The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-04-11

| NSoA6o washington, the Father of Our
Country, handed John Barry Commits.
sion No. l, creating him the first Com.
modore of the. American Navy. to take
rank from the 4th day of June, 1894:
and on May 10th the United States
Government will unveil a $4,000 mon.
ument in the Capital of the Nation to
the memory of the man whom Wash.
lngton thus honored.
In conjunction with the unveilinp
ceremonies the citizens COMMITTEES
nave arranged for a monster Pilgrim.
age 70 the tomb of Washington at
mount Vernon. on May, 18th. and a
BANQUET on the evening of May 18th
at one of the leading hotels
"A special committee on Clan Parry
uas been formed and since Won hear
.ne name Of the distinguished hero to
oe mus honored, we invite YOU to
JOIN with all the other Barrys from all
over the United States, in assembling
at washington on May 18th and 10th
ana take part in the ceremonies a..
'endant upon the unwilling.
I'VE wish to record This 90 +,o
sleatest event of its kind ever held
ana II you will join us and solicit the
participation of as many others hear.
ing the name of Barry as Won nav
know, we are satisfied that our w;.,,
Will be gratified. 1t is intended At a
convenient time on May 18th, to have
grand gathering of all men hoar;ne
the name, and if possible pernot,,o+e
the Barry Clan, and it is our hone ~
De able to record several Thousand ~
that meeting. 1N o.
The Railroads will no donh+ f,,r,
ish special rates from your SECTION
ana 1t will afford you an opportunity
70 see the Most Beautiful City in the
world at time of the year whom
washington is at its best. The com.
mttee will cheerfully furnish you with
any Information you may wish bv an.
phcatlon to the Secretary, 33a sonth.
ern Building, Washington, D. c."
Connecticut Hibernians Activ.
The State Board of Officers of tho
ancient Order of Hibernians of Con-
nectlcut, representing twelve thousana
members, has issued an appeal to tho
membership which says in part
me unwilling of the Barry Monu-
ment in Washington, May 18th and
lotn' is an affair in which every ner.
son who has drop of Celtic blood
VII! De Interested. After years Of
patent waiting our government will,
pay the honor due to our race for tho
great service Barry rendered in throw
Jug on the yoke of England in the
Revolutionary War. We would like tn
nave Connecticut represented in large
numbers at this grand affair, and we
urge all of our brothers and sisters
whose circumstances will permit to
take advantage of this patriotic oc.
casion to make the trip to orr Nation
al Capital"
eus'ness Houses Of Washington to
Decorate.
Visitors to the National Canita, MOI,
10th and 10th will see many decora.
lions on the business houses and NH
tic buildings. The business men NJ
tne city highly respect their fellow
cltizens OF Irish birth or lineage. The
Board of Trade and Chamber of Com.
merce have adopted resolutions calling
upon their members to decorate their
places OF business in honor az tho
many visitors who are expected to at-
tend the unwilling. The National
chairman of the Executive Committee.
Mr. P. T. Moran, is vice-President
OF the Washington Chamber of Com.
merce' and one of the most popular
business men of the city. His efforts
10 make the unwilling great event
are bearing substantial results.
Washington Most Beautiful in Nav
The city of Washington is the most
beautiful in the world. In the month
OF May 1t Is unusually attractive, and
It's many places of interest during this
month of delightful weather are en-
ooyed by thousands of visitors who
come from all sections of the country.
There is so much to be seen in the
National Capital that the visitors could
prohtably spend a month enjoying its
beauties and historic environments.
Many of the battlefields of the Civil
war are within easy reach of the city:
Mount Vernon, the old home and last
resting place of Washington and his
family, is but one hours ride Airing
ton National Cemetery where so MANY
OF the nations military and naval he
roes rest, is only a half hours ride
by trolley, and scores of other most
attractive places, including the great
Catholic University, the Franciscan
Monastery, Georgetown University,
etc., are within the city limits, and
can be reached without cost other
than car fare. The Capitol Building,
with the Congress of the nation in ses-
sion; the Library of Congress and the
historic White House, designed by an