New Britain herald., 1916-09-28
HIbERNIANS GATHER
 FROM HARTFORD CO,
Endorse Platform Adopted by
 State Convention in August

The eighteenth biennial convention of the Hartford county, Ancient Or der of Hibernians, was called to or der this m morning at 10 o'clock by President William J. Sullivan of Rev. w: A. Harty branch, this city. The convention is being held under the auspices of Rev. w. A. Harty branch Of this city, and was opened by song by Joseph Fitzgerald, God Save Ire- land." President Sullivan called upon Mayor Quigley for the address of welcom G. in behalf of the city and Rev. J. T. Winters followed for the church. The opening session was a joint affair and the visiting delegates from both organizations were presena There are one hundred men present and seventy-five members of the aux liary from all parts of the country
 At the business session of the men addresses were made by the following: State President John F. Leeney, Vice. President Andrew Coniff of Danbury, State Treasurer Edward Lyons of Hartford, Financial Secretary John T. Mccarthy of New Haven. County President Daniel F. Rem read an ex- cellent report. During the past two years the society has increased it's membership by 500 members. Over $5,O0O has been added to the treasury and during the same period $30,O was paid out by the sick and death benefit fund. The county treasurer reports a total of S75,OOO in the total membership of the county at the present is $500.
 The laws of the order were amend ed so that the county board now con- sists of county officers and the presi- dent of each division. A motion was passed whereby the platform adopted by the state convention was endorsed. The convention also took up the mat ter of having all officers except the treasurer and financial secretary hold office only for the two years to which they are elected. Adjournment was taken at 1:30 until 3 o'clock when the election of officers took place. A contest was expected between Daniel F. Renn and Thomas Dowd for the presidency. John Armstrong was out for the vice presidency, Thomas Mur- ray for recording secretary, P. J. Silk for treasurer. and l.. P. Man gan for financial secretary.
 Ladies' Auxiliaries.
 
 eleventh biennial convention with joint meeting with the men at Elec- tric hall this morning. The county report was read and shows that there has been a gain of 15O in the mem bership during the past year and that the affairs of the organization are in excellent shape. Addresses were made by the following officers: Treasurer, Ella Garvin of Hartford, Miss Mar garet Booth of SOuthington and Secretary Julia Maher of Windsor Locks. Badges were presented to the by Peter Curran.
 The following off1cersswere present as guests: Miss Julia Quinn, state treasurer and Miss Charlotte Hallo- way, state vice president. The meet ing adjourned at 1:3O while banquet was held at the Hotel Beloin. This evening @ social time will be held at Electric hall and will consist of songs by Mrs. Mary T. Crean, Miss Walsh, John Kiniry, Urban Callahan, John T. OBrien and John T. Cream. Remarks will be made by Miss Katherine Mono han of New Britain, the county presi- dent, Mrs. w. J. Tomlins, Mrs. M. T. Cream, the county vice-president, Miss Nellie Ward of Hartford, and Mrs. Shive of Thompsonville.