Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

| Iea0 Mile Hallrhe' Deamed forth I from every countenance and every | nook and corner in Olympic hall on | Tuesday evening, and the Irish colors held sway with Old Glory. | Customary with it's annual St. Pat | ricks eve entertainment there was a 1 most successful affair under the aus pices of St. Cece1ia's T. A. society and the result was most gratifying to those | in charge fully $500 being realized. ! The handsome hall was filled with an enthusiastic audience of about 500. ev- cry portion of the hall being occupied. The color scheme was green and it was conspicuously displayed through out the hall, in dress, decorations and | as boutonierres.
 Box Occupants.
 The twelve boxes were all occupied as follows: state officers and speak CTS, guests of Rev. J. J. Smith and Rev. w. 4. Keefe; and g. A. o. H. mem bers; 4, Knights of Columbus; 5, prom inent residents of St. Mary's parish; g. engine company No. 2; 2 and g., society; 10, Drs. Brophy and Harrf- mans party; Il. St. Joseph's Sodality; F, Father Mathew society.
 In charge of the entire affair was Rev. W. A. Keefe, to whom is due the credit for the success of the affair, he having the capable assistance of St. Cecilia's society, which has been most generous and exceedingly kind in their work and sacrifices for the welfare of the parish At the opening of the en- tertainment Rev. Father Keefe ex- pressed his thanks and those of Fa- ther Smith to all those who had in any way assisted in the success of the affair He also referred 10 the essay contest, conducted by the A. o. H. During the first part of the programme there were four numbers by the Stand ard orchestra. under the leadership of William Malone. which were heartily received, the audience standing as America" was played
 There were two stirring addresses on Ireland the descendants of it's peo- pie. The first was by the well known orator. Edward T. Burke, whose efforts in this line have previously been heard with great pleasure and he was heard with great interest by the gathering and frequently interrupted with ap- plause.
 Dr. Patrick Cassidy gave the second address. speaking on American Irish and relating the positions of promi- hence they have attained and the many deeds of valor they have done. He likewise impressed the audience with his words and was loudly applauded.
 Winners of Prizes.
 The announcement of the winners of the A. O. II. essay contest was made by w T. May of New London. state vice president of the A. o. H., as fol- lows:
 First prize, s10-Helen Sullivan, 30 Eighth street, aged IA.
 Second prize, $7-Desmond Murphy, sS West Town street, aged 1k.
 Third prize, $5-Grace F. Hartie, 142 North Main street. aged IA.
 Fourth prize. s3-Eleanor M. Houri- gan 94 Mt Pleasant street
 Those receiving honorable mention, given alphabetically are as follows: Katherine Bowen, Central avenue; Frank D. Burke, 24 Seventh street; Thomas NJ. Caffery, 147 Hickory street: Eleanor Donovan, 10 Page street: Anna M. Foley, 39 Hedge ave- nue: Max Foley, 39 Hedge avenue; Alice Gadle, 57 Twelfth street; Camil- la Healy. 40 Fifth street; Frank Leon ard, 206 Hickory street; Marguerite Slnev 21 Sixth street; Mary B. Swan ton, 479 North Main street; Catherine Warrington, 404 Boswell avenue.
 The announcement of the winners was followed by rounds of applause and Rev. w. A. Keefe announced that the prizes would be forwarded to the winners this morning. The essays of the four winners are printed on this page.
 The second half of the programme was taken up with songs the chorus of forty voices being seated on the stage. which was prettily arranged with palms and United States and Irish flags The young women were dressed in white and green. AS gen. eraI director, James P. Haynes was, as usual in fine fettle and scored Dig hit in his songs and jokes. Like the other participants he was obliged to respond to several encores. Each of the singers displayed merit and sapg with spirit and effect, receiving big hand, making encores necessary, and they were cheerfully given. Miss Lena Boudreau presided at the piano during this half The chorus singing was a feature, while each of the num- bers was so well given that there was close rivalry. The duet made hit.
 After the fall of the curtain the pars- ticipants presented MT. Hayes with fine travelling case in appreciation of his work of directing them. The pres entation was made by Rev. W. A. Keefe in behalf of the society. The programme of songs was as follows:
 Grand chorus. medley of Irish airs, entire company: solo. Harrigan. Jim Hayes; solo, Mdfy IS dTaHu Clo Name Miss Elizabeth Mullen; solo, Vesper Bells, Richard Murphy; solo, Low Back Car Miss Annie Plunkett; solo. You'll Have to Sing an Irish Song, William Bowen; solo, Top O the Morn ins Bridget McCue, Miss Josie Hartie; duet, Pm Looking for a Sweetheart, Miss Ethel McClafferty and Hor&ce Corning; solo. Pm Not Myself at All, Miss Nellie Buckley: solo. Sullivan, Jim Haggerty; grand chorus, Ireland and the A. O. H., company; selections, instrumental, Frank Healy and orches- ira.
 Several Awards.
 There was a sale of cake. J. p. Hayes acting as auctioneer, after which the prize cake was awarded to W. T. May of New London; barrel of flour, Mrs. M A. Enrlght, 61 Fourth street S in gold. Frances Watkins, 544 Nerth Main street; ton of coal Mrs. c. Swan ton. 479 North Main street.
 There was dancing for a short time, the Standard orchestra furnishing music, while thR participants in the play were entertained at the c. A. c, rooms with refreshments.