The Irish standard., 1897-01-23
REUNION Of H|B[RN|ANS.
A Large and Enthusiastic Gather
ing at Harmonic Hall
Wednesday Night.
THE ORDER AND. Its FRIENDS
Judge John w. Willis, Of St
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Standing room was at premium last
Wedn estiay evening at Harmonic halls
Every seat was taken in the large hall,
Long before the hour arrived for opening,
the exercises, which proved meritorious
from start to finish.
County President N. c. O'Connor call
Ell the meeting to order and in a brief
aud pointed address stated the objects
and aims in view-the placing before a,
vast number of the Irish people more
plainly the Ancient Order of Hibernians,
as an organization and the benefits to be
derived from joining this already power
full organization. With: the close of his
remarks, which were appreciated by the,
vast audience, Miss NJ. p. Redlon sang
''The Fields in May, very pretty solo,.
A second solo, "The Minstrel Boy, ,
by p. J. Monaghan, drew out we'll meri-
ted applause and the recitation which
followed, "Erin's Flag by Hon. T. F..
Martin of St. Paul, touched a popular
chord. "Erin's Flag" is a magnificent:
production and Mr. Martin recites it
with that vim and fervor which it de-
mands To be brief he carried the house
by storm.
Miss M. Ivell sang kathleen Mavour-
neen" in most fascinating manner and
was followed by A. P. Quesnell with
"Adieu Marie" Miss M. E. Redlon sang
prettiy Il know Maiden, and then
followed the address of the evening on
1.-THE Ancient Order of Hibernians' by
judge John w. Willis. He said:
Mr.. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Il presume that the reason why the
gentlemen who have arranged this meet
ing desired me to take place upon the
program is that when am in particu-
lar!y boastful mood always dwell with
delight upon the fact that 1 only live
twelve miles from Minneapolis daughter
and applause); presume another reas-
on for my appearance here tonight is
that am always proud to declare my
sci ia member of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians. ,s ,..,:. ,,...:. -,
The Order is imposing, attractive and
benefcent. Its origin is lost in the haze
of antiquity. It places. upon it's banner
the inspiring motto Friendship, Unity
and True Christian Charity. The great
Hibernian Order stands for friendship,
that great quality which binds human
hearts together in tender accord and i'm
selfish communion. Friendship has been
the theme OF poets and sages since the
beginning of time, and it is recommen-
dation to any society that it cherishes
the principles which bound together Da-
mon and Pythias.
The second upon the three principles
upon which the Ancient Order of Fiber
mans is founded is, Unity. oh, that
complete union could be effected among
the Irish people! Would to heaven that
the warning clash be abolished and that
true friendship could bind together all
the varied elements that compose the
population of Ireland! ,,..'-.'' s'~'>-s
1t is pleasing circumstance that this
great gathering of Irishmen and their
friends is held in place called "Har-
monia Hall'-the audience room of har-
mony. Too often have the clans of the
Gael met in the Temple of discord. Too
often has the fiery Gaelic spirit been pre-
dominant over the spirit of concord, for
bearance and right reason The same
vigorous, jealous temperament which
makes the Irish soldier so brave and Chi
Various, and the Irish missionary so dar-
ing, energetic, persistent and success
full, som etimes has precluded the exer-
else among Irishmen of the qualities re-
| quired in those persons charged with po-
litical responsibility of an eminently i'm
portant nature. Too often have plans
for the liberation of Ireland been frlls-
trated by dissensions among her devoted
children. The Ancient Order Of Hiber-
mans seeks to promote absolute amitv
among those who desire to retrieve the
liberties of Erin and to promote her well
fare. 1t discountenances that division
an disintegration which is born of I'M
checked selfshness and desire for the
promotion of personal interests. 1t has
often been said that Ireland would be
free if the Irish were united. Well is it
for our future prospects that flourish
ing society exists, one object of which is
to promote that much desired union.
In tones Of magnificent authority
comes the bidding Of the great Apostle
Paul, "Now abideth these three, Faith,
Hope and Charity; the greatest of these
is Charity
The society which 1 have the honor to
represent this evening does not hesitate
to avow as the third of the great princi-
pies which it cherishes, True Chris
tian Charity" Mankind are naturally
selfish and selflshness is the opposite Of