The Irish standard., 1896-07-25
i ''HlBHRlllMlIAA||S' { ]. IN SESSION |
Largest Gathering of Its Kind
II . Ever Assembled Since the
iss54s% As5s@ Order Was Founded. n:
Magnificent Addresses Of Presi-.
dent o,connor, and Bishop 4;
. ,s5 Foley of Detroit.

A.55:5a As5.: Foley Of Detroit.
{ & ,sThe Fortieth National convention Of
the Ancient Order OF Flibern1ans Of
America met in the city of Detroit, Mich,
on Tuesday Of last week and continued
Its deliberations for five days. ..-. s
There were over 500 delegates trGm
every state in the Union, representing
s16O, 900 members of the ancient order IN
good standing in the city. Besides the
delegates there were nearly 10000 visit
ing Hibernians to the metropolis :.of
Michigan. At 9 a. m, Tuesday the dele
gates met at the Catholic club and ina
body marched to SITS. Peter and PauFs
Cathedral, on Adelaide street, where pom
titicial high mass was celebrated w
Bishop Foley, national chaplain Of the
order.
& The church was specially and hand
somely decorated for the occasion, the
sanctuary being filled with palms, choice
potted plants and flowers. The statue
Of ST. Patrick, which occupies conspic~
uolls place in the church, was specially
5draped in green for the occasion and
lighted tapers placed before It, The
church was completely filed long before
the mass commenced, and was rendered
very brilliant by a large number OF IN
.candescent lamps, which, burning
brightly, served to dispel the sombre
gloom of the stately editice.
+ T. The music by the choir, under the di-
rection of Professor Grim, was special
and very choice. The officers Of the mass
were; Boshop Foley, celebrant; Fr.
Quinn, of Collinsville, Ct, and FIR.
Doherty, of St. Vincent's, this city, dea-
cons of honor. FIR. Savage, Of Holy Trim
ity,. was deacon Of the mass: Fir. Slat-
terry. of Albany, N. Y, sub-deacon; Fir.
Kessler, Of ST. Vincent's master Of cere-
monies Present in the sanctuary were
FIR. Macy, of Hudson, Mich; FIR. Gore,
Of st. Joseph, Mich; FIR. Hennessey, OF
Brighton, Mich; Fr. Hallissey, and FL.
Brancheau, of the Cathedral. There
were so altar boys, who We're drilled and
handsomely ,attired in purple cassoC1k5
and lace surplices. %@
After the gospel, Bishop Foley, in full
pontificial robes, his mitre on and cro-
zier in hand, delivered the following adj
dress.
Gentlemen of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, Brothers: We are instruct
ed by our faith that in all undertakings,
be they great or small, important or i1l-
significant that they should be COM
menced by an oblation to the Almighty
God who created and endowed us with
such noble faculties. In accordance with
this article of our faith, the Ancient Or
der Of Hibernians through it's delegates
to this national convention come and
gather round the altar to invoke the
spirit Of the Almighty upon your delibes-
ations and works about to commence.
Il 1T is fitting that this should be the
case. Men native to Ireland OF descend
ants Of Irishmen, compose the ancient
order and the strongest characteristics
of that land is it's living and undying
faith. We are united in a good and
!praiseworthy work and what we might
not accomplish individually. we may
accomplish by union, just as the indi-
yidual drop of water is of little conee;-
Sq,ence, but millions OF drops united be-
come torrent which is irresistible. By
the ties Of unity, friendship and charity,
lIrfshmen are gathered within the fold Of
the ancient order, whose membership
roll shows names of citizens from one
end Of this glorious republic TO the other.
There is no need of ME entering into
an elaborate disquistfon upon the works,
the aims and objects Of the ancient order
It's. objects are unity, friendship and true
charity. Union that binds us together in
"a bond of love and sympathy for our ma q
itiye;sland, Ireland the love Of which in
no way lessons the feeling Of affection tp5
this landaof ours that, opening Its bosom
ito l,s, has made us equal to, any citizen OF
any land; friendship founded on that u
true and divine precept, Thou shalt love /
the Lord, thy God, and thy neighbor as@
thYself I, that friendship binds us Of the
ancient: order together and reminds us
that we must fulfill that law upon :Wfica I
all Others rest, thou shalt love the Lord, Il
thy God. with thy whole heart, thy whole
mind and thy whole strength, and thy f
:neighbor7as thyself.' &as & II
j @5' IS IS ince the last convention Of the Of
der we have grown in numbers and will
continue to increase our membership as
long as we are bound Together by the
ties of unity, friendship and true char
itys Enter, then, brothers, upoE youl
work sactuated by this spirit, and this
convention and it's deliberations will be !.
another gem in the crown Of the ancient +
sOraef.s
~ = III 1l9W devolves "a most pleasant
sd,ltyI,pon me, as Your national chaplain,
md as bishop Of the diocese OF Detroit,
Ito bid you "a most hearty welcome to cur y
fair CITY. II the arrangements for your
welcome are in any way Imperfect, Ie-ES
member it is not duo to the heart but e 6
want of time or opportunity to entertain
you during your brief sojourn here.
u Il After the sermon Bishop Fc.ey gave his :
the vast audiencs;; tile priests
and altar bog. filed back, ia perfect order B
into tile vestry and the congregat lon dis 1
srersest II o'clock noon. 5ss.5s h 3ii$s sS