Philo-Celts.
The Philo Celtic movement is steadily gaining
ground We have its study now recommended
by all our conventions. We are in daily receipt
of letters from all parts of the country full of en-
thusiasm in its behalf.
Prest. Finn of the P. C. S. is a most efficient
officer. He is at the hall always on time.
Brother Graham is very desirous to have the pi-
ano in order.
Expresident Gilgannon is in no way pleased with
the reception tendered Messrs Sexton and Red-
mond by the N. L. Council. Instead of its being
a brilliant reception Mr. G says the hall presented
a funereal appearance until Mr. Sexton began to
speak. This state of things would not exist only
for the truckling starchamber conduct of the Coun-
cil. Had they yielded to the Gaelic Classes' re-
quest the hall would be filled to overflowing, and
the Irish envoys could enter amidst the soul-thril-
ling strains of O'Donnell Aboo. rendered by the
united choirs of the societies, yes, it would be far
different from the numby dumby manner in which
they were ushered to the platform.
Brother Heaney we are pleased to see, is becom-
ing himself again. That is a regular and enthusi-
astic student.
The Misses Dunlevy, Murray, Guiren, Kearney
Moran, Hanney, Collins, Casey, Cassidy, Shields,
and Rogers are very regular attendants.
Messrs. Walsh, Lennon, Sloan, Hyland, Dowd,
and some other members should pay more atten-
tion to their Gaelic studies, as they will be left be-
hind if they do not look sharp.
Brothers Cassidy and Dunning are devouring
Bourke's Grammar. Obhers should follow their
examples.
Miss Ellie Donnelly and the Misses Crowley are
getting along splendidly with their “dictation"
lessons.
The Misses Costello, Brennan, etc. have not yet
returned from the country.
Brother Morrissey has his Italian friend well up
in the First Book.
Vice Prest. Lacey can chat nicely in his native
language now, though he did not know a letter of
the alphabet when he joined the society.
Our old brother T. Curden is always on hand
when there is a pinch.
About 1500 Gaels attended the P. C. picnic on
Aug. 13th.
Our Savannah acquaintance stated to us that he
was highly delighteed with the enthusiasm display-
ed by some of our Phila. Gaelic friends.
Brother McGrath of the N. Y. P. C. S. has the
finest Gaelic library we have ever seen.
Mr. T Erly, the senior active member of all the
societies, has sent a large number of subscribers
lately, — the names with others will appear in the
next issue.
We were pleased to see the progress which the
lady members of the N. Y. S. P. I. L. are making
in their music lessons, particularly our old friends
the Misses Lynch, Logue Ryan, etc.
We called to the N. Y. P. C. S. the other day,
and were pleased with the fine display of Irish
books which may be seen there. Prest. Meeres
was very attentive to the wants of the pupils and
the veterans. Capt. Norris and Mr. Mcgrath were
imparting their Gaelic lore to Messrs Cromien and
McDermott who digested it with avidity.
Prest. Morrissey of the N. Y. S. P. I. L. is a
first class Irish speaker.
Messrs T Cassin and S. P. Bodkin have returned
from their European tour.
Couns. J. C. McGuire has not yet returned from
the banks of the Shannon.
Mr. J. M. Shanahan did not take his usual Eu-
ropean trip this year. He has contented himself
with Saratoga and the Catskills.
ORGANISE YOUR SOCIETIES.
The N. Y. Society for the Preservation of the
Irish Language has issued in handsome pamphlet
form, Prof. Roehrig's letter on the Irish Language,
which will be forwarded on receipt of six two cent
stamps, to any address in the U. S., Canada, Ire-
land, England, or Scotland. Address, Society Pres-
ervation Irish Language, 114 E. 13th st., N. Y.
City, N. Y.
Those who desire to form in the locality in which
they reside, classes for the study of Irish, will find
the task both easy and agreeable, if they procure
a few copies of this pamphlet for circulation among
those whom they desire to interest. The man
who after perusing it does not feel inclined to do
his share to advance the cause of his national
tongue, is not much use either to America or Ire-
land. Societies already existing should circulate
it freely among their American friends, whose o-
pinions on Irish subjects, need to be strengthened
with reasons for the faith we profess.
Sound of the Vowels — long. —
á sounds like
a in war, as
bárr, top.
é " "
e " ere, "
céir, wax.
í " "
ee " eel, "
mín, fine.
ó " "
o " old, "
ór, gold.
ú " "
u " rule, "
úr, fresh.
Short —
a " "
a in what,
as, gar, near.
e " "
e " bet,
" bebh, died,
i " "
i " ill;
" mil, honey
o " "
o " got,
" lot, wound.
u " "
u " put,
" rud, thing.
