Cape Oysters
Bisque of Lobster Aux Souffles
Consomme Printaniere
Paupiette Halibut Au Vin Blanc
Potato Croquettes
Filet of Beef, Fresh Mushrooms
Delmonico Potatoes Stringless Beans
Sweetbread Cutlets with Peas
Punch a la Romaine
Roast Red Head Duck
Chiffonade Salad
Fancy Assorted Cake
Neapolitan Ice Cream
Fruit Cheese
Small Coffee
In addition to those already mentioned as present at the dinner, after
the business meeting, there were the Hon. Patrick T. Barry, Chicago,
Ill.; the Hon. Thomas Z. Lee, Providence, R. I.; Mr. John Morgan, New
York City; the Rev. Father Lyons, Boston, Mass.; Mr. R. J. Donahue,
Ogdensburg, N. Y.; Mr. Edmund Reardon, Cambridge, Mass.; Col. James
Moran, Providence, R. I.; Dr. M. F. Sullivan, Lawrence, Mass.; Mr.
Bernard J. Joyce, Boston, Mass.; Mr. T. H. Murray, secretary-general of
the Society; Mr. John D. Rohan, New York City; Mr. John T. F.
MacDonnell, Holyoke, Mass.; Mr. P. F. Magrath, Binghamton, N. Y.; Mr. M.
J. Jordan, Boston, Mass.; Mr. M. H. Cox, Boston, Mass.; Mr. William J.
Kelly, Portsmouth, N. H.; Mr. P. A. O’Connell, Boston, Mass.; Mr.
Bernard McCaughey, Pawtucket, R. I.; Mr. W. F. Kenny, Boston, Mass.; Mr.
D. P. Downing, Cambridge, Mass.; Mr. James H. Devlin, Boston, Mass.; Mr.
John J. Sullivan, Boston, Mass.; Capt. D. J. Gorman, Boston, Mass.; Mr.
A. B. Sutherland (guest of Dr. M. F. Sullivan), Lawrence, Mass., and
other gentlemen.
The after-dinner speeches were along the Society’s line of work and were
of a most interesting nature. In his opening remarks, Mr. Fitzpatrick
told of the early efforts of the Irish in Boston, and how their labors
were an inspiration to the men and women of today.
The Hon. Charles E. Gorman of Providence, R. I., followed the
toastmaster with a story on the bravery and chivalry of the Irish race.
The early conditions in New England, and Rhode Island in particular,
were outlined, after which he spoke on the struggles of the Irish to get
a footing and show their spirit. He paid a stirring tribute to the work
accomplished by the Celts and the Teutons and how their spirit of
liberty managed to overcome difficulties.
The Hon. P. T. Barry of Chicago was well received when he arose to speak
on the part the Irish took in the development of Chicago, the West and
the great Northwest. His historical data was particularly interesting
from the time of Chevalier McCarthy’s advent to the present.
Congressman-elect Joseph F. O’Connell of Boston spoke on “The Part
Played by the Irish in the Early History of Our Country.”
Mr. A. B. Sutherland of Lawrence, Mass., who is of Scottish blood,
delivered an interesting speech, in which he told of what Irish
civilization had done for Scotland and all northern Europe, and
particularly of the spirit of liberty given to the Scotch by Irish
example.
Rev. John J. Lyons illustrated how the Irish had done magnificent work
in the interest of the church, and he made an earnest appeal for
friendship on all sides and good will to mankind in general.
The Hon. Daniel O’Connor of Australia electrified the gathering with his
witty remarks, and his narrative of the Irish influence in British
literature and jurisprudence was unusually interesting.
Mr. D. H. Tierney of Waterbury, Conn., spoke for a few minutes on the
Irish in Rochambeau’s army, after which the Hon. Joseph H. O’Neil and
Michael J. Jordan, both of Boston, addressed the gathering briefly.
Before the meeting adjourned the Society paid a tribute to President
Roosevelt, who is an active member of the organization. The tribute took
the form of the following preamble and resolution:
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION OF THANKS AND APPRECIATION FROM THE
AMERICAN-IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
At the annual meeting of the American-Irish Historical Society, held
in Boston, Mass., on the evening of January 24, 1907, the following
minute was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The American-Irish Historical Society has learned of the
excellent work of our distinguished fellow-member, the Hon. Theodore
Roosevelt, as embodied in his article on “The Ancient Irish Sagas,”
recently published, and believing that some appropriate action should
be taken to show our appreciation of the study and research exhibited
in the able contribution mentioned, it is
_Resolved_, therefore, that in the opinion of this Society a splendid
example is set by President Roosevelt in finding the time and
opportunity, in the midst of his many duties and responsibilities, to
devote attention to a subject dear to us. We heartily congratulate him
upon the results he has so ably exemplified and set forth as the
outcome of his researches into early Irish history.[1]
Footnote 1:
A copy of the foregoing preamble and resolution was forwarded to
President Roosevelt and the Society received a cordial reply.