The Irish standard., 1913-09-06

by Charles ]. Foy, Canadian Vice Presi-
but the members of the A. o. H. in
Montreal, In the face Of unsurmount-
able difficulties and in the face Of the
very best legal advice, again under
took the task Of having the stone re-
placed. Being defeated in court, they
took the matter to the Railway Board,
comparatively speaking recently
formed tribunal.
After all the evidence had been
heard, the. Chairman of the Railway
Board, Hon. Mr.. Justice Maybee (since
deceased) gave judgment in favor Of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, ad-
Judging that the stone be replaced at
the expense Of the G. T. R. company;
that the same be properly erected, re-
pointed and that a plot Of about twelve
hundred square feet be reserved for
all time to come, to be used in con-
nection with the said monument;
moreover this plot was to be suitably
fenced and three streets opened up,
giving access to the monument at all
times and seasons to the general pub
lie.
The q. T. R. company, realizins that
they were worsted, dropped the fight,
because from the decision of the Rail-
way Board there is no appeal, except
upon a point Of law, and the fact was
found by ths. stlsts,sss Board rthat this
particular piece of ground was used
as a, burial ground and az such could
not be used for any other purpose ex-
cept with the consent of the relatives
Of the dead who were buried there,
and the owners Of the plots. If any
owners existed.
On the 29th Of September, 1919, it
was intended that this monument
should be suitably unveiled, but ow-
ing to the inclemency Of the weather,
the unveiling was deferred and in fact,
dropped for good. But the brothers
in Montreal were most anxious that
their work should not go unnoticed,
and accordingly, on the 18th Of Aug
ust, 1918. they arranged public DEM
onstration and unveiling Of the afore-
said monument. This unveiling took
place in the presence Of the leading
hierarchy of Montreal, as well as In
the presence of at least 10000 to 49,
900 people. National President James
]. Regan, National Vice President Jo-
seph Mclaughlin, National Treasurer
Thomas Maloney and c. ]. Foy were
present, on behalf Of the National
Organization.
The proceedings consisted Of a pro.
cession in which at least 1,500 men
took part. They marched to the site
of the monument. where the Liberia
was chanted and the prayers for the
dead were said by the Reverend Pas
tor Of the parish Of st. AIMS. Mon
treal, in which parish the monument
now stands.
After the religious ceremonies were
concluded County President Quigley
Of Montreal, and Rev. Father CAL
lighan, County Chaplain. conducted
the proceedings in reference to the
speeches which were made.
National President ]. J. Regan gave
an address which in every respect was
a masterpiece, being preceded by the
Hon. J. J. Dougherty, Minister Of JUS
tice for Canada. Addresses were CIV
en- by the National Vice President Jo-
seph Mclaughlin, National Treasurer
Thomas Maloney. aud G. J. Foy. All
addresses were warmly received by
the large gathering.
The program was a fitting climax
to what throughout, on the part Of the
A. o. H. in Montreal. was q most
creditable fight, 90 that the dead who
died for Ireland would have their
graves properly marked and to show
to the whole world that whatever may
be said and done to the living. as far
as 1rishmen are concerned, the dead
must always be respected and revered.
Priest Wins Pittsrn Prize.