The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-07-16
A.0.H. DELEGATES
En- Route to the National Conven-
ton Are Welcomed in
Minneapolis,
Distinguished Members of the Order
Make Unity the Theme of Their
Addresses.

of Hibernians who are en- route for
Portland were warmly welcomed in
this city last Sunday afternoon. The
delegates arrived in st. Paul in the
morning where they were entertained
by an automobile ride through the
city after which they became the
guests at luncheon at the ST. Paul
hotel.
In the afternoon the delegation be-
came the guests of local Hibernians.
P. j. O'Donnell, county president of the
A. o. H., and Miss Mary A. Boylan,
county president of the Ladies' auxil-
larry, were in charge of the entertain
ing committees. After a sight seeing
trip through some of the beautiful resi-
dence districts of Minneapolis the
visitors were banqueted at the West
Hotel.
Following the banquet public re-
ception was held at the Elks' hall to
which all the members of the order
were invited. P. j. O'Donnell pre-
sided. The program was opened by
song by Miss Marie Flanagan after
which Father O'Donnell spoke. Father
O'Donnell was one of the delegates
appointed by the national convention
at Indianapolis two years ago to visit
Ireland for the purpose of effecting
unity between the American and Irisi,
organizations. In his opinion the visit
was conducive to good results. The
tenor of Father O'Donnells speech was
strong appeal for unity The next
solo by George Cummings who rem
dered Eyes of Irish Blue in a way
that won hearty applause. A few re-
marks were made by M. w. Mogan,
who founded the A. o. H. in Minnesota
thlrty-one years ago. Rev. John Ken
nedy, of Danbury, Conn.,, National
chaplain of the A. o. H., delivered an
eloquent appeal for unity. FIR. Ken
nedy took occasion to deplore the war
fare carried on by two we'll known
eastern Irfeh papers. Miss Anna ..
Malta, of Scranton, Pa, National pres
ident of the Ladies' auxiliary, spoke
on the rapid growth of the Order and
said that although the Order was
prosperous everywhere Minnesota was
to be complimented for the extraordi-
nary growth which was noticeable
here. Other musical numbers were
piano solos by Miss Frances Mahoney
and Mrs. Mary McBreen. Short ad-
dresses were delivered by Rev. M.
O'Brien of Minneapolis, National vice.
president Regan of st. Paul, P. j. Hal
tigan, editor of National Hibernian,
Washington, d. c.. and National Di-
rector, Maj. E. T. McCrystal, New
York City. The principal address
of the evening was delivered by Presi-
dent Matthew Cummings. In his
speech Mr.. Cummings reviewed the
work and growth of the A. o. H., Civ
ing figures to substantiate his state
ments. Mr.. Cummings said that in the
past two years the membership of the
order had increased by 1900 and that
the value Of the properties Of the vari-
GUS organizations had increased by
half q million dollars. He added fur
Their that in no state in the union had
the order enjoyed greater prosperity
than in Minnesota and he was glad to
say that the friendliest relations al
ways existed between his own state
(Massachusetts) and Minnesota. Mr..
Cummings said that the delegation to
Ireland had done good work and in
conclusion he strongly advocated ma
tional unity.
The party left Monday over the
Northern Pacific on their journey to
Portland The party includes the fol-
lowing national officers:
President Matthew Cummings, Ad-
jutant General John ]. Mccarthy,
Treasurer John E. Quinn, Secretary
James T. McGinnis, Directors p. T.,
Moran, E. T. McCrystal, Charles ]. Foy,
Rev. John D. Kennedy and P. J. Hal
tigan, editor of the National IIibern-
ian, John E. Boyle Rev. P. H. O'Con-
nell, state chaplain of Massachusetts:
John T. Garfield, John F. Hannay, Ed
ward Linehan, John Hanlon, Mrs.
Mall, T. P. Carr, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
w. Hare, Mr.. and Mrs. John ]. Ma
honey, Mr.. and Mrs. John e. Long
Miss A. c. Malin, national president of
the Ladies' auxiliary; Mrs. Mary Mac
earthly, national vice president; Mrs
Louise Du Ross, national secretary:
Mrs. Mary Daily, national treasurer,
Mrs. McWhorter, national director:
Miss Mollie Fox, national director:
Miss B. Norton, Mrs. Frances, Mrs
Mooney, Miss Cecilia r. Nallen, Miss
Kate Clarke, Mrs. Gayner, Miss Sarah
Cavanaugh, Mrs. Thomas Kearns, Miss
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