Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-02-24
Fourteen More Names Added to
Roster of Ancient
Order.
usarty welcome Accorded Lad
les Auxiliary and Stir
ring Talks.
AN EVENT TO BE REMEMBERED

The jubilee joint initiation OF III,
visions 1 and 9, Ancient Order Oh
u,bernians, which took place Iues-
sav night in Falls City Hail. VIII
long remain pleasant memory win win
chose fortunate enough TO witness
the impressive and instructive exem-
nl,fication OF the workings OF TINS
graat order OF Catholic men. Despite
sha downpour of rain the hall was
stlIed to the standing room point
and briIliancy was lent the occasion
Nv the nresence of the Ladies' Aux
iliary. who were honor guests OF tne
evening. The proceedings were
onened by President Martin CuslcK'
tbe audience singing "God Save Ire
land" Several reports were tlieo anu
referred to committees. in order tnat
as much time as possible could De
given for the initiatory ceremonies:
President Cusick relinquished the
chair upon the advent OF Sergeant
Malonev and his guard Of honor es-
norting the degree staff, which in
Guided Lawrence J. Mackey, Thomas
stevens. Thomas Quinn and Magis-
trate Patrick T. Sullivan, who exem-
olified the three degrees In manner
that surpassed all former attempts.
Sergeant Maloney and the guard OF
aonor next appeared with fourteen
candidates and the real work Oh the
initiation was begun. Not an error
Or stop of any kind marked the de-
gree work, which at times evoked
rounds of applause, as did also the
singing of the odes under the diree-
ton of Thomas Keenan,. Jr. The
lessons given in each degree were
designed to arouse those who be-
come members of the Ancient Order
90 .nobler. and higher ideals and IN
stilT the spirit OF true friendship,
which makes for better Catholicity
and citizenship. No time was lost
and President Cusick again resumed
the chair, in happy manner inviting
all to remain and participate In the
reception and entertainment ar
ranged in honor of the new members
and the Ladies' Auxiliary. After all
had partaken of the light collation.
served with unstinted generosity,
short period of time was given 10
songs, talks and stories.
Capt. Thomas Fitzgibbons sang an
irish ballad that stirred the heart OF
eyery one present, as did also. the
touching song of Sergeant Maloney'
Attorney Thomas Walsh was In MS
best mood and for the few minutes
ne addressed himself to the ladies
kept his hearers convulsed with
laughter. The Ladies' Auxiliary
choir rendered one OF their best
selections, followed by County Presi-
dent Dolan, who spoke for the
County Board and what was being
done. Miss Mary Corcoran respond
ed for the Ladies' Auxiliary, express
ing appreciation for the honor be-
slowed upon them and gratitude for
the warm welcome given them on
this occasion. She wished for the
divisions continued success and many
like limitations, promising that II
would not be long until the Aux
lliary would reciprocate and be hosts
TO their Hibernian brothers.
Thomas Tarpey delivered the
speech OF the evening, in the course
Of which he paid high compliment to
the ladies present, who were an in
splration and encouragement to all
belonging to the Ancient Order and a
great help in increasing its member
ship. He pointed out the great good
this society has done in the past for
the people OF Irish birth or descent,
the manifold benefits derived from
membership and the great work that
yet remains to be performed. Dur
ing the social session there was an
artistic exhibition of Irish step dane
ing. and for the men there was an
unlimited supply of Tarpey's best
cigars. Magistrate Patrick T. Sulli-
van spoke on Irish womanhood,
when all again Joined in singing and
the auspicious meeting closed.
The dainty luncheon was greatly
enjoyed and won high praise for the
committee. composed Of Thomas
keenan,, Sr., Councilman Charles
Finegan, ex-State President George
j. Butler. Treasurer Thomas Lawler
and President Hugh Hourigan.