The Washington herald., 1907-03-18

and support in assisting the work Of the
Catholic Church IN the Philippine ISL
ands.
Must Keep Islands.
II would be q misfortune to Chris
uanity in view Of the fact that the work
Of ciy1lizing the natives has progressed 10
such an extent he said. for the people
of this country 10 think Of giving Up the
possession or the islands. he came out
strong in urging the need Of the irish
race IN this great new territory.
This nation and these people, he said,
had done wonders and great good to
bring about a step toward civilization
ard giving the natives an insight into
the benefits OF Christianity. Archbishop
Harry spoke OF the progress OF the peo-
pie OF the islands, and said that from
present indications good year is dawn
ing. both in the development OF the cOun-
try and the establishment Of laws for
the good Of the community at large.
With reference 10 the Irish race. he
said that I'VE bishops from the United
States and all OF Irish descent, were
working among the people of the Islands
and assisting in the task Of awakening
their realization to the needs OF Chris
tianity.
Father O'ConneIl vas also one of the
speakers. and with reference to the
progress of the Gaelic language. said
that IL was spreading to such an extent
that even the Philippine Islands would
soon be using this means Of converse
ton. Father O'ConneITs remarks were
greeted with loud applause and laugh
ter that spresl among the large audi
encs. About two thousand people as
sembled in the theater to hear the
speakers.
banquet at the ReetOry.
After the ceremonies a banquet was
given at the rectory in honor of the day
with his grace Archbishop Harry as
guest Of honor.
Others who attended the dinner were
the following: Rev. Father Fink, Rev.
Father Kelleher. Mgr. O'Conneu. Father
Buel. S. J., rector Georgetown University;
Father Belle, of the Monastery; Rear Ad-
miral Reiter, L. S. N; Gen. Edwards,
u. S. A; J. C. TAFT, OF the international
Banking Company; Col Code. 81. Marys
County; Thomas ]. Sullivan and Joseph
z. Ralph. director and assistant director,
respectively, of the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing; Francis Sheehy. president
of the Hibernians: Vincent Sheehy;
Father A BHosnan. professor Of philoso-
ply, Georgetown University: Father Stick
ney, Father Charetti. DR.. Johnson Elliott,
DR.. D. Magee. and Oscar Murray. of the
Department of Commerce and Labor. One
of the guests. Col Code. is the Oldest in
habitant Of st. Marys County.
Father Healy's Address.
Rev. Or. P. J. Heaiy. Of the Catholic
University; and Francis P. Sheehy were
the principal speakers at the entertain
ment given in the evening at the Ma
tiOnal Rifles ArmOry Hall by the Hi
bernians for the benefit Of their building
fund. Mr.. Sheehy, who is District presi-
dent of the order, spoke Of the great
work of the Irish leeder and of how his
faith had spread throughout the world.
He also referred 10 the important parts
taken by members Of the Irish race in
the civil war Of America.
Father Htaly's address was with refer
enee 10 the progress Of the Irish and
their part in the education and moral
uplifting. in the advancement Of not only
the United States. but the whole world.
The Irish he said. We're instrumental in
the upbuilding and prominent in the
management Of many Of the educational
4AEAiAAAAplAe OF TINS E1AHAAy ~ anu HEAN
constantly playing an important part in
the affairs Of the land. He also spoke
OF the harmony between the Catholic
Church and the Hibernians, both OF
which were working for the advancement
OF one pOint-ChTistianity
The hall was filed 20 OVERCOMING more
than LOO people attending.
The programme of the entertainment
was as follows.
The star Spangled Banner orchestra;
songs. Ladies' Auxiliary, Ancient Order
OF HibeTnians' choir; recitation, Miss
Margaret f. Slattery; song. "A Girl IN
killarney Waits for Me-" T. H. MAXWELL
Kathleen Mavourneen," Miss Mary NJ
Curtin: cornet solo. William T. Davis
song, T. r. McNulty; song. ashore. "
Mrs. Nellie B. KeIseT; THO, J. A. Wied-
man, ocarina; B. Spellbring. guitar. and
H. Heinold, mandolin; harp solo, Miss
Marguerite O'Tooie: song. Irish Sere-
made" Mrs. George Mcdonald; laughing
song. Clifford Stump; finale. God Save
Ireland. choir. with McCarthys 0rches-
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