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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
GALA TIME.
Friendship and Open Meet
ing of Division 3,
a. O. ~.

Division 3, A. y. H., will next Mon
day night introduce an innovation In
local Hibernian circles at its hall,
Eighteenth and Portland avenue. 1t
will be in the nature of a friendship
and open meeting, to which all who
are eligible to membership in the An
cient Order have been cordially in
vited. Special invitations have been
sent the County Board and the divis-
ions of the Falls Cities, and therefore
an unprecedented attendance is anti
cipated. Division 3 has had pros
porous year, and 1t is the intention
of the officers and members to make
the 1913 record surpass all others.
The programme will be an entertain
irg one with vocal and instrumental
numbers. Each division will be rep
resented by speaker, whose talk will
be restricted to ten minutes. Divis-
ion has a reputation for hospitality,
and on this occasion there will be
an abundance of good things to eat
and drink. From what we hear it
will be friendship meeting indeed,
and therefore every division should be
we'll represented.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
FOR ALL.
Complimentary Entertain
ment by Branch 32,
c. X. of A.

For the entertainment of the Cath
olic knights of the city and the peo-
pie of Germantown Branch so, G. K.
of A., will give reception and free
vaudeville show next Wednesday
night in the old st. Vincent de Paul
school hall, Shelby and Oak streets.
For several weeks committees have
been busy making arrangements and
preparing the programme, which
promises several real surprises Over
1000 invitations have been issued
and the largest gathering in the his
tory of Branch 32 is looked for.
Among those who will be present are
the officers of the Kentucky State
Council and John Kinney of Jeffer-
sonville, who VIII present statfsuics
setting forth the advantages offered
those who become members of this
great Catholic fraternal insurance
society. His will be the only ad-
dress, but the programme to be pre-
sented by hen Speaker and his as
sistants will be original and new
departure for gatherings of this
kind. After the performance there
will be a reception and refreshments.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
GOOD WISHES
Extended County Presi-
dent w. J. Connolly by
Home Division.

At the meeting of Division 4, A. o..
H., last Monday evening in Bertrand
Hall, the principal topic discussed in
addition to the regular business was
he wedding OF County President w.
j. Connolly, a member of the divis-
on, to Miss Mary H. Butler, daugh-
ter of ex-State President George j.
Butler, the ceremony taking place
morning many OF the
members being present. In addition
TO the good wishes expressed the
officers of Division were author
zed to purchase a wedding present
or the occasion, the committee
electing handsome Davenport
OUNCE. William P. Kelly was obli-
gated by President Hennessy and the
application of Joseph Finnegan was
eceived. County Secretary Dan
O'Keefe was present and invited the
members to attend the euchre and
lotto to be given by Division 2 at
their hall on Thursday evening,
April "a, ana on motion the invita-
tion was accepted. The quarterly
reports of Financial Secretary
Thomas ]. Langan and Treasurer Pat
Connolly we're read, showing that
he division had suffered a severe
drain on its treasury from sick and
death benefits during the past three
months.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
INTEREST
Displayed a { the Meeting of
Division I Tuesday
Night.

There was a marked increase in
the attendance at the meeting of
Division 1, A. o. H., and President
Tarpy and the other officers felt
greatly encouraged. The business
was dispatched in order that the di-
vision could proceed to the home Of
John Owens and pay tribute to the
memory of one who had been a
faithful member of the division. His
death claim and sick benefits were
allowed and Messrs. Patrick Con-
nors, Thomas Walsh and Anthony
Tompkins were named to represent
the Ancient Order and act as pail
bearers at the funeral Wednesday
morning. An invitation was received
and accepted and all pledged them
selves to be present at the friendship
meeting of Division 3 Monday night.
Thomas Garry was balloted for and
by unanimous vote declared elested
a member of Division /, and with a
number of others will receive the de-
grees at an initiation to be soon
held. County Secretary Daniel
O'Keefe was a welcome visitor and
in pleasing manner extended the
division an invitation to the euchre
and dance party to- be given next
Thursday night by Division 2, which
was accepted and many promised to
attend. Owing to the death of John
Owens the special business was de-
ferred to the next meeting, special
notice of which will be sent all men,
bers by Secretary Walter Cusick.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
RARE. TREAT.
Lecture and Musicale Sun
day Night at Wind
thorst Hall.

