Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-07-29
HIBERNIANS.
What They Have Been Doing
the Past Week-0eneraI
News Notes.

tneSe columns.
Michael Cavanaugh, who some time
ago suffered the loss of his eye, will soon
BE- able to resume his position.
Tom Dolan was delighted with the
degree work of Division 2. He never
before saw anything to equal it.
All the divisions of St. Paul voted TO
turn out to the picnic Saturday. That
is one of the causes of its success.
County Treasurer Owen Keiran was
unable to attend Mondays event. How
ever. he sent eight representatives.
The installation of Secretary Tom Dolan
Tuesday evening was attended with more
eclat than that of any other officer of the
division.
Among the original members of Di-
vision at the meeting Tuesday evening
were William Claire, James Rodgers and
Tim Lyons.
The picnic of the St. Paul Hibernians
at White Bear lake last Saturday was the
largest ever held in the history of the
organization.
Today there are sixty-four divisions in
Suffolk county, Mass, which includes
the city of Boston. 1t was only six years
ago that Division Is was organized.
A musical programme followed the
business meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary
of Providence last week. An amusing
feature of the evening was cake walk.
Francis ]. Farrelly, the new President
of Division IL of Providence, is con-
sidered one OF the most patriotic and
conscientious Irishman in Rhode Island.
Thomas Degnan, of Division 4, was
given a cordial welcome at the meeting
of Division Tuesday evening. He was
surprised at the number of friends he
met.
A real genuine, old-fashioned picnic
will be given August IL by Division 3 of
Bridgeport, Conn, where everything
known in the pleasure line will be on
hand.
After the installation of officers last
week by Division II of Providence,
speeches were delivered by several prom
inent members and the exercises closed
with social time.
Division p is increasing in member
ship rapidly and promises to soon become
the banner division of Boston, both in
numerical strength and quality OF its
membership, says the Pilot.
II
The Young Mems Division meets Tues
day evening. There are several matters
of vital importance that must be consid-
cred, and President Cunningham and ex-
President Mccarthy urge all to attend.
Rumor has it that Tom Maloney, one
of the popular members of Division A, is
about to cast aside the sable garb of
mourning which he has SO long worn
to try once more marital felicity. The
young lady is to be congratulated upon
her selection of partner.
The next meeting of Division 2 will be
an interesting one. John Barrett, Will
Meehan and Owen Keiran are now re-
hearsing, and promise the members a
sensation. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended the other divisions to be present.
The insurance feature is very popular
with the members of the Ladies' Aux
Hilary throughout the West. In Minnesota
its progress has surprised the most hope
full. The assessment is lght-only TWEEN
ty-fve cents upon the death of member.
John Barrett, of Division 2, was among
the visitors Tuesday evening. His remin-
iscences of the past twenty five years
were of most pleasing as well as inter
esting character. at the close of which
he paid a nice compliment to the officers
and members of the mother division.
There was very good attendance at
the meeting of Division Tuesday night.
The Jubilee Committee reported the
Riverview celebration social and hnan-
cial success, and quite a handsome sum
will be realized. Those still holding
tickets are urged to make returns imme-
diately
Division entertained number of Wis
tors Thursday evening. President Nee
han. John Barrett and Owen Keran are
excellent hosts. Before the closing exer-
cises the officers and members joined in
singing "God Save Ireland" This may
become popular feature in the future.
The Minnesota State Board of Directors
of the Ladies' Auxiliary has offered a
prize to the lady who brings into her
division the greatest number of insured
members during the quarter ending Sep
TENDER 30. The prize is beautiful gold
pin, and one will be given each division
in the State.
Division of ST. Paul embraces in its
membership many of the brightest young
men in that city. They gave nice inter-
tainment last week, and the Irish
Standard says it is a treat to attend one
of their meetings. Our Young Mems
Division should embrace all the leading
young men OF this city.
Why that PARKWAY look on the usually
happy countenance of Col. Joe Taylor
during the past two weeksl Can it he
\ that the gallant Toe Is reDininp for some