The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02
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cty's Proceedings is now in press. and
will be ready for delivery about March
1, next. 1t will be of a size similar to
Vol. III, and the edition will comprise
1000 bound, and 100 unbound, copies.
The work of the Secretary during
the year included the following items:
Notices addressed and mailed to men,
bers, $500; special letters received
and answered in connection With the
Society, 335; letters from parties seek
ing historical data, 10; general letters
written in connection with the work,
POI: notices sent to the press relative
to meetings and other events, 120; adj
dresses written for the distribution of
the annual volume, $40.
Three gatherings Of the society have
been observed since our last annual
meeting. On the nineteenth of April
we observed the 125th anniversary of
the battle OF Lexington, an invitation
being extended us under the official
seal Of the town. During the day we
placed a laurel wreath on the battle
monument ON the village green and
that night we were addressed by Presi-
dent Capen of Tufts college. by Presi-
dent Hall of Clark university and by
other gentlemen. On Monday. June
is. we observed the anniversary of the
Battle of Bunker Hill, the anniversary
itself falling on Sunday, the 18th. On
this occasion, too, we deposited 4
wreath, attaching the same to the
memorial tablets i'll Winthrop square.
Charlestown. At the banquet in the
evening our esteemed treasurer, Hon
John G. Linehan. read his paper on
'Men of Irish Blood in the Battle of
Bunker Hill" This paper displayed
much research. Treasurer Linehan cs
Inmates that fully one-thrd of the
force in that battle, the men in the
retloubt and behind the breastworks.
were natives of Ireland or Of Irish eN-
traction.
August %, last, we went to New
port, X. l., and observed the annivcr-
sary of the battle of Rhode Island
This engagement was fought in IT'S.
the American forces being COMMANDED
by General John Sullivan. Our celp-
hration of the anniversary proved very
enjoyable. We made our Headquarters
His Honor Mayor Patrick ]. Boyle.
ration of the anniversary proved very
enjoyable. We made our headquarters
ut the Hotel AVllidnccll and received
Il cordial welcome to the city from,
His Ilooor Mayer Patrick J. Boyle.
Mayor EoElc presided ut our banquet
tilat night. While our celebration WAS
in progress nj the .iGuidncck. the son>,
of the Revolution were observing ihc
same anniversary at the Newport CA
sine. During the evening they sent
Il delegation of three of their number
to us With il handsome fora! tribute
Mr.. f. p. G;,rrettson malc the present
alton speech ana Mayor Boyle. in he
half of our society, responded. The
delegation then invited us to accept
their hospitality at the Casino. and Il
deputaton of our members did so.
AS out representatives entered the
Casino. the Sons of the Revolution
gave them a warm greeting. Hon.
John =. Sanborn, presiding officer of
the Sons, then delivered spirited adj
dress. praisin" the part taken in be-
half Of American liberty by men of
Irish blood and paying an eloquent
tribute to Gen. Sullivan. Several of
our members delivered addresses al
the Casino during the evening. includ
ing the Hon. james Il. Brennan. state
library commissioner of New Hump
shire; the Hon. C. Il. Driscoll mayor
Of New Haven, Ct, and Mr.. John j.
Rooney, of New York.
l cannot conclude this report with
out calling the special attention of the
Society to the continued generous
services Of our worthy treasurer. Ever
since tho organization of the society
Commissioner Linehan has carefully
guarded the funds of the organization
and has gladly performed the duties Of
that responsible position without ask,
ing or desiring one cent of recOmpense.
Yet our work has entailed much labor
upon him and that. oftentimes, in tho
midst of his busiest season as head of
the state insurance department of
New Hampshire. I would that the
society might find some tangible way
of showing its appreciation Of his
valued services.
desire also to here publicly thank
Mr.. John D. Crimmins, Mr.. Frank c.
Travers, Mr.. Edward ]. Mcclure, DR..
Thomas Adds Emmett, Mr. Stephen j.
Gcoghegan, Mr.. John ]. Rooney and
other New York gentlemen, for their
generous assistance and active interest
i'll arranging for our annual meetings.
This is the fourth year we have held
our annual gathering in this city and
the notable success attending has been
due to the splendid interest thus man.
ifcsted.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS H. MURRAY.
Secretary General.
January "a. 1901.
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