Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-07-29
The Most Pleasing Affair Given
at Lion Garden Thus Far
This Season.
Irish Lads and Lasses Present
i'm Numbers from All Over
the City.
A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL SUCCESS

One of the best picnics ever given i'll
this city was that given by Division of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians at Lion
Garden Monday evening. That the di-
vision composed of the Limerick men is
most popular is best evidenced by the
fact of the large attendance present,
which embraced many of Louisville's
representative business men and promi
nent officials as we'll as members and
officers from the other divisions in this
city and across the river.
The crowd began to arrive at an early
hour, and car after car was unloaded
until it seemed that for once all the Hi
bernians and their friends had been got
ten together for a merry time. In the
park Prof. Morbach's band discoursed
patriotic American and Irish airs, several
of which ELECTED much applause. The
medley of popular Irish airs had a de-
cided effect upon the old people, many of
whom could hardly restrain themselves
from taking advantage of the opportunity
to once again enjoy an old-fashioned reel
on breakdown. The dancing hall was
taxed to its utmost to accommodate the
handsome lads and lasses anxious to trip
the light fantastic to the strains of Tom
Scally's orchestra, which presented a
most animated scene and was witnessed
by large numbers of spectators.
President John Hennessy, Harry Brady,
William Ansbro, Joe Lynch and Tom
Kelly discarded their coats early in the
evening and went to work with a will to
see that all were looked after, and they
were ably assisted by the entire member
ship. The Entertainment Committee ex-
much credit for. the social and financial
success of the affair.
EMERALDs.
Limerick forever.
John Conway, the well Unknown brick
manufacturer, was continually surround
ed by host of friends and admirers. He
is of the class of men Hibernians pin
their faith to, and always with good re-
suits. Whatever he wants they will give
him.
President William Reilly headed the
Jacksonville delegation, among whom
were Will Shea. John Kenney, William
Garritty, Con O'Neill, John Breen, Dan
Gleason, Edward Tracy and Mike Gar
rtty. The Hoosier Hibernians are plac-
ing their Louisville brethren under many
obligations.
What pretty scene the dancing hall
presented. Tom Langan, Joe Lynch and
Terence McHugh declared it was fairy
land.
James Wolfe, the popular Eighth-street
grocer, was one of the many who helped
to make the picnic success. He takes
a lively interest in all the undertakings
of the Limerick boys. Ask Hennessy If
this is not so.
President Hennessy, Treasurer Brady,
John Grogan, George Flahiff and Tom
Kelly were generous in their treatment
of the representative of the Kentucky
Irish American. They have several COM
ing.
Col. John f. Brown, of Twelfth and
Zane, was among the live ones, and
wherever he went there was mirth and
good cheer also, which always drew extra
benches to the table he presided over.
John Barrett and Tom keenan, were
there. They acknowledged the hustling
abilities of Division 4, and learned several
good points to report to their divisions.
Joe Taylor headed quite juvenile del
egation, who were delighted with his
liberality. He was as much interested as
were the members of the division.
County President Murphy and Secre-
tary John Cavanaugh were the heroes of
the bowling alley.
Will Delaney and Edward Dalton were
late in arriving, but they succeeded in
filling the places of those who had de-
parted. Both met with a hearty recep-
ton.
When Capt. Joe Breen arrived at the
garden there was rush to get look at
the man who will lead the Knights to
Boston. Did you notice with what alac-
rity they responded to his commando
They knew his commissary was all right.
Rick Quinn came to the front, as he
always does, Dut one couiu hoiiSe nc iei'
the absence of jovial Mike Sweeney and
Capt James Hendricks.
Capt Mike Lawler was the representa-
dive of the Ir:sh-American Society, OF
which many members were present.
Capt. Mike Cassin, of the fire depart
ment. Deputy Sheriff Denny Heffernan.
Charles German and Jack O'Connor COM
posed coterie that had good time.
They made it point to entertain all
whom they met, and the number was
large.
officers John ]. Beirne and Peter Ma
lcuey, two of the most popular men on
the force. were there for the purpose OF
preserving order There was no occasion