Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-24
ST. PATRICK HONORED
Sons Of Erin in Large Numbers
Rraved a Cold Day.
Parade. Followed by Mass nj the Cath
cdraI, with Sermon ny Father Mn
Ioney-Bnnquet and Opcrcsta
in the Evening.

west, which placed the mercury only
few degrees above zero, and which would
ordinarily have sent people scurrying to
their homes, the sons of Erin were out
IN full force Thursday TO pay tribute to
tho patron saint OF Ireland, The old fell
lows. born and bred on the Emerald Isle,
were as prominent as ever. and. although
there were many who had already count
ed their three score years and ten. they
w-cro not disheartoned by the long limo
of march ana paced the entire route 20
the music OF the old Irish airs. played by
the bands.
After the parade, which ushered IN the
days observance, solemn high mass was
celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral and
in the evening a largely attended ban
ouet was held in st. Mary's hall, at winch
several prominent members of the clergy
as we'll as the mayor and others were
speakers.
The parade was one OF the longest IN
some time and II is estimated that over
coo men, including two bands, all OF the
societies connected with the men of ST.
Mary's Cathedral, and a drum corps OF
81 piecas were in line. All were literally
hedecked In green and tho procession
was a good sight to see. The drum corps
deserves especial mention All OF the
members were from the Junior HOLY
Name society. and wore the uniform or
Khaki and green, furnished them by the
Ancient Order OF IIibernans. They made
~ brave show They played well. too,
and showed the result Of some hard prac-
tice. The entire line Of march was veil
lined with people and several or the
stores and residences were decorated
with American and Irish nags.
The parade was formed promptly at
a15 o'clock In front Of the Hibernan
headquarters on Main street by Marshal
James Burns, assisted by Frank Nc
Gaughan. John A. Smith, L. Z. Brigham
and r. Fl. NtcCale, in the follower order:
Platoon of police. Sherman's Military
band. Burlington Division, Ancient Order
OF Hibernians, Catholic Young Mems
Union, Catholic club of the University OF
Vermont, st. Mary's, r. c.. NJ. +. A..
Eagles band, knights OF Columbus.
Cathedral Court. Catholic Order OF For
esters, Cathedral school drum corps Holy
Name society, Junior Holy Name society,
boys Of the Cathedral schools, carriages
containing the clergy, Mayor Burke and
the president Of the Ancient order Of
Hibernians.
The line Of march was up Church 10
Pearl. to North Union, TO North, ia
North Champlain. to Cherry and up
Cherry street to the Cathedral
At the Cathedral solemn high mass was
celebrated. The Rev. =. J. Barrett was
the celebrant and the Revs. r. j. Leonard
Of st. Johnsbury and w. p. Crosby OF
the Cathedral the deacon and sub-deacon
The master of ceremonies was the Rev
j. F. ellis of the Cathedral. The Rev.
f. r. Moloney of st. Joseph's Orphan
asylum preached the sermon, which was
OF a high order of eloquence.
Father Moloney placed ST. Patrick as
the highest and most noble in that
galaxy of saints who had been Gods
instruments for salvation in this world
He said that his had been the most fruit
full work and that therefore his was
the first place In reverence and worship
As result Of his labors. Ireland had
been a Christian country for 1900 years
and the teachings OF the patron saint
can be traced in the love Of Jesus Christ
and the Blessed Virgin Mary and the
Blessed Sacrament, which every son OF
Ireland has He also spoke of the love
for each other and for the souls of the de-
parted dead. which was characteristic OF
st. Patrick and of the Irish.
At the close OF the services in the
Cathedral the procession was again
formed on Cherry street and marched to
the Hibernian headquarters. where it
dispersed.
THE EVENINGS CELEBRATION.
Tho evenings celebration consisted of
q banquet, addresses and an Operatta
given In st. Marys hall. The crowds on
these occasions are always large and last
evening proved no exception to the rule.
The many long tables were crowded to
capacity and long before the addresses
began one had difficulty in finding a seat.
The clergy and the guests of honor. in
GLIDING Mayor Burke, President Euckham
and the members Of different societies
connected with St. AIary's Cathedral,
were seated on the stage.
The Rev. p. J. Barrett was POSTMASTER
and was in his usual happy vein of
humor. He said that ireland was a tender
spot in the heart Of every Irishman; it
brought their thoughts hack through IL
centuries. It's people love to learn over
over Oh tu0AT WOuucIlul 81 11lTlck
and Of his great apostolic love.
Mayor Burke thought that the whole
world was honoring st. Patrick with
moro solemnity than ever before lie
referred to President Taft claiming to be
an Irishman on st. Patrck's day and to
Theodore Roosevelt. who Thursday wore
. shamrock and who also claimed to he
an Irishman. The Irish people, he con-
tinued, have been one of the greatest
factors In the worlds development
In introducing President Buckham
Father Barrett stated that 1t gave him
great pleasure I'm Introducing a man who
was most enthusiastic i'm giving the MEM
beers OF tho Young Mems Catholic club of
tho university Il half holiday so that they
might participate In the parade
President Buckham stated that he
had one advantage over President Taft
ana Mr.. Roosevelt, inasmuch as he had
been invited to meet large and en-
thusiastic audience of Irish men and
women. He stated that during his ex-
'stence he had become mixed up with