Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-12-30
HIBERNIANS.
What They Have Been Doing
the Past Week-0eneraI
News Notes.

ton.
Division of Syracuse is being reorgan-
lied.
Remember the general meeting We'd
nesday evening.
James Rogers presided with dignity
Tuesday evening.
The Hibernians are well represented in
Boston's Board of Aldermen.
James Brady and John Reilly are too
strong supports for Division 4.
Division A rightfully holds none of its
officers in higher esteem thans Harry
Brady.
Whenever Tom Dolan attends the
meetings members may look out for
some fun.
Michael Lyons heartily enjoyed the
literary exercises at Division last Tues
day night.
Every member should resolve to attend
at least one meeting each month during
the coming year.
officers Peter Maloney and John
Beirne are always welcomed at the meet
ings of Division 2.
No toast was more heartily responded
to Wednesday evening than that to the
success of the Beers.
Will Delaney helped swell the treasury
of Division this week. Cold cash is the
only excuse advocated by him.
The meeting of Division 2 Thursday
evening was made interesting by
friendly talk from John Barrett.
John Owens visited Division Tuesday
evening for the first time in some months
and was given cordial greeting.
James Furey entertained the members
of Division l by singing a song in the
Gaelic language Tuesday evening.
Patrick Gilligan enjoyed the festivities
Wednesday evening to the fullest extent,
in company with the Hibernians reporter.
Division 4 possesses a number of singers
that should be better known-men whose
voices would grace any musical entertain
ment.
Former Secretary Charles Obst, now
merchant, left his growing business
long enough Thursday night to be with
his old division.
The Ladies' Auxiliary has been an in
valuable aid to all the divisions. Why
not take some steps to show your appre-
citation of the same?
John Manion enjoyed the initiation
and stag party Wednesday evening. His
introduction into the order was under
pleasing conditions.
Tom Garfield is a Hibernian of the
right sort-one who possesses the high
est sense of honor-and those having his
fIiendship are indeed fortunate:
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Division of
Randolph, Mass, held a Christmas sale
in Hibernian Hall Wednesday evening.
An entertainment was also given.
Mike Walsh, of Twelfth street, fur
nished much amusement Wednesday
evening, but the climax was not reached
till the jaunting car ride was given him.
Tom Dolan sang an original song, dedi-
Gated to the Cuckoo" during the lite
rary exercises Tuesday evening that
brought forth both laughter and applause.
James Ross and William Ansbro kept
everybody in good humor at the stag
party. They possess unique manner of
making all feel the pleasure of their COM
pany.
The Floyd county officers made fine
impression Wednesday evening. Such
visits can only be productive of good re-
suits. Let Jefferson county follow their
example.
There are many anxious inquiries as to
the whereabouts of the members of the
Literary Committee of Division / and
what they are doing. Mike lyman,
Dave OConnell and others should fur
nish the answer.
Con O'I.eary will be missed at the
meetings of Division A. The members
were gratifed to learn that he has secured
a good position with the Continental To-
bacco Company, even though his new
duties prevent his attendance.
Jerry Hallihan, Bob Mitchell and Con
O'Leary have done much good work for
the sick of Division during their long
service, which every member fully
realizes. That they could not serve
longer was regretted by everybody.
Hibernians generally will regret to
learn that genial Pat Delaney, inspector
of engines on the Illinois Central, met
with an accident which may cause the
loss of couple of fingers. Besides hay
ing his hand caught in the machinery of
an engine he was inspecting it was badly
burned.
Division of Westfeld, Mass, has
placed itself on record as inhexibly OPP
posed to any entangling alliance with
any foreign power, and particularly be-
tween the United States and the Govern
ment of England, which has SO frequent
ly sought by war and intrigue to destroy
this republic.