NOTES.
The entire proceedings of the Reception by President Roosevelt, Annual Meeting and Eleventh Annual Dinner were stenographically reported by Miss Viola Follis of Providence, R. I., and by her transcribed. Within a few days afterwards, a copy of his speech was furnished each speaker, so that it would come to the hands of the Editor of the Journal exactly as the speaker wished it finally to read.
The stenographic report and transcription were absolutely complete and without error.
The floral decorations on the tables and walls were beautiful and lavish, and at the termination of the dinner some of the nice pieces were sent to the quarters of our lady guests, while the remainder were sent to the hospitals.
During the evening music was furnished by a good orchestra. The words of “Star Spangled Banner,” “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,” “Wearing of the Green,” “Minstrel Boy,” and “Yankee Doodle” were printed on the program, and the assemblage, accompanied by the musicians, sung these songs with a will.
HON. WILLIAM F. SHEEHAN.
Of New York City.
An Honored Member of the Society.
A large number of guests left Washington Sunday, January 17th, on the Royal Blue Line 3 p. m. express for New York, and for their comfort special cars were attached exclusively for their use. In the dining car a special dinner was prepared and served under the supervision of Conductor Lewis A. Herring, which was enjoyed by nearly all who returned on that train, and he made the occasion enjoyable by pointing out several interesting bits of scenery en route, among which was the place where Washington crossed the Delaware. The menu was as follows:
Broiled Sardines on Toast
Blue Points on Half Shell
Ox Joint, Anglaise Consomme, Macedoine
Celery Olives
Baked Mackerel, Royal Sauce
Potatoes, Julienne
Lamb Chops, with Green Peas French Pancake, au Rum
Prime Roast Beef, au Jus
Mashed Potatoes Fried Parsnips
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce
String Beans Spinach, with Egg
Claret Punch
Chicken Salad, au Mayonnaise
Tapioca Pudding, Custard Sauce
Vanilla Ice Cream Assorted Cake
Sugar Wafers
Roquefort and Edam Cheese
Toasted Water Crackers Saltine Wafers
Black Coffee
Benedictine
Washington, D. C., January 17, 1909.
A special meeting of the American Irish Historical Society was held in Room 124, Hotel Raleigh, Washington, D. C., this day at 1.30 p. m., President-General Quinlan in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Donovan of New York, it was voted to revise the constitution and by-laws of the Society, and the President-General was instructed to appoint a committee of five to do this work, they to report to the Executive Council.
On motion of Mr. T. Vincent Butler of New York, the thanks of the Society were tendered to the President-General and the Secretary-General for their efficient services in preparing for “the grandest meeting the Society has ever held.” Mr. Butler, in support of his motion, made interesting remarks concerning our fellow-member, President Roosevelt.
The President-General later announced that he had appointed the following gentlemen members of the Committee to Revise the Constitution and By-Laws: Messrs. Michael J. Jordan, Patrick J. McCarthy, Joseph T. Ryan, John E. O’Brien and Thomas Z. Lee.
Short addresses were made by the President-General and several other members on subjects connected with the welfare of the Society, after which the meeting adjourned.
Thomas Zanslaur Lee,
Secretary-General.