New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
AMERICANS FIRST,
 IS PRIESTS PLEA
Father McCrann Delivers Patri- OtiC Address at A. 0. H. Meeting

Rev. Walter A. McCrann of St.
 Mary's church, speaking at the joint 1 installation of Rev. William A. Harty
 branch and Ladies' auxiliary, A. 0. | H.. in Judd's hall yesterday afternoon, | made a stirring appeal to the mem l bers to have the highest ideals in their organization and to hold as their first and foremost objective not to make good Irishmen out of Ameri- cans but 10 make good Americans out
 of the Irish.
 Father McCrann stated that every
 member of the Hibernans should be
 citizens Of the United States.
 Forming New Britain as Little
 Europe" Father McCrann said. Go
 10 the shop gates when the workers
 are coming out and what will you
 find? Every nationality on the face
 of the earth. There you will find la-
 horers from Poland, Italy, Africa, Asia, Europe or any other country.
 But what are they? They are the same as you and l, part of this great and glorious country"
 He then went on to say that the liibernians were the true sons of Old Erin. gathered together to foster the traditions of their forefathers. But" he said, the purpose of this organi- ration should not be to make good lrishmen out of Americans. but to make good Americans out of Irish men. Don't ever forget even though you love the country of your origin, ,I, his forefathers. that America is your home and the ideals of your organi- ration are of the highest, that you are on a common ground here in the United States where there is no na- tionality, where each is on an equal footing through the common ground of American citizenship"
 The meeting was opened by Robert Murray. president of the local branch and the officers of the branch were installed by County President Law renee r. Mangan. The officers of tho ladies' auxiliary were installed by County President Mary Mccarthy Of New Britain.
 Mayor Angelo NJ. Paonessa was the guest of the afternoon and he spoke to the assembly complimenting them on the exercises carried out through out the afternoon. On inc platform with him were State President John Donnelloy of Bristol and State presi- dent Mrs. Carroll from New Haven. Other state and county officers were also present as guests of the local so- cietics.
 The meeting opened with the sing ing of the star Spangled Banner" led by Mrs. NJ. r. Cream and as tho afternoon progressed. Mrs. Patrick McAvay on behalf Of the ladies so- eiety Of New Britain presented Mrs | crcan, state treasurer and past state i president, and Mrs. Mary Mccarthy i county president, with bouquet of | flowers. Lawrence r. Mangan. coun- ty president was presented with | watch chain and fob by the mon in | of his work.
 Remarks were made by State Presi- | dent Donnolley Of Bristol. State Presi- | lent Mrs. Carroll Of New Haven, State | \ icp- President Eileen Mulligan Of | New Haven, County Nicc-president ! senator Dignum of Hartford and i others.
 Vocal solos were rendered by Helen f Long. Mrs. M. T. Crean, Urban Calia- nan. William Schcuyd Miss lgoe. Vincent Ringroso. John kieley Frank rynes Edward flumason and Bernard lark. Miss Hurlburt favored with oft shoe dancing and Edward Com 1cllcy gave a clog dance exhibition.
 Supper was served to tho members md guests in the banquet hall. Wis tors were present from Hartford, Iew Haven. Waterbury. southington, Thompsonvilln. Windsor yocks and many other places.