Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-14
The Hibernians to BE Enter
tanned With Another Stag
and Smoker.
Prominent Business and Pro-
fessiOnal Men Expected to
Participate.
THESE SOCIETIES BECOMING STRONG

The meeting of the Kentucky Irish
American Society Thursday evening will
undoubtedly be one of the largest in the
history of the organization, owing to the
fact that several important changes in
the constitution and bylaws are to be
acted upon.
1t is also expected to adopt laws which
will enable the society to be of greater
benefit to its members, whether fortu-
nately or unfortunately situated, and act
as an inducement to many others to join
its ranks.
Circular notices have been sent to the
members notifying them of the foregoing
and also to number of persons recently
elected to membership. There are many
of the latter to be obligated.
At the last meeting it was decided to
depart from the customary routine and
diversity the proceedings by serving
Roman punch and cigars, of which there
will be an abundance, to those present.
The matter is in the hands of President
keenan, and Vice President Mike Law
Ter, which renders it unnecessary to say
anything more ON the subject.
The membership of this society EN-
braces some of the leading business and
professional men of the city, and it has
been stated that a number will be called
upon to make short talks between the
rounds of punch and cigars. There will
be no charges, and President Tom Kee-
nan expects to preside over an immense
gathering.
When President Hennessy called for
order at the meeting of Division A,
Ancient Order Of Hibernians, last
"Wednesday evening, there was a good
attendance Of membe HHifa ,<sz Ia,e<
augmented by the initi8'ioa 81 a8.i.
Among the newly -ihitiat&d
were noted Messrs. Edward ]. Dalton,
John f. O'Sullivan, Robert Creedon,
Fergus Kennedy, H. B. Swain, William
Phelan, Eugene Sullivan and James
Laven.
After hearing the yearly reports of the
officers, which showed the division to be
in flourishing condition, the claims of
those who are OH the sick list were al
lowed, and a great deal of routine bust
ness transacted. The announcement of
the death of Johu ]. McGrath was re-
ceived with profound sorrow, and appro-
pirate resolutions adopted.
Mr.. Thomas Hines, popular member
of the division, who had been i'll for
some tire past, was warmly greeted by
the members.
When the order of new business was
reached it was determined to give a
smoker, with refreshments and vocal
and instrumental music, at the next
meeting, which takes place on Wednes-
day evening, January 25. This division
has become famous for its hospitality,
and the Entertainment Committee will
endeavor to surpass anything heretofore
undertaken.
The announcement of the emblem con-
test, inaugurated by the Kentucky Irish
American, was greeted with applause,
and a number of candidates were en-
tered.
When the hour of adjournment arrived
the doors were found to be locked. This
was for the purpose of holding short
social session in order to introduce in
itiated members. Refreshments and
pipes had been generously donated, and
for two hours a most thoroughly enjoya-
BILE time was had. Several short talks
were INDUCED in, and many anecdotes
related.
The surprise of the hour was the ex-
cellent singing of one of the new men,
bers, Mr.. Fergus Kennedy, who possesses
an excellent voice and knows how to use
it. He sang several songs, which created
great merriment and were loudly APP
plauded.
Mr.. Mike WEIGH entertained his hear
ers with couple of Irish songs, while
Con Hallihan guarded the door, and
George Shea, Harry Brady, George
Flahiff and President Hennessy kept
themselves busy serving the refreshments.
Before the meeting adjourned six new
applications were received and referred,
which insures large initiating class
for the next meeting.