The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-12-04
Butte, Mont.
Special to the Irish Standard.


The Ladies' Auxiliary Of A. o. H.,
Division No. 1, of Centerville, celebrated
the third anniversary of their organiza-
ton in Hibernia Hall on Monday even
ing, the 22nd ult. 1t was grand sue
cess throughout. The ladies deserve
much praise for the manner in which
they carried out the program. The first
on the program was an address by Mrs.
Nora Harrington, president of the divis-
ion, which was listened to with interest
and heartily applauded After giving
all present Cead Mile Failtha, she re-
Viewed the history of the division since
its infancy and the progress 1t has made
until today 1t stands the banner division
in the Northwest having a membership
of over 300, and she exhorted all present
to increase the membership to at least
1000, which by present indications will
be accomplished by next st. Patricls
day. After the presidents address the
audience was prepared for anything in
the shape of surprise, nor were they
disappointed. The next on the program
was song, columbia, the Gem of the
Ocean," with tableau, by Misses Rose
McDermott, Amelia Pryor, Ella Sheehan,
Josephine Chatham, Maggie Crowley,
Annie Green, Julia and Mary Sullivan,
Mary E. ONeill, which made the walls
n nj NIL ff,r WIN
The next called on was Bro. Michael
NJ HEWITT, the War horse Of Walkerville,
who spoke on the working of the A. o.
H. and the splendid strides they are
making in the interests of friendship,
unity and true Christian charity. And
If may use the expression, Bro. NJ.
kervitt is right to home with the ladies
and the impression he made that night
will last as long as his smiling face will
be seen in the pretty hall. The next
was piano solo by Miss Kate Roman,
which was heartily encored. The next
was an address by Bro. Mike Donlan,
bright young lawyer, treasurer of Div
No. 2 A. o. H. The new division has
reason to be proud Of its treasurer. All
who heard the eloquent address will
have kind remembrance of Rro Dom
Ian. He protrayed the past glories Of
Ireland: her modern history and present
struggle until the audience went wild
and wished for one glorious day on Irish
hills with the sunburst banner flung to
the breeze.
The enthusiasm of all preseA. was al
most beyond control, nor was it dimin-
ishcd by the next number on the pro-
gram, a duet by Misses Pryor and Shce-
han, which received an encore. All
eagerly awaited the next number, a song,
1.-THE Dear Little Shamrock" with
chorus and tableau by everybody's ia
vorite, Miss Rose McDermott, which re-
ceived an encore, Come Back to Erin"
The next was a song by Bro. Thomas
McGinness, which had an encore, and
Tom was the most surprised man in the
hall when he sat down to see everybody
on their feet, SO he gave them II am
off to Philadelphia in the Morning. to
SICouy lllCAl uCl VC5. ANCAl was oOu!9 NY
Miss Nellie Courtney which was we'll re-
ceived. She was followed by Miss Nora
Nolan, with piano solo by Miss Cumba.
Next song with tableau was,
"God Save Ireland" by Misses
McDermott. Pryor. Sheehan, Chat
ham, Neill. Green, Crowley,
Julia and Mary Sullivan, the audience
joining in the chorus The next was an
Irish jig by Pat Sullivan and Julia
Murphy, John Burke and Mrs Green,
which was very much enjoyed, as many
present had not seen the ,"genuine" since
they left the lovely cove of Cork Bro.
Burke made great impression ON the
young ladies by his lively movements,
and it was the general verdict that he
greatly deceived his appearance. Coffee,
cake and sandwiches were then served.
After lunch the floor was cleared and all
present tripped the light fantastic till
the wee small hours of morning, when
everybody went home well pleased with
the nights pleasure.