Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-02
THE PARNELL CLUB
Effects a Permanent Organization
Last Evening,
At the Court House, Elects Officers and
Transact Other Important Bust
ness--New Names Added
TO the Roll.

In response to the call issued several
DAYS since a number of gentlemen met
last evening in Part 1. of the Court House
for the purpose of permanently organizing
a Parnell club. The fact of the meeting
was evidently not generally known as the
attendance was mel as large as it should
have been, and doubtless would have been
had all the sympathizers Of Irslsnd's cause
been made aware OF the object and time
OF the meeting.
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION
had been formed several weeks ago and
one meeting held since its formation.
Tgenty-three members were enrolled up TO
last evening, when a number were added
to the list. Among those present last ev'
ening the following gentlemen we're nollced;
Messrs. William Myles, I. s. Reilly, N j.
O'Kane, Patrick Weir. Michael Grogsn,
William Mclaughlin, P Kennedy, Patrick
Kenny, P. ]. Gilligsn, Patrick Butler, Rev
Father McElligo;t, Monsignor Sullivan,
Rev. Father Mullen, Michael o Neil, d. A
Fitzpatrick, T. F. Howley, D, J. Morris,
Peter White, D. McDonough, Anthony
Lally and Others.
CALLED TO ORDER.
President Myles called the meeting to
order at o'clock, and the Secretary call
ed the roll and read the minutes OF the last
meeting which were approved.
The Chairman then stated that the Oh
isct of the meeting was to form perma'
nent organization and elect officers, thai
the aim Of the said organization was to as
sist Mr.. Parnell in securing legislative &C
ten to obtain relief for Ireland. A mum
Der of new members signed their names tc
the roll, alter which the Chairman OF The
committed appointed to draft cons'itu
ton aud bylaws read his report. 1t rec
commended that the organization be called
the
PARYELL CLUB OF WHEELING, ". VA,
and stated that the principal object OF th'
organization should be to procure more
accurate and better knowledge Of the politi
cal, industrial and social condition OF Ire
! land. and to earnestly and actively sustain
the Irish National League, in Ireland witt
moral and material aid in achieving TO-
her, self government. The report alst
recommended that the officers consist OF
President, three Vics-Presidents, Secre
tsry, Treasurer and an executive commit
tee composed of FIVE members.
On motion the report was referred to
special committee with instructions to re
port upon it al the next meeting. Messrs
O'Ksne, Grogan and Reilly we're appointed
as a Committee on Constitution and by
Laws, to which the report was referred.
The Secretary read letter from tn
President of the National League, giviDl
instructions as to how and in what name
q League should be formed, which wa
turned over 10 the same com mittee.
PERMANENT OFFICERS.
The Chairman then appointed CON
mittee consisting Of Messrs. Fitzgerald
L.lly and Gillieap, TO report nomination
for permanent officers, and after retiring
for short time the committee reported a
follows: President, NJ. Reilly; First Vic
President, Vim. Myles; Second Vice Pres
idend, NJ. ] o. Kane; Third Vice Presiden,
James McGinley; Secretary, I. S. Reilly
Treasurer, NJ. Grogsn; Executive Commi,
tee, P. J. Gilligsn, T. F Ovens. M. '
ONeiI VIM. Mclaughlin, R. j. Donohoe
Mr.. Grogsn asked to be excused iron
serving in the capacity Of Treasurer AM
Rev. Father McEIligott was unanimousl
selected for the position.
The report was then adopted.
Mr.. OKsne then moved that the meet
ing adjourn to assemble again next Nor
day evening at the same place, when n
doubt q large crowd will be present. Tn
roll of membership With 'hose added las
evening, now numbers something sbov
thirty and the prospects are that it will sool
reach the hundreds.