Evening star., 1938-03-18
O'MAH0NEYLAUDS'
IRISH COURAGE
Speaks at Banquet Held
by Friendly Sons of
st. Patrick.

Members Of the Friendly Sons Of st.
Patrick, "a sthered in the Mayflower
Hotel ballroom last night for the
OMahoney. Democrat. of wyoming
rAv tribute to the Irish as FIRST in
freedom and hrst with the courage to
maintain it.
The banquet. attended by dis
tinruished 1rishmen from various
sections of the country, wound up
round Of St. Patrick's Day observances
that began with a mass in st. Patrick's
Catholic Church at 10 am. and in
cluded a wrea th-laying ceremony at
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier In
Arlington National Cemetery and
dances and parties throughout the
city
Wherever the sons of Erin are
assembled tonight" said Senator
OMahoney, they do honor to the
great ST. Pa'rick-and to all the glori-
ous traditions and historic events that
are linked with his name He set the
mark-and the Irish have followed
in his path.
Senator OMahoney intimated that
there was never a time in American
history when the Irish heritage-the
ability to fight for freedom and the
courage to maintain twas more
needed And his intimation OF ma
- tional unity against world aggression
brought on demonstration.
Judge Finis j. Garrett of the Court
of Customs and Patent Appeals also
spoke.
Play Is Hit of Evening.
With the lore of Ireland rampant,
honor guests and members of the
celebrated patriotic society gathered
round the festive board to see cast
Of excellent histrionic ability put on
play. Martin Grogans Eviction"
which proved to be the hit of the
night II was written by Denis E
Connell in collaboration with Thomas
w Rrahany.
The keynote Of the night was hit IN
song sung by Maj. Charles T O'Titt-
mann. who played the part of Big
Barney in the. play
All the old Irish names We're on the
guest list-O' 'Connells, Gallaghans,
Su(livans, Morrisseys, Dugans, ODon-
oehues. Finnegans and OMahonevs. of
whom the Senator from Wyoming was
the chief.
Daniel J. OBrien. first manager of
the Msvfower Hotel and now presi-
dent Of chain of hotels in Toledo,
Ohm. came back to Washington To
take part in the entertainment. lead
ing off with the song. Meet Me IN
the Garden Where the Pradies Grow"
He brought along as guests George
Jones Of Toledo and Judge Charles S.
Hatfield of the Court of Appeals.
Fred East sang "Smilin Thru" Bill
Raymond made hit with The Rose
Of Killarney" and Barny FITZGERALD
sang, in his own inimitable way. Little
Town in the Old County Down"
Lawrence Downey recited a toast
to Ireland.
George O'Connor Sings.
AS the FLIP of the night George
OConnor. sometimes called the enter
tanner Of Presidents. rendered a MINI
her OF his songs. notably Little
Tommy Murphy" and The r Fancv
D"nss Ball
''onn w. GUnan Of Louisville. XIV.
paid tribute TO the members who died
during the year: DR. Patrick J. Healv
of the Catholic University and Cv
Cummings of Chevy Chase. Md
kilograms of congratulate were
read hv Martin Mcnamara. secretary
from prominent Irish societies of the
Nation, among them one from the
Friendly Sons of ST Patrick. who this
year celebrated their 20lst banquet.
Invocation was pronounced by the
Fev. Charles T, Warner. rector of St
Aloans Church. and the benediction
by the Rev. Edmund A. Walsh 7
regent OF the Foreign Service School.
Georgetown University.
The guest list follows:
Senate a g. Adams Commissioner q =
Dr.. Roy D. Adams Alien TO-
Francis A Addison Frederick f. Alt.mus
'7sePn AodlSoh +. T. Ansberry
Senator ] w Bailey Senator T pon.
n. Salley. 1r. T. W. Brahany
sruce Bard DR.. G A. Briefs
senator Alben W. Fred A. Britten
Sarkley George K. Brobeck
Robert F, Barry Arthur Brode
Eer. r. J. Barter Powell Browning
Il A Bartholomew Warren Browning
4 n. Beavers w. L. Browning
z. Bell Fred Buchholz
q. Bell Senator R. j. BulkIey
nr j Rozler Blaes Vincent c. Burke
Eerhert NJ Bingham Senator j. p. Byrnes
Judge Oscar r. Bland
nr James a. Cahil Joseph A. Cantrel
kohert +: Cahiu DR. Ralph c. Carbo
\ J. Callahan ir Edward Carr
D. J Callahan. sr Thomas D. Carson
<. Callahan Judge w. I. Casey