The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-17
Reception to Members Of
the |. c. B. Union.
THE ADDRESS 0FwELCOME
A Felicitous Response by President
Daniel Duffy.
OTHER INTERESTING ADDRESSES

the delegates to the IN annual con-
vention of the Irish Catholic Benevo-
lent union given by the local branches
was in every way most pleasing sue
cess. There were a large number of
delegates present from different parts
OF the United States and Canada, and
the local members of the order turned
out I'm large numbers. A splendid pro-
gram was arranged. dancing being
pleasant feature OF the same and offer
ing agreeable opportunities for the
many young ladies and gentlemen
among the delegates to become thor
oughly acquainted.
The delegates to the convention ar
rived in this city yesterday and were
taken in hand by the reception COM
mittee and taken on trolley rides. and
at o'clock there was meeting or the
executive committee at the Narragan-
sett Hotel, where the delegates have
their headquarters. The reception was
held In Knights OF Columbus hall on
Cathedral square, where the convention
sessions are being held.
Though Acting Mayor Winsor was
not present, he attended the conven-
tion today, and Councilman kavanaugh
had 10 make the chief speech or well
come. and his remarks were In most
happy and appropriate vein, and failed
not 10 put forward in the best possible
way the beauty and worth of many OF
the city's attractions and to pay high
tribute to the broadness Of the spirit OF
the men who control its affairs. The
speech won instant favor with the dele
gates, and assured them that they
were TO have even better time than
they had anticipated during their stay
here.
Fay's orchestra played an overture,
which was heartily appreciated, and
was a most agreeable Introduction to
the evenings exercises.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
Chairman Mcconnell Of the local re-
ception committee. on behalf OF the ma
tional president, announced the ap-
pointment of the following committees:
observation-disclosures #. Keefe, Pittsburg.
Pa: John j. Ryan, Camden, N. j.;
Thomas Clarke. Providence; John T..
Davis, Philadelphia; Miss Margaret
Corey Scranton. Pa. Auditing Com
mittee-william ]. Healy. Philadelphia;
John j. Toomey Camden, N. j.; Miss
Maggie Monks. Pittsburg, Pa. Thomas
Brennan. Newton. Pa; James j. Gal
lagher, Lost Creek. Pa.
Then he stated that word had been
received that Acting Mayor Winsor
was obliged to be out OF town this even
ing. but he would be on hand at the
opening OF the convention Wednesday
morning.
MR.. KAvANAUGHS ADDRESS.
AS presiding officer of the meeting
Mr.. Mcconnell introduced In a very
happy manner Councilman Luke Kav-
anaugh, who said that he regretted he
had been introduced as the representa-
tive of the city government. and after
hA haf
Winsor had never before now failed to
perform a municipal duty, announced
he was afraid that II was the presence
of so many ladies that had caused him
to disappoint the delegates.
Mr.. Kavanaugh told of the good work
of the organization and OF the devotion
OF many members OF the local unions
to everything worthy, and said he knew
that the best test of the national or
ganizntion was the personnel or the
members of the local union. The
speaker paid glowing tribute to some
leaders OF the ]. G. b. IT,, especially to
Hon. III. M. Kelley, the first national
president.
In extending hearty welcome in be-
half of the city. Mr. ,Kavanaugh said
that the liberal spirit which Roger Will
liams did so much to spread had made
this city and state the home OF con-
science freedom. Members OF the city
government were broadly liberal In
everything, particularly in matters of
education A fine terse account was
given of the industries OF the city. and
ne told OF the historic spots that were
close to the convention city.
The speaker made touching close,
referring TO the objects OF the organiza-
tion. and appealed to the members to
spread constantly consolation and relief
to those In need OF II.
n r,
The second speaker of the evening
was the president OF the union, Daniel
Duffy, and he thanked the president for
his remarks and the speaker In behalf
OF the city for his most gracious well
come and said the work of the /. G.
b. ". was a noble and holy one. He
had come from the rock ribbed district
of Schuylkill county, Pa. to meet
brethren OF the same society and the
delegates TO this convention would
strengthen the hands OF the local union.
Though the name of Irish is attached
to our organization. said President
Duffy, yet our membership IL not con-
fined TO any nationality for German
Catholics, Polish Catholics, French
Catholics and negro Catholics are to be
found in it's ranks. President Duffy
made an eloquent plea for the prin-
ciples Of the order. which inculcated
among its other worthy ones that OF
patriotism. The I. G. II. ". was the
first organization at the outbreak OF the
late war. the speaker said, TO address
the president OF the United States In
| glowing terms OF patriotism.
Vice President Behan was the last
| speaker. and said the warm words Of
| welcome had n particular meaning for
| him. az he had come from Canada. He
stated in n fitting manner the objects
| OF the union and expressed the hope
that the convention would be success
full I'm its labors.
MUSICAL PROGRAM.
The musical portion Of the entertain
| ment consisted OF plano solo by Miss
Mamie Kearns. vocal solos by Miss
Mabel Fay and Miss Nellie Bowen. ant
some very taking songs by little Minnie
r.. Harrison. All OF the solos wer,
pleasing and well received. hut Miss
Margaret Mahoney fairly took the as
semblage by storm in her graceful rem
dering OF the very touching and beauti
| ful piece. Down on the Irish Coast.
| In response TO an encore Miss Malone,
gave as reading Peggy and He
Low Back Car
Ice cream. cake and lemonade were
| enjoyed by all present. and then Fay''
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