The Irish standard., 1897-01-23
A Large and Enthusiastic Gather;
ing at Harmonic Hall
Wednesday Night.
THE ORDER AND. ITS FRIENDS.
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Judge JOHN w. Willis, of st,
Paul, Speaks Upon the Work
of the A.. o.. II. 49, $500.

Wednesday evening at Harmonic hall.
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
ed the meeting to order and in a''brief
and pointed address stated the objects
| and aims in yieW-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 M. E.. Redlon sang,
'The Fields in May, a very pretty solo,.
A second solo. "The Minstrel Boy"
by 2. 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 Mayour-
neen' in most fascinating manner and
was followed by A. P. Quesnell with
"Adieu Marie" Miss M. E. Redlon sang
prettily II know Maiden, and then
followed the address of the evening on
''The Ancient Order of Hibernians' by
judge John w. Willis. He said:
Mr.. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
| i presume that the reason why the
| gentlemen who have arranged this meet
ing desired me to take place upon the
program is that when I am in a particu-
| larly bcastful mood always dwell with
delight upon the fact that only live
twelve miles from Minneapolis daughter
and applause); presume another reas-
on for my appearance here tonight is
that I am always proud to declare my
| sci ia member of the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians. .4 r., -se..:. -. 70.
The Order is imposing, attractive and
benefcent. It's 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
beginning of time, and it is a 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 Hiber-
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
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 diseord. 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
valrous and the Irish missionary so OAR
ing, energetic, persistent and success
full, sometimes has precludeds the exer-
| else among Irishmen of the qualities re-
quired in those persons charged with po-
litical responsibility of an eminently i'm
for the liberation of ireland been frus-
trated by dissensions among her devoted
children. The Ancient Order Of Hiber-
mans seeks to promote absolute amity
| 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. It. 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, Nov abideth these three, Faith,
Hope and Charity; the greatest of these
is Charity"
The society which 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 seldshness is the opposite Of
that love which thinketh no evil, seek
eth not her own, suffereth long and is
kind" Everywhere, and at all times,
the Order shows it's belief in true Chris