St. Patrick's Day In The Eveninc

ST PATRICK'S DAY IN THE EVENING

Was Celebrated at St. Thomas' Church Monday

JIM HARKINS II

Made his initial bow to an Ann Arbor audience -- Fine program rendered

As is the custom, St Patrick's day was celebrated by St Thomas' church Monday evening when a good entertainment was given in the parish hall.  Back of the stage hung the very aesthetic flag of Ireland, while to the right was draped America's emblem of liberty.

The program was short and very interesting throughout, some of the best talent of the church and University taking part.  It was opened by St Thomas' orchestra which needs no introduction and is enjoyed and appreciated by all who hear it.  Messrs. Harbaugh and Nagorski displayed some excellent fencing, which showed fine scientific work.  The sabre exhibition of Messrs. R Benedicto and AJ Geigle was equally good and both were enjoyable features of the program.  The participation of these gentlemen in the evening was much appreciated by both Fr. Kelly and the audience.   That song that  has thrilled brilliant audiences and that has been encored and re-encored, "The Harp that once Through Tara's Hall," was sung by Miss Lizzie Kenny.  She sang it with much feeling and with her naturally sympathetic and sweet voice, she did it justice.  A find stage presence added to her fine voice always make Miss Kenny welcome to any audience.  "Jim Harkins II" made his bow to an audience for the first time last night.  He played an instrumental solo with as much ease, grace and decision as his well known father sings a lullaby or "coon" song.  For one so young his playing gives promise of talent.  Dr Robert Bourland's fine bass voice was never heard to better advantage than last night.  He sang, "I am the Champion of the King," and the "Belouin Love Song," and was delightful in both.

WW Wedemery, who was on the program for an address was unable to be present, having been called out of town.  Fr Kelly said he supposed that he would have to take his place, but thought he was unable to do so.  He made a few pleasant remarks, saying he thought it best to keep still.  However, Fr Kelly was mistaken.  He has always been able, and always will, to take any one's place, no matter how flowery the orator.

The entertainment closed with a selection by the orchestra.