The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-20


the ladies greatly assisted and espe-
cially in the education of the children
in their love for the Irish people It
was Mrs. Scanlon's opinion that chill
dren should read and learn the his
tory of Ireland and she was glad to
mention that Keokuk parochial
schools have introduced the history
of Ireland If children do not famil-
iarize themselves well the histories of
some OF the public schools a good
work will have been accomplished.
An Irish Song.
| want to mention said Father Nc
Dermott that if it was not for James
Brerton We would not be here tonight
and TO him is due much of the credit
Mr. Brerton responded with an Irish
song entitled The Girl l Left Be-
hind" He sang this beautiful Irish
song in a manner that the memories
of the home country of many present
were pleasantly recalled. He was
roundly applauded and sang the chorus
in response.
Another variety was introduced in
the person of DR.. Peter Scanlon, who
entertained those present with an
Irish dance, which delighted the ban
quetters and through his graceful
steps drew loud applause.
Thomas Malloney, president of the
Hibernians of Iowa and mayor of
Council Bluffs was then introduced In
all the eloquenc5 at the command of
Rev. McDermott. for it is a great work
he is doing for the Hibernians in
iowa. | am glad to be here this even
ing, said Mr.. Malloney, and see this
grand representation of the Irish race,
and do not think there is a person
here this evening who would not glad.
ly put his shoulder to the wheel to as
sist the Irish, who are still in their
home country. Mr.. Mallooney was on
a boat on the Mississippi when he
was told that the Hibernians in Keo-
kuk-had given up their charter.
He replied that If this was so he
knew that within six months one of
the best meetings ever held in the
state would be seen in Keokuk and
the division would be reorganized.
Mr.. Malloney in word to the broth
ers present stated that if they did
their share, he was sure the auxiliary
would respond
In two years Mr.. Malloney expects
Keokuk to have the biggest division,
and that when he goes to Portland to
The national convention he could say
in just words of the great work being
done in the southern part of Iowa He
spoke of the Irish literature in the
parochials schools of the state. and
that he was at liberty to appoint a
chairman for this work. and said moth
ing would please him better than to
appoint Keokuk man to this chair
manship.
Father McDermott then spoke in
few words of the Irish cause in Ire.
land He then told a story illustrat-
ing an Irishman's love for his coun-
try. He also dwelt upon the young
blood in the Ancient Order and also
in the auxiliary. and of the example
set by the auxiliary and which the
order viii hope to follow.
Miss Nellie Watson sang an Irish
song Come Back-to Erin and be-
ing possessed of very pleasing voice
vas fully appreciated by the large
gathering. The applause was such
that Miss Watson was recalled and
gang second Irish song.
One Of tne very pleasing numbers
II the program was an Irish fantastic
by Mrs. Sherlock of Emmettsburg,
rowa. mother of DR. Sherlock o. this
estY Mrs. Sherlock is of middle age
f,ut she has lost none of her grace.
and 20 enthusiastic became the people
that they arose in their seats and
f0afly applauded. DR.. Scanton join
ID Mrs. Sherlock in the last few steps
and the old Irish dancing so familiar
,vss yfyfdiv returned
John BRASIL. one of Keokuk's IA
Yorfte entertainers, sang parody on
ore ~ tire popular Irish songs and
proved better than on any previous oc-