The Washington herald., 1912-03-18
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Rev. John W. Melody Speaks at St.
Patrick's Day Celebration
of Hibernians.

AleAandris, Va. March. 1E.-ReY. John
Webster Melody, d. D., of Caldwell Di-
vinity Hall, Catholic University Of Amer
lea, was the orator at the annual St Pat
rick's Day celebration tonight at the
Young Mems Society Lyceum Hall, un-
der the auspices of Alexandria division,
No. l. Ancient Order Of Hibernians.
Rev. Father Melody. while slated to
speak on the life of st. Patrick, spoke
mainly on the Irish emblems and their
significance. Among them on which he
gave an interesting history included the
harp, the round tower, and the Celtic
cross. His address proved a literary
| treat and was given close attention
| Throughout. The speaker closed his elo-
quent peroration by saying that Ireland's
| fight has not been in vain. The great
work of Christianizing pagan Ireland by
her patron saint was the speakers pre-
lude. The speaker was introduced by NJ.
| ]. Mcfarland, OF the local division. Prior
| to the programme Mr.. Mcfarland gave a
brief sketch of the aims and object of
the organization, which was followed by
the presentation on behalf Of the Hiber-
Eiaps for the three best essays on st.
Patrick which were awarded to the fol-
lowing in their respective order: Misses
Eva Crilly, Pauline Hellmuth, and Julia
Thomas.
TIE crowd which attended the celebra-
ton was one Of the largest in its history.
Every seat was filled, while the aisles
and outer hall were also filled. Several
hundred people who came late were
| turned away owing to the immense
throng which far exceeded the eXpecta-
tions Of the committee of arrangements.
The hall tastefully decorated for
the occasion, the stage being banked
vTFHN IVNd nd in hn rAa ar
Of the stage was entwined Ireland's nag
with the Stars and Stripes. Irish flags.
pennants, and the Stars and Stripes add
ed to the wall decorations OF the hail.
while suspended above the stage was a
handsome silk Irish flag.
The musical programme was under the
direction OF Miss Jennie Glennan, d.
rectress of the Gaelic Society Quartet, OF
Washington, and proved very interest
ing. Throughout the evening the par
ticipants were given hearty encores by
the large throng, which filled the hall TO
its capacity.
The programme given follows: THE
Harp That Once Thro' Tara's Hail."
quartet: "Macushla," tenor solo, Joseph
Whittemore; Kathleen Mavourneen,"
solo for contralto. Miss Elise Davis;
Believe Me II All Those Endearing
Young Charms" quartet: Irish Love
SoHS, SOlO IOT SOpTdnO, MTs hdlndTiIt
Rogers: THE Minstrel Boy" bass solo.
James Nolan; THE Last Rose OF Sum-
mer," quartet: loft in the Silly Night"
solo for contralto, Miss Elise Davis;
Mother Machree," tenor solo. Joseph
Whittemore: THE Little Irish Girl" solo
for soprano. Mrs. Katharine Rogers;
Father o'Flynn." bass solo, James No
Ian: Battle Song" air. ''Cruiskeen
Lawn" quartet. Miss Jennie Glennan
presided at the plano.
The soloists who participated includ-
ed the following: Mrs Katharine Rogers,
soprano: Miss Elise Davis. contralto;
Joseph WhittemOre, tenor; James Nolan,
bass.
The four days campaign inaugurated
here Sunday last under the auspices OF
the Men and Religion Forward Move
ment was brought TO close this after
noon with a largely attended mass meet
ing which was held in the Surprise The
ater. The meeting was addressed by
Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson. of Bethany
Baptist Church. Washington, who told
Of the aims and objects OF the asSocia-
tion. and pleaded for a more liberal
church attendance on the part OF the
men.
Prior to the meeting reports were made
by the chairmen Of the five committees
on the lines of Christian-activity COW
cred by the movement.
All OF the reports were OF a very In
teresting character and were made by
the following: d NJ. Lowe. on boys
work: H. X. Field. Bible study: Samuel
Haslett, evangelism: ]. II. Trimyer. mis-
sions; Harry Hammond, social service.
With ideal spring weather prevailing
this afternoon hundreds OF prOmenaders
were on the streets and made journeys
TO the nearby suburban places, while the
liverymen report a thriving business
Large congregations also attended the
services at the various churches.
Jerry Simms and Mamie Pinkney. both
colored, got into an alteration shortly
before 5 o'clock this afternoon while
in an alley on st. Asaph street, between
King and Prince streets, and, discardIng