The Irish standard., 1901-02-02
Island, the descendant of an Irish

ctN'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, no; general letters
written in connection with the work,
POI: notices sent to the press relative
to meetings and other events, 100; 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 We're 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 a
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 i'll the Battle of
Bunker HILL" This paper displayed
much research. Treasurer Linehan cs-
Inmates that fully one-third of the
force in that battle, the men in the
redoubt and behind the breastworks.
were natives of Ireland or of Irish eX-
traction.
August %, last, we went to New
port, II. l., and observed the anniver-
sary OF the battle of Rhode Island.
This engagement was fought in IT'S.
the American forces being commanded
by General John Sullivan. Our cele-
bration of. the anniversary proved very
enjoyable. We made cur headquarters
His Honor Mayor Patrick J. Boyle.
ration of the anniversary proved very
enjoyable. We made orr headquarters
at the Hotel AQrdnecE and received
Il cordial welcome to the city from
His Hoaor Mayer Patrick j. Boyle.
Mayor Boyle presided at our banquet
hat night. While our celebration WAS
in progress at the -iqudneck, the sons
Of the Revolution were observing the
same anniversary at the Newport Ca-
sino. During the evening they sent
Il delegation of three of their number
to lis With Il handsome floral tribute
Mr. T.. =. Garrettson made the present
alton speech and Mayor Boyle. in be
half of our society, responded. The
delegation then invited us to accept
their hospitality at the Casino, and Il
deputation of our members did so.
AS our representative entered the
Casino. the Sons Of the Revolution
gave them warm greeting. Hon.
John z. Sanborn. presiding officer Of
the Sons, then delivered spirited adj
dress. praising 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 at
! the Casino during the evening. includ-
ing the Hon. james Il. Brennan. state
library commissioner of New Hamp-
shire; the Hon. c. L. 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 the 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 the
midst of his busiest season as head Of
the state insurance department of
New Hampshire. would that the
society might find some tangible way
of showing it's appreciation of his
valued services.
l desire also to here publicly thank
MIR. John d. Crimmins, Mr.. Frank c..
Travers, Mr.. Edward ]. Mcclure, DR..
Thomas Adds Emmett, Mr.. Stephen j.
Geoghegan, Mr.. John J. Rooney and
other New York gentlemen, for their
generous assistance and active interest
III 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.
ifested.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS H. MURRAY,
Secretary General.
January a, 1901.