Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
MARTNsBURG. W. va. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER g. 1904.

vas both witty and entertaining, and
uhty Cor. Duffy, Of Grafton. state
pres. octga ladies auxiliary
Mayor Minghini delivered the
formal address of welcome to.the visit
ors on behalf of the city. and made
splendid impression on his audience.
The program of the evening follows
Invocation Rev. @. f. Donohue
Overture Miss That's Blondel
Address Of Welcome
Mayor4W. E. Minghini
Address Rev. II. j. McKeefrv
Vocal Solo Miss Beruadetta Dean
Address
Mr.. p. ]. Haltigan, of WASHINGTON
Piano Solo Miss Mollie Martin
Whistling Solo
Miss Rose Cunningham
Singing of Irish Airs
Mr. Dennis O'Brien
r Miss Emma Staley, Accompanies
Address Miss Mary Duffy,
State President L. 4.
Humorous Reading
Mr.. Dennis O'Brien.
THE LADIES' MEETING.
The ladies' auxiliary elected state
officers at their session Tuesday morn
ing as follows:
President Mrs. III. o. Heseu. of
Martinsburg.
Vice. President-Mrs. Gleason, of
Wheeling
Secretary-Miss Annie Whitesel, of
Wheeling.
Treasnrer-Mrs. Deegan. of Ben
wood.
The next place of meeting will be
fixed.by the A. 0. H. after they elect
officers. This morning the ladies
were addressed by Father Donahoe,
pastor of St. Joseph s Catholic church,
the state chaplain of the order, and
Father Wenninger. of Benwood. Both
priests are eloquent speakers aud we're
most happy and appropriate in their
remarks.
The ladies presented the retiring
president, Mrs, Mary Duffy, a hand
some pin, In recognition Of her SER
vices during the past two years
BANQUET ENDED MEETING,
The biennial conventions of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians and the
ladies' auxiliary, which have been
in session in Martinsburg since Mon.
dav morning. came to close with the
banquet in.Hobbs hail Tuesday night,
and Wednesday nearly all the:delegates
were on their way homeward after a
most interesting and profitable meet
ing.
The banquet Tuesday night was a
splendid affair, and the merrymaking
continued until late hour. The tables
were arranged in three long rows
down the big hall, and nearly 800
guests assembled about the boards.
| As the head of one table were seated
the postmaster of the evening, Mr..
~. NJ. Garvey, of McMechen. the
retiring vice-president; Rev. @. E.
Donahoe. state chaplain of the order,
who was unanimously reelected
Mayor w. E. Minghini, ex.Mayor
Evans. Col. Stuart W.. Walker, Pros
ecuting Attorney Ward b. Lindsay
and Capt. W. B. Colston. These
gentlemen comprised the list of speak
ers. The banouet began shortly be-
fore 10 O'Clock, and after an excellent
menu had been discussed the toastmast
or INTRODUCED the speakers. Mayor
Minghini, Colonel Walker. Mr.. Lind
say, ex-Mayor Evans and Captain
Colston. The speeches were all we'll
received, aud of happy and appro-
pirate character. Colonel Walker was
given an ovation when he arose, and
made an address that brought forth a
storm of applause. Rev. Father Dona-
hoe contributed to the program by
singing several Irish songs of humor-
GUS nature, and was encored until
compelled to beat retreat from the
hall at an early hour.
The musical part of the program
was also feature. Thompson's or
chestra was stationed at one end of
the hall and rendered splendid pro-
gram, and after the speechmaking
Miss Rose Cunningham gave. by
request, one of her inimitable whist
ling solos, which was heartily encored.
Mr.. Dennis O'Brien was then called
upon and sang several songs.
Afterward the tables were cleared
away and the younger members danced
until the early hours of morning.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
At the business session Tuesday
evening the following officers were
aIactad for the ensuing CWo wears