The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-09
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
Fourth Sederunt of the COnven-
tiOn Yesterday.
Reference to Irish Politics Frovokes Warm
Discussion-Annual Balls Of Irish
American Societies

The fourth sederunt of the Irish-Ameriean
societies. assembled in st. Patrick's Day
Convention, was held yesterday afternoon
in knights of Red Branch Hall. There was
a good attendance Of delegates. with DIR. j.
F. Gibbun presiding, Z. j. Coffey Secre-
tary
On motion of P j. Carr, T. B. O'Brien was
elected delegate-at-la rye. The names OF c.
A. Orr and Thomas B. O'Brien were added
to the Literary Committee.
Rev. Father Crowley, Chairman OF the
Literary Committee. presented progressive
report, announcing Senator Frank Ii. Nc
Gowan's acceptance of the oratorship. The
programme is partially completed, and the
committee will be unable to avail itself Of
all the proffered talent.
The requested DR.. j. F. Gihbon on behalf
of the Finance Committee for further time
was granted by the convention.
At the invitation of the President, G. Ii.
Barron sang Rocked in the Cradle of the
Deep" Mr.. Barron possesses a rich and
cultivated voice, and his effort was heartily
applauded.
A BRIGHT FUTURE.
c. A. Orr was asked for few remarks
on 1.-The Day We Celebrate" and responded
with brief reference TO the clouds now ob-
securing the Irish question, which he pre-
dicted would roll away before the observ-
ance Of st. Patrick day one year hence.
On behalf of Senator McGowan, Thomas
=. O'Brien thanked the convention for the
honor of being chosen orator, which was
gratefully appreciated by that gentleman.
p. j. Carr moved that the presiding officer
invite the municipal officers, the clergy of
the diocese and the Most Reverend Arch
bishop 10 attend the entertainment
tod hot In 81 i'm,
should include the extension of the same
courtesy to the State officers, and Mr.. Carr
amended his motion to include the latter
officials. In this form the motion was
finally adopted.
Thomas Il. Bannerman. in speaking to the
motion, Incidentally deprecated the intro
duction of Irish political topics upon the
floor of tie convention. lie said that the
celebration is 10 be patriotic and in honor OF
Christian saint, but Is in no sense polltl-
cal demonstration, and lie hoped in the in
terest of harmony no further political allu-
sions would be made.
WARM WORDS.
These innocent remarks led to a warm de-
bate ulon the Irish question. in which
number Of sarcastic personal illusions were
made by one or two delegates.
Colonel John O'BSrne gave a brief patri-
otto address in which he told number of
funny stories, by way of calming the tumult
Several delegates rose to address the con-
Yention amid cries of question" motions 10
adjourn and to table Mr. Cars motion.
John Kenny, p. j. Carr and NJ f. DON
leavy protested against the continuance of
deSutOry debate which had wandered quite
away from the question before the house.
Rev. Father Crowley, who is the peace
maker of the convention, Quoted the dis
putants and in a short, manly speech closed
the discussion.
LITERARY COMMITTEE.
Upon the adjournment Of the convention
held, Rev. Father Crowley presiding, E. j.
C0Ifey Secretary.
The programme for the entertainment was
considered aud viii probably be finally
arranged at a meeting TO be held on Nedues-
day evening at X. K. Is. Hall. At the same
time and place Z. j. Carr will sell the boxes
10 the Grand Opera House at auction.
The distribution OF tickets was placed in
the hands Of the following agents. Coffey
& McKenna, 5l6 Valencia; Deasy Bros,
Market, near Fifth; A. Waldteufel, 1888
Market; Pacific Undertaking Company, m
Mission. and sherman, Clay x Co.
J. j. Mcyhau and NJ. III. O'Shaughnessy
will take charge Of the boX-Cfce down
similar position III the gallery.
NJ. +. Donleayy was elected Chief usher.
with authority TO select his assistants, z.
j, Carr was chosen master OF the pro-
gramme-room. The officers of the conYen-
lion will act a Reception Committee.
The following gentlemen were appointed
door keepers: Captain NJ. j. Wrin. Joseph
Lally, Daniel Slayen, Edward McGrath, j.
B. Mcintyre, jeremiah Deasy, 2. Molloy,
James McLjster.
Division No. p a, q. II.