Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-18

body TO GonZaga Theater. where a meet
ing was presided over by Francis P.
Sheehy. district president of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians. Archbishop Harry
spoke of the work of the Catholic Church
in the Philippines, saying that the people
of the United States could never let go of
the islands after the start that had been
made in training the natives in the ways
of Christianity.
1t would be misfortune to Christianity
in view of the fact that the work of
civitZinS the natives has progressed to
such extent, he said, for the people of
this country to think of giving up the
possession of the islands. He came out
strong in urging the need of the Irish race
in this great new territory.
This nation and these people, the speaker
added. have done wonders and great good
to bring about a step toward civilization
and giving the natives an insight into the
benefits of Christianity. Archbishop Harry
spoke of the progress of the people of
the islands. and said that from present
indications a good year is dawning, both
in the development of the country and the
establishment of laws for the good of the
community at large.
With reference to the Irish race. he said
that five bishops from the United States,
and all of Irish descent, We're working
among the people of the islands and as
sisting in the task of awakening their
realization to the needs of Christianity
Mgr. o'Connell a Speaker.
Mgr. OConnel was also one of the
speakers. and with reference to the prog
ress of the Gaelic language, said that it
was spreading to such an extent that even
the Philippine Islands would soon be- using
this means OF conversation. Mgr. O'Con-
nells remarks were greeted with loud ap-
plause and laughter that spread among the
large audience. About 1000 people as
sembled in the theater to hear the speakers.
A banquet, with Archbishop Harry as the
guest or honor, was served at the rectory
after the service. Among those who attend
ed were Rev. Father Fink, Rev. Father
kelleher, Mgr OConnell Father Buel, S.
j., rector of Georgetown University; Father
Bede of the Monastery; Rear Admiral
| Reiter, L. s. N; Gen Edwards. u. s A:
| ]. S. TAFT; Col Code ST. Marys county:
Thomas j. Sullivan and Joseph E. Ralph.
| director and assistant director, respectively,
| of the bureau of engraving and printing;
| Francis +. Sheehy. president of the Hiber-
| mans; Vincent A. Sheehy; Father A. Bros
i nan, professor of philosophy, Georgetown
/ University; Father Stickney, Mgr. Cheretti
DR.. johnson Elliott, DIR. d. MCGEE and os-
| car Murray of the Department of Commerce
| and Labor. One of the guests, Col. Code Is
the oldest inhabitant of ST. Marys county.
| At st. Patrick's Church.
| The celebration at st. Patrick's Church
yesterday was most impressive and the edi-
| flee was crowded to its capacity solemn
| high mass was celebrated by Rev. Jas G.
| O'Connor, with Rev. Thomas z. Michigan
| as deacon, and Rev. James ]. Smyth as
| subdeacon. DR.. Stafford preached the SER
mon and the masters of ceremony were
! Rev. VIM. j. Carroll and AR. Albert Ridge
| way.
i DR.. Staffords address was a tribute to st.
| Patrick as the savior of Ireland. He took
| his text from the book of Tobias, I'VE are
| all children of the sands and we look for
that life which God will give those who
have not changed faith from Him. DR..
Stafford spoke of st. Patricks work on
earth, saying:
Great men are born into this world to do
a work. That work is to be measured by its
intensity. extent in space, and duration in
time Judged by this standard, st. Patrick
is one of the greatest of the worlds great
men. He lifted whole nation from pagan
ism to an ideal Christian life. 1t endures
after 400 years. and it's extent fills the
world Concerning his mission and his go
ing TO Ireland with the authority of Rome
DIR. Bury of Cambridge University, his lat
est and most -criticaI biographer, leaves no
doubt 1t is mere folly, gross ignorance, or