The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-07-09

heartily congratulate the members Of
your great organization on their re-
union. They have set an example to
the Irish race which will, l trust, be
followed, and they have added one more
to the many great services rendered
by them to the Irish cause.
(SigneD JOHN DILLON"
kilograms were read from Bishop
Foley, Of Detroit, the national chaplain
| OF the American wing of the order;
Mgr. Contay, Of the Catholic University,
Washington, D. c., and Patrick Ford,
City.
Bishop Foley, who is treasurer of the
$4,000 furd of the American branch to
endow chair in the Catholic Unyer-
sity to teach the Celtic language, sent a
letter enclosing his check for $219. 10
balance in hand and excess of the en-
| dowment fund.
The following committee on constitu-
ton was appointed: John G. Weadock,
! Michigan; John e. Quinnan, of Penn
! sylvania; John O'Hara, of Indiana;
James Bell, Of Connecticut, and w. ].
/ Riley, of Massachusetts,.
/ Tho parade on Wednesday was a
magnificent affair.
At the Episcopal residence on North
Warren street the procession was re-
viewed by the Rt. Rev. Bishop McFaul
and his honor. Mayor Sic1el, together
with the national officers of the TWO
late wings Of the Hibcrnians, a large
number of priests and citizens COM
| mittee. The reviewing stand, which
had been erected for the occasion, was
handsomely bedecked with American
| llags, and as the marchers passen, with
| heads barred, the sight was very i'm
| pressive one.
| The parade was not as large as had
been anticipated. owing to the failure OF
the Philadelphia organizations to put
! In an appearance. 1t was, however, a
great success-one of the greatest civic
demonstrations the town has even
seen. There was a score of bands and
5000 lrishmen, or sons of Irishmen,
headed by the liberal men, who COM
posed the citizens committee, marched
| over the route
All along the line were seen decora-
tons. Most Of the delegates carried
small American flags, and there was
none without q little bit of "Old Glory
! in his coat lapel.
AS the procession moved up Broad
street, by Perry, the Cathedral chimes
| peeled off soft Irish melodies
Despite the heat the parade was a
great success, and during the afternoon
fully 10000 persons were at the Tren-
ton Driving Park. where an excellent
program was furnished, as we'll as an
abundance of refreshments.
| Before the parade short session of
, the convention was held in the opera
house. The standing committees
We're named, and requested to get 10
| work at once.
| The chairman of the convention was
instructed to send a message of greet
| Ing to Hon. Edward Mosley, chairman
OF the Irish American Historic Society,
| in convention at New Castle, N. Fl. He
was also instructed to send congratula-
tions Of the reunited order to the
Knights of st. john who are assembled
in convention at Detroit
The convention also sent a message
or encouragement to the American VOL
unteers, irrespective of race or creed.
The matter Of drafting amendments
to the constitution with reference to the
Ladies' Auxiliary was placed in the
hands Of special committee, of which
Dr. c. f. Mccarthy was chairman.
| Other members of the committee were
w. ]. Cronln, of Massachusetts, N. c.
O'Connor, of Minnesota, and John Nc
I4aughlin. Of Detroit.
| Thursday the delegates, who repre-
scented nearly every state in the Union.
were on hand and kept down TO bust
ness from early In the morning until
after o'clock in the evening
During the afternoon John G. Wca-
dock, chairman Of the committee on
constitution, presented draft of a
constitution, which had been approved
by the Rt. Rev. Bishop McFaul and
after few minor changes in the one
under which what is known as the
American branch of the order worked.
A new ritual for the order, prepared
by Bishop McFaul. was adopted. 1t
differs in no very essential points from
the old ritual. but it has been shortened
and simpliled.
The morning session was almost en-
tirely consumed with the report of the
committee on insurance. The commit
tee reported against the adoption of a
national plan of insurance, and thought
the matter Of insurance should be
made optional with the county organi-
cations.
The convention finished it's work on
Friday evening. The election of officers
for the ensuing year was spirited, and
the result at times was close. The fol-
lowing are the new board of officers:
John P. Heating, Chicago, ILL.,, national
president; james E. Dolan, Syracuse, N.
", national president; James O.
Sullivan, Philadelphia, national socre.