Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-09-14
REJOICED
Are Hibernians of state Over
Treatment Received in
Louisville.
Rev. Father CrOnin Extends "A
Hearty Welcome at st.
Patrick's.
Banquet and TOasts at the Gait
House Attract Happy
ThrOng.
SHAKE HANDS IN FAREWELL

From a religious and social stand
point this has been notable week
for the Ancient Order of Hibernians
lin Louisville and Kentucky, who
held their biennial convention in
this city. Sunday morning delegates
and visitors were met at the trains
and escorted to the headquarters at
the Calf House. They were then
taken to Nelligan's Hall, where a
nice spread and refreshments
awaited them and a most enjoyable
hour was spent. Hospitality was
lavishly dispensed by John Hennessy,
Tom Stevens, John Hession and Tom
Langan, who saw that all became
acquainted before dispensing for a
survey of the city. The visiting
ladies we're assembled at the Calf
House, where they were entertained
| by the Louisville auxiliary.
Monday morning the State and
County Boards of the Ancient Order
and Ladies' Auxiliary, the visitors
and many Louisville members gath
cred at st. Patrick's church, where
the Rev. James p. Cronin, V. G.,
County Chaplain of the Hibernians,
was celebrant of the high mass that
preceded the work of the convention
and preached a really great sermon.
Father Cronin extended a most cor
dial welcome to those from dis
tance to st. Patrick's church and
the city. a welcome to all who were
to take part in the convention. Their
appearance in church, he said, is
evidence that to be a good Hibernian
is to be a good Catholic, He then
told what is necessary and the re-
auirements to be good Catholic,
pointing out the difference between
tlAS Catholic in name only and. the
'one pracTicrihg ana 'sf4Tns ip---S5S-tti =
requirements of the church. Their
highest idea, he said, should be to
be real and true friends to one an
other and show charity toward all.
Father Cronin called attention to the
motto of the order, and declared
friendship a sacred thing sanctified
bv the example of Jesus Christ. He
pleaded for unity among the mem
bers and urged them to live in ac-
cord with the motto of their order.
Stand true to your fundamental
principles, he said, and you VIII
succeed and prosper. At the con-
clusion Father Cronin impaired the
blessing of the priest and Bishop
O'Donaghue.
Monday night the County Board
and Ladies' Auxiliary rendered the
State convention a reception ana
bali at the Gait House that proved
most ENJOYABLE for the many present.
The scene was brilliant one.
The closing social feature and
niece de resistance was the banquet
Tuesday night, which all declared
not surpassed by any ever given IN
Louisville. The large dining room
was filled with a happy and brilliant
gathering of ladies and gentlemen
and upon all sides there prevailed a
spirit Of joyousness. County Presl-
dent Thomas Dolan officlated as
and seated with him at
the speakers table were Rev. Father |
Cronin. Rev. George M. Connor and
the old and new State officers OF the
Ancient Order and Ladies Auxiliary.
President Dolan'a introductions were |
witty and good-natured. Father
Cronin set the example of being |
brief. The mention of st. Patrick,
ne said. brings a thrill of JOY to
every Irish heart Persecution had |
only made stronger their faith. HI
bernians should stand united for the |
common good and follow the ex-
ample of their patron, whose Ire
work was for the nation.
Father Connor was glad TO De
with the Hibernians, an order that
means the Irish race, a race like
that from which the Redeemer came.
Briefly he called attention to the
period when Irish saints and scholars
shed their lustre the world over.
Though downtrodden and refused |
freedom the sons of Erin have al
ways clung TO their faith as their
most precious heritage, and this
record we must hand down unsullieo
ana glorious to those who follow.
Other toasts we're responded TO by |
Thomas Walsh, Mrs. Elizabeth Ben
nett w. p. McDonogh, Miss Lula
Murphy and Lawrence J. Mackey. a
pleasing incident was the presenta-
tiOn OF Deautliul sho"oh Douduoe
of roses TO Mrs. Bennett, the retiring
State President, in appreciation OF
her splendid services. The presenta-
tion was made by Miss Fannie Ken
nedy, who is now State President
The Publicity League also showed It's
OF the convention by
sending boxes Of candy TO the ladies'
and cigars for the men. Miss Lula
Murr1y announced that Covington
would toast all two years hence.
while Toastmaster Dolan said
Louisville was pleased with the con-
vention. He hoped all would re-
turn home and bring into the order
the young element and thus secure
It's perpetuity. Father Cronin pro-
nounced the blessing and the pleased II