The Irish standard., 1897-01-23


the conclusion Of the splendid effort.
Miss McDermott responded by singing
.'The Girl Left Behind Me- She was
accompanied on the piano in Handful OF
Earth" by Miss Mary Bee, an accom-
plished musician. Brother John A. Ryan
sang "The Old Gable Roof" in a fine,
mellow voice and was literally applaud
ed. Miss Amelia Pryor, one Of Buttes
most popular and charming daughters
and one of the officers-elect Of the Aux
Hilary, sang mot the Same Old Smile"
which was we'll received. Miss Nellie
Shea played a selection on the piano,
which showed that she possesses talent
of high order. Miss Nellie Courtney,
one Of the sweetest singers in the Aux
iliary, sang Doris The little Misses
Courtney appeared in vocal duet en-
titled I'm Not Old Enough to Know
and took the house by storm. In re-
Spouse to an encore the clever little ones
sang "Sweet Fairyland."
Rev. Father De sierre, chaplain OF
three divisions, spoke in happy vein
of the friendly feelings that always ex-
listed between himself and the members
of the A. o. H.; of how the A., o. H. and
Ladies' Auxiliary were always the first
to respond, morally and hnacially, to his
call for aid in any important work he
undertook, and concluded by urging on
all present the wisdom of adhering to the
motto of their noble orders-Friendship,
Unity and True Christian Charity The
reverend gentleman was loudly applaud
ed.
Rev Father Gallagher In the course of
his eloquent remarks, referred in glow
ing terms to the achievements of the
Irish race at home and abroad. He rid
iculed the assertion made by their enc
mics that the Irish people were incapa-
bic of governing themselves. He SAID
that Irishmen were prominent in the
councils of any nation in which the race
had ever obtained a foothold, citing In
support of his statement the fact that
ireland gave President to France and
a Prime Minister to Spain, besides IN
Vulnerable senators and congressman to
the United States. He said the hun
dreds of thousands of brave and intelli-
gent Irishmen in America. today were
more feared by England and were a
greater menace to the safety of the rob-
Der empire than their kin across the sea,
and that to be member OF the A. 0. H.
was tantamount to being a good citizen
of the United States. Father Gallagher
closed by eulogizing the Hibernians for
donating $4,000 for the endowment OF
a Celtic chair in the Catholic University
at Washington, D. c., and said the rails
ing of that vast sum by assessment
among the members. during the unusual
financial and business depression OF re-
cent years, was work that few soc1e"
ties would care to undertake. His time
ly remarks were generously applauded.
Miss Lizzie O'Leary recited "a Night
with Meagher's Brigade" With consider
able Evolutionary ability. Brother James
Hyland sang "Gramachree" in fine style.
Brother Stephen Holland, one of Buttes
popular and enterprisng young business
men, recited can Irish War Song" with
much force and effect. Brother Maurice
Kelly sang "The Minstrel Boy" in his
usual inspiring manner. >.
The program exhausted, the event OF
the evening, the installation of officers.
was proceeded with. James Maher, the
handsome and urbane county president
of the A. o. H. of Silver Bow county. in
stalled the officers. Brother Mike Nc
Kevit, that veteran Hibernian who has
been with Division No. since it's incep-
ton, and who was it's president at one
time, was master of ceremonies, and gave
eminent satisfaction in that useful capa-
city. The following are the names OF
the officers of Division No. /, A. O. H..
for the ensuing year: President, Law
renee Duggan; vice-presiaent, Quinn
Crowley; recording secretary. Dan -.
Shea; financial secretary, Jerry J. Lynch;
treasurer, p J. Sullivan; serge ant-at-
arms, Daniel O'Neill; sentinel, Cormick
McGarvey; marshal, Patrick Mitchell;
chairman Of standing committee, Con
Ryan; trustee (for three years., Tim
Crowley; of Division No. !, Ladies' Aux
Hilary: President, Mrs. Norah Harring-
ton; vice-president, Mrs. Abbey Roman;
recording secretary, Miss Amelia Pryor;
financial secretary, Miss Maggie Kirby;
treasurer, Mrs. Mary Higgins; sergeant
alarms, Mrs. Mary Callahan; sentinel,
Miss Ellen Crowley; lady chairman Of
standing committee, Miss Mary. Bee;
trustees, Mrs. Duggan, Mrs. Courtney
Mrs. McGrath; of Division No. 2, Ladies
Auxiliary: President, Mrs. Gillick; vice
president, Mrs. Paige; recording secre
tary, Mrs. Evans; financial secretary,
Mrs. Hickey; treasurer, -7---
sergeant-at-arms, Mrs. Rowan; sentinel.
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