The Irish standard., 1914-09-26

honor and their loyalty to the high
cause, human beings flung their lives
away joyously or turned their faces
from the things with which the
world tempted them. And through
these true tales, ranging from the far
northland to the hot tropic lands, the
faces of fair women, of brave women,
look forth, and their clear voices
echo from the graves, telling US that
they, too, have stood beside men in
their battles, that they, too, have aid
ed in making of the worlds brave
history.
You remember reading about the
mothers and daughters of southern
Ireland who stood shoulder to shoul-
der with their brothers and fathers
and whilst the men defended Irish
nationality in that terrible hour, the
women of ireland raised their strong
hands in defence of Ireland's purity
and Ireland's rights. Well they
might, for never had womanhood a
more sacred, pure. and honorable
cause to defend than when the wom-
en- of Limerick opposed the base and
evil-minded invaders of their coun-
try.
We realize that the women of Ire
land have left interesting records be-
hind them-women famous before
the world for bravery, for virtue, for
sanctity, for intellectual gifts, for
marked executive ability in various
lines.
We may truthfully declare that the
womanhood of Ireland, blessed by St.
Patrick and following the example of
st. Brigid under the protecting care
of the Mother of God, has so merited
that blessing and that care and so
benefited by that example that for
nearly fifteen centuries the Irish
maiden and the Irish wife have been
types for the world of purity, devo-
ton and wise and loving tenderness.
One of Ireland's most radiant glories
is her loving, loyal, chaste woman
hood.
Almost fourteen hundred years
have passed since St. Brigid was
called to her reward, but in loyal
hearts, through which courses warm
Irish blood, her memory is still as
green as the hills and the wales of
the Old Land so dear to her and to
them; yes, we truly can say:.
Through the blood of her mar
tyrs st. Brigid we pray,
For the land dear to us and to
thee;
Ask God to shower on her pros
perity's ray
And Old Ireland once more to
make free"
The Ancient Order of Hibernians
and the Catholic Church have been
very closely united in the past and
will always go hand in hand. Catho-
lie institutions in America owe much
to their generosity in doing all pos
sible in lines of education, and In
spreading our Holy Faith throughout
the land.
Never before in human history has
so much thought and effort on the
part of so many been given to the
cause of Hibernianism, and in conse
quence, we have earned the approval
won the Endorsement and received
the commentator of those who are
competent by knowledge and position
to estimate our efforts and their re
suit for the Irish people.
Under the able leadership of oul
National President. Mrs. jolly. worl
is progressing nicely; peace. unit!
and harmony prevails throughout thu
land. Never in the history of oul
Auxiliary have things looked 81
bright. Our work is in an excellen
condition through the combined eff
forts of many, and therefore, we hav'
reason to be happy, confident ant
hopeful.
have faith in our officers ant
members for the richest service the!
can give our cause; this with devo
ton, loyalty and untiring energy
will surely secure admirable results
at all times and under all circum
stances Women of high purpose ant
action have ever been women o
great faith. Let our work meal
faithfulness to ones comrades ant
belief in the sisterhood of women
B. A. Mahoney,
National Vice President L.A.A.O.H
RELIGIOUS COMPLEXION OF
WARRING NATIONS.
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