The San Francisco call., 1908-08-18
SONS OF ERIN IN
STATE CONVENTION
100 Delegates From Ali Parts
of California Meet in
Oakland
Loyal IriShnen Parade Streets
to Stirring Strains of "Wear-
ing of the Green"

OAKLAND. Aug. 1.-THE biennial
state convention of the Ancient Order
OF Hibernians opened in this city this
morning with an attendance Of 1e0 del
egstes from all parts of California.
The delegates assembled in California
hau in Clay street between Tenth and
Eleventh, at S:45 o'clock this morning
for the opening session and then pro-
ceeded in a body to the church of the
t Immaculate Conception where mass
was conducted by Rev. Father Caraher,
state chaplain Rev. Father J. B. Nc
Nally of St Patricks church, Oakland,
chaplain OF the Alameda county divi-
sion Of the order. was master Of cere-
monies. Father Grant was deacon and
Father Kennedy acted as subdeacon.
Headed by a brass band the Hi
bernians paraded from the church
through the principal streets Of the
business district back to the conven-
tion headquarters. The stirring strains
OF The Wearing Of the Green" her
aided the approach of the gallant sons
Of Erin, who made an Imposing pro-
cession with the bright green uniforms
of Company D, Hibernian rifles, in the
van. and the gay badges of the order
streaming from the coats of all the del
egates. The line of marcn was along
Fourteenth street t. Broadway, down
Broadway to Eighth, to Clay and TO
the hall
Chairman Edmond J. Murphy of the
Alameda county delegation opened the
morning session and introduced Mayor
Frank X. Mott, who welcomed the Hi
bernians to Oakland. County President
John Forrest and County Vice Presi-
dent Richard J. Heeney extended the
welcome Of the Alameda county lodges.
Rev. Father Terence Caraher, state
chaplain Of the order, followed with an
eloquent address.
STATE OFFICERS
The state officers who assumed
charge of the deliberations os the con-
ventiOn are Michael Donohoe of san
Francisco, state president; William J.
OBrien Of Sacramento, state vice
president; 7. P. O'Dowd of San Fran
cisco, state secretary treasurer; Rev.
Terence Caraher, state chaplain.
During the morning the attention
OF the convention was confined TO the
transaction Of routine business and the
seating Of delegates. The committee
on credentials, composed OF the various
county presidents, finally seated all the
delegates and then The appointment of
the various committees was under
taken. The only committee which was
tee Of the press and fraternai relations
consisting of Father Dillon Of Los An
geles, Cornelius Herlihy of San Fran
cisco. and N. A Griffin Of San Jose.
This afternoon an interesting talk on
Irish Nationality was made by Father
Terence Caraher Of San Francisco
County President william Boyle of san
Francisco spoke on The Good and
Welfare Of the Order" State Presi-
dent Donohoe also addressed the con-
vention.
The ladies' auxiliary of the order
met in St. Mary's hall, Eighth and Cas-
tro streets. where they entertained the
visiting sons Of Erin at an elaborate
dance this evening. Routine business
was transacted by the ladies this morn
ing and this afternoon a reception was
rendered TO the sister delegates from
outside districts by the members of the
local auxiliary. About 20 visiting
women delegates were present
The state officers Of the ladies' aux
Hilary are Mrs S. McFadden, president;
Mrs. W Malloy. vice president; Mrs
NJ Martin, secretary; Miss Mollie O'Con-
nor, treasurer A special committee of
entertainment has been appointed by
the local division of the auxiliary and
various features of entertainment have
been planned for the visitors. Irish
dances and songs, and recitations in
the Gaelic dialect made up the pro-
gram at this afternoons reception.
Tomorrow mornings session will be
given up to the discussion of several
proposed amendments to the constitu-
tion, and the completion of the vari-
Gus committees.
WILL VISIT PIEDMONT
recess Will be taken before noon
and the delegates will be taken on a
trolley ride to Piedmont park, where
they will be entertained at luncheon
by the members of the local lodges.
Election of officers will be held
Wednesday and as a number of candi-
dates have been announced for each Of
ice TO be filled it is expected that a
number Of exciting contests will de-
Telop. Among the candidates for pres
ident are John Forrest of Oakland, NJ
J. McGarry Of Los Angeles, Captain
Collins Of the Hibernian rifles OF San
Francisco, and Michael Donohoe Of San
Francisco, the incumbent The prin-
cipal candidates for secretary are Mar
Tin 9. Griffin of San Jose, Cornelius
Herlihy of San Francisco, James J.
Johnston Of San Francisco and John r.
Kelley Of Oakland. 7. ]. Desmond of
Oakland is the principal candidate for
vice president Probably the hottest
fight viii be between NJ. Lynch, the in
cumbent, and Edmond J. Murphy of
Oakland for the Office of state treas
urer. William Boyle, John Donahue
and James Lynch of San Francisco have
also been named for the Office
The members of the local commit
tee on arrangements and entertainment
ere as follows: Z. J. Murphy, chair
man; Richard J. Heeney, Bernard Nc
Manus Sr, James McElroy, James Peg
nam, John Cox, +. r. Smith, secretary
T. J. Desmond, James Corley, NJ. Cliff
ford. Stephen Mahoney, Daniel NJ MUIR
ply, p. Dineen, John r. Kelley, N. Hur-
ley, William Lenane and w. II. Hea-
vey.