The Irish standard., 1904-10-01

agement of Capt. E. F. Cleary, who is
we'll known among the leading Hiber-
mans of the state. This branch of
the organization promises to become
very popular, as it affords the equip
ment and discipline for conducting
attractive and instructive lessons of
fidelity and patriotism.
Reports We're submitted by the
convention secretary, Edward O'Shea,
and the treasurer, J. J. DAILY, both of
Spokane. The reception Of the dele
gates has devolved largely on the Of
ticers here-Patrick Fitzpatrick, the
county president; William McArdle
president of Division No. 1, and James
L. Lawler. president of division No. 3
\ big banquet with music and ad.
dresses, Sunday night marked the
close of two days session of the
state convention of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians. At the afternoon SEES,
sion some uncOmpleted business was
finished and officers elected for the
next year.
General satisfaction was expressed
ut the choice of new officers, each of
the large cities being represented. The
list is as follows: President, w. j.
Marsh, of Bellingham: vice-president.
E. r. Keany. of Spokane; state secre-
tary. \. \. Collins. Of Seattle; state
treasurer. Jerry O'Connor. of Tacoma.
AS state chaplain the Right Rev. Bish-
op O'Dea was chosen.
The newly-elected organizers are:
Western Washington, j. w. Murphy,
of Tacoma: Z. Fitzpatrick, of Seattle;
eastern Washington, J. ]. Sullivan, of
Spokane; James Martin, of Walla
Walla.
1t was decided to hold the next bi-
ennial convention ut Tacoma.
In the evening generous cold
luncheon was served for the delegates
and friends in the dining hall.
This was followed by an entertain
ment in the main hall. President
Fitzpatrick of Seattle division pre-
sided. Violin and piano duets were
played by the Misses Fitzpatrick
Miss McArdle sang Killarney" and
other patriotic songs. The Mulligan
quartet sang popular songs and ellie
tied hearty applause. Mr.. Murphy
thanked President Lawler and FitZ-
patrick and the Seattle division in
general for their hospitality and the
zeal they had displayed in promoting
the success Of the convention. Mr..
Marsh. of Bellingham. the new presi-
dent, urged the members to be active
and energetic. assuring them that he
would apply his long experience in
the order to promoting it's advance
ment in this state.
Rev. Father Metz said that he had
not come prepared to make an adj
tItSS. llc SilINl tlIc vi lllC OluCl
was appropriate since it expressed it's
purpose to keep alive and cherish love
of faith and country. Such has been
the determination of the Irish race
since religion was planted in the ma
tive land.
Rev. Father O'Bren said in effect:
This is one of the most successful
! conventions the order has ever held
| in Washington. Your new president
has left for home determined to swell
| the ranks of the order and promote
| the advancement of the auxiliary. In
dividual effort is also needed. People
are coming here freely who should re
ceive encouragement protection an(
guidance. National societies are wei
adapted to promote the welfare Of tho
races which they represent. The
Ancient Order should henceforth make
it's division meetings entertaining ant
attractive 1t should pursue IL prac
teal course that would turn to &C
count the abundant talent in it's rank:
and invest it's meetings with instruc
ton and mrth Its members SHOULD
emulate those of old. whose artlor ani
fidelity was such that they renowned
wealth and fame and went into exile
rather than waiver in their devotion
to faith and fatherland."