The Washington herald., 1911-03-18

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and sad refrain, by the entire Iris
community of Washington, S.
Patrick, the great patron saint o
the Emerald Isle, was worshipe,
yesterday.
Wherever the sons of Erin hum
forth their latchkey, in hamlet, town
and city, there he was paid respec
by all to whom "old Ireland" stand
forth as the sovereign land Aug
mented by the German societies o
Washington and thousands who's
blood is the product of pure Aneri
canism, St Patrick was extolleC
and tribute paid him.
IRELAND A NATION.
During the intervening centuries sine
his birth. and since he, lonely patriot
stood on the dismal hills of Ireland, out
cast and alone a nation-if not in fact
in deeds-has set aside March II as th'
day to commemorate to the world hi!
endeavors-to make Ireland a free anc
| independent nation.
| A great parade, special church servicel
in the Catholic churches Of Washington
and numerous banquets in various hotel.
and cafes brought to close St Patrick:
Day.
At the Cafe Republique great greer
| flags, with the orange-colored dragon
greeted the diners, most of whom wore
as boutonniere a little green emblem
| denoting them as sons OF the Irish soil
| At the Willard the dining-rooms anc
| Peacock Alley were garbed in green
Throughout the evening the orchestra
played the plaintive refrains composed b.
lovers of Ireland. bringing tears to The
eyes of those who were dining in the
| hostelry.
The big demonstration OF the evening
was held at the Metropolitan Hotel
where the Ancient Orders OF Hibernians
gave a elaborate banquet in celebration
OF the day. More that 800 men, women
and children attended the feast A mu-
sical programme, comprising popular
songs of the day and distinctly Irish pa
Dougherty, vice president OF the Catholic
University, pronounced short grace The
toastmaster. Patrick P. Moran. made a
short address. in which he predicted Ire
land would take her proud place among
the nations in the near future.
We worship our country" Mr.. Moran
said, -and never in the history of the
island has true son forgotten his place
his country, or his God
Mr.. Andrews' Address.
William E. Andrew, member of Con-
gress from Nebraska, said in part:
I'VE honor ourselves tonight by hon.
oring the memory of st. Patrick While
some portions of his history are sur
rounded with uncertainties. the princi-
pal part of his life was so forcefuI as
to impress future centuries with his
genuine earnestness. his unwaivering
zeal in a good cause, his practical tact,
and his unyielding courage.
The truth and value of the Christian
religion had impressed his life so deep
ly and favorably as to convince him
that it would be the means of emanci-
pating the people Of Ireland. That con-
viction prompted him to a life of sac
rifice in their behalf.
IF France will faithfully follow Chris
tian truth in the administration of
equity, justice, and liberty to all her peo-
pie. the lily will never fade; if Scotland
and Ireland will follow Christian truth
in the administration of equity. justice,
and liberty to all their people, the thistle
and the shamrock will never wfther; il
England will follow Christian truth in
the administration Of equity, justice, and
liberty throughout the realms of the
British Empire. the oak will never decay:
if America will follow Christian truth in
the administration of equity, justice and
liberty throughout the Union, her stars
will shine on forever"
The banquet lasted until after midnight
Mgr. William T. Russell. rector of ST.
Patricks Church; Rev. Eugene ]. Con-
nelly, of Baltimore; Frank ]. Hogan, and
James D. Flynn, made lengthy addresses,
eulogizing St Patrick, and speaking of
him as the man to whom Ireland owed its
very existence.
Kurt Voelckner, president Of the United
German Societies of Washington, deliv-
cred a fattering speech. He traced the
history of the German and Irish from
the legendary day down TO the present.
Gustave Bender, secretary of the United
German Societies. spoke OF the good will
and peace that exists between the two
brotherhoods. The cheers were almost
OSdISulnS Wnen ndI. benOer mad nnlShed.
At st. Patrick's Church.
One of the most patriotic demon
strations of the day was held at st.
Patricks Church. where solemn high
mass was said in the presence of four
and twenty clergymen. The
success of the entertainment was due
to the following COMMITTEES. repre-
senting the different divisions of the
Ancient Order Of Hibernians:
Charles j. Columbus. chairman; Joseph
d. Sullivan. vice chairman: Thomas NC
Grath. treasurer; Patrick +. Carr, James
p. Greeley. Patrick T. Moran, Arthur
Small. Thomas F. Keliher, Joseph A
DAILY, Patrick T. inland. Pat lex ]. Hal
tigan. Edward L. Tucker, James d.
Flynn, William ]. McEvoy, Edward j.
Maloy, jr., James J. Breen, Patrick KEN
nedy, Richard A. Curtin, James J. Nc
Cracken. John NJ Watson. william s.
Wise, Francis p. Sheehy, James A. Ny
ers. John Sheehy. Joseph Bradley, John
Mcmahon. J. d. O'Connor. ]. Frank
O Meara. DR.. Charles I. Griffth, Thomas
?. oDea, Timothy d. Mccarthy. Frank