The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-21
Give $1,000 TO
CAUSE OF ERIN
Hlbernlan State Convention Comes
to Close In Calumet

The Michigan Hibernians, in conven'
ton assembled in Calumet. yesterday
voted a contribution OF $1,000 To fur
thering the cause of the Irish Nation
alist movement. The appropriation was
approved with enthusiasm by the dele
safes and will be forwarded at once 10
John Redmond the Nationalist leader.
The business of the convention came
to close yesterday afternoon with the
awarding of the next biennial conven-
ton To Detroit. The Escanaba dele
gates made a game fight 10 land the
big meeting and for time it looked
as if they would win. but the strength
of the big delegation from Detroit and
Wayne county was more than they
could overcome.
The old officers were reelected
without opposition. They are as fol-
lows:
Prcsident-Patrick j. Murphy De-
troit.
Vice president-Daniel Vaughn, Mar
quette
secretary-Encas McCauley, Han
cock.
Treasurer -. Frank p. McQullan,
Jackson.
Chaplain-Rt. Rev. J. S. Foley. De-
troit.
Medical examiner - DR.. J. S. Nc
Glaurhlin, Wyandotte
Ladies Auxiliary.
The business sessions Of the La
dies Auxiliary of the Hibernians also
came To close yesterday, with the
passing of resolutions expressing the
thanks of that body for the splendid |
received III Calumet !
The resolutions also expressed the re- |
gret of the assembled delegates at the |
receipt of word OF the death of Pope
Plus Y.
The reports presented showed a gain
n membership Of about 400 during the
asst two years. bringing the total MEM
pership in this state up to about $500.
Several minor changes in the by
avs were made so that they might
'onform more closely to the new con-
The Michisan Auxiliary of the Hi
,ernians is acting i'm conjunction with
he national organization in raising a
pcCial assessment levy of fifteen cents
'er capita for the purpose OF erecting
monument to the memory of the
luns who served as nurses on the bat I
lehelds of the Civil war This monu- !
mont will no pyiyop tho motto |
( the Battlefield" and delegates in at
enhance pledged themselves to do /
heir utmost to secure this fund as :
arly as possible. {
The Ladies Auxiliary also decided I
, hold its next convention in Detroit.
Auxiliary officers.
The following officers were re- I
ectcd: {
President-Miss Anna Lacey, Ish- {
'ming.
Vice president-Mrs. c. b. Wheeler
rand Rapids.
sccretary-Miss Alice c. Ratigan.
etroit.
Treasurer-Mrs. b. l.. Donovan, }
onwCod
Medical EXaminer-Dr. Anna Il.
un Roe, Detroit. f
Chairman Of the Irish History COM
ittee-Miss Nellie McAuliffe, Negau- r
&c. II
The convention ended this morning t
it'll the holding OF a solemn requiem t
ass at the Sacred Heart church, out I
respect for the memory of the de- O
ased members OF both branches OF d
e great order. I
Immediately afterwards, the dele O
ties and visitors gathered at the Ar
lgton hotel, where thirty-five auto
obles were in waiting to take them
a sight seeing tour of the two
unties. EAGLE River was the first II
jcctivc and the pleasure seekers then a
turned to Calumet and proceeded to II
Ike Linden, where committees were 3
waiting to escort them through the Il
lmpmills Of the c. d II. Mining com {
my, a trip that was thoroughly en- Il
yed. The tourists returned to Calu- a
ct early this afternoon and will de-
rt for their homes tonight.
Notes Of the Convention.
The convention being held in Calu-
ct is notable for the fact there are
rec past presidents in attendance,
+. j. Il. Scallon of Hancock. +. ID.
lrrell of Detroit and Michael f.
,wer of Grand Rapids. The latter
rs accorded something of an ovation
the convention floor yesterday.
hen delegates rose to their feet and
we prolonged cheer on the men,
ming of his name.
Another interesting figure in the
invention of Z. j. Mahar of Detroit
no holds the distinction of being the
INCEST Hibernian Office holder In the
untry. He has held all of the Vari-
is offices of the Detroit division dur
Z a period OF thirty-one consecutive
,ars, now holding the position or
lancial secretary.
Cornelius Shea. president of Division
%. of Calumet and chairman OF the
committee, who was
rgely instrumental in securing this
,ar's convention for Calumet at the
onwood meeting two years ago, Is be-
& congratulated upon the success