The Irish standard., 1896-06-27

dress 10 the delegates. when the matter
came up for final consideration on the last
! day Of the session, had much to do In ac-
complishing the result he desired.
Bishop McGolrick, of Duluth, chaplain
OF the order N Minnesota during the past
two years, was forwarded a telegram In
wiling him to seat III the convention.
The convention was unanimous for Dem
mis- r. Haynes, of Mankato, for state
treasurer, and well 1t might be, for there
is not more worthy N ember Of the or
der in the state for the place.
At Wednesday nights session of the del
egates, Father O'Connell, OF Madelia, was
called upon for an address, and from be-
ginning to close kept the large audience in
an uproar with his sallies Of wit. After
Stretching" President MCCARTHY, 1nsur-
ance Secretary O'Shaughaessy, Treasurer
sheeay and others III his inimNable man
ner, he proceeded to speak upon Irelands
cause, now and again sandw.ching In q.
story or anecdote to ciinch his argument
no faith in en- English parliament, but his
heart warmed to such men as Capt.
Doyle. Father O'Connell viii not soon
pass from memory OF those who attended
Minnesota's seventh Biennial convention Of
the A. o. H. ;
Father Priors Hibernianism is of the
right stamp. A magnificent speaker, his
earnestness, candor and deep sincerity was
impressed upon every heart His election
as chaplain, both by the A. O. Fl. and D.
of e: conventions, was a recognition most
timely and proper. .,...ss.
The work OF the committee on grew
ances at the Mankato convention was
anything but burdensome. When j. J.
Taaffe it's chairman, stated verbally
there were no grievances, the report was
received with a htlrrah that shook the
building.
Two Of the old wheel -horses of the order
were present at the convent.on-J. j. Ken
nedy, of Ramsey, and NJ. w. Mogan, Of
Hennepin. We are a little bit mixed as to
which of these members belongs the credit
as to the father Of the order" in this
state. One thing is certain, they are both
honorable gentlemen. May they I've long
and prosper.
Thos Connolly, elected to the position
of state secretary. proved to be one of the
strongest candidates ever presented from
Hennepin county for Office in the order.
The Insurance Convention passed reso-
lutions unanimously thanking J. J. Ken
needy, Of St. Paul, the retiring president,
for his faithful services and devotion to
hts work in the past, and elected him an
honorary member Of the Board Of
Officers. =
train from Minneapolis and St Paul, was
all right in every particular. Coed time
was made both ways and the delegates
were provided with plenty of seats! and
all the necessary arrangements were
made for their comfort. tr4f
I P. L. Dawson the 800 pound delegate
from st. Paul, was as conspicuous as ever,
and just as amusing. Dawson S presence
always insures plenty of mirth and a
convention without him would not be in
| It,. This reminds US that John Swift was
also present, and entertained the large
audience immensely on Tuesday night
| with his splendid address and ever popu-
lar songs. s',
One of the pleasant features Of the con-
| vention was the presenta ton to Rev. F.
P. Kervick by the delegates Of substan-
tial token of their esteem, in the shape
of purse containing q good sum of free
silver" as a reminder to the reverend
father that his services aus state secretary
during the past four years. as a Hiber-
nian, were duly appreciated.
Dan Myers, Green ISLE Judge Moran, of
Hastings, P. j. Geraghty, Of st. Paul, and
Tom Coleman, of Anoka, are the new
members of the State Board of Directors
| Of the A. 0. HI.
The serious illness of Secretary
O'Shaughnessy and w. j. Archer during
| the session. of the convention was a
! source of deep regret among the rest of
the delegates. The Irish Standard is
pleased to announce that both brothers
are now in good heath.
The city of Saltwater has always en-
joyed the reputation of getting large
share of the Offices, but the secret of It's
success is that it always presents it's
ablest men for place No better proof Of
this statement is needed than the re-elec-
ton from time to time and without op-
position, of such men as John Mccarthy
and John O'Shaughnessy..
John O'Shaughnessy Of Saltwater, had
no opposition for reelection to the office
Of State Insurance Secretary, and the con-
vention also raised his salary. John is
eminently fitted for the place His re-.
port for the past two years was an able
and concise statement OF the condition Of
| the insurance Fund and it required a
great deal of time and hard work to pre-
| pare it.
The name of James O'Donnel, of Swift
county, was by mistake omitted from the
| list Of directors OF the insurance fund, as
| published in last weeks Irish Standard.
Bro. O'D0nnell was reelected by good
majority. .
| For state president of the insurance fund.-
| 1t looked Ike an easy victory for N. G.
! O'Connor Of Hennepin, whose nomination
! for the place was one OF the surprises OF
| the convention. The reason 1t looked easy
for him was in the fact that both his OPP
ponents were from st. Paul. viz: Frank II.
Grant and ). ]. Kennedy. Grant won with
a splendid majority over both opponents,
! the vote being Grant, 1,371; Kennedy,
| 500; tO'Connor, AS. "a. FEN, u ;.t
Another surprise was sprung ,llpon, the
insurance convention by. The friends Of w.
J.. Archer, Of Hennepin, in placing him IN
nomination for state. treasurer 81 the fund
against John Sheehy, OF Mont emery, who,
/ it was thought, would have no opposition
| for reelection. Sheehy was an easy win
ner, although Archer developed consider
able strength in certain localities The
vote was Sheehy. 1881 Archer, 1872.
,Waseca was looked upon as a sure wins
1ner for the next convention city, and lost
through over eonfide nce OF Its friends and.
the after-d:nner speeches, which, though.
able aud we'll meant, were long, drawn out.
Fad 4 vote been taken before the noon adj
tournament, Waseca would have Won. AS
| It was, the vote stood 50 70 81 10 favor OF