A rare treat is in store for those
who will visit Windhorst Hall, Floyd
and Magnolia, tomorrow night to
hear the Rev. Father Francis Cas-
silly, s. j., Vice President of st.
Xavier's College, Cincinnati, who
comes to Louisville at the invitation
of the Rev. Oscar P. Ackermann,
pastor of st. Philip Neris church.
Father Cassidy, who is a native OF
this city, and noted lecturer, will
take for his subject Social Prob
ems" in the study of which the
greatest minds of the country are
now engaged. He is pleasing
speaker and is always heard with
deep interest. In addition there will
be a musical programme with vocal
and instrumental numbers by Misses
Louise Forst and Gertrude Simpson,
Messrs. John McCrocklin and Robert
Davidson, Thornton Flynn, Miss
Imelda Shea and David Maloney.
Both Second and Preston street cars
can be taken to within a few minutes
walk of the hall. Tomorrow morn
ng at S:15 o'clock there will be
solemn high mass at st. Philip
Neri's when Bishop O'Donaghue will
administer the sacrament of con-
firmation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
APPRECIATION .
Trinity Council Will Ban
quet Members of Musi-
cal Club.

Notwithstanding the success scored
at Macauley's Theater with Dolly
Dollars, there is much activity among
the members of Trinity Council, Y.
NJ. |. The meeting Monday night was
well attended and thirteen applica-
tions were received. President Eek
ert commended the members for their
earnest work and announced that the
class for Sundays initiation would be
completed at a meeting called for
Friday night. Trinity Council has
made an active campaign and will
have about sixty candidates for the
degrees tomorrow afternoon, which
will put 1t well on the road to the
500 mark. An early adjournment was
taken that those present might at
tend the complimentary dance ar
rand for the members of the Trim
ity I. NJ l. Musical Club. While all
reports are not in, there is no ques-
tion of the artistic and financial sue
cess OF the Miss Dolly Dollars" pro-
duction, and to show appreciation
therefor the members OF the company
and the committees that rendered
such valuable services win be en-
tertained at a banquet and dance to
be given at Trinity Hall on the even
ing of May 6.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
WASHINGTON
Making Great Preparation
For Supreme Council
c. X. of A.

All arrangements are practically
completed for the triennial national
convention of the Supreme Council,
Catholic knights Of America, which
'convenes in the national capital on
Tuesday, May 13, to which Joseph p.
McGinn, of Louisville, and Peter
Manion, of Henderson, will be the
delegates from the Kentucky State
Council. The programme arranged
by the Washington Knights is an
elaborate one, and will open with
ervices in st. Patrick's church. Fol-
lowing the mass one of the Commits
sioners of the District will welcome
he delegates and visitors. Two busi-
ness sessions will be held daily, and
at night there will be a theater party
and visits to the Congressional
Library, Bureau of Printing and En-
craving and other public places. On
Wednesday a pilgrimage will be
made to Mount Vernon, where Su-
preme President Gaudin will place a
wreath on the tomb of the immortal
Washington. This will be followed
by stop and dinner and shad bake
at the popular Potomac river resort,
Marshall Hall. The convention will,
come to a close Saturday, when the
Knights will make an automobile
trip to the Catholic University and
the Franciscan Monastery. The
White House and many other public
buildings will be visited during the
week
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
GAINING.
Mackin Council Continues
Campaign FOR More
Members.

Mackn Council. Y. NJ. L., IS sue
cessfully continuing its campaign for
new members and is therefore con-
stantly gaining in strength. The
meeting Monday night was fairly
attended and much routine business
was dispatched. President Adams
announced three additional applica-
tions and four new members were
elected, which will swell the class to
be initiated tomorrow. Thomas
Hodapp and II. X. Blanford, who are
on the sick list, were reported i'm
proving, but the condition of John
Buckley remains unchanged. An
nouncement was made that the next
reception dance would take place on
Tuesday night, April 30, when the
members may invite their friends
and relatives. Supreme President
Robert T. Burke was present and an
nounced the programme for the joint
initiation tomorrow afternoon and
the banquet at the Seelbach at night,
and it met with hearty approval. The
Building Committee made no report,
but will be heard from within the
next few weeks.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
WISE STEP.
DR.. Fowler to Make Tour
and Observe Hospital
Methods.

