Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-09-20
bate Convention of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians Held
in Montpelier.
[EET IN RUTLAND IN 1908
)ost Of the Oflccrs Hc-cicctcd-i
Stirring Address by Fr. Barrett OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Reports
show Growth of thc Ordas
Ladies' Auxiliary.

Montpelier, Sept. 1s.-The fifth
lennial state convention OF the
hclent order of Hibcrnians held IN
lis city was attended by about 100
elegates and 10 ladies or the auxi-
hry branch. The latter were from
arlington and Montpelier. the only
vo places in the state, where ladies'
ixiliaries have been organized.
At ten o'clock his morning the
tlegates marched to st. Augustine's
hurch. wher the Rev. Father. w. j.
Sullivan. county chaplain, celebrated
ass, assisted by the Rev. Father j.
Gallon. Father O'Sullivan, also
reached a timely and forcefuN ser
on from this text: Re thou Faith
hl unto Death and I will givesth lee
Crown of Life"
At the close of the service at the
lurch the delegates marched to the
I'll of the local organization in Union
ock and the convention was called
order by state President James L.
lrke of Rutland an Adjournment for
nner was taken before any business
as transacted.
The business session was held this aft
noon. During the opening exercises
e members Of the ladies' auxiliary had
ats in the convention hall. Mayor s.
lley, extended to the visitors a cordial
dress of welcome to which state Presi-
mt Burke. happily responded. The Rev.
kther p. J. Barrett of Burlington. the
firing State chaplain, gave an address
~, ,.iIr Ia.-r - r..a1 -. .i-,
lo heard it. 1t was n gem Of ~oratory
d was often interrupted by applause.
rhe biennial report of President Burke
owed that new divisions have been
F%tltuted during the past two years ut
chmond, Graniteville and Mortified
tn a not gain of 10, making q present
tai membership of over 1900. The pros
cts are good for the organization in the
ar future of four additional divisions.
fesident Burke urged the study Of Irish
story by all mcmbeA and a letter of
Getting and encouragement from Mat
ew w. Cummings of Boston. national
esident. enforced the same idea. The
esident said steps have been taken &c
'orce the Bellows Falls division from
b jurisdiction of New Hampshire and
ing it Nnder the Vermont management
hen this division was organized there
rs no other In Vermont.
rhe reports the treasurer and secretary
tre read and accepted. The latter showed
at seven members have died during
past year.
rhe following officers were elected and
Etalled: President. James +. Burke OF
est Rutland; vice-president. D.. ]. Sui
an OF Barre: secretary. Mark r. Berry
Richmond: treasurer, Thomas p.
right of Burlington. All of these ex.
pt the secretary were reelected. TIT
ev. Father ]. w. O'SulIivan of this cit,
bs appointed State chaplin. The con.
ntion adjourned 10 meet in 1908 at Rut
nd.
rhe biennial gathering of the ladies'
Hillary was held this afternoon in ar
joining hall. Standing committee.
re appointed and the following off
RS for two years were elected: Presi
nt. Mrs. Mary Robinson Of Burlington
,e-president. Miss Mary Flanagan o.
pntpelier; secretary, Miss Helen Law
nee of Montpelier; treasurer, Miss MAJ
ret Baker of Burlington. These officer,
e installed by Mrs. Nova McCann o
Pntpolier, The auxiliary will NEE
Rutland in 1905 in conjunction with
e State convention.
This evening at 500 o'clock the loca
Fanization rendered the visiting dele
ties a banquet. Covers were laid fo'
and every seat was occupied. Stat,
resident James f.. Burke acted toast
hster. A cordial address was given b,
iyor j. s. Haley and several of tn,
WHY elected officers spoke briefly. !
@ musical programme was rendered b,
e Whittier orchestra which included in
funental solos by George II. Wilde
d Fred II. Whittier ana vocal solo
Miss Rose Mary O'Niel Of Portland
T.. and Miss Ida Hughes of this city
dance followed the banquet.