The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-18
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To Memory of Saint Patrick
in Notable Observance
Last Evening
ROWLAND HALL SCENE
OF MANY DIVERSIONS
Banquet Served Early in
the Evening, Followed
by a Program

Allied Irish organizations of Barre, in
Guiding division No. |, Ancient Order of
Hibernians and the ladies' auxiliary, paid
tribute to the patron saint of Celts with
noteworthy observance in Rowland
hall last evening. Some of the finest
traditions OF the saint beloved of Irish
people were preserved in the varied pro-
gram carried out for the entertainment
of nearly 500 persons who at one time
or another were in the midst of the
merrymaking. Early evening saw large
number of people seated in the dining
hail. where substantial dinner was
served BY the women. Their number
was augmented considerably while DIR.
~. J. Derven of Poultney, state president
of the A. Q. H., was delivering a splen-
did discourse on "The Emancipation of
Ireland, and when the Newman Dra-
matte club presented rollicking farce
entitled, Rooms TO Let" Irish songs
in variety enough to please most any
ones fancy were rendered by soloists
with particularly pleasing accompani-
ments.
A better prelude TO the exercises of
the evening could not have been substi-
tuted for the dinner at o'clock. A
score OF mattresses had charge of the
service and the cuisine came in for its
share Of complimentary remarks and too
much credit cannot be assigned the COM
mittee OF women which supervised the
dinner arrangements. Follows the menu:
Gherkins, olives; beef a la casserole,
spiced Jelly; apple jelly, macedonia sal
ad: hot rolls: pies, cream, lemon and
custard: assorted cakes, doughnuts; cof
fee, waters. Orchestra overtures by Pro-
fessor Landi and company of musi-
clans enlivened the dinner hour and were
greatly enjoyed.
With Rooms to Let" members OF the
Newman club once more demonstrated
their capabilities in dramaties. The play
let teemed with interesting situations
and breezy dialogue. 1t was charmingly
staged and the participants were con-
stantly applauded. Under the skillfnl
direction OF Max Fisher, who generously
gave OF his time and talent the cast
did Justice to each and every part. The
stage investiture was all that could have
been desired. Miss Mary Mccarthy as
sumed the rather difficult role OF Mrs.
Smythe." the landlady, and contributed
much to the success of the presentation.
James Mackie as "Dick Rush" and Cyril
Marion in the part of "Tom Warren
acquitted themselves creditably. as did
sue Nichols and Ruth Humphrey in two
ingeuiors schoolgirl roles Betty Breeze'
and "Madge Wales" Miss Marguerite
Brown provoked laughter with her i'm
pcrsonation Of Matilda Judd Bettyis
aunt. and the remaining part in well
adapted personnel was competently cared
for by James Bennett as Jerry the
postman.
Not the least pleasureable feature Of
the entertainment was the repertoire Of
old melodies i'm which some Of the best
talent available in Barre was employed.
The audience lent a careful car 60 the
music and was quick 10 demand an en-
core Of each singer. Miss Beatrice Cal
lauhan contributed the only instrument
tai solo and her rendering Of les Ra-
medeux'' ueybschel was beyond criti-
cism Carl Nelson sang "Good Bye IN
harmonious voice and Thomas Farrell in
Songs Nv Mother Used 20 Sing was
heard 20 good advantage. Others who
assisted in making this part # the pro-
gram ENJOYABLE were Miss Ruth Hum
phrev. singing kathleen Mavouneen.'
and Charles Gibbons, who rendered Just
q Wearyinr for You Both Miss Hum
phrcv and Mr. Gibbons were also warmly
received. The singers were fortunate ~
having cello accompaniment furnished
by Roy G Bughee.
Dr.. Derven's Address
deeds 81 old ireland. coherent nar.
rative 81 Erin's part in world progress
and = definition Of Der present day sta-
tus IN 70 uncertain terms were salient
features ~ Dr. Derven's address. The
state president Of the Hiberuians vas
irtrn9aceH bg Daniel 2. Sullivan. Eariv
~ ~ course 30 h's remarks he gained
~ most careful attention ~ pie audi
i.ra aud hsff them closely 90 Die text
rrt1 tie end The speaker delved dep
into tha tfnftional Hs Hei as the WIT
fe- h5sfart Oh thr Celtic race and toli
connected story ~ its arrflormeuts wtth
, moving description ~ a. destiny.
f1amlt Tg Tarron see tn un mood 60
-rae matfers nnd tis criticisms of IRE
..-.rs aeTreeators vrrs deifffre3 regard
.ass 81 vhrre thev meit fal His vas
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-rr al arathfr daV Hnen utin lahured
.-r fhe cradle a. tha nfave ftaf the
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