The Irish standard., 1913-07-12
IRISH HISTORY
SCHOLARSHIPS
Five Awarded in Chicago by the
Ancient Order Of Hiberniar~
and Ladies' Auxiliary.
Essay Contest Participated in \
Thirty-two Schools From All
Parts of the State.
Special to The Irish Standard from
Mrs. Mary #. McWhorter,

Mrs. Mary F. McWhorter
A remarkable audience gathered NJ
the Emmett Memorial hall on Sunday
afternoon. when the Venerable Slsters
and their little charges Of the Irish
history classes of the parochial schools
of the city of Chicago came to partici-
pate in the distribution of scholarships
and prizes which was given for epcel-
lence in the study of Irish history hy
the Ancient Order Of Hibernians and
Its Ladies' Auxiliary. The occasion
also marked the close Of the Irish his
tory essay contest held under the aus
pices Of the State Board Of the La
dies Auxiliary A. o. H. Of Illinois
and five cash prizes were distributed
for the FIVE best essays on the Educa-
tional Status of ireland in the Fifth
Century.
The committee in charge prepared
an excellent program for tho children
of the Irish history classes and their
venerable teachers. and a goodly num-
Der Of the members Of the A. o. n.
and Ladies' Auxiliary were present
also.
The double quartette from the choir
of st. Patrick's church under the
leadership of the eminent Doctor
Browne. the director, gave half
hours concert of most delightful
character. they sang the following se..
lection. '.fcccs shcredos MAxnusg BY
Browne. ''WhiTe Have You," Browne:
believe Me-" and Killarney" from
the Irish; Evening" from Browne,
and "Infammatus" from Romini At
the close Of this magnificent feast Of
song the applause was deafening and
the singers had to respond to encores
again and again. ST. Patrick's choir
of which this double quartette is
part is one of the most noted If not
the most noted in the city. and Rev.
William j. McNamee who is the be-
loved County Chaplain of the A. o.
H. and ladies' auxiliary. is Justly proud
of it. The members Of the double
quartctte are as follows: Mrs. Petry,
Miss Franchere. Miss Collins. Mr.. Will
Kent Mr.. August Dano. Mr. Geo. Kent,
Mr.. Hurst and DR.. Browne. Those
| who had the pleasure Of listening to
this group of sweet singers on last
Sunday will not soon forget 1t.
The other vocalists of the occasion
were Miss Kathleen Ryan, a rscsut
graduate of st. Marys High school, and
an active member Of Division No. Z u
A.. and Mr. John Dromey, one Of thu
soloists Of tho famous Paulist choir.
They, too. were exceedingly popular
and had to respond to several enoores.
Miss Selma ONeil. tho ever popular
violinist who has the honor Of holding
the diamond medals given fer the best
i rendition Of traditional and modern
i Irish music, both on violin and piano
at the great Feis held in Chicago last
/ year and in Philadelphia last Feb
ruary under the Gaelic league aM-
spices. kept the audience spellbound
with the charm Of her magic bow and
, fairy violin. This young artist has
the greatest influence over her audi
ence, moving them to tears and laugh
ter as the spirit moves her sweet self.
she was almost exhausted last Sun
day from the demands made on her.
The Gaelic Junior dancing club is an
ever popular part of any program,
and on this occasion the little ones
sisters from South Chicago, f1ttingly
ended the program by dancing the
Dublin hornpipe. These little girls
always dance with grace and charm
most delightful to behold. Rev. W.. J.
McNamee. the County Chaplain, de-.
livered the address. He is eloquent
at all times, but it would seem. he was
a little more so on this occasion, as he
told of the great necessity of keeping
}! alive the traditions and ideals of an
unconquered race by the means OF
teacnlns inc HlsH Hlstoty W IAe oS
scenjants Of that race everywhere. He
}, waxed even more eloquent as he
!, praised the men and women Of the
Hibernian order for their unselflsh la
Dor in this cause. Mr.. M. w. Delaney,
J, the genial State Secretary of the "A.
!, o. H. of Illinois, presided over the
destinies of this remarkably good pro-