The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-12-14

sprinkling of Americans and other ma
tionalities, who as whole appreciated
the remarks of the different speakers
by generous aud hearty applause. The
Rev. Father, in the course OF his we'll
received address. said:
Mr.. President, Ladies and Gentle
men-The year now nearing it's close
has been very fruitful and eventful
one. Numerous gatherings have taken
place throughout the land, each in its
way having an object IN view, whether
religious, political or social. The An
Gent Order of .Hibernians of Mankato,
in it's humble way, has seen fit to cele-
brate its anniversary, and they have
taken this occasion to invite you all to
enjoy with them their first public exer-
cises. 1t is not expected that you will
hear from me IN the capacity of a lee
turer tonight, for my remarks will be
principally addressed towards the 40.
H., and the benefits to be derived by be-
coming members of that organization.
1 have seen the division grow up from
its Infancy here. when it numbered but
eight members, until now it has reached
some thirty five, and this in short
space of time, for it is not long since it
sprang into existence. In the future I
shall hope to see it prosper and grow.
1t has upon it's banner the properties OF
success, friendship, unity and true
Christian charity. Engraved is this
upon the heayt-friendship that extends
a helping hand in the hour Of need, That
by its comfort and sympathy often turns
sorrow and trouble to joy. Unity, the
offspring of friendship aud charity.
Where you have true friendship and true
charity, there you must necessarily have
perfect unity. 1t was my good fortune
to come before a similar body like this
in California, and it was among my
6rst and most pleasant experiences.
Before concluCi ing let me ask the A. Q.
II. officers and members, lat me ask
them to always practice the motto that
they have inscribed upon their banner
that charity that visits the sick
charity that visits his fellOWman as an
angel of God. Always behave as men,
as Christians, as members of the Church
to which you are so firmly attached,
am proud that the men YOU have re-
ceived in your organization are approved
of by your fellowmen and the Church.
It is evidently a grand purpose, that for
which you are struggling. Man is a
social being, and cannot live without
society. 1t is in this way his character
is formed. When the intelligence OF
man is taken into consideration. then
all the animal creation sinks into lnslg-
nificance. All this has been the work
of an All-wise Being who will one day
Judge us by our acts upon this earth.
would further say to you-let there be
no envy. let there be no ennlty, let
there be no differences among you about
YOUR officers, but be charitable and
humble in all your actions. Now, my
fellowmen, there are other speakers
who are to address you tonight. In
conclusion let me congratulate the
Order, and let me also advise the NOM
bers Of the St. Johns Society to join
the A. O. H., and together you will, ]
feel assured. reap both pleasure and
benefit.
With the close of Rev. Father Prior's
address, the President introduced James
McHale, Esq, of Shakopee. Mr.. Nc
Hale is county attorney of Scott county,
and is very pleasing and agreeable
speaker, as was evidenced by the hearty
endorsement he received from time to
time by his listeners. We. the sons Of
the Emerald Isle, and especially those
under whose auspices this entertain
ment has been given, do not. desire to
circumscrlbe ourselves from any other
nationality. We believe and rely upon
the broad principles OF universal man
hood. We all belong TO one great hui
man family equal in the eyes Of all.
Our duty first is TO this great. free coun:
the land OF the free and the home
Sof tie brave. As regards the Irish peos
Die ia this land. we are proud ofs our
.citizenshi oud of il indeed from the
Isiui eIIot tie signing of the declaratlsISo f
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