The Irish standard., 1906-04-07
ARE GOOD LOSERS
St. Paul Hibernians Entertain
Minneapolis Brethren.
And They Did 1t in q Manner
Bsfitting the occasion. -

receptions ever accorded /. body of
men was given the members Of Di-
vision No. 4, A. .. II. OF Minneapolis
in st. Paul March goth. The occasion
was the fulfilling of the contract made
between Division 4 and No. of the
sister city, in reference to the memoir
able contest for members which en-
PRED December 31st, 1905. On Thurs
day evening of last week No. 8 paid
for losing with an oyster supper. Long
before the appointed time everything
Mill City, and when they came they
found that their pleasure and COM
for, had been anticipated by the ST.
Paul brothers. There was an abund-
ance of oysters, coffee and sandwiches
to satisfy the most voraciouS cclts that
ever invaded ST. Paul. Central hall
was packed to the doors.
a, 3: 30 o'clock President II. J. Clarke
brought his gavcl down and the en-
tcrtainment began. Seated on the
platform were the state officers, the
county presidents of Ramsey and Hen
nepin, the president Of Division No. 1.
and Brothers James McConvillc. The
program included all that WIS possible
to crowd on it, 1t was of variegated
hue. There were speeches. boxing
matches, songs and everything imagin-
able Only ST. Paul heads could plan
such an elaborate affair. Short talks
were made by State President j. J.
Regain. State Insurance Secretary John
Mahoney, ]. ]. Fitzgerald, y. l.. Lennon
Of Hennepin. George Rcddington.
Frank Foran and others of ST. Paul.
REGULATIONS by Brothers Rockford and
Meagher Jr. Notable addresses were
delivered by r. j. Clarke. President
of Division No. 9, St. Paul, John Nc
Kenna, president Division 4, Minnea-
polls, and James McConvillc, who were
the central figures in the recent con-
test. President Clarke welcomed the
Minneapolis brothers to the fireside of
Division No. 3. His division had lost
in the contest. 1t was out generated by
however, to say that the success of
Division No. meant a great deal for
the A. o. II. OF Minnesota. They all
would share III the benefit Of an in
creased membership: what was bene-
fetal to one or two divisions would
have salutary effect on the whole
organiza ton. The prize contest had
been so fruitful! of results that the
state officers were going to extend the
offer "a while longer. No. was in
vited to feel at home in the classic
shades of Central hall. st. Pauls most
eloquent Hibernians had often made it
ring with eloquence and wit. but to-
night il was dedicated to the victorious
"hustlers'' from the Anoka frontier
The Indian fighters of North Mime
apolis had brought their blankets L"
stay over night, but he would not per-
nit them to camp on the floor. The
Ryan. the Merchants and the Maloncy
were at their disposal, for there was
nothing too good for the Irish from the
city to the north. The McKennaS, Mo-
Convilles. and Mitchells had captured
all the Chippcwas between Midway
and Tom Coleman's and they We're
entitled to the best in the dining room
Again welcome, thrice welcome. GAL
liant members of No. a. President Nc
Kenna, in responding. said it was
gratifying to the members of No. to
fall into the hands Of No. 3. He thank
ed Brother Clarke for mis- cordial greet.
ing, and reviewed the contest which
resulted in the acquisition to the Or
der Of many fine young men. He
complimentcd the members Of his d.
vision upon their good work and for
the earnest support they gave him dur
ing the contest. 1t was a pleasure to
belong to a division such as No a.,
hand and contributed to the triumph
OF the division. They would meet No.
9 in the spirit of reciprocal admiration
and love and he concluded with an in
vitation to our hosts 10 visit No. on
the second meeting in April and smoke
to the health and prosperity Of both
divisions. The invitation was accepted.
President Clarke then introduced
Bro. James McConville as the man
who could tell how it happened
Brother McConvillc. who was given an
ovation, was visibly affected. He said
he had not expected to make a speech
and was taken by surprise. His heart
prompted him to express his gratitude
for the reception rendered him by his
Hibcrnian friends. The occasion would
ever live in his memory. He had no
fear for the future Of the A. o. II.
Of Minnesota. The members of No. 4
are securely anchored to the rock Of
integrity. The humble part he had
taken to make his division the leader
in the state was a labor OF love. The
hours devoted to soliciting members
for No. 4 were happily spent. The
success of his efforts was sufficient re-
ward for the loss Of ease and the