Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-11-22
HonOred by Presence OF State
and County Presidents and
Ladies.
Eloquent Addresses, Irish Songs
and Music, Lunch and
Dancing.
old TIMES WERE RECALLED

Last Tuesday was a red letter
day for the Hibernians OF the Falls
Cities, for 1t marked the celebration
of the fortieth anniversary of the
organization Of Division 1. Much
enthusiasm marked the arrival OF
State President P. ]. Welsh, County
President William J. Connolly, the
Ladies' Auxiliary and delegations
from the other local divisions, who
packed Falls City Hall to the doors.
President Tom Tarpy and Messrs.
Charles Finegan, Walter Cusick,
Joe Farrell and Thomas Lawler, al
ways active and energetic, are to
be congratulated on their efforts on
arranging such a creditable pro-
gramme and celebration for the
anniversary of the first body of the
grand old order instituted in Louis
vile.
During it's long existence Division
l has engaged in many undertakings
and activities along the lines OF
progress and has established a
record to be proud of. Despite the
ravages of the Grim Reaper its
membership has continued true to
the principles of the order, friend
ship, unity and Christian charity,
and today stands as strong as ever
In its history, with an encouraging
outlook for the future.
President Tarpy, who presided
and was most happy in his introduc-
tions, was proud of having the honor
of welcoming the State and county
officers to the anniversary celebra-
tion of Division 1, expressing the
hope that all would enjoy the treat
prepared for them. A lively over
ture by the Kilkelly orchestra
opened the festivities, and when
state President welsh was Nintro-'
duced there was hearty round of
applause. The State President for
some time dwelt on the lstp6endoifs
work done by the. Organization. He
also discussed the evils resulting
from nop=eestendance at meetings,
the se.'ution of which was now
reached. In concluding he compli-
mented Division / on its history and
hoped all would live ten years to
celebrate its golden jubilee.
County President Connolly said he
came with no intention of delivering
an address, but his words stirred
his hearers to enthusiasm. With
candor and sincerity he declared
that the County Board and the men,
bership we're never more united. He
urged more frequent social meet
ings, where the evenings may be
passed pleasantly and profitably,
and commended the social clubs OF
Divisions and 4 and the activities
of the Ladies' Auxiliary. The mem
bers of the mother division, he said,
had a glorious record, one they
should strive to continue.
Master Robert Seymour, the
blind boy pianist, made the hit of
the evening when he sang peg o.
My Heart" and each time he went
to the piano he evoked rounds of
applause and was forced to respond
to the hearty encores. Tim Lyons,
who is the Oldest member OF the
order in Louisville and the only
living charter member OF Division
/. was next called upon and made
what he said was his first speech.
Mr.. Lyons briefly reviewed the his
tory of Division l since 1878, when
the first meetings were held in the
Cathedral Hall. He also mentioned
the names and paid tribute to the
founders of the order here.
Recognizing the Ladies' Auxiliary
as the better part of the Ancient
Order, Chairman Tarpy called upon
Mrs. Dan Dougherty and Miss Mary
Corcoran. who rendered the con-
gratulations of the officers and
members of the Louisville auxiliary.
They declared the auxiliary was al
ways doing something and urged all
the men to induce their wives, sis
ters and sweethearts to Join with
them. They also invited the as
semblage TO their Thanksgiving
matinee dance and reception next
Thursday afternoon.
James Barry, introduced as the
godfather of Hibernlans, and Mar
tin j. Cusick as their grandfather.
cited numerous instances OF the
benefits derived from membership.
They also urged quarterly general
meetings for reunion and exchange
Of views and a special interest in
the history OF the order now being
written. william NJ. Higgins and
Thomas Walsh were the last speak
ers, the latter speaking with his
usual vim and declaring that the
charity that has been quietly and
unostentatiously dispensed by the
local divisions OF the Ancient Order
was beyond accounting. Among the
pioneer members present We're
noted Daniel Mccarthy, now Vice
President, Thomas keenan,. David
0'Connell. James Moore. Thomas
Cleary, Thomas Shelley and several
whose names escaped the writer.
The evenings entertainment con-
cluded with a dainty luncheon of ice
cream, cakes. sandwiches, etc. with
light refreshn(ents and Tarpy's
Hayanas, which we're served In
abundance. For a while there was
dancing TO the lively strains OF the
KilkeIIy orchestra. Upon all sides
we're heard expressions OF good will