Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-13
HlBERNIANS CELEBRATE
Sixth Anniversary Celebration
Largely Attended.
Program Included Eloquent Address
by the Rev. W. j. O'sulIivan Of
Montpelier on Irish History
Next Convention Here.

The members Of the Burlington Division.
Ancient Order of Iiibernians, Tuesday
held their sixth annual reception to mem
bers and the friends Of members in the
new and spacious rooms in the Hayward
block IS usual. when Hibernians gather
the crowd was n large one. many of them
being representatives Of other State
divisions. The speakers included the Rev
W. J. O'Sullivan OF Montpelier. State
chaplain of the Hibernians, DR.. =.
Mahoney of Poultney State president the
Rev. p. J. Barrett, the Rev. w. p. Crosby
and Mayor Burke 7. b. Wright presided.
The rooms of the division were ap-
propriately decorated with the national
colors. with bows of green, as green as
Erins sod. tied at the four ends of the
Tag. The program also included selections
by Leesor's orchestra. a solo by Miss
Nellie McNally. violin selection by Miss
Mamie Kennedy and a recitation by NJ. y.
Gill. Refreshments were served by the
auxiliary members.
Father OSulivan made a scholarly ad-
dress, touching on the origin and history
of the Hibernians. The Hibernians. he
said were unique lnasmuch as they werc
the only society that was organized
primarily to perpetuate the love and
veneration Of Irish history and Of the
Irish people. The Hibernians are by
nature source Of great benefit to their
country. to Ireland. to the spirit Of liberty
and to Americans.
The history Of ireland is the miracle
of nations. 1t has seen seven centuries
Of suffering. starvation. exile and death,
yet through all this time the spirit of it's
people has not been shattered, nor has
the light of its faith diminished.
The Hibernians stand for the preser-
walton of all the glory and the sacrifice
mentioned in the history of Ireland. both
in the old and new countries The coun-
try IS full of societies that are treasur-
ms up the memories OF the past and
the Hibernians are not behind these
Father O'Sullivan also explained the
meaning and significance Of the present
political situation in England in refer
ence to the nationalist party of Ireland
Since the House Of Lords rejected the
budget the Liberal party of England
have promised, If they win in the com
Ing contest, to grant nome rule to Ire
land. If this takes place then a new sur
shall rise over Ireland there shall be
the dawn of a new and better day.
State President Mahoney was unfortu-
nate in travelling from his home ir
Poultney. and arrived at a very late
uour. A train was derailed below Rut-
and. which delayed him for hours. and
In trying to find the Hibernan rooms
he first entered two other blocks.
President Mahoney stated that the
next state convention OF Hibernians
would be held In Burlington in August
He said that he was anxious to have
The members Of other State divisions
and auxiliaries see how the local d.
vision had progressed. He wanted them
20 see their new rooms.
Mr.. Mahoney felt that Ireland was
about to see home rule at last and he
thought that, perhaps. the coming year
would he OF great Importance to Hibern.
anS and Irishmen.
Father Barrett spoke but briefly, wher
lie thanked the division members fol
their gift to the Cathedral school Faith
er Barrett was particularly kind to tho
women, saying that the auxiliary hat
made even more progress than the III
vision. He admired the girl member.
Of The division. They knew how e
make pies and cakes as we'll as more
ornamental things and he said that Mr.
Wright had often spoke highly of them
IL expressed hope that at the mex
meeting of the division the newly ap
pointed bishop would be present.