The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-03-17
IRELAND TOASTED
BY HIBERN|ANS
81. Patrick's Eve Banquet Enliv-
ened by Wit and Music Closes
With a Dance.

L Nhoof Inc uurpi'ts VI DiNtSiOu NO, 10
Ancient Order Of Hibefnians, ban.
quet in honor of st. Patrick was served
in the Eva dining room Of the Alexan.
der Young Hotel last night Not in
many years have the Irish people Of
Honohlu so enjoyably celebrated the
day set apart IN honor Of Ireland's
patron saint.
Other events scheduled for st. Pat
rick s day made Il more convenient TO
have the banquet last night instead Oh
this evening The menu was In charge
of Heinie Heidenrich and was one Of
the best served at the Young in many
days, says everyone who was fortunate
enough TO be present. Fifty.fouf
members of the order and their friends
were IN attendance,
The dining table, covering the entire
length Of the large dining room was
decorated with carnations and maiden
hair ferns. The favors consisted Of
green baskets emblazoned with golden
harps
The guests were received in the par.
Tor Of the hotel by Rev. Father Val.
entin. He was assisted by +. d. Cree
don.
Serving Of the feast began at eight
o'clock. j. j, Sullivan was toastmas-
ter. on his right sat Rt. Rev. Bishop
Libert, while on his left was seated
Governor Pinkham. 1.-THE objects Of
the IIibernian Society," was the topic
Of Mr.. Sullivan's Introductory remarks.
Letter Prom Brother Dutton.
One Of the features of the evening
| was n letter from Brother Duttou OF
Molokai who had received an invita-
ton TO attend Brother Dutton ex-
pressed his regrets, but wished the
fibernians success and enjoyment dur
ing their banquet This was read by
T. ID. Creedon who was responding to
the toast ireland as a Nation. ;,
A number Of Irish stories, well told
by DIR. William J. Carey, were much
enjoyed
The toast, ''The President of the
United States,'p was responded to by
Governor PinKham. He dwelt at some
length on the policy of the present
Democratic administration, praising the
patience Of President Wilson In seek
ing peace instead Of war in Mexico.
! Father Valentin responded to toast
to "The Ladies Of Honolulu opening
with pleasing Irish song and closing
with tribute to the women of Oahu.
i Jack Lucas Speaks.
Hon Jack Lucas in responding TO a
call from the POSTMASTER, spoke in
Hawaiian and could not be understood.
/ He was cheered nevertheless. X.
Chester Doyle also pleased the big
crowd by speaking in q foreign Ian.
gnage. He speaks Japanese fiuently
and sang 1.-THE Boyne Waters " In
rich crescendo voice.
i Ancient Ireland and the Present
Timeo was the toast of II. +. Hender.
son, He is an ardent Home Ruler and
was warmly cheered ttn
Father Maximin gave a brief history
Of St. Patrick and tried to prove that
lreland's Patron Saint was a German.
II A history of the Irishmen in Amer
lea was given by DIR, John II. Farrell.
Riley n. Allen responded for the
press. Allen said he respected the
4 Irish for their fighting qualities for by
their martial spirit they make more
news for the newspapers than a half
dozen other nationalities combined.
AN lrIshman 8 Dream was the
title OF a poem reeited by Con +. Demp-
sey. .a f.t
i A witty toast was given by John
James Armstrong His subject was
Why an Irishman Should Not Cut
His Hair''
John III. Drury, who is stationed with
the Engineers at Fort Shafter gave a
brief record of the Irish soldiers in the
American Army, showing that Erin has
contributed no small part in many OF
the battles which have insured victory
for the Stars and StripesN =
Bishop Libert was the last speaker,
expressing his pleasure at seeing so
many Irish people together. The feast
closed with the singing of the "Wear.
ing of the Green.p - ,-n.SI-I
dancing was the feature from that
| time until after midnight. Music was
furnished by Kaai's orchestra. ..~
H." Those Who Attended. ...,
Among those present were; Governor
Pinkham, ri. Rev Bishop Libert, Faith.
or Maximin, Father Valentin, Mrs. T..
M. Wood, II. +. Davidson, Miss Estelle
Healy, Miss Jane White, Miss Eliza
beth McMenimin, Gladys Thomas, w.
y. Greene, Amy O'Connor, Samuel i.
Chillingworth, Jr., James J. Carey, Il.
W, Burgess, 9. f. Dempsey, Mrs. M,
Cleary, Jack d. Cleary, Elizabeth Cos
ling, Mary Gouveia, james J. eastman,
Jeremiah O'Sullivan, Mrs. ]. o Sulh.
van, Alfred j. Thevenin, James Arm.
strong, Frank g. j. Murray, John +.
Bowes, John d. Drury, John Sheehan,
Chester A. Doyle, Riley II. Allen, w.
Q. Bergin, Mrs. j. j. Sullivan, A Il,
Henderson, Mrs, Il. j. Lord, Mr.. and
Mrs, i, ID. Creedon, }. Lucas, Mrs. John
Dngan, Mrs. cerves, DIR. j. II. Farrell.
John III, Farrell, Lillian III. Ranien'
Clara A. Rhodes, William g. Meow,
MT. and Mrs. = J Fitzpatrick, J.
Macnulay, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Maxan and