Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-08-12
HIBERNIANS.
What They Have Been Doing
the Past Week-0eneral
News Notes.

A new branch OF the auxiliary Is
being organized in Lebanon, Ind.
In the front rank OF the German
day parade at New Haven, Conn,
we're the Hibernians.
The Ancient Order made remark
able progress in Ireland during the
past year, over 100 new divisions
being organized.
Monday night Division will meet
at Bertrand Hall, and on account Of
its Importance President Hennessy
looks for a large attendance.
Mrs. Mary f. McWhorter, Chair
man OF the National Irish History
Committee of the Ladies' Auxiliary,
is doing a great work in her line Of
activity.
A meeting of the Ladies' Aux
iliary's National Board was held In
Atlantic City and reports showed
that II was never in a more flourish
ing condition.
The branch OF the Ladies' Aux
lliary at Logansport, Ind. was or
ganized only last spring and now
has a drill and degree team.
In Difference to the Irish-American
day celebration on Monday, August
81, Division 3 will meet on Sunday
afternoon, August 90. This shows
the right spirit.
The Hibernians and the Ladies'
Auxiliary of indianapolis propose to
give valuable prizes for Students pro-
ficient in Irish history during the
coming school term.
Division 1 meets Tuesday night at
Falls City Hall Plans for fall and
winter campaign will be suggested,
and therefore all members are
urged to be present.
The season for limitations is fast
approaching, which recalls the prom
Use made at the quarterly meeting.
Every member should endeavor to
secure at least one candidate.
In several cities of Indiana the
pupils are taking an active interest
in the study of Irish history, and 1t
will be added to the curriculum of
other parochial schools in September.
Division 2 meets Wednesday night,
when the committee appointed to
secure new quarters will report. This
matter is of great Importance and
should bring every member to this
meeting.
Milwaukee Hibernians had a mon
ster gathering at Pabst Park last
Saturday. Hon. William Dillon was
the orator. while Irish pipers ,and
music and Irish dancers proves in
teresting features.
Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, our
National Chaplain, en- route to
Helena, Mont, from his visit to
Rome, was rendered a grand recep.
ton Monday night by the Hibernians
Of st. Paul, MINI.
Division 1 of Jeffersonville may
decide upon celebration at the
meeting to be held Wednesday night
in Elks' Hail. Whatever is decided
upon will have the support of the
Louisville divisions.
All the divisions are interested in
the success of Irish-American day
at Riverview Park, and at the meet
ings next week the programme will
be announced and the part the divis-
ions are expected to play.
Right Rev. Bishop Chartrand, Aux
lliary Bishop of indianapolis, has
expressed his hearty approval of the
teaching Of Irish history in the
seventh and eighth grades, provided
the children of Irish parents desire
It.
The Ladies' Auxiliary is to be con-
graduated on the success of the Fon-
tame Ferry outing. Notwithstanding
the many counter attractions in all
sections of the city their friends
turned out in numbers and spent a
really enjoyable evening.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will meet
Wednesday night, when a large at
tendance is expected to hear the re-
pert on the outing. The names
the winners In the contest will also
be announced, and the session prom
Uses to be one Of unusual interest.
In a letter to Professor Rohan
Archbishop Messmer, of Milwaukee,
said: 'In my judgment the American
Catholic child who has not read the
story Of Ireland's heroic struggles
for faith and nationality is inper-
fectly educated In the history of the