmen In
LliS country as there are IN the native
land. To these shores have come 10000
600 of our brethren, while but $4,000 re-
main in Ireland. One Of the purposes of
a ST. Patrick's day celebration is to re-
mind us OF the glorious past and the bright
er future, and 10 explain to the world at
large the magnificent precepts OF the Irish
race as exemplified by our patron saint"
At the conclusion OF MIR. Moran's remarks
Miss Catherine McNally sang ireland.
Love Thee, ACushla Machree," the chorus
OF which was Joined in by the boys of ST.
Joseph's orphanage. The boys followed
with three songs. The Dear Little Sham
rock Flag Song and The Hmyn TO st.
Patrick" Mrs. Baden sang Kathleen
MavOurneen," and as an encore Come
Back 20 Erin" DR. William P. Kennedy
contributed a baritone solo. Ashore
Day We Celebrate"
Mr.. Alexander Rorke made an address on
The Day We Celebrate" He said IA
part:
This Is the day We celebrate-the day
on which every true son OF liberty honors
the deeds Of the men OF ireland and OF
their patron saint
Let the Irish be proud of their outward
appearances which are made the subject
OF many Jest. for they are but the signs
OF an Inward grace.
March II suggests to us those heroes
whose lives are so closely woven with the
history OF our country; il brings TO mind a
down-tTodden and oppressed land: il calls
up bright and glorious future. and. last.
hut not least. II produces a memory OF the
beauties Of scenery and of the steadfast-
ness OF national character In that land
across the waters.
The recent elections In England which
have resulted In such magnificent victories
Tor the common people have ushered In
new English sentiment toward the Irish.
and q new day is dawning for Ireland. Nor
is the time far distant when we may speak
81 her as ireland, nation among the
nations "
Mrs Esther Gumprecht sang '''Fhe Rising
Of the Moon and Killarney" Mr. n
Harry Maxwell rendered There's a Maid
IN Killarney Waits for Me, and as encores