The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-18
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
OBSERVED IN BARRE
Stirring Address Given By Rev. P. M
McKenna and Interesting Pro-
gram Was Given.

With the spirit of old Erin bubbling
out through the entire program, the
! st. Patrick's day celebration given last
night in X. of c. hall under the aus
! pices of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans and the Ladies' Auxiliary was
| one of the best ever given in this city.
The memory Of the patron saint Of
Ireland, st. Patrick, could not pass
into oblivion with the spirit shown.
The program had been well prepared
in due time but surprise was in store
for everyone. Rev. Father p. NJ. Nc
Kenna of St Monica's church had con-
sented to address the audience on this
occasion but his name had been omit
ted from the program so that his ap-
pearance might be real surprise, for
it is seldom that Father McKenna CON
sents to appear at such festivities.
After being most tittingly introduced
by Chairman John B. Kelly, Rev. FIR.
Mckenna began talk that would in
terest any freedom loving people, and
which was highly instructive. He re-
lated the life of the saint whose mem
ory was being celebrated and whose
life was entwined in the history of
Ireland.
In further discussing Irish history,
Father Mckenna brought out few
facts concerning Ireland's fight for
freedom despite the domination by the
English race. Misgovernment of Ire
land by England, as the world knows,
is a disgrace to English history, and
the freedom loving people have strug
e., L..
carrying the tax burdens of the Eng
lish race From the English exchequer
it is learned that Ireland is taxed
greatly in excess of her share and to
prove this Rev. FIR. McKenna related
an incident which occurred under Glad
stone, for many years prime minister
of England, and one of the ablest Eng
lish statesmen ever in Parliament.
Gladstone, said the speaker, ap-
pointed committee of 10 to investi
gate the taxation OF Ireland during the
years Of 1891 and 1896 This com
mittee, comprised of nine Englishmen
and several Scotchmen and lrishmen,
reported after two years work that
Ireland was taxed in five years Sl,706,-
600 900 over and above her just taxa
tion. The speaker dwelt upon the de-
crease in the population of Erin since
1855, at that time it being $780,,
600 and at the last census about one
half of that number. Life without !
liberty is not worth living and the |
Irish people will never submit TO dom
ination. They have fought for freedom |
for $50 years and ii it requires $50 |
Er-k4 70 4ta end y he I
declared He further stated that not |
until the laws of Ireland were made |
by an Irish parliament would peace |
and prosperity reign in the isle. His |
address was delivered with more than
ordinary eloquence, bringing burst of
applause at the conclusion.
The first number on the program was
4 selection by the st. Cecilia orchestra,
Intermezzo LaRose." This orchestra
consists of violinists, Mary Chioldi,
Lucy Chioldi, Blanche White, Henriet
"a Archambault, Jeanette Croteau,
Dalton White Freeman Lesperance,
Reginald Abare. Paul Nelson; cornet-
st, Clayton White; drummer Farrell
durray; pianist, Miss Maucotel.
The musical and literary program
vas as follows: Nocal solo, "Bedouln S
owe Song" Louis OLeary; reading,
Jane taken from Booth Harrington,
diss Doris Burke; violin solo, James
Riley, with Miss Beatrice Callaghan as
iano accompanist; vocal solo, The
Iinstrel Boy" Clement Mcmahon; Sc
pction by the convent orchestra
Beauties of Erin; address. Rev. FIR.
Ickennat: vocal solo, Killarney" Dr..
/. A. Meagher; reading, "rhe OWL
Iary Jordan; vocal solo, "All Erin Is
alling Mayourneen, Roy Kingston of
,orthfeM; reading "Ashtown Road
Aubrey Marion; vocal solo, Irish
owe Song. Mrs. Charles Smith; vocal
DO. "Thpre's Tumbled Down Shack
4 Athlone" James Bennett; finale
Dawn Of Love" convent orchestra.