The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-27
ONE DAY OF BUSINESS
The HibsrnianS Listen to Reports Of
the Several COMMITTEES.
REV. Mr.. ALLAEYS' SERMON
Judge Fitzserald's Address OF We'll
come - Officers of the Daugh-
ters of Erln-rhe Programme
Full of Interest.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians' bien-
iii convention held busy sessions yes
terday and accomplished an amount Oh
iunortant business. The opening oruer VI
the day was the attendance py the CON
vention at mass at 81. Fauls chui ei'
where Rev. Father Allaeys preacnsd an
able sermon. He spoke of the ahcleht
standing of the order, of the principles
which are its foundation. II was very
able address and very much enJoyeo u!
the knights and their friends.
Another pleasing feature Oh the service
was a solo by DR.. c. A. Brady OF orea'
Falls. which was highly appreciated
Mrs. Baker accompanied him on the or
gan. 49,
The convention then reassembled In the
hall and the morning was spent In near
ing reports OF the committees appolhteu
Monday and the reports OF oincers' ota.e
President Gallagher read his annual au
dress. which was an able document ne
gave statistics of the growth OF the or
der showing an increase of SO per cent.
since his last report. Divisions had been
organized at Marysville and Belt.
The auxiliary order the Daughters OF
Erin. had been established in this state
during the term and now mas nVe oivis-
ions. at Butte. Marysville. Centerviiie'
Anaconda and Great Fails. Cohsioeraple
time was spent in revising the bylaws OF
the order.
The committee on insurance recon-
nended that this branch of the order be
allowed TO rest until the next convention,
when the membership will be larger and
a greater sum of insurance can De car
ried. The suggestion was adopted. Inc
office of colonel, to command the Hiber-
nian knights, was created ana Will Dc
filled by election to-day. The Daughters
of Erin have organized by the election OF
Mrs ID. T. Lewis of Butte as state presi-
dent: Mrs Mat Dorrity OF MarysVille,
vice president. and Mrs ]. j. Berry OF
Anaconda as secretary. These ladies' are
the temporary officers and the biennial
election will be held to-day. also the
choice of a place for holding the next
meeting. The Daughters had a hard
DAVIS work upon the bylaws, which
practically had to be made entire at this
meeting, which is the first state conven-
ton they have ever had
Four coaches brought the visitors from
Butte to the grand ball which was held
In the evening, and despite the drizzling
rain there was a large attendance from
this city judge 7. ID. Fitzgerald made
an address OF welcome TO the Hibernians
and Daughters. He congratulated them
upon the harmonious sessions which are
being held and especially felicitated the
members OF the auxiliary, who were for
the first time present at a state conven-
ton. He thought that their presence
greatly enhanced the pleasure of the
gathering. beside adding beauty and grace
from all parts of the state to social ses-
hons The objects Of the organization of
the Hibernians were for the beneht of
mutual assistance and protection OF MEM
bers, for the promotion of friendship.
unity and true charity among them.
The Hibernians make no war upon
sect creed or nationality; they have nc
quarrel with any. We point with pride,
said the speaker, ito the constitution OF
this land, which sccords TO all their
rights to life liberty and the pursuit OF
happiness. There are some who would
deny us these privileges. and when the
bad with the good must associate, but
we have nothing to fear. The greai
American people may be trusted 10 do
Justice in this controversy"
In conclusion he again welcomed all 4
the city and babe them be merry and
happy here. where they would always al
now find open doors and open halls when
ever they chose to assemble.
The grand march was led by Presiden
q. b. Gallagher and Mrs. Hugh Daily
About 100 couples following. Music wa
furnished by an orchestra under the di
rection of Professor Kennicott, and wa
Of an excellent order of merit.
The conventions hope to finish thei
work by o'clock to-day. but IL they d.
not they will at that time take a recess
and go to Gregson Springs on a specia
train via the b.. A & p. The delegate
are guests of the road and OF Con Hayes
The occasion Is the opening of the new
plunge. which will be used to-day for tn
arst time Music and dancing will be q
order during the evening and the excur
sionists will return to Anaconda at mid
night.