Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-12-28
Hibernians Pay Marked Tribute
toIMemory of Their
Dead.
Excellent Musical Programme
Rendered by Auxiliary
Choir.
SEVEN CALLED FROM RANKS

Despite the near approach ol
Christmas and the numerous DUTIES
devolving upon members, large num-
hers of Hibernians and the badles
Auxiliary assembled Sunday after
moon at Bertrand Hall at one OF the
most impressive and interesting
meetings in the history OF the oroeI
in Louisyille. at which memorial
services were held for deceased
members. County President w. j.
Connolly occupied the chair, and
seated ON the stage with him were
the County officers, Presidents o,
divisions, State President welsh ana
the speakers. Owing to the absence
of the County Chaplain, Rev. Father
Cronin, v. G., who was detained Dy
his pastoral duties, the opening
prayer was offered by the State
President. In his opening remarks
County President Connolly expressed
regret at the unavoidable absence OF
Father Cronin. They were, he said,
following the custom of the Ancient
order. which recognized no greater
duty than holding these memorial
services and prayers for the dead.
The Ancient Order helps its mem
bers while living and remembers
them after death, and it was there
for they entered into the solemnl-
ties of the occasion and recalled the
memory and example of those de-
parted who we're loyal to both God
and their home. During this happy
Christmas season, when all pay
homage to the new born King, II
we're we'll to remember the dead
proving our loyalty by the practice
of the great Christian charity.
The roll of the dead during the
mast year was read by County Secre-
tary O'Keefe, the number being
seven. They were e. B. Morgan, OF
Division 2; James G. Horan, Patrick
McManaman and Thomas f. Gibbons,
Of Division 8, and Harry J. Brady
Patrick Price and John Phelan, OF
Division A. Next followed the rendi-
tion of "The Angelus" by the Ladies
Auxiliary choir.
James P. Barry, speaking for Di-
vision 1, said that amid the many
distractions that surround us we are
apt to forget, and 1t was therefore
only proper that we gather upon
occasions like this and remember
those who gave the Ancient Order OF
Hibernians their untiring efforts and
best zeal and had done so much to
make their order the grand one 1t
is. For these we cherish full meas
ure of charity and brotherly love.
They were assembled, he said, to pro-
claim appreciation of the work and
sirtues of these departed, which may
we'll be guiding mark for the
ruture.
William T. Meehan, who was ex-
pected to represent Division 2, was
called away from the city and could
not be present. The choir rendered
next "Face to Face"
Lawrence Mackey, paying a tribute
of honor and respect to the dead,
said Division 3 had been visited by
the Grim Reaper and three more
called since last year. IL was, he
said, consoling to know that those
to whom we now pay tribute will in
turn pay tribute to us. These
memorial exercises show the real
Hiharnian and signify the true man
and Christian.
William p. McDonogh read the
resolutions of Division upon the
death of three members, which was
felt as a severe loss. In concluding
feeling tribute he asked that all
continue their prayers for those de-
parted.
State President Welsh declared
himself favorably impressed with
the exercises, which were carried
out as by no other society. He ad'
vocated in addition to the prayers
that there be also a memorial mass
at which all will offer their holy
communion for the deceased mem
bers. In concluding he hoped th'
hand of death would deal lightl,
during the coming year.
Councilman Thomas Dolan, for
merly County President, expressed ;
feeling of sadness at missing so man,
faces, but nevertheless was rejoice'
to see that those who had beer
called we're still loved and remem
bered. II was on occasions like this
he said, that the Irish Catholic spiri
was revealed and also enkindled will
new life. For the order he extende'
sympathy to the divisions and tn
relatives of the departed.
When the choir had rendered tn
ave Maria" the County Presiden
expressed the appreciation and graft
tude of all present for the part take
by the Ladies' Auxiliary. For all h
wished a happy and prosperous year
hoping there would not be one miss
ing from the next memorial meeting
GROUND UNDER WHEELS.