Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-10-25
Much Enthusiasm Aroused al
Anniversary of Division
Monday.
Tribute Paid ThOs. Clines. John
Hennessy, John Barrett,
James Rogers.
A NIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED

For the Hibernians of the Falls
Cities the anniversary celebration
of Division g marks the dawn of
new era. Monday night the hall at
Nineteenth and Portland avenue
was taxed by the gathering of Hi
bernians from all paIts of the city,
when the utmost good feeling pre-
vailed and all presen; enjoyed a real
Irish treat. Upon all sides were
heard words of praise for the work
o. Division and its members, who
have set an example the others say
they will follow, thus still further
Cementing the feeling of unity and
friendship. that exists nowhere more
strongly than among members Of
the Ancient Order.
Only standing room was left when
President Hugh Hourigan arose 70
welcome all to the celebration of
the thirtieth anniversary of Division
3. State President Patrick Welsh
introduced as the first speaker, re-
vieewd the records and history Of
Division 3, declaring that its works
of charity stand as monument %
its glory. Appealing to those not
members to become affiliated he
asserted that Division rests on a
firm basis and occupied a position
surpassed by none. In concluding
he expressed the hope that many
present would live to help celebrate
the golden jubilee and made a
strong appeal for the study of Irish
history.
Hearty applause greeted County
President William j Connolly, who
said it was great pleasure to see
so large a gathering. For some
years past he had observed with
pride the work of this division, one
of the most live and hustling in the
State and always extending comfort
to the sick and ailing. He also
called the attention of his hearers
TO the memorial exercises to be held
next month at St. Patrick's church,
when all will attend in memory OF
the deceased members. President
Connolly made happy allusion to the
Ladies' Auxiliary and urged Hiber-
mans to render them every assist
ance within their power.
David OConnell, speaking for Di-
vision /, recounted the early history
of the order in Kentucky and its
advent in Louisville, where ii has
always been a power for good He
produced figures showing the great
amounts disbursed for charitable,
church and educational purposes,
and attributed the success of the
order to its loyalty to God and
country.
James McTighe, of Division 4 the
youngest speaker of the evening,
whose father was a pioneer member
% the Ancient Order, returned the
thanks of his division for the invi-
tation to the anniversary celebra-
tion. For the young men, he said.
there was much of interest and
benefit in the order. On behalf OF
the Emerald Social Club he extended
an invitation to the old and young
men and their ladies to be their
guests Wednesday night.
Magistrate p. II. Sullivan one Of
the three who founded Division 3
on October 13, 1884, paid a glowing
tribute to the memory Of Thomas d.
Clines, John NJ. Hennessy, John Bar
rett and James Rogers, who laid the
foundation for Division 3. Every
one present, he said. was proud of
the record of the order, and it was
most gratifying TO have with them
so many who had served as State
and county officers.
Martin Ford, Thomas Quinn and
Thomas Tarpy were next heard, the
latter calling attention to the play,
''The Confession" to be presented
at the Gayety Theater next week for
the benefit of the auxiliary and
divisions, urging all to have their
friends secure tickets from mem
bers.
The great treat of the evening,
however, was the short address and
recitation rendered by Daniel Nc
Carthy, Vice President of Division
1, who stirred the spirit of every
one who heard him. Thomas keenan,,
James Horan and William NJ Hig-
gins were also called upon and re-
sponded with brief but timely re-
marks. Attorney Lawrence j.
Mackey, on behalf OF Division 8,
said the members appreciated the
words of cheer expressed by the
speakers. Pointing out the bene-
fits derived from membership in the
Ancient Order, he declared the pres
ent time offers the best opportunity
the Irish have had for their ad-
vancement.
During the evening Tarpy's Per
fectos were passed and greatly
enjoyed.