Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-31
PRESENTED SILVER CUP
 TO WILLIAM r. MAY
Hibernians Tender Impressive Cere-
 noniaI to Past State President.

William T. May, past state presi- i dent of the Ancient Order of Hibernf- ans, was endered a very impressive | tessinoniaI Sunday afternoon at the meeting of all the state and county officers of Connecticut in the hall of the New London division. Talks by all the speakers showed. the apprecia- ton of Mir. Mays work, while he was in office. MT. May was given the surprise of his life when they present ed to him a SO-inch silver loving cup from the Hibernians of the state. State and county officers from both the Hibernians and the Ladies' aux Hilary, A. O. H.. were present to par ticipate in the meeting, which crowd ed the hall to it's capacity. The af- pices of the two New London divisions and the Ladies' auxiliary of New Lon don.
 At the opening of the meeting lahan welcomed the brothers and sis ters. All stood and sang the Star Spangled Banner. State President John s. Leeney of New Britain pre- President Leeney spoke of the fine condition which MT. May had left his office. Mir. Leeney then presented the past state president the silver low ing cup.
 Rev. T. M. Crowley, pastor of St. Mary's church, was next to speak. In a few words he explained the stand of the National FIibernians and the good that they are doing.
 Rev. H NJ May, pastor of St. Ser nard's parish in Rockville, brother of the past state president, talked fcs a few minutes on the good and wei fare of the orga nization of which he has been a member for many years.
 Mayor Daniel p. Dunn of Whitman tic was one of the principal spea kers He brought out many interesting facts. He said, We are now in war against Germany and we iara fighting with the allies, one of whom has for a long time been our enemy. but such a matter as this must be given no cognizance if you believe in lib- erty and freedom. Fight for Amer you cannot go into the ranks get into the Red Cross, help the Liberty bond. Do something. We must win. After this war we will not have to make any effort to get England to give home rule to Ireland: she will show her gratitude and give it withou! any trouble. Mind your own business, fight for America and you will be ac- complaining two things at the same time"
 Among the other speakers who talked on various subjects and held the interest of the men and women was Postmaster Murphy of Norwich: John s. Mccarthy. state secretary of the 4. O. H.; State Treasurer Edward Lyons of Hartford. County President Andrew Conniff of Danburv. John Quinn of Torrineton. Timothy Dowd of Windsor Locks Torrance Hanlon. of TaftvijIe: Judge James Twomey of Windha m; David faanders of Holland: Sergt M. J: Connolly of New Haven; Dennis Murphy postmaster, at Taft vile; Mrs. Mooney state president of the Ladies' auxiliary: Mrs. Charles la ckson and Miss Daisy Lord of Wa terbury: Mrs. J. I. Carroll of New Haven: Mrs. w. S. Donohoe. county president of the Ladies auxiliary of Naugatuck.
 Mrs. J. J. Cream of New Britain sang solos in 8 very entertaining way. Thomas Guilty of Hartford, a basso, rendered humorous songs, James Tev- lin was the accompanist.
 Refreshments were served by the ladies of the New London auxiliary and the affair ended by the singing of God Save Ireland.
 The committee for arrangements was under County Vice President Daniel E. Callahan, who has worked very hard for the past two months keeping the plans a secret. The com mittee on the general arrane eements were State President John F. Keeney, County President Torrance Hanlon. State Secretary John s. Mccarthy and State Treasurer Edward Lyons.