The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-13
MANY WOMEN RIDE COAT
MYSTERIES REVEALED
Hundred and Fifty Initiated Into Auxiliary No. 12,
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Auxiliary No. 12, A. o. H., assisted by the degree team of auxiliary No. 15 of Meriden initiated 15O candidates into auxiliary No. 12 yesterday afternoon at Music hall, making this auxiliary the largest in existence in the United States. Over one thousand members of the various auxiliaries throughout the state attended the initiation. A unique feature of the afternoon was the presence of a large white Angora goat brought from Meriden for the occasion. This was the first time a real goat has been used at any of the meetings in this city. The goat is owned by Jeweler Weber of Meriden.
 The Meriden auxiliary was well rep resented by a degree team of forty, and choir of twenty-five members. This choir was a fine feature. Under the direction of Mary E. O'Connell they sang exceptionally well, forming very interesting part of the programme. All have cultivated voices.
 The first, second and third degrees were exemplifed in splendid style due to the efficient work of Mrs. John J. Carroll, and also of the Meriden degree team. The members of this team are Mary E. O'Donnell, chairman, Mrs. Maud Hackett, Mamie Callahan, Lille Meehan, Francis O'Brien, Margaret Courtney, Katherine O'Brien, Margaret Coin, Mamie Dalton. Katherine Cody, Susie Smith, and Nora Doohan, assisted by about twenty other members. The initiation started about 10 o'clock. The members of the brother auxiliary, A. 0. H., were allowed to be present at the initiation, This Is the first time the men have ever been al- lowed in the meeting of the women. After the initiation a sumDtuous banquet was served. The local auxil- iary certainly did itself justice in the arrangements. The out of town mem bers unanimously expressed their sin ccre appreciation of the work due by the New Haven people for the out-of- town members. The feast lasted until about o'clock when the members were called from their banqueting to hear Miss Charlotte W. Holloway, the na- ticnal lecturer of the association Miss Holloway in every manner exhibited her splendid and renowned eloquence as a speaker Her theme was "The Irish: Their Ain1 and Their Remark able Advancement in This Organiza- tioon.' Her address was splendid, and she was greatly applauded at the close of her speech.
 At the close of Miss Holloway s speech Mrs. John J. Carroll responded. She expressed her opinion as being paralleled to those of Miss Holloway, that the advancement of the Irish as shown in the A. O. H, organization was , keenly felt by all. She alluded to the aim, object and prosperity of the asso- citation. Aia
 Mrs. Carroll especially received great praise for her efficient and remarkable work She entered her office in the local auxiliary on January 1 with one object and aim in view-that Is, to make her organization the largest and best in the United States. Last naSht she was congratulated on all sides in having completed and fulfilled her de- sire and motive.
 The visiting members of the A. O. H. left on the S:02 train last evening for their respective homes. Two special cars had been used in their coming to this city and they were awaiting the party on their departure. The Angora gcat, the interesting and special feat ure of the grand event, was with the members on the train both coming and going It caused considerable attention and afforded unusual pleasure to the psrty as co-passenger.