New Britain herald., 1916-08-08
4. 3. I. FIELD DAY
 PLANS ANNOUNCED
State Convention in MiddletOWn to
 Be Held Aug. 22-24

O. H. state convention to be held in Middletown, August 22 to "A. The aims of the home branch under whose auspices the event will be held, is to Outdo any of the previous affairs of a similar character. Hibernians are well acquainted with the ability of the River City members to handle con- ventions, and there is confidence that this years event will measure up to the hopes of those in charge.
 State President William T. May of New London with Adrian R. Dunn, chairman of. the executive committee and Joseph P. Quinn, chief of staff have issued the following orders rel ative to the field day and convention:
 Tuesday, August P, the state par ade will take place, starting promptly at II a. n, moving through the fol- lowing streets St. Johns Square down Main to Washington, Washington to Bread, Broad to South Main, South Main to Crescent, Crescent to Main, Up Main to Spring, Spring to High, High to Church, Church to South Main street, where the parade will be dismissed.
 The parade will bo reviewed by IONGTuOI A0TcuS Il. 11OlcODlD, 4htLyO O1 Harold M. Meech, and members of city council, in front of the munich pal building. Right Rev. Bishop Mi Ian has also been invited to to review the parade.
 All divisions who are to take part in parade are earnestly requested to ar range their transportation so that they arrive in MiddletOwn rot later than 10 a. n., that they may be assigned their proper positions. The starting signal of three strokes on the fire alarm will be sounded at II a. m. s71arp, and a, warning signal of three strokes will be given at 10:45 a. m.
 Headquarters during the field day and convention will Ie Hotel Arrigoni, where a bureau Of information will be stationed.
 The chief marshaTs staff will report at headquarters at 10 a. m. sharp. Members who intend to use their auto mobiles and those who have ordered automobiles in advance are to report to Brother Patrick J. Cronin at head quarters not later than 9:30 a. m., and he will assign them to their positions.
 It is requested that all divisions not ify Joseph F. Quirk, chief of staff, as to the time of arrival in MiddletOWn at the earliest possible moment after ar engagements for transportation are completed, whether by train, trolley or automobile.
 Following the parade, cars will be taken to Crystal lake park, where the athletic events will take place, also band concert and dancing, afternoon and evening" and other attractiOns.
 The committee will give suitable prizes for the parade as follows:
 Division making neatest appearance,
 Division having the largest number of men in line,
 Division coming the farthest dis tance,
 Juvenile division having the largest number in line,
 Juvenile division making the neatest appearance,
 Ladies Auxiliary having the largest number in line,
 Ladies' Auxiliary degree team mak- ing the neatest appearance,
 Ladies' Auxiliary having the most attra ctive float
 The Ladies' Auxiliary will hold a reception in Red Mems hall for the delegates and friends.
 Wednesday, August 23, solemn high mass will be celebrated in St. Johns 0 will be State Chaplain Rev. Edward F1annerv of HazarGville; the address of welcome to the delegates will De given bv the pastor, Rev. James r. Donovan, D. D. ~,
 Dc1ogates of both organizations Will ,,ocCt at the headquarters, ArrlgOnl hotel at 8 a. m. and march to 9t. John's church, where seats will be reserved. Every delegate is requested to be present.
 Immediately after church services tho delecatcs will proceed to the town hall municipal building, and meet in ioint session, Adrian R. Dunn, chair man of the executive committee, pre- siding. Address of welcome, His Hon. ar Harold M. Meech, mayor of the ci+1-. address, Rev. Edward Flannery, state chaplain.
 Responses for A. 0. H., William T. Nav. state president.
 BesDonses for Ladies' Auxiliary, Mrs. Catherine E. Foley, state presi- dent.
 After the joint session the conven- ton of A. O. H. will he called to or der bv the state president, William T. May, in the town hall.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary convention will be called to order in Armory hall bv Mrs. Catherine E. Foley, state pres :dent.
 On Wednesday evening at Middlesex thcater, an entertainment will be pro- vidcd for the delegates, tickets for the same can be secured from the state | secretary. The entertainment will be l furnished by Miss Kathleen Mathew in Irish songs and dances assisted by | other artits of ability. The attention | of the division officers is expressly l called to invite their pastors and clergy | and ascertain definitely as regards the 1 invitation and to notify the committee l so that provision to prop erly entertain them can he made.
 If reservations for hotel accOmmO- i datiOnS has not been made, delegates