The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-12
100 Units Expected
 In Sundays Parade
distinguished Guests to Review Greatest St Patricks
 Day Demonstration in History of State

XIo 6f Eatrtck8 day parade to Gc held in this city on next Sunday 9llarnoon will be one of the most EcIorful and colossal events that I4t ever taken place within the H1NndnfieB of the state. More than 4Q0,eocieties will participate in the Characterization that is scheduled to 2Navo from the starting point at Iftight street at 1:3o o'clock. Nu- NlerOus musical units will also be on hand. Organizations including their apxiliaries will be present from all sections of Connecticut.
 Entertainment
 The great street parade will be Followed in the evening with one of fhe finest if not the most prominent of Iriah entertainments and dances ever held in Waterbury. This gi- Gantic event will be attended by more than 25OO persons at Buck Uhairman of the music and enter that he has been the recipient of a original orchestra lead by Dennis McEamiiffe of New York will be hero for the occasion. This unit, one of the finest in the country, will play an entire program of 1rlsh Airs.
 Among the entertainers locally Co be heard are Mary Joyce. Eleanor Calvin. Ruth Casey. John Hedican, Betty Mahr, and Anne Egan.
 Francis O'Donnell, chairman of the ticket committee, stated that they may be procured through members of the Irish Americans uy calling at the headquarters at 4B Grand street. Both MT O'Don- nell and his aide, Robert Coughlan will be on hand to serve anyone who calls. No reserved seats will De sold although special provisions are being made for the older per- sons who wish to be present.
 A complete history of the activ- ities of the parade committee is being maintained by John O'Sulli- van, recording secretary of the Irish-American club.
 Tribute to Irish
 The following letter from Thomas Reidy, chairman of the board of trustees, is of general local interest:
 First please let me express any heartfelt thanks to the Wa terbury Evening Democrat and to station WATR in the name of the rish-American Social Club for their considerate attitude to- wards us on St Patrick's Day parade"
 St Patrick's conversion of Ire- land to Christianity has been written on and commented on so profusely that any word from me would be both superfiuous land uninteresting.
 N There is no race in the history of the world which has suffered more from misgovernment and dasporatism than the Irish race. Tsc just indignation which prcmpted the Boston Tea Party ito give birth to a nation existed in Ireland for five centuries be- fore. But where the colonies were crowned by success. the o,ify effect in Ireland was to sc stter her sons and daughters al over the world, the beacon light of liberty dimmed but not e1stinguished in their hearts.
 The said sons and daughters &of the Irish race will be seen in stite parade held in Waterbury on next Sunday afternoon March n Ith. They have issued an appeal Eto the general public to turn out supon the occasion and that those sof their race be in the line of vlnarch. The parade will form at Freight stret at 1:30 o'clock.
 The dynamic Patrick Henry srmmarized the attitude of his Trace toward tyranny and mis- government when he dramatic Aafiy exclaimed Give Me Lib- urty'' or give me death." Prin- Triples for which Emmon De- .Nalera, president of the Irish Free State has bene an advocate.