Senator Carter spoke eloquently in praise of Gen. Thomas Francis Meagher, one of the original white settlers of Montana, who died while holding the office of governor of that territory.
Spirited addresses were also made by Hon. Thomas M. Waller, ex-governor of Connecticut; Judge Wauhope Lynn of New York city; Ex-Congressman Weadock of Michigan; Hon. William McAdoo of New York; George E. Van Siclen, who spoke eloquently in behalf of the Boers of South Africa, and Gen. James R. O’Beirne of New York.
Vocal selections were rendered during the evening, and Miss Sullivan of New York gave selections on the harp.
CELEBRATION OF THE LEXINGTON BATTLE ANNIVERSARY.
EXERCISES AT LEXINGTON AND BOSTON.
On April 19, 1900, the Society observed the 125th anniversary of the battle of Lexington, Mass. In connection with the celebration, two notices were issued to the members, viz.:
AMERICAN-IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
(Founded, 1897. First President-General, Rear Admiral R. W. Meade, U. S. N.)
OBSERVANCE OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON.
Brothers: You are hereby notified that the 125th anniversary of the battle of Lexington and “the Concord Fight” will be observed by our Society on Thursday, April 19, 1900.