Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
DONATION OF MONEY
FUND FOR BENEFIT or ST. CATH
GRIMES HOME.
Meeting of Committee Held Last
Night and Speeches Made, Pre-
ceding Transfer.


The United Irish Societies of the Dis
trict of Columbia hold each year joint
demonstration on the natal day Of Robert
Emmett, the Celtic patriot the proceeds of
which go to some worthy cause. 1t Is on
this account that an admission is charged.
For several years past the net receipts
have been turned over to the Sisters OF
Mercy in charge of ST. GATHERINGS Home,
located at list street and North Carolina
avenue southeast, where is conducted an
institution for the benefit of young women
without regular homes in this city who
are in government and other employ
The business of the recent Emmett demon
stration having been adjusted, committee
OF ladies and gentlemen, representing the
various Irish societies of the District, as
sen1bled in the parlors of ST. Catherine $
Home last night, when the formal transfer
OF nearly $500 took place Speeches were
made and an enjoyable vocal and instru-
mental program was given. Mr.. p T. Hal
tigan, president of Division No. 2, Ancient
Order of Hfbernians. made the introduce
tory remarks, declaring 1t to be a great
pleasure to participate in the mission, ana
complmenting the sisters for the part they
mad played educators.
Mr.. P. I. Moran, district president of the
A. 0. H, who was the next speaker also
spoke In appreciation of the work of the
sisters. and declared that the United Irish
Societies of the District of Columbia were
glad to aid in the furtherance of their en-
terprise MFR Moran thought IL especially
significant of broadening tendency of the
times that the proceeds of demonstra-
ton held In honor of an Irish patriot who
was not Catholic should go to the fur
therance of a Catholic institution. He
characterized it not only high tribute to
the man, but to the Irish race. Through
out his speech was felicitous and timely.
Mrs. Kennedy's Response.
Mrs. w. F. Kennedy of Delaware, an
alumnae Of st. GATHERINGS, made the re-
Spouse on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy
voicing their appreciation of the efforts that
had been put forth to further the financial
interests of st. GATHERINGS. I'm the far
reaching expanse Of the western world, -
said Mrs. Kennedy, 1.-The various Irish soci-
eties stand for all that is sincere, loyal and
high toned in the Irish heart, challenging
the admiration of all. Enduring monu-
ments of Irish organization may be found
in the national capital itself, where the An
cient Order of Hibernians has established
o chair re Gaelic at the Catholic University
america, and priHeely endowment to
Trinity College, through the ladies' auxil-
larry OF that order. These instances alike
attest your noble course in the cause Of
education.
mo worthy purpose ever pleads in vain
for your support and no oppressed nations
cry sounds in your ear without being an
swered by a hearty and helpful sympathy.
'Deservedly. then, in our land of liberty,
your valiant countrymen are winning. the
triumphs and gaining the honors denied
them in their own fair isle. covering them
selves with glory and rejecting dazzling
luster upon Erin's spotless name.
'St. GATHERINGS is proud to walk In the
pathway of her destined mission under the
protection of so powerful and SO devoted
a bodyguard, and she earnestly petitions
hoo fy,nt ,InDx
able order, causing its mighty deeds to be
written not alone on the perishable tablets
of time, but indelfbly inscribed on the inn
mortal monuments of eternity
Other Speakers
Mr.. Haltigan responded with a graceful
speech and introduced Mr.. Joseph McIn-
erney, treasurer of the committee, who ex-
pressed appreciation of the work that is
being accomplished by the Sisters of Mercy
at st. GATHERINGS. Mr.. Arthur Small an
other speaker, entertained the gathering
with a description of his schooiboy days in
ireland and contrasted' the scene in the
same school house during recent visit to
the scene of his nativity. The school he at
tended was national sex one, and its
equipment, as stated by Mr.. Small, was
sad commentary on the arrangement of
the government and parochial schools in
this country.
Interspersed with and following the
speechmaking musical program was CIV
en-, participated in by Miss Mitchell of New
Hampshire, Miss Moylan of Baltimore, Miss
Higgins of Massachusetts, Mrs Kennedy
of Delaware. Miss Orr Of this city. all
alumnae members of st. GATHERINGS Home
and Miss Margaret Brosnan, president of
the Ladies Auxiliary of Division No /,
Ancient Order of Hibernians Prof Nc
Carthy played several difficult compositions
on the violin in good style. Refreshments
were served and social hour enjoyed
There WAS q large attendance