The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-20

the Hibernian convention and the members of the Ladies Auxiliary convened at separate sessions, re- ceiyed reports of the outgoing oi- f,c.rs and then following recess convened in joint convention this afternoon to elect of1icers.
 Early this afternoon It appeareu positive that Alderman Peter Gril , fin of this city was to be electeo state treasurer of the Ancient or der of Hibernians, succeeding Dun ieJ T. O'Connor of Bridgeport. |. Uoreyer. the elction of MT Griffin, if was reliably reported, hinged on his consent to oppose MT O'Connor. Early this afternoon MT Grimm was undecided, although 1t was understood that MT O'Connor would withdraw in his favor should he decide to be an actlVe candidate.
 John H. McNamara of Ansonla >uas slated to be reelected state president and the same was the situation in the cases of Vice-Pres- ident William Smithwick Of Brls- tol state Secretary John C. Rcil- ley of Meriden and state Chairman of Irish History James Moran or Meriden. ,,,,o
 Among the women in the Ladlea AuyilI,rv il was learned that Mss Daisy Lord of this city had been offered the post of state presldeh- of the women's branch. Miss LofH' when interviewed, stated cmphat- ically that she would not consider the honor at this time
 This left the race Tor the state presidency between MISS ke'th t,ooney, of shelton, retiring state secretary, and Miss Ella GarVan, of Hartford. Mrs Mae Carolan or Hartford loomcd as the Ikely choice for state vice president while Miss Julia McDonald, oi TOT rinCton, was decided upon Tor secretary 10 succeed Miss Cooney. Mrs Esther Reardon of RockVille vas inc apparent choice for state treasurer
 In the resolutions adopted, BlS- hop Milan was greatly thanked for his cooperation in behalf Of the Ancient Order of Hibernians ana the Ladies auxiliary. The con \ention also adopted resolution placing itself on record tn do all possible for charity in view or ih' present existing depression.
 The 18th amendment was con demncd as an article of the Con stitution serving to undermine me fundamentals of the laws of tn" nation, A resolution was rejected limiting state officers in each county to one. 1T was voted to prohibit all soliciting for 4. b. II. programs or Ladies Auxiliary pr"- grams which has not been sane toned by the state president. Tn" citizens of Waterbury, tn" mdYot. Ex-Mayor Guilfoile, the press ana Monsignor Slocum Branch, were highly commended for their hid Tn making the convention such Suc- cess.
 Edward Doyle and Peter Griffin of this city wer" named member" of the press committee of th estat" orga niZation.
 Following the formal election or officers this afternoon the con ycntion will adjourn for two years It was the general opinion that the place of the next convention would not be decided upon today, unless the issue is pressed leaving m" matter to the jurisdiction of the state executive board.
 Happy Banquet
 Last night approximat"l' A4o oi the delegates and their friends gathered at The Elton for the an nual banquet of the orBanIzatipn' Alderman Griffin opened the even fng's festivities and then turned the chair over to x-Mayor Francis r. Guilfoile who acted as toast master. Mayor Frank Hayes deliv- cred an address of welcome and again referred 10 Waterbury as be- ing the most intensely Irish city m Connecticut.
 This is an exceedingly wonder fnl organization you Hibernians have built up" declared ex-Mayor Guilfoile. and you have battied well and long for your ideals or patriotism and faith. Your battle IS nearly won in this part of the world" He then lsudsd the society for it's loyalty to church and na- ton and urged everybody 10 work hard 10 build up the membership
 other speakers were Thomas J.. Buckley Of Abbsnzt0D. Nass. na- t9nai organizer. Mss Mary Martin silk Of Spencer. Jsss. national president Of the Ladies auxiliary, John H. HcSzmzrz Of Ansonta. state nresidenf of the Ancient Or