DR.. ]. W. Fowler, Superintendent
of the City Hospital, left Tuesday for
a two weeks study of the leading
hospitals of the country. Our City
Hospital was never so well managed
as under the administration of DR..
Fowler, who took with him letters
of introduction from Mayor Head
end the Board of Safety. Before his
departure DIR. Fowler said:
THE object of my trip is to be-
come acquainted with the most ad-
yanced mode of conduct of a modern
hospital such as Louisville will have
when it's S1,00O,000 plant is com
pleted and ready for occupancy
/ 1t is the desire of
Mayor Head and the Board of Public
Safety to make the Louisville City
Hospital the finest in the South and
second to none in the entire country.
Everything will be new-buildings
equipment and methods of manage
ment."
During the absence of DR.. Fowler
Dr.. G. Louis Moir, Assistant Superin-
endent, will be in charge of the
hospital.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
IRISH EUCHRE AND DANCE.

Division 2, A. o. H., has completed
all arrangements for the Irish euchre
and dance to be given next Thursday
night in the hall at Thirteenth and
Oak streets. The games will begin
at o'clock and the numerous hand
some awards made will be a feature.
There will be Irish music and dances
by County Secretary O'Keefe, Presi-
dent Cor Ford, Joe Lynch, John
Keaney and others. who will trip the
light fantastic as in the old days in
Ireland. All Hibernians and their
friends are cordially invited and may
rest assured they will enjoy the
evening. AS this will be the first
Hibernian public socal affair OF the
season, the officers and members OF
Division 2 will endeavor to make IL
ne that will not be surpassed.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
CONNELLY-BUTLER.

The marriage of William j. Con-
nelly, County President of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians, and
Miss Mary II. Butler, the accom-
plished daughter of Mr. and Mrs
George ]. Butler, was solemnizeG
Wednesday morning with a nuptial
mass at st. Cecilia's church. Despite
the early hour the church was well
filled with friends and well wishers
of the worthy couple, who were
showered with congratulations. Fol-
lowing the church ceremony the
bridal party were entertained at a
wedding breakfast at the home OF
he brlde's parents, Twenty-first and
Portland avenue, after which the
happy couple left for an extended
honeymoon trip to all the large East
ern cities. to be gone until some time
n May
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
WALNUT THEATER.

There is no gainsaying the ex-
traordinary popularity OF "Mrs. Wigs
OF the Cabbage Patch, which returns
to the Walnut Theater Sunday after
noon after a triumphant tour OF
three continents. being shown In ey-
cry city of any Importance In the
world. The engagement of this dra-
matization OF the Alice Hogan Rice
story is for the entire week with the
usual matinees. This Homecoming
OF Mrs. Wigs. Loyey Mary. Miss
Hazy and all the other delightful
characters of the story will awaken
widespread interest. and there Is lit
tie doubt that Col Shaw will realize
the biggest weeks business OF the
entire season.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
UNITED CATHOLIC WORKS.

Representatives of the fifty-five
different societies of the Catholic
church in New York City assembled
in the Twelfth Regiment Armory last
Saturday night to usher into exist
ence the new federation of Catholic
charitable organizations to be known
as the United Catholic Works. Car
dinal Farley gave the movement his
official sanction In an address de-
livered to its leaders and about A.
900 auditors. Cardinal Farley is the
President OF the new organization
and Mgrs. Mooney and Lavelle are
Vice Presidents. Its work will have
TO do with day nurseries, fresh air
outings, immigrant protection, con-
valescent homes, social reform work
and retreats for laymen.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
LOUISVILLE. SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1918.

over forty years had been resident
of Jeffersonville, where she was
widely known and respected Mrs.
Garrity is survived by her husband,
two sons, Michael and James Gar
|rity, and one daughter, Mrs. Nellie
Kenney. There is one brother, John
Francis, of Edwardsville, ILL.,, and a
cousin, Michael Francis, of this city.
During her long residence in Jeffer-
sonville Mrs. Garrity was an active
member of st. Augustine's church,
from where her funeral was held
Wednesday morning, Rev. John
.O'Connell officiating at the solemn
obsequies.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
HAPPILY wEDDED.

Miss Blanche Beaucond, of Lafay-
ette township, and William ]. Mar
tin, OF New Albany, were married by
the Rev. Father Joseph Sermersheim
at st. Mary's-of-the-Knobs church
Tuesday morning. They will reside
at East Thirteenth and Elm streets.
The bride Is a daughter of John
Beaucond, a former member Of the
Board of County Commissioners, and
the bridegroom is a son OF Joseph
Martin, OF Lafayette township.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
ANOTHER vINoENTIAN SOCIETY

Wednesday evening the men of St.
Peters parish held a special meeting
in st. Peters Hall, Seventeenth and
Garland avenue, when preliminary
steps were taken for the organization
OF a st. Vincent de Paul Society
Conference. The object of the So
ciety is to help the suffering and
destitute, and st. Peters parish fur
nishes a field for one of the strong
est conferences In the city. Father
Edmund Kaiser, the pastor, has given
the movement his hearty approval.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
BENEFIT FOR HOSPITAL.

The members of the Sewing So
ciety OF SITS. Mary and Elizabeth
Hospital have arranged for what
promises to be a most enjoyable
euchre and lotto party and recep-
tion, to be held at the hospital next
donday and Tuesday. both afternoon
and evening of each day. which will
be supplemented by light refresh
ments. To this social entertainment
in aid of this great hospital the
ladies extend a cordial invitation to
all their friends.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.

It's friends throughout the country
are pleased to learn that, after its
reverses of former years. the Cath
ollie University of America at Wash
ington is again entering upon a
period OF growth and expansion.
Elaborate plans to make the Cath
clic University one OF the great edu-
cational centers In the United States,
and in fact In the world. were formu-
lated az the recent meeting OF the
BOARD OF Trustees, which drew to
Washington the highest preiates and
dlgnitaries OF the Catholic church in
this country. In order to avoid delay
IN carrying out the plans the Board
OF Trustees unanimously voted that
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Kentucky Irish American
gratefully Acknowledges special in
vitation to be present at the
nvestiture of the Right Rev. Mon
signor +. A. O'Brien, which takes
place at st. Augustine's church,
Kalamazoo, Mich, on Wednesday
morning, May z. While we may be
unable TO be there in person. we will
be with this good priest in spirit, and
in extending our congratulations on
his deserved elevation, we wish him
many more years OF health and use
illness in his holy calling.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
CANDY PULLING.

The Sacred Heart congregation
will have the annual candy pulling
and entertainment for the school
children OF that parish on May g..
This is always a happy day for the
little ones and ITS coming 10 awaited
with interest. Extensive preparations
for this years event are being made
by the ladies OF the Altar Society,
who should be assisted by every
member OF the parish. There will
be an admission fee Of ten cents to
defray the expenses, and whatever Is
realized will go 10 the fund for the
excellent school maintained by the
Rev. Father Patrick Walsh.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
FEDERATION.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Catholic Federation on Thursday
night OF last week was not as well
attended as had been expected. Presi-
dent Ganz was unavoidably absent,
and David O'Connell presided. ONLY
mere routine business was trans
acted. Next month the Executive
Committee will make its report on
the per capita tax question.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19

at s o'clock, when forty boys and
girls will have the extreme pleasure
OF receiving their first holy com
munion from his hands. For some
months past Father Ackermann and
the good Sisters have been preparing
the class for this happy event, one
Of the most important in the life OF
he child and the parish. Bishop
|O'Donaghue will also be present anu
administer the sacrament of con
firmation
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19

Born in Germany fifty-two years ago,
he came to Louisville as a boy, and
by business ability and honesty won
the confidence and respect of the
people of this city, who nearly all
knew him. Besides his widow, Mrs
Mary Hammer, he leaves three chill
dren, Joseph N, Casper Jr. and Miss
Katherine Hammer. The funeral was
held yesterday from st. Mary's
church, of which deceased had been
a lifelong member.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
JEFFERsoNvILLE.

After a long and severe illness Mrs.
Mary Garrity. beloved wife OF John
Clarity. of Jeffersonyille, has gone to
her eternal rest. During her Illness
she showed perfect resignation TO
Gods viii. and when her call came
II was answered with the Christian
spirit and fortitude that marked her
life. Mrs. Garrity was a native OF
County Galway. Ireland. but for
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19

Mnnsignor Thomas ]. Shahan, Rector
OF the university, be authorized to
prepare a schedule OF all the build
ings that he thinks the university
eeds and to carry forth the work on
he new structures, which IL is es-
mated will cost more than
100000. There are now over
] 900 students at the university, and
he enrolment is increasing at the
ate of $50 each year.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
GLAD HE is BACK.

Those having business at the
Louisville Postofflce were glad TO see
WeigheT OF Mails Thomas Wilson
egain on duty. after an absence OF
three months. the result OF a fall on
an icy pavement. His hip was
fractured and for time fears were
entertained for his recovery. Mr.
Wilson is war veteran aud In his
seyenty-fifth year.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
THE oHnLDREN's DAY.

Tomorrow will be children's day
for the little ones OF St. Philip Neri's
church. Rev. Father Ackermann.
the pastor win celebrate high mass
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-04-19
RECENT DEATHS.

Monday morning requiem mass
and funeral services were held over
the remains of Mrs. Mary Bell Bates
in Holy Cross church and were
largely attended. Deceased was the
beloved wife of Oscar Bates, 927
South Twenty-ninth street, and is
survived by six children, for whom
there is the most heartfelt sympathy.
The funeral of John Owens, who
lied Sunday afternoon following a
ong illness, was held Wednesday
morning from st. Patrick's church.
which for many years he had been
faithful communicant. The greater
art OF his life he had been In the
mploy of the railroads entering
louisville, and he was a respected
member of the Ancient Order OF Hi
,ernians aud other fraternal socie-
les. Besides his wife two sons
urvive him.
Claimed by death when life was at
its brightest, the death OF Casper
Hammer last Tuesday afternoon came
as severe shock TO HIS devoted
family and business and society as
sociates. He had been a patient suf-
ferer for some time and was fully
prepared for the hnal summons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
Notice stockholdcrs, Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance
of call duly made by the Board OF Di-
rectors of the birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company, at a meeting held
by said board on tho 18th day of July.
1915 a special meeting of the stocShold-
ers of said company will be held at the
office OF said company in the city OF 5ir-
mingham, Ala. on Friday. the Sth day OF
August, 1918, at Il o'clock Il. H.. for the
purpose of considering and voting upon
tho question of conserving to ard au-
thorizing an issue by said company ce its
notes. not to exceed S2500,o0o. par value.
and the execution by said company OF an
indenture securing said notes TO =. trust
company. to be hereafter selected. as
trustee, with such terms and providing
such security as the board OF directors
may determine, and authorizing further.
tho sale or other disposition OF such notes.
BY order of the Board Of Directors
J. p. ROSS.
Secretary.
I-9-lt-we
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-23
WILL PUBLISH LIST
OF ALL INDUSTRIES

The industrial booklet committee of the
Chamber of Commerce will meet this
morning at II o'clock to adopt plans for
the completion of the list of the manu-
facturers of the Birmingham district and
their products. 1t is the purpose of the
chamber to compile the list of the Bir-
mingham products which will include all
the Industries of the district from the
great industrial plants to- the smallest
manufacturer.
Invitations have been sent out by Presi-
dent Harding to every member of the
board of directors to be present at the
freight rate conference that will be held
Wednesday when the railroads and trans
portation committee of the chamber will
meet in joint conference all the heads of
the traffic department local and general
of all the railroads entering Birmingham.
In the opinion of many of the members
of the chamber this is one of the most
important meetings that has been held in
the city for some time. The matter OF
alleged discrimination in freight rates will
be discussed.