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

wilful bigotry, to claim otherwise He put
the impress of unity upop Ireland by con-
meeting it with Rome, and went to Rome to
visit the pope for confirmation and approval
of his work.
The bloodiest and darkest tragedy of
history tested his work. and his work stood.
The nation was crucifed, but it gave and
gives no sign Of apostasy-it is mightier to-
day than ever. The sons of Patrick gave
up all things for principle Everything else
was wrenched from them in world-sor-
, row which yet waits it's Homer Dante
worthily to celebrate it. The children of
for we are the children of the saints, and
look for the life which God will give those
who have not changed faith from Him -
The decorations We're simple, it being
Passion Sunday. The green flag of Ireland
fioated from the window of the rectory, and
green badges, ribbons. flags and sham
rocks were worn generally by the congre-
cation.
The musical progrem was under the di-
rection of Prof. Armand Gumprecht.
Haydn's Mass, No =, was sung, and after
the service the Irish National Hymn was
rendered.
Celebration by Hibernians.
Praise of ST. Patrick was given in song
and story and verse last evening at the
celebration of his natal day by the Ancient
Order of Hibernians and it's Ladies' AuXil-
larry in the National Rifles Armory. The
auditorium was crowded to it's capa city and
| rang with hearty Irish applause as number
succeeded number on the long and varied
program.
Beginning with the rendition of ''The Star
Spangled Banner" the audience standing,
the exercises were closed with the singing
of God Save Ireland in which the au-
ditors, rising joined. The first number was
followed by an address by Francis p. Shee-
n.y. president of the Hibernians. The La
dies Auxiliary choir of thirty-eight voices
sang several patriotic selections, and was
followed with a recitation by Miss Margaret
E. Slattery, after which came vocal solos
by Miss Mary NJ Curtin and 7. H. Max
| well.
Rev. DR.. P. H. Healy of the Catholic Uni
versity spoke upon loyal citizenship In
closing he said: Strive to make yourselves
true and noble citizens of the United States.
Learn what citizenship means in accord
ance with the highest ideals of religion
| and morality which st. Patrick preached"
Mrs. Georgia Mcdonald gave several Sc
lections, and Mr.. T. F. McNulty sang popu-
lar Irish ditties, and William T. Davis rem
dered cornet solo. Mrs. Nellie B. KeIser
was pleasing in Irish songs Miss Mar
| guerite O'Toole played several selections on
the harp and an instrumental trio. consist
| ing Of J.. A. Wiedman, B. Spellbring and
II. Heinold, was well received.
Officers, Committee and Choir.
The master of ceremonies was Mr.. Fran
els P. Sheehy, with Capt. Edward L. Cogan
as assistant master OF ceremonies The Of
ficers present were: President Francis P.
| Sheehy, Vice President P. F. Carr, Secre-
tary P. II. Gallagher and Treasurer NJ. E.
| Buckley, district officers of the A. o. H,
| and Miss Mary Sullivan, president Miss
| Julia Collins, vice president; Miss Mary j.
Moore, secretary: Mrs. Mary E. Hughes,
| treasurer, district officers of the Ladies
! Auxiliary, A. o. H. The following commit
! tee had charge of the successful event:
| W. l.. Baker, chairman; E. k Cogan. J.
McInerney. d. NJ. Stanton, l.. Kenney, P. F.
Carr and T. P. O'Day.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Choir of the An
cient Order of Hibernians is composed of
Mrs. Nellie B. Kelser, directress; Prof.
Oates. accompanist Misses margaret Bros
nahan, Mamie Cleary Julia Collins, Mary
Corridor. Mary Dougherty, Mayme Fitz-
patrick, Elizabeth Healy, Agnes Kenny,
Marie McEwan. Mary Minitor, Annie Mel
ligan, Margaret Robinson, Margaret Buck
ley, Mary E. Cleary. Mary Conner, ella
Costello Catherine Downing, Annie Gal
lagher, Annie Hickey, Edna McCabe, Flora
McQuade, Elizabeth Mulloy Mae Michigan,