The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-19
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HONOR ST. PATRICK
Eloquent Addresses Arouse
Spirit of Patriotism
WORLD .H0NORS HEROES
Appropriate Songs and Music Help to
Make the Occasion Notable In
the Events of the
Steel City.

Ensley, March 1S.-(Special. 1.-The Irish
and Irish Americans resident in Ensley
assembled last night in the opera house
to celebrate the anniversary of Ireland's
patron saint, St. Patrick.
The entertainment was given under the
auspices of the Irish-American society
and was presided over by the Rev. Father
Doyle of Ensley. The programme was
select and varied, among the numbers be-
ing several musical selections appro
pirate to the occasion. Among the vocal
solos heard were some of Moore's choicest
Irish melodies, of which Mrs. Severin's
rendition of the Last Rose of Summer is
deserving of special mention.
The Rev. A. Crawford pastor of st.
Johns Episcopal church, delivered the ad-
dress of the evening, taking for his sub
ject, "Ireland's Influence on the Anglo
Saxon Race"
Judge B. M. Allen of Birmingham de-
livered an address, in which he pointed
out the noble and self-sacrificing work
done by Irishmen and their defendants
in America and otner parts of the world.
Ex-Governor r. NJ. Cunningham closed
the evenings entertainment in one of his
happy characteristic speeches, in which
he paid a very high tribute to the Irish
American society for its purposes and OBJ
jects.
The following is the programmed
Introduction-Rev. Francis c. Doyle.
Tenor Solo--"The Harp that Once
Through Tara's Hall'-James OHare.
Contralto Solo-"Believe Me of All
Those Endearing Young Charms'-Miss
Mamie Malloch.
"Irelands Influence on the Anglo Sax
on Race"-Rev. A Crawford.
Baritone Solo al Love the Last One
Best of ALP (Silvia Helm; (b) Tenn Her
Love Her So"-Crawford Perkins.
Soprano Solo (a), Selected; OBJ Selected,
Mrs. Julius SEVERN.
Oration-Hon. b. M. Allen.
Tenor Solo-'My Wild Irish Rose"-Mr.
j. l.. Owens.
Baritone Solo-"Three leaves of Sham
rock'-Charles j. Herbert.
Mrs. o. l.. Colgan acted as -accompan-
list at the piano, and played several Irish
airs which were greatly enjoyed by the
audience.
In his introductory remarks the Rev.
Father Doyle said that "every nation
loves to honor its heroes, the men whose
noble deeds emplaZon the pages of their
country's history. In paying honor and
reverence to heroes we honor and respect
the qualities which make men great"
The Rev. Dr. Crawford delivered an
eloquent address upon the topic, Ire
lands Influence on the Anglo-Saxon
Race" The speaker referred to the time
when Ireland was the farthest west
known to the old world when paganism
and druidism flourished in that country.
From the earliest days of Christianity
which was introduced into that country
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to the present day, the influence of the
Irish character has been felt on the bat
tlefield, in the senate in the domains of
science and art, The schools of Ireland
have sent teachers to all nations and in
the Spanish, German and French liter
ature and in history may be found the
names of Irishmen translated into the
language of the country of their labors'
The speaker enthused his audience as he
spoke of Irish valor on the battlefield
and Irish fidelity to principle in every
cause which they espoused. At the con-
clusion of his address the reverend gentle
man was warmly congratulated upon his
mastery discourse.
In his introduction of b. NJ. Allen the
chairman told a story of a certain man
who visited Birmingham some time ago
who spoke in very uncomplmentary
terms of the members of all the profess
sions except one the legal profession.
When asked his reason for making the
exception the speaker said: 'rhe Eng
fish language had Its limits but. said
the chairman, we have with us tonight
man whose name is known far beyond
his own city and state and is favorably
known at that"
Judge B. NJ. Allen said he did not in
tend to speak upon matters which were
already well known to his audience. He
said he did not know whether St Patrick
drove snakes and other vermin out of
Ireland, but this much he did XIV. that
st. Patrick drove out paganism 81 bar
barism and introduced in their stead
Christianity and civilization.
The speaker said that Ireland had suf-
| fered many wrongs at the hands of Eng
land, but. said he, let by-gones be by
cones. Young men, turn your face to the
future, consider the possibilities yet in
store for your country under self-govern-
ment. Aim to build up your country and
make her one of the greatest nations on
the earth, not in size, or in wealth, but in
the character OF her people.
Judge Aliens remarks were received
with warm applause, and he was COM
pimented by many present.
| Among those present on the platform
were Messrs. Romaine Boyd, Flummer,
R. n. Scott. F. OBrien, Fl. B. Alternately.
| Mayor Suggs, the Rev. F. QKelly, etc.
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