The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1918-12-21

tn and of Irish Birth or Desc,
like that of the A. O. H. to the support Of the American
in the war; and all it's resources were pledged to
this purpose.
W. Every Division of the Order entered heartily into the
war welfare work, the members giving their time and
labor to the making of many thousands of articles of
clothing and other apparel for the in the trenches
In this respect their record when fully compiled will be
found to be comparable with that of any other similar
organization in the country.
Spiritual and General Aspects of the Order
The ladies of the Auxiliary have never lost sight of
nor drfted away from the obligations and responsible
ties which they assumed in their adoption of the general
motto OF the Hlbernans, Friendship, Unity and True
fully abored instill in their members true apDrecia
ton and Interpretation of that trinity of ideals They
nave endeavored to persuade Irish and Irs-American
for their children in Catholic institutions to the end that
the precious heritage of the faith shall forever abide with
them 10 the sick and bereaved they have carried the
message of hope, and spiritual and material help They
have extended their counsel and good offices to the dis
tressed and unfortunate and have sought guide them
to peace and happiness.
They have held up to the womanhood of America at
al times the example of the noble of Ireland of
the past and present-hose sterling exempars of purity
courage and sanctity that the admiration Of the world
Irish wife as the models for the emulation of the girls and
women Of today They have proclaimed the virtues and
g]ories of St. Brigd whose memory ondy cherished as
erne the hearts of all the generation of the Blessed
Virgin Mother of God whose patronage and protection
they deem powerful in the realization of all womanv
ideals.
In the State of Minnesota.
AS early as June 1884, the Ladies' Auxiliary made
its appearance in the State of Minnesota though under
the of the Daug of Erin Of itself this fact
tells much of the alertness and patriotism of the women
OF this region since the parent organization was formed
in the year. The first State Convention was held
at Mankato, June, 1896 Ten counties were represented
with membership of 500. Mrs. Mary B. Daley was
the first State President and still occupies that position
of honor and trust It but fair say that is due to
her untrng efforts and generous sacrifices that the
Auxiliary has attained it's present prosperous Develop
ment in the state The Order now has membership of
well over thousand patriotic and progressive
who have failed enlist themselves in the
of the ancient faith and Mother Erin AS noted
above the Insurance feature of the Society has been
carefully developed in Minnesota and enjoys an enviabe
position in this class of fraternal organizations The
of Minnesota have been true pioneers in this
movement, natural them this region of pio-
neer movements The organization of the Auxiliary in
Hennepn county is not surpassed in activity any part
of the country Readers of this publication are familiar
with these proofs of the sincerity and of the
ladies who have taken the initiative in them In almost
every issue may be found item showing that the
era divisions have not become Indifferent to the obiec-
tves of their excellent organization They digent
progressive and keen the pursuit of their noble ideals
and in the present great crisis they the very
front of the battle line.
UNITY BOARD
No. S. Division No. 7. Division No. g.