The Washington herald., 1909-03-18

The patron saint Of Ireland. recognized
the world over as ST. Patrick. was dedi-
Gated many bouquets last night. presented
by the community Of the District OF
Columbia in a spirit Of much convivial-
ity and sincere affection.
All residents Of Washington were not
born on the bonnie banks Of the Emerald
Isle. but when an occasion Ike March
II rolls TO the front Of the calendar. the
lusty Irish spirit makes up IN enthusiasm
for any slight deficiencies it may admit
having in the matter Of population.
Throughout the city celebrations were
held by societies. not alone those Of
Irish extraction, in honor Of the day OF
the shamrock and green carnations.
Secular enjoyment was not the only
form Of festivity. Services were held in
many Of the Catholic churches. al one OF
which. ST. Patricks. services were at
tended by a congregation which filed the
church TO its capacity.
Hibernians Hold Big Banquet.
The ancient blood that knows no fear.
The stamp is on rs SET.
And 50, however. foes may jecr
We're Irish yet IRE Irish yet.
This sentiment was expressed by Toast.
master Patrick J. Haltigsn IN his open
ing remarks at the banquet Of the An.
cient Order Of Hibernians az Carroll IN
stitute last night commemorative Of the
saint N I
fire OF liberty al Tara. Ireland. That
light has come down 10 generations OF
the present day Undimmed
II was this fire. implanting I'm the heart
Of all true sons Of Erin the sprit OF
liberty. that caused the HibeTnians tC
gather and honor their patron saint.
The addresses Of the evening we're de
livered BY Rev. George A. DOugherty. Of
the Cath0'ic University Of America: Rep
resentative Charles A. K0rbley. OF In
diana: Representative James N. Graham
OF Illinois: Kurt Noelckner, president OF
the United German-American Alliance
President Francis p. Sheehy. OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia Ancient order OF Hi
bernians, and p. T, Moran, national di-
rector Of the organization
Flags Are Entwined.
The green flags OF Ireland we're en-
twined with those OF the Stars ant
Stripes. and decorated the walls on either
side. vying In their beauty that OF th'
women who graced the banquet tables
and to whom many Of the speakers al
luded to as women wOrld-renOUned fOl
their virtue"
It was a banquet. the character o.
which beftted the celebration OF a day
glorious in the annals Of Irish history.
A feature Of the evening was the pre-
sentatiOn or a diamond-studded emblem
Of the order 10 Arthur Small. who's,
SEVENTEEN birthday fell on the ami
versary Of St. Patrick's birth.
During his address. President Franci,
T. Sheehy said. In part:
Every nation has some great festival
day which commentaries either some
celebrated parsonage or some conspicuous
event In its history. Such days. however
are limited IN their observance to eacf
particular nation, but to-day We celebrat,
an international holiday. for there is nC
day so universally celebrated as the f7tf
day OF March. the feast Of st. Patrick
save only one. and that IS the day which
commentaries the birth of Him 10 whose
service St Patrick so earnestly and en-.
Enthusiastically devoted his life.
Maintains sturdy Race.
The Ancient order Of HIbernians and
the Ladies' Auxiliary. 10000 strong. witt
divisions composed Of valorous men and
virtuous women In every State and Ter.
ritory OF our glorious Union, are organ
lied to maintain and preserve a pure
honest, ard sturdy race.
I'VE are all bound together BY thos,
golden bonds of friendship. unity. anc
Christian charity. and we are all striv.
ing for the betterment and elevation o.
the Irish people. with a wholesome rev
erence for the glorious traditions Of III,
Irish race
las a result Of our associations we be
come retrospective. as it were, and as ",
contemplate the years and years o.
suffering and privation which our ances
tors endured. and consider how the,
risked and yielded up everything. yea
even life itself, rather than forsake tba
precious faith confded TO their keepinf
b, st. Patrick. we become imbued witt
the same fervor that animated and sus
tained them through all their trials. anC
nowhere to-day can be FOUND more Iowa
OF stancher Catholics than the member.
Of the Ancient order OF Hibernians.
Lights Fire Of Faith.
1T is now fourteen centuries since tba
Easter Eve when st. Patrick journeve,
TO Tara. where reigned Laegaire. son O
Mall At nightfan he lighted the Pascha
fire, and it so happened that at the SAM
hour the king and his mobiles were light
ing the fire Of the spring festival.
That fire which Patrick lighted tha
night on the hin of Slane was but q Twp
Of the light of faiyh which he enkindIe,
in the hearts OF the Irish people. Thi
light they have ever kept burning we
trimmed, bright and clear"
Among the Guests.
Among those present were:
Rev. Henry J. shandeIle. Rev William d Essr
Rev Augustus J. Duarte. Representatives james N
Graham. Of Illinois; p. T. Moran James T. She's
Prof NJ. +. Driscon. Of New York: Edward a
Noseley. Philip J. Doherty. NJ. E Bucklev -
ward P. Harrington. p F. Carr. P. J. HsItinar
George Dougherty. Charles A. Korbly. Frspci, ,